Washington's game laws revised for protection and season changes
New state game laws take effect June 7 with changes to waterfowl seasons Eastern Washington aligns with Idaho and Montana once federal rules publish. Bears gain a closed season May 1 to Sept 1, deer limits drop to one in Eastern Washington, two in the west. Union veterans may fish without a license during open season. Trappers face a $5 license. Mountain goats and sheep protected on Bauerman's Ridge, with US forest rangers aiding preservation.
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Washington
L. H. Darwin
Congress
United States
Canada
Idaho
Montana
Eastern Washington
Flag Raised in Peshastin with 75 Foot Banner
The town of Peshastin celebrated a flag raising last Sunday at 2 o'clock. A 75 foot flag was purchased and mounted on a 70 foot pole, with ceremonies marking the event and the town's patriotic spirit.
Saturday Night at the Scenic Theatre Benefit Show
A Scenic Theatre benefit event starts at 7 30 Saturday with The Kid Band performing eight numbers. Notable guests include Dr Briggs Mrs Mullen Mrs Carter and Miss Snyder. Proceeds fund new music. Three hours of entertainment at popular prices.
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Scenic Theatre
Briggs
Mullen
Carter
Snyder
Leavenworth Forms Older Citizens Military Guard
In Leavenworth a meeting at J. W. Elliott's office gathered more than forty five citizens to form a home guard unit. Any man over 16 may join and a second gathering is planned for Sunday at 2:30 in the city hall with veterans to instruct on drill arms and duties.
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Leavenworth
J. W. Elliott
Flag Raising and War Spirit Rally Draw Dense Civic Turnout
Two thousand residents gathered at the park to witness the flag raising and hear speeches by local leaders, with schoolchildren marching in, patriotic music, and remarks on national duty and women's roles in the war. An accident report followed, noting dynamite caps left by workers could injure a child, as a five year old boy narrowly avoided harm.
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A. H. Sylvester
Kid Band
Chas. Hathaway
Europe
Charles Hathaway
Leavenworth
Wilmeroth
Wenatchee
William Anderson
W. Anderson
Anderson
Broken rail wrecks westbound mail train near Chiwaukum
A No 27 Wenatchee river westbound mail train hit a broken rail 400 feet east of the Chiwaukum bridge Monday at about 4 am, leaving two rear cars off the track and overturning. Six injured but none fatally. traffic restored by noon.
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Chiwaukum
Wenatchee River
S. E. Peckam
S. T. Jackson
Tacoma
M. E. Trafton
T. J. Durwind
Belle View
R. B. Webber
Spokane
Wm. Brokaw
Hoxsey
Outlook Bright for Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers in 1917
Crop observers in the Wenatchee Valley forecast a strong 1917 with good apple and soft fruit yields and higher prices. Growers prune and spray now while favorable spring conditions reduce frost risk. Key issues ahead are labor and transportation, with railroads promising timely shipment of the crop.
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Wenatchee Valley
Adams declines re election as Skookum Apple Packers leader
J B Adams announces he will not seek another term as president of the Skookum Apple Packers association. At the Seattle meeting last Friday John F Segra of Cashmere was elected president and J H Olive of Cashmere became secretary.
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Skookum Apple Packers Association
Association
Seattle
John F. Segra
Cashmere
J. H. Olive
Snoqualmie Pass Road Closure Likely Weeks to Months
The Snoqualmie pass road remains closed with estimates of six weeks to two months before auto travel resumes. Snow depths reach 16 feet in places amid slides and washouts. Officials say maintenance costs will rise from $100 to $500 per mile, requiring substantial work to restore the highway.
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Snoqualmie Pass
Thoughtful boys avert serious train washout near Wenatchee
Harry Ahearn brakeman stopped the Wenatchee Valley Northern when a boy on the track waved to signal danger. The washout, five miles north of town, would have derailed the train. Crew repaired the track in half a day as praise for the boys' quick thinking spread.
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Harry Ahearn
Wenatchee Valley
Sam Potter
Young Ahearn
Spremberg
Leavenworth Man Acquitted in Wenatchee Robbery Case
Jerry Young a Leavenworth resident was acquitted of robbery in Wenatchee. He was charged with taking 140 dollars from Oscar Lascarra last December. The jury returned a verdict after about an hour of deliberation. L. J. Nelson of Leavenworth represented Young.
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Jerry Young
Leavenworth
Wenatchee
Young
Oscar Lascarra
L. J. Nelson
Arm Breaks in Saw Mill Accident Near Peshas Tin
Charles Wright was injured last Friday at a saw mill near Peshas Tin when his arm became entangled in moving machinery. Dr. Hoxsey treated the break between the wrist and elbow and Wright is progressing as well as could be expected.
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Peshastin
Charles Wright
Hoxsey
Street Improvement Ordered on Front Street
The Get-together club's recommendation led the council to order Front Street improvements. Work began Tuesday to remove the curb at the west end triangular plot and replace earth with oiled cindars to smooth the sharp jog and ease truck grade.
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Front Street
Waste Paper Drive Aims To Build Community Building
Kumtux Club urges Leavenworth residents and country neighbors to donate waste paper on April 21 28 and May 5 from 1 to 6 pm at Wil Brender’s warehouse east of the viaduct for a fund to erect a community building with a public library room and improved rest space for visitors and local families.
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Kumtux Club
Leavenworth
Wil Brender
World record butter fat and Holstein herd productivity
The seven day butter fat record belongs to Segis Fayne Johanna at 50.68 pounds, and the 30 day record to Ormsby Jane Segis Raggie at 171 pounds butter and 3242 pounds milk. Holstein-Friesian breed notes 18 cows above 40 pounds in seven days and 741 above 30, with emphasis on uniform production across the herd based on 11,868 official records for year ending April 30, 1916, averaging 401 pounds milk and 3.53 percent butterfat for heifers with first or second calves.
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Segis Fayne Johanna
Ormsby Jane Segis Raggie
Advanced Registry Office
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
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