Irrigation costs and political drift in western water projects
The discussion frames irrigation as nonpartisan, noting western soil’s fertility and the need for water and federal state and private funding. The piece mentions election mood in Washington with optionists losing and local towns voting to ban saloons, plus a numeric “under water record” time.
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West
Washington
Red Apple
Puyallup
Cahmere
Rockford
Creston
Labor Day Reminds of Labor Progress and Union Strength
A historical reflection on Labor Day noting the progress of the labor movement, the rise of unions, and their role in securing higher wages and shorter hours, while acknowledging past missteps in union leadership and the enduring benefits to workers. plus Household Hints on bread making, whipped cream, fringe work, stockings, washing spinach, shrinking gingham, cretonne borders, and prune ketchup and citron melon preserves.
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Jone
Anh
Union of Forces
Governor Hay Grants Pardons and Enforces Monthly Reports
Since June 1 1909 Governor M E Hay has issued seven full pardons seven conditional pardons and discharged seventeen convicts and released twenty five on parole. Clemency uses a secret system and all paroles require a pledge not to drink and monthly reports on earnings and expenditures. The governor aims to encourage good behavior after imprisonment.
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M. E. Hay
Hazeltine elected president of state university regents
F A Hazeltine of South Bend becomes president of the board of regents, succeeding F D Nash of Tacoma. He is a prominent state newspaperman and has served as regent for about a year and a half. Cadet corps will wear West Point fatigue uniforms. military instruction becomes compulsory for freshmen and sophomores.
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F. A. Hazeltine
South Bend
Board of Regents
The
State University
F. D. Nash
Tacoma
Hazeltine
State Editorial Association
Cap. W.T. Patten
War Department
University Cadets Corps
West Point
Alaska Gold Boom Surges as Ships Reach Seattle Ports
This year's gold receipts from Alaska break records as North vessels bring loads of yellow treasure to Seattle. Officials report unprecedented extensive operations this season. Governor designate Walter E. Clark is due to arrive from the East next month and will proceed to Juneau to assume duties.
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Alaska
Seattle
Walter E. Clark
Earl
Juneau
Local optionists renew general anti saloon drive in state
Encouraged by a Wenatchee victory local optionists press forward with plans for a statewide anti saloon campaign. They aim to mobilize support and secure broader participation from communities and organizations across the region.
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Wenatchee
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