Advertising schemes ride roughshod over merchants
The piece warns of an advertising boom with many dubious schemes and slick solicitors preying on merchants while promoting caution. It notes several local moves and residents such as W. R. Lamb buying the Hotel Richland, J. H. James moving to Canal St, and frequent visits by residents like Chas. H. Collins and J. Nichols. Events include hop picking starting in Anion yards and a 38th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs L. H. Cox in Pasco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Collins
Kennewick
Richland
B. F. Knapp
L. H. Coax
Pasco
Volney
Mr. Cox
J. Campbell
Commercial Club Elects Officers and Plans Valley Ad Booklet
The Commercial Club met in special session Tuesday evening electing Geo F Richardson president for the third time J A Rose and W G King as vice presidents C H Deighton secretary and L E Johnson treasurer The club voted to cancel the Spokane Fair exhibit and spend funds on a valley advertising booklet Printing committee to prepare it A committee was named to revise the constitution and by laws A banquet at the Hotel Kennewick on September 28 will invite many representatives of other commercial clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Richardson
J. A. Rose
W. G. King
C. H. Deighton
L. E. Johnson
Spokane Fair
Kennewick
Trees for Fall delivery from Oregon Nursery Co announced
D L Taylor agent states orders to close by October 1 for Fall delivery and notes spring 08 orders open after October 1. Emphasizes quality forest trees that bear fruit true to name from the Oregon Nursery Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Nursery Co
Oregon Nursery Co. D. Ll, Taylor, Agt
Women Reject Stork Proposition With Tea Protest
Women declare they will cut out the Stork proposition if voting rights fail. A tongue in cheek note promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a universal remedy, offered for 0 cents at The Columbia Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Columbia Pharmacy
Finley Area Business Moves Mix of Ventures and Trades
A blacksmith shop may start at Finley. Clark and Cornelius return from mining claims in Cal Ore Wyo and Utah with funds for Clark's Island. Albert Febsel sells his share to Henry Carstens on a 40 acre tract. they own 20 acres alfalfa yielding over 100 tons plus 20 acres fruit, grapes, and strawberries. Henry is a carpenter. Albert farmed the rest. He sells for 250 per acre to seek location in Idaho. A ferry operator is needed between Bowie's and Holmes tracts. no license required, but good morals and hay work between trips. Girls wanted for steady work in steam laundry. A well matched team of young work horses is sought by Chas H Collins Co. Continuous train listings follow.
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Finley
Miller Cooyer
Mr. Clark
Clark’s Island
Chris Cornelius
Cal Ore
Wyo
Utah
Clark
Albert Febsel
Henry Carstens
Idaho
Henry
Albert
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Chas. H. Collins CO
Peninsular Ranges
Detroit
Mich
H. A. Howe
Oulaa
Miss Laird
G. Faires
Hamilton Supply & Trading Co
The
Lauren W. Soth
Courier
Second St
Wash
Congress
Official Paper
Benton County
W.R. Lamb
M. E. Brooks
J. H. James
Canal St
Martin Winenga
Henry Thomas
Henry Faust
Spokane
Will
W. R. Lamb
Fred B. Kreidler
J. H. Nichols
John Lasher
W. R Lamb
the Commercial Club
Finley Facts
Bowie's
Holme’s
M. P. Fuller
Sheppard
Outfitters
Tull’s
J. E. Tull
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