Uncle Sam Helps the Farmer and Fruitgrower
The Bureau of Entomology offers free expert insect advice to farmers and fruitgrowers. Send specimens in a wooden box or alcohol, with no return postage, to identify pests and obtain remedies. Offices cover crops from apples to sugar beets and include bee culture and livestock health, plus the gypsy moth quarantine program.
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Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Bureau
Washington
Department
New England
Olympia News: Occupational disease debate and regional investments
Olympia reports attorney general ruling that occupational disease is not covered by accident insurance. Several bills face referendum delays while Oregon Washington investment totals rise. Projects include $311,000 by O W R N Co on buildings, $42,190 paving from Tacoma to Enumclaw, a $200,000 Times Block building in Seattle, and a Kent fruit plant planned by Baker Preserving Co. Movement in dairy, creameries, and cooperative efforts noted alongside municipal and labor finance discussions.
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Olympia
Oregon
Washington
Kirkland
Olympia—Industrial Insurance Commission
Germany
Ritzville Hotel
Tacoma Paving Co
Auburn
Enumclaw
Baker Preserving Co
Denver
Kent
Tacoma
Portland
Times Block
Seattle
Ban on Eastern Cattle Joint Agreement Ratified
The advisory board of the state department of agriculture ratified a pact with Oregon Idaho California Utah and Nevada to ban imports of cattle sheep and swine from eastern and midwestern states to keep the Pacific Coast free from foot and mouth disease. Commissioner H T Graves says Washington livestock men will have a strong chance to compete for San Francisco exposition prizes without risk of eastern stock show competition or disease.
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Oregon
Idaho
California
Utah
Nevada
State Department of Agriculture
Washington
Pacific Coast
H. T. Graves
San Francisco
Launching a Vessel Requires Precise Calculations
The article explains that launching a large ship is chiefly a mathematical task. It details computing the vessel’s specific gravity, center of gravity, weight distribution, and loads from materials and gear, to determine launching ways and expected strains during the water entry.
Misogynist Reporter Tales From A Small Town Wedding
A local newspaper reporter, failing to win the bride, writes a sharp account of a town wedding. He mocks the bride’s lavender silk dress, orange blossoms, veil and gloves while lampooning the groom’s oversized collar and red face, ending with a comic collar mishap.
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London
The three key of death among the wemons at Venice arsenal
A tale explains a weapon called the key of death invented by Tibaldo. It features a hidden needle spring from a wound safe by flesh and poison causing near instantaneous death. The item appears among wemons at an arsenal in Venice as a relic.
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Venice
Tibaldo
Happiness and Pearls Fail to Secure True Affection
An Exception argues happiness is pursuit not possession while a plain citizen recalls chasing the last car on a rainy night. A quotable exchange compares lavish pearls to genuine affection, noting the lack of true feeling behind luxury.
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Plain Citizen
Ladies’ Home Journal
Mining proposition sparks reluctant interest exchange
In a terse exchange a judge remarks on a mining proposal while a conversation about rare coins unfolds. A man claims to carry a five dollar gold piece, prompting a curt response about value and interest.
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Skimum
Fogg
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
Coughs and colds weaken you if neglected, warn doctors as thousands suffer. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised to ease symptoms quickly with the first dose clearing the head and improving breathing. Great Northern to rebuild Columbia bridge at Malaga for 300000 dollars. New shingle mill at Pe Ell completed.
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Great Northern
Columbia
Malaga
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Uncle Sam
United States
Dr. McKeown
Leavenworth
Tumwater Savings Bank
The
Pioneer Bank
Harrington
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
State Industrial News
Faucett
Times Square
Tonasket Flour Mill Co
North Yakima
Farmers Union
Wisconsin
Lister
Winlock
Morton— Western Hardware Co
Grays Harbor Lumber Co
West Fork Logging Co
Hillyard
Spokane Jitney
Vancouver
Hoquiam Sash and Door Factory
Montesano
Sloan
Key of Death
Annie Jones
Annie
Washington Star
Wheeler’s City Drug Store
Rexall Agency
Rutherford Mercantile Co
Joe Massies
Methow
Pride of the Valley
Schmeerkase
Charles Eckhart
Peach Blossom Flour
Wenatchee Milling Co
Wenatchee, Wash
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