Northwest naturalization rules tighten in King County
Judges Hanford and Frater ask pointed questions as immigration rises. The Progress and Prosperity Committee of Washington meets in North Yakima to push a $15 million Good Roads bond and rail the legislature for a 1915 trunk highway system. At shipyards on the Pacific coast, steel whalers are under construction for US and Canadian firms as Panama Canal progress fuels Pacific maritime work. A Pasco river rally sees Seattle defend inland navigation. Fisher Flouring Mills in Seattle reports 983 percent efficiency for the year ending April 11 1912 with anniversary events planned for June 1.
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King County
Hanford
Frater
Seattle
Progress and Prosperity Committee of
Washington
Yakima
M. E. Hay
J.C. Slater
Panama Canal
Pacific
United States Whaling Company
Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Company
Canadian North Pacific Fisheries Company
Alaskan
Pasco
Columbia River
N. W. Durham
Spokane
Puget Sound
S. J. Wettrick
Durham
Northwest
Fisher Flouring Mills Co
Tariff Debate and Trade Licensing in Early 20th Century
The article discusses tariff policy as Congress debates protection for American industry, highlighting Representative Needham of California and free trade views. It notes citrus producers, labor costs, and irrigation as factors, plus a Chicago firm's plea to remove duties on fruit imports. It also covers a state ruling on licenses for selling fish by Japanese nationals and ends with an ad for Bucken's Arnica Salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Representative Needham
California
Ways and Means Committee
Arizona
Florida
Congressman Needham
Chicago
Mexico
Needham
United States
Harrison
New York
Four Key Policy Points Guiding Congress and Taft
President Taft outlines four critical policy areas where federal action shapes business: interstate commerce and rail regulation. enforcement against monopolistic combinations. tariff reform. and a flexible banking and currency system to prevent panics and restore business confidence amid current distrust. The aim is to restore harmony between opposing classes and boost economic stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Federal Executive
Taft
Chamberlains Liniment Promises Fast Rheumatism Relief
For rheumatism you will find nothing better than Chamberlains Liniment. Try it and see how quickly it gives relief. For sale by King's City Drug Store.
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Harrington
King’s City Drug Store
Democratic caucus elects delegates to county convention
In a city hall caucus on a Saturday, about fifteen Democrats attended the evening meeting while thirteen Republicans participated in a recent caucus. Precinct Chairman Hoxsey opened the session with Guy A. Hamilton as secretary. Delegates elected to the Wenatchee county convention on April 27 include G. W. Sampson, G. W. Hoxsey, G. A. Hamilton, E. C. Booth, G. W. Hathaway, L. J. Nelson, Jno. Grant, Wm. Douglass, F. A. Losekamp, C. E. Hamilton, and J. R. Ramsey. Delegates are uninstructed.
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Hoxsey
Guy A. Hamilton
Wenatchee
G. W. Sampson
G. W. Hoxsey
G. A. Hamilton
E. C. Booth
G. W. Hathaway
L. J. Nelson
Jno. Grant
Wm. Douglass
F. A. Losekamp
C. E. Hamilton
J. R. Ramsey
Winter-Killed Young Trees and Pruning Advice
Reports from the Horticultural Experiment Station describe winter killing in young orchards caused by rapid growth followed by frost. Damage shows as dark bark and sap wood. prune severely to remove injured wood and encourage fresh growth next season. Improve cultivation to help plants recover within a year.
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Horticultural Experiment Station
Sprout Renewal as Quick Alternative to Replanting Trees
The text explains cutting back a damaged tree to permit a sprout to replace the top, or in some orchards grafting a sprout from below the union to form a new frame. It notes this method is faster than digging up a three year old tree and replanting, and stresses that no fertilizer outperforms good tillage and ample water for full summer growth.
Electric Bitters touted as cure for grip and nerve weakness
An old advertisement claims Electric Bitters restore health after grip attacks by strengthening nerves and rebuilding the system. It describes benefits as a tonic and purifier for stomach, liver, and kidneys and promises relief and satisfaction for 50 cents.
Great Northern Time Table Leavenworth Trains Schedule
The timetable lists Eastbound trains No 2 at 1.30 am 44 5.40 am 28 4.25 am 4 and 3.20 pm Nos 27 and 28 arrive earlier. Westbound No 1 at 1.35 pm 43 4.25 pm 8 2.30 am. The fast mail trains run five minutes earlier.
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the Tailors
Nolan & Jones
State Bank
Front St
Cascade
Wm. C. Roach
Front Street
Leavenworth State Bank
Imag CO
Detroit
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
Manifold Typewriter Paper
The
Echo
BROWN
Browns Home Study
Exportia Pine Sts
St.Louis
Ee Ambition
Business Publishing Co. Ltd
Pine Ste
St. Louis
A. S. Ruth
John L Riseland
Democratic
O-W.r
O.S.L
Union Pacific
E. E. Ellis
2Nd Ave
Seattle —Elliott
Oregon-Washington Station
Jackson Street
Fourth Avenue
Leavenworth Hand Laundry
Leavenworth
Opera
J. E. Tholin
J. B. Violette
Chelan County
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