Apple Culture and Irrigation in the Northwest
H L Moody of Spokane argues irrigation and apple cultivation can unlock vast Northwest lands. He cites 200 million acres west of the 98th meridian and predicts a 20 billion bushel apple yield possible with proper irrigation, boosting settlement and national food supply. He praises Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana orchards and notes rising demand from Europe and Australia while warning against overproduction. Univ. and civic leaders discuss irrigation projects and westward expansion driven by the fruit trade.
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Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
H. L. Moody
Spokane
Chamber of Commerce
Northwest
Chicago Irigation Association
la Salle Hotel
Chicago
Charles F. Fishback
Moody
Federal
United States
98Th Meridian
California
America
Middle Western
Europe
Australia
East
Alaska
Mexico
Arctic Sea
Orient
West
Republicans at Wenatchee County Convention Endorse Taft Roosevelt Policy
The Chelan county Republican gathering in Wenatchee on Saturday debated rules, seated contested delegations, and elected Deed H Mayor as temporary chair with 66 to 47. Delegates to the state convention were named, pledging allegiance to Taft and Roosevelt policies and endorsing direct primary and road-building efforts.
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Wenatchee
J. E. Shore
Columbia
John A. Gellatly
Deed H. Mayor
R E. Simons
Leavenworth
O. S. Sampson
J. M. Bennett
Chelan
C. H. Burbank
Cashmere
Frank Johnson
Entiat
J. P. Wantz
Monitor
S. R. Hanan
Malaga
W. P. Reeve
West Wenatchee
M. W. Stark
Peshastin
G. W. Brown
Wenatchee Lake
Judge Chase
Frank Knapp
W. A. Nelson
Commercial Club
Committee On
J. H. Chase
J. C. Davis
J. L. Weythman
del McCoy
W. G. Perry
T. H. Atkinson
Mike Horan
M. G. Rossi
R. W. Vermilya
J. A. Gellatly
L. T. Armstrong
D.W. King
O. H. Green
Elsworth
France
Chelan County
Taft
Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
Hay
Poindexter Favored In Cashmere Straw Vote
The Cashmere Record reports a poll of 59 voters showing Spokane congressman Poindexter leading with 25 votes, Burke 7, Wilson 5, while 22 abstained. With prior data, Poindexter totals 40 to 12 for Burke and 11 for Wilson, plus 39 non committal.
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Poindexter
Spokane
Mr. Poindexter
Burke
Wilson
Altho
Humphries
New Saw Mill on Peshastin Opens for Business
The Peshastin Lumber Co. completes a 30000 foot capacity saw mill on Peshastin creek three miles from the station. Equipped with a band saw and modern machinery it plans to produce lumber and fruit boxes. W D Cartwright says the plant is fully equipped and ready for orders. union delegate Paul Mohr notes strong support for Poindexter among workers.
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Peshastin Lumber Co
Peshastin Creek
W. D. Cartwright
Tacoma
Everett Logger Delights East Side Climate Seeks Ownership
H O Siler of Everett visited the East Side for a climate change and may buy property. He notes Poindexter gains in Snohomish County as voters resist boss leadership and prefer an independent senator.
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H. O. Siler
Everett
Sound
Mr. Siler
East Side
Poindexter
Snohomish County
Will They Come Back We Hope So Souder Kept Hope Alive
Souder and Keppler, two popular players, left Monday night for Seattle. Souder suffered rheumatism months ago yet played through the season earning admiration. Earlier this season Leavenworth Mercantile offered any suit to the team’s best sticker. Souder was seen trying on clothes Monday morning, and many think he won out.
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Souder
Keppler
Seattle
Leavenworth Mercantile
Forest Ranger Keeps Busy With Local Fires
Nason Creek residents report two or three small fires as Ranger T. W. Grove stays on watch while crews fight them. Merritt excursion draws over 200 passengers with band and berry ice cream served after dinner. Notables includes H. B. Smith cutting hay, H. W. Otis breaking a mower, and several local families joining the Sunday trip from Leavenworth.
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T. W. Grove
Merritt
H. W. Otis
Jean Hamilton
L. J. Nelson
W. W. Rice
Leavenworth
Wenatchee Wins Final Game 6 to 3 Over Visitors
Wenatchee clinched a successful season with a 6 to 3 victory as visitors played short-handed. Brown struggled on the mound while Tholin doubled in two runs and Ames homered for the opposing squad. The game featured a dropped catch in the 8th and a late scoring surge, but no official box score could be secured before press time.
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Wenatchee Bunch
Ross
Lee
Perry
Brown
Wenatchee
Raymond
Mahoney
Tholin
Keppler
Bee
Krumholz
Ames
Cubs
Morrison
Amne
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Uncle Joe Cannon
Republican Party
Middle States
House
Uncle Joe
Cannon
Illinois
Danville
E. M. Gillette
M. W. Starks
Wm. M. Emerson
James Bennett
P. B. Packwood
A. S. Burbank
R. F. Holm
S. F. Gillman
Columbia Precinct
D. Olds
W. E. Reeve
Geo. W. Brown
W. J. McCoy
D. W. King
Paul Mohr
Central Council
Baker’s Union
Nason Creek
H. B. Smith
A. D. Allen
Nelson Forsythe
A. A. Brooks
F. A. Reynolds
C. W. Hastings
Mr. Jacobsen
C Miller
Smith
P Tholin
Mahoney Cf
If Coulson
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