Local Government Rolls in Kennewick and Hanford Area
County officers and city officials listed for Ritzville and Kennewick with positions from superior judge to postmaster. Community clubs, school boards, and local services are named plus daily launch times for the Hanford Flier ferry between Kennewick and Hanford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Holcomb
Ritzville
Frank E. Snively
W- B. Mahan
Hal H. Cole
L. L. Lynn
Earl R. Harper
C. D. Walter
Wata J. Jones
John Severyns
Unty
J. B. Clements
Richland
H. M. Walthew
Hanford
E. J. Ward
Prosser
Kennewick
Grow Cantaloupes Says Collins
Helena Mont September 24 article urges Kennewick growers to expand cantaloupe acreage using Burrells Gem seed from Colorado. It praises the variety over Rocky Ford, notes need for better seed, shipping, and soil, and calls for marketing to boost sales and profits. It also critiques Monte Cristo watermelons and urges improved grape packaging and consumer focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Burrell
Kennewick
Colorado
Monte Cristo
Ken
Proper packing and storage of selling fleece
The Illinois booklet advises packing fleeces by animal type and color, labeling bags, and keeping wool separate from dead sheep. Store cleaned wool in dry, protected places, avoid ground storage, and use strong non shedding bags. bagging may be optional if immediate delivery is planned.
Lincoln sheep judged at Yorkshire show in Leeds England
The Lincoln breed, heaviest in Britain, produces bright lustrous wool in long flakes. Originating from Leicester crosses on Lincoln stock, it is valued for crossing on northwest U S ranges despite being seen as inferior to Down breeds for mutton. The picture shows Lincoln ram judging at Leeds show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Islands
United States
Leeds
England
Wool Storage and Marketing Bags
A method to store and market wool involves using closely woven bags to keep the contents clean. The text discusses bag construction and material choice as essential for maintaining wool quality during handling and sale.
Coal Tar Coating for Concrete Silos
United States Department of Agriculture fieldmen study inside coatings to prevent silage drying and protect concrete silos. They report raw coal tar thinned with gasoline creates an airtight, protective layer, especially where aggregate is broken limestone, reducing acid damage near doors. Coal tar coating also works for stave silos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Campaigning for Alfalfa Spreads to Farm Homes in Several States
Holden's alfalfa initiative travels to Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Alabama, and Mississippi with 19 campaigns. The program brings demonstrations to farmers’ homes by auto train, aiming to show alfalfa as a profitable, soil enricher that boosts farm values and livestock feeding. Reports cite large gatherings, thousands of visitors, and plans to expand nationwide with follow-up experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
Alabama
Mississippi
Holden
P. G. Holden
International Harvester Company of
New Jersey
States
Pacific Northwest
Kent County
Mich
United States
Allegan
Barry
Grand Traverse
St Clair
van Wert
Marion
Fulton
Williams
Paulding
Delphos
Belmont
Richland
Auglaize
Champaign
Sangamon
Stephenson, DuPage
Kane
Joseph E. Wing
Mechanicsburg
Ohio State
Williamsville
Ill
Canada
Post Cards from Bieser to McKeever and others
A list of names appears on a post card collection including Bieser Bill Bolles S A Connell C O Hughes B L Kelly Nellie Miller Harry McKeever Alton H Prohl Mrs Minnie Sisson and others with no address shown.
Public Notice of Homestead Five Year Proof in Washington
Department of the Interior notice states Jewell H. Cox of Kennewick Wash has filed intent to prove up a homestead claim on NEY Section 18 Twp 7 N Range 28 E W M. Proof to be taken November 15 1913 before E W Trenbath U S Commissioner at Kennewick with witnesses W C Potter Hans Smith C C Williams and C E Nicoson all of nearby towns. Not coal land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Walla Walla
Wash
Jewell H. Cox
Kennewick
Ney
E. W. Trenbath
U. S
Washington
W.C. Potter
Hans Smith
Kiona
C. C. Williams
C. E. Nicoson
John H. McDonald
George J. Ortman
Will. Meridian
U.S
Frank Larkin
Albert Luth
A. H. Wheaton
E. L. Laramore
Land Claim Notice and Estate Creditor Sweep In Kennewick
George J. Ortman of Kennewick Wash filed intent to prove up a five year claim on a homestead entry for land in Willamette meridian. The same issue includes an estate notice from Benton County Washington requiring creditors and claimants to present vouchers within one year to E. Romps administratrix, C. L. Holcomb attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
Benton County
H. N. Rounds
C. L. Holcomb
Kennewick
Octa E. Romps
Cc. L. Holcoms
Wash
Also Mentioned on This Page
Officers
E. L. Kolb
T. J. Wright
J. L. Johnson
J. W. Hewetson
E. A. Ferrell
R. H. Anderson
J. Sercombe
C. B. Haydon
H. W. Yes
G. Garber
J. W. Behrmann
H. E. Huntington
Kennewick Commercial Club
L. E. Johnson
T. A. Swayze
Kennewick Business Men’s Association
Kennewick Schools
M. S. Lewis
G. M. Annis
R. C. Mounsey
H. E. Owen
Eset
East Bound
INO
Ss. P
MNOS
Ossian Siareya
Althea Rebekah Lodge No. 182
Masonic Hall
Adelaide
Kennewick Lodge F.&a.m
Ed Angell
Eastern Star
F. L. Watson
Kennewick Lodge NO. 150
Knights of Pythias
Visitin Brothers Invi
A.r.gardner C.C
J. C. Perry K. Off
Turkey
Ben Duffy
Collins
Kennewick Commission
Kennewick Products
Newick
California
Yakima
Kants
American Press Association
Danlos
Gust Miller
Cecil Parker
Legal Publications
Emigh-Howe Block
C. V. Delepine
M. D
Post Office
Cc. L. Holcomb
Bank of Kennewick
Kennewick, Wash
C. Staser
Moulton & Henderson
First National Bank
F. M. Crosby
C.M
I. N. Mueller
King Block
D. S. Brogunier
L. G. Spaulding
Emigh-Howe Bld’g Res
B. L. Cole
Emigh-Howe
Ethel Burlingame
Nat
Kennewick Distributing Co
N. P
Columbia
Jas. G. Prosser
Kennewick’s Printers
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