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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
6
Mr Taft argues that Christian democracy underpins modern civilization and calls the United States to aid other nations. He acknowledges past provincialism and asserts the Constitution does not forbid but supports national altruism as a duty of a self governing people.
A home method for fur cleaning uses bran rubbed into the fur on a table with paper underneath and a hot bran treatment. Shake off, brush, and air dry the fur, with a note about a light linings treated cautiously with gasoline. Plus a local land deed list from Kennewick and surrounding area.
Music dealer L. R. Whitelock expands stock with the complete McKinley collection of 10 cent music and will keep some in stock at all times for patrons.
Finley community notes include Miss Buhl of Ritzville returning home, George Finley preparing 20 acres for Mr Wood of Whitman County, and plans to feed it this fall. School opens with Miss Linton of Winona as principal and Miss Dane of Coolidge as primary teacher. The Royal Neighbors hosted a well attended event at the Methodist Church featuring Chase Richmond from Boston delivering readings.
Duluth reports thousands of acres burned across Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. Chisholm is nearly wiped out with the new high school the only standing building and losses estimated at 2 million dollars. Dozens of homes destroyed, at least one fatality suspected as refugees flood Hibbing.
Washington September 8 advertisements have proven helpful to the navy department in recruiting. Going forward most funding will be allocated to in advertising rather than display forms to attract volunteers.
A daring express robbery in Salem on August 21 22 steals a strong box sent from Salem to Portland. The box included three notes by Henry W. and Milton L. Meyers totaling 526 600 and other valuables. The Meyers family feud and marriage disputes are linked to the case. Unknowns are suspected to have entered the Portland Union Depot express office to remove the overnight package.
California prune rancher Fred Biaggi escaped injury after dangling from balloon ropes at Alum Rock Park during a Sunday ascent. Rescuers and onlookers watched as the balloon drifted over hills before Biaggi reached ground unharmed.
Two years ago a Mason City visitor recovered from diarrhoea with Chamberlins Colic Cholera and Dia Remedy, sold by Columbia Pharmacy. Hall on Supply Co advertises flour at 1.55 per sack. Rentals offered for unfurnished rye-light housekeeping by J. Beach. Kennewick Harness Shop expands to include shoe leather and repair services. A Nob Hill tract sale offers two and a half acres for 250 with framing terms.
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