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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
2
The article praises home evenings by lamplight and family togetherness while noting social distractions. It highlights the State Insurance Department report showing mutual fire insurers gaining against stock companies with large policyholder dividends and rising Northwest settlement ahead of a big westbound colonization wave.
Government Forestry Service and State Board of Forestry report Oregon has escaped the usual heavy toll this summer. The season records fewer fires, less destruction of timber, and smaller losses than the past decade, attributed to public fire prevention efforts and more fire wardens in the forests.
The text argues that Harriman’s business prowess is overshadowed by vicious methods and centralized control. It warns that broad public fear of concentrated wealth will push for reforms to curb such power and safeguard the economy and government.
Figures from the state tax commission show the total value of steam and electric railways and telegraph companies in Washington at 255000000 dollars.
Railroads in the Pacific Northwest compile travel estimates as the fall colonist season begins September 15 in the Northwestern states. The influx of new settlers is believed high. girls are wanted to work in the laundry and law offices. Apply at laundry.
The Fisher's Flat Fishing Club members led by J W Setters and John Bernath hauled a 250 pound fish about seven feet long from the back water near the Yakima river mouth five miles west of town. The haul included dozens of other fish and around 80 salmon. The team celebrated with smoke and socializing after landing the remarkable catch.
A Britt Iowa merchant, new to advertising, spent $100 on a summer sale and quickly drew in near $1,000 on opening day. Over the next six days the daily average topped $400, yielding an advertising return around three percent.
Preparations accelerate for the Walla Walla County fair with building work and pavilion interior decorating under way. The six day bucking contest offers a $100 saddle and cash prizes while the relay race boasts a $1,000 purse. Harness events filled and top northwest drivers may enter. Livestock show anticipated as the fair’s largest department with liberal prizes for farmers.
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