White Bluffs Lands Develop as Texas settlers Move In
White Bluffs lands attract settlers from Texas after a Monday arrival from North Yakima. A new pumping project by Hanford Irrigation Co. spurs growth and boosts demand for Kennewick supplies. A $4000 school bond issue, sold to Morris Bros of Portland, funds building a new school with heating and modern systems.
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White Bluffs
White Mus
North Yakima
Texas
Hanford Irriga Co
Feat Rapids
Yakima
W. R. Todd
Kennewick Hants
Morris Bros. Portland
Five Acre Berry Patch Yields Big Returns
Intensive farming on a five acre tract leased by F. Perry from G. E Hanson produced cash returns of 1714.48 in two years from strawberries, plus 764.20 earned from outside work. The land sold for 3750 to J. D. Shannon, about 750 per acre, with berry and tree fruit outlook improving next season.
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F. Perry
Perry
G. E Hanson
J. D. Shannon
Wavery Town Seeks Home Builders For Growth
The Everett Herald notes steady homemakers who thrift and save have laid by rent to purchase homes. Wavery Town seeks builders to meet this need, welcoming citizens and neighbors to participate in community growth.
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Elcome
Everett Herald
Kennewick Boys Honored in Seattle University Class
Donald J. Calkins elected president and Henry Cox treasurer of Seattle State University senior class. Calkins resides with Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Bartlett. Cox is son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cox on a ranch near Finley. Kennewick pride grows.
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State University At
Seattle
Donald J. Calkins
Henry Cox
Calkins
H. M. Bartlett
Mr. Cox
C. E Cox
Finley
Kennewick
Buying Cavalry Mounts From Local Horses This Fall
Uncle Sam buys a large number of cavalry horses in the county this fall weighing from 800 to 1100 pounds and aged 4 to 7 years. A few carloads were sold to the government and delivered at Prosser by the Yakima Valley Horse Co. this week. The animals face strict inspection by a U S Army officer and veterinarian. If taken from the range the horses must be well broken, ensuring lively bronco busting times.
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Sam
Prosser
Yakima
Bulletin Endorses Harber for County Commissioner in Prosser
The Prosser Bulletin urges voters to elect Dr. Harper for county commissioner, arguing the county needs a sitting commissioner at the county seat. It condemns the distance of rival candidate Travis and warns of governance delays if no local commissioner is elected.
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Bulletin
Harper
United States
Prosser
Travis
Kennewick
the Bulletin
Voter
Prosser Bulletin
Election Officials and Voting Places Expansion List
Election officials and voting locations listed by precinct with inspectors and assistants. Post offices, halls, and schools serve as polling places from Emery Owen to White Bluffs, detailing names of inspectors such as G N McCulloch E Cornelius A Maurer W W Davis Milo Mercer and others.
ACTUAL WORK ON THE ST PAUL LINE MOVES FORWARD
Rosalia Washington prepares for main line work on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul from Rosalia to Lind. Right of way is being purchased by the St Paul company with two camps set between Rosalia and Rocklake. Grant Smith & Co hold the Rosalia line contract for about 45 miles with two camps west of Rosalia and Rocklake.
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Rosalia
Wash
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
Lind
St. Paul Company
Rock Lake
Spokane & Inland
Pine Creek
Ellensbury
Grant, Smith & Co
Rocklake
Tekoa
Reception for Kennewick teachers honors school staff
A public reception for Kennewick teachers was hosted Tuesday night by Mr and Mrs L E Johnson. The event drew a large crowd and featured vocal numbers by Misses Albright and Pallister and Mrs Volney Cox, with frappe and wafers served by Mrs Otto Hansen and Mrs O L Hanson. The host couple arranged a welcoming setting to show appreciation for the teachers and Principal and Mrs Nelson.
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Kennewick
L. E. Johnson
Johnson
Albright
Pallister
Volney Cox
Frappe
Otto Hansen
O. L. Hanson
Johnson Home
Nelson
Richland Flyer Changes Schedule for Mail Delivery
The Richland Flyer updates its timetable to improve connections. It now leaves Richland at 7 00 a m and arrives in Kennewick at 7 45 a m. It departs Kennewick at 11 00 a m and arrives back in Richland at 12 45 p m. Typewriter paper of all sizes available at the Courier office.
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Richland Flyer
Richland
Kennewick
Courier
Attorney General Hears Benton County Case Argument
Yakima county auditor C A Newcombe and Benton county attorney C O Anderson presented an agreed statement of facts to the Attorney General at Olympia. Anderson argued the case and Krutz must submit briefs by October 25 as the Attorney General plans to render a decision. Gloyd and Krutz were delayed by a misunderstanding and remained in Tacoma.
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C A. Newcombe
Yakima
C. O. Anderson
Benton County
Olympia
Anderson
Krutz
The Country Editor and Local Quinsy Remedy Note
Chauncey Depew quotes praise for country editors as guardians of morals. A testimonial from Mrs. L. Cousins of Otterburn, Michigan, praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for quinsy relief and sprain swelling, sold by Columbia Pharmacy.
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Chauncey Depew
Chamberlain
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H T. Paterson
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U.S Case
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