Jones Speech Praises Yakima Valley Growth and Irrigation
Congressman Jones spoke in Toppenish praising the Yakima valley’s growth and future, noting irrigation projects and government aid. He recalled filing a Sunnyside claim in 1890, urged a Washington exhibit, and urged a Yakima valley commercial league to focus regional issues for action.
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Jones
Yakima Vista
Toppenish
Taft
Toppenwah
Washington State
Washington
Yakima Valley
California
Yakima
Atlantic
Europe
Business Contraction Predicted Amid Higher Rates and Living Costs
The article argues for a period of necessary contraction across industries due to higher interest rates and rising living costs. It notes that wage readjustment, slower new investments, and the need for crops to remain remunerative to avoid disaster will influence when business resumes normal growth alongside population increases.
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Istipor Staus
Whitman College Sees Unusually Large Enrollments
Opening exercises at Whitman College in Walla Walla kickoff the school year with a forecast of large enrollments. The graduating class is 21, about 20 percent larger than last year’s record cohort, while the junior, sophomore, and freshman classes are expected to reach 28–30, 35, and 80–85 respectively based on current appearances.
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Whitman College
Walla Walla
Why He Smiles: Harvest Finish Nears in Horse Heaven
This week marks the start of the harvest finish as wagons with wheat head to warehouses. Grain buyers receive large quantities at Finley and Expansion, with 300000 bushels expected east of Kiona. Total value likely between 210000 and 250000 dollars as ranchers smile.
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Horse Heaven
E. M. Angell
Watson Bros
Finley
G. H. Mottinger
Mottinger
Lige Peckenpaugh
Wallula
Kiona
Wheat Situation Shows Moderation In Demand And Prices
The Wheat Situation notes no material change from last week with demand cooling and European buyers cautious. Mills adopt a conservative stance while growers remain strong, citing steady consumption needs and uncertain world supply. Interior movement to tidewater rises as Sunday and Monday receipts reach 124 cars, weekly total 190, or 209000 bushels. Bluestem 84c, club 82c, red 80c with limited export loading and strong charter rates. Weather improves aiding harvest, with most spring wheat likely secured in coming weeks unless conditions worsen.
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Tidewater
State Authority to Set Reasonable Railroad Rates
A Supreme Court excerpt from a Nebraska appeal states that the public cannot bear unreasonable railroad charges to enrich stockholders. Legislatures may fix fair rates when contracts don’t limit them, rejecting burdens on the public for excessive or fictitious capitalization. The ruling upholds public interest over profit.
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United States Supreme Court
Nebraska
More Pay and Less Work for Regular Soldiers
A renewed push by army officers to improve recruitment and retention portrays the U S military as struggling to meet authorized strengths. Maj Galbraith urges longer first enlistments, higher pay, and the canteen’s return to curb desertions, noting post-war public attitude and the value of volunteer forces. The piece contrasts past fears of military dictatorship with current shortages and discontent centered on pay, fines, and morale.
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Congress
United States
138Th Cavalry
Fort Riley
Kansas
Fort Sheridan
Illinois
Maj Galbraith
Re Ae Army
Galbraith
Army
Navy
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