Irrigation proposition eyed for Wenatchee area by Dutch interests
W A Insinger, a top irrigation expert and Bank of Holland affiliate, spent three days in the valley exploring a vast plan to irrigate 15 000 to 25 000 acres east of the river and eventually reclaim 500 000 acres on the Quincy flat. The project would require river crossing works and years of construction, with Elliott and Insinger coordinating to secure land options and water rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Insinger
Mr. Insinger
R. Insinger
National Irrigation Congress
Bank of Holland
Spokane
Holland
E. M. Elliott
High Line
Quincy Flat
Quincy
Tumwater Canyon
Insinger
Colorado
Wenatchee
Insingers
Old Country
Columbia River
Columbia
Tumwater
Messrs. Elliott
Elliott
Wenatchee World
M O Tibbits Dies After Typhoid Illness in Wenatchee
M O Tibbits died at 5 o clock Friday after about six weeks of illness from typhoid fever. He had long health issues and recently lived at Wenatchee after spending time on his ranch near Cashmere. The Masonic funeral was held Saturday. Tibbits led local business efforts including the proposed Big Red Apple railway and Wenatchee Orchard Bond Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Tibbits
Mr. Tibbits
Cashmere
Wenatchee
Tibbits
Smith Family Day Promises Fun at A Y P Exposition
Seattle Chamber of Commerce hosts a quirky notice for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition inviting Smiths to attend on September 2. Prizes honor varied Smiths from oldest to prettiest, with careful speaking instructions to avoid confusion among the many Smiths in attendance.
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Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Smith
Seattle
Northwest
Fred W. Smith
Forest Service reports methods to exterminate ground squirrels
Stanley E. Piper of the biological survey conducted trials in Southern California using poisoned green barley heads and dry barley grain treated with strychnine to kill ground squirrels and gophers. Trials showed doves and quail largely unharmed, while rabbits and cats also died in related experiments. Green alfalfa and raisins or dried apples aided poison uptake. results varied by local availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service
California
Stanley E. Piper
Biological Survey
Department of Agriculture
Forest Ranger Examination to Fill National Forest Vacancies
An October 25 and 26 exam will fill about 75 ranger positions across District 6 National Forests in Alaska and Oregon Washington. Applicants must be 21 to 40, in good character and health. beginner pay is 900 dollars annually. information from the District Forester in Portland or the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington D C.
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National Forest
Ketchikan
Alaska
Eugene
Grants Pass
Hepner
John Day
Lakeview
Medford
Prineville
Portland
Roseburg
Sumpter
Wallowa
Oregon
Bellingham
Chelan
Leavenworth
Newport
Olympia
Orting
Republic
Seattle
Walla Walla
Washington
National Forests
Forest Supervisors
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
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Methodist Episcopal Church
North Side
Epworth League
Melvin Rumpler
J. D. Langdon
Joe Massie
Woldenberg
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Elsie Anderson
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Worthy
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Golden Sands Placer Mining Company
Similkameen River
L. C. Painter
William Stotroen
Township 279
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Index News
C. O. Johnson
Cle Elum
Ida Elmore
Arlington
J. E. Steelfire
Okanogan Record
O. E. Kerstetter
Liberty
Jourdan
York
Frank Johnson
A. F. Park
Meaghersville
Ellensburg
Forest Ranger Examination
Fcho
Parcmers
Big Oregon Nursery CO
Salem, Oregon
I. H. Cook
S.J. van DE Grift Contractor
Architect
S.J. van DE Grift
L.D. Store Co., Agts
Blue Stem Beal Grain & Milling CO
Wenatchee Wash
Wenatchees
Echo Office
Tumwater Savings Bank
L. Lamb, Prest
M. A. Marley
Jacobsen, V. P. & See
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Jericho
Cosgrove
Hutton
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