Eight Thousand Hiking Clubs in Greater New York
A survey from outdoor departments and youth groups places Greater New York at about 8000 hiking clubs with over 250000 members. Mayor Hylan praises hiking for health and citizenship while Dr. Copeland and experts tout walking as the best year round exercise.
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Greater
New York
Hylan
Bronx
Amateur Athletic Union of
Brooklyn
East Side
City Hall
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Royal
Copeland
Edward R. Wilbur
France
Doc Cashes to the Rescue in Town Humour Piece
The column jovially notes Doc’s timely rescues when townsfolk fall ill while poking fun at Dec’s claim to dislike advertising. It recalls no harsh rebukes for giving him a puff in the paper and frames Doc as a local character who shines in emergencies.
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Ev'ryone
Street Loafer Draws City Dump Attention
A local man who parks on a busy corner and makes remarks to passing girls has been brought to the attention of the street cleaning department. Officials may relocate him to the city dump to resolve the matter.
Village Loafer Bird Tracks Quiet Life and Funeral Funds
A town notes an idle bird known as the village loafer eats and sleeps with little activity. The community fears higher funeral costs if the bird ever resumes wandering, but otherwise gives little attention to the creature.
Why Do Girls Fall for This Kind of Guy
A quip about a man who shakes his hoof at dances and pursues every girl in town. The speaker mocks the appeal of the flashy suitor over more steadfast, “manly” types, labeling others as silly for choosing him.
Masked Men Rob Three Lumber Camps Net $200
Three masked bandits robbed a bunkhouse at a Blewett area lumber camp and a nearby road camp on Thanksgiving evening, taking about $200 in cash. Sheriff Bert McManus investigated, but the robbers remain at large and untraced. a bank book was taken but likely discarded.
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Blewett
Peshastin Lumber Company
Bert McManus
New City Officials Take Shape in January Reorganization
The city council will reassemble on the first Tuesday in January with H. A. Gartner and F. A. Sinclair replacing Geo. Walker and Ryan Templin in the first ward. Second ward gains J. A. J. Farrell and Wm. Van Brocklin, while Joe Stelzig remains a member. Third ward keeps N. A. Nelson and E. L. Potter. J. T. Lindley becomes city attorney, with Mayor Blomeke and treasurer R. F. Taylor among re-elected officials.
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H. A. Gartner
F. A. Sinclair
Geo. Walker
Ryan Templin
J. A. J. Farrell
Wm. van Brocklin
E. H. Ball
Joe Stelzig
N. A. Nelson
E. L. Potter
Nelson
Potter
J. T. Lindley
Herman Howe
Blomeke
R. F. Taylor
E. G. Gowing
Eckhardt
Echo
Fire Department
READY FOR NEW ROADS State highway dept gathers data for probable legislature.
Engineers from the state highway department compile data on new highway work likely to be authorized by the coming legislature. With this information the department can advertise for bids once appropriations are made and begin construction when weather allows in spring. Some projects may extend into next year and funds will be available from the end of the current session.
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Gail Borden
State Highway Department
Cutting Forests for Christmas Trees in State Faces Questions
The Department of Conservation warns that many Christmas trees in Seattle and the business district come from lands unsuited for reforestation and may threaten future timber. Law limits state protection of privately owned second growth, but legislation is expected to address the issue before serious harm occurs. Home-grown trees likely remain available.
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el Mt
Uate
Seattle
Usi
State Tax Reform Needed to Aid Homeowners and Builders
The piece argues that cutting government costs alone cannot fix Washington's tax burden. It urges immediate relief for property owners and farmers, criticizes the 85 percent tax load on property, and calls for an overhaul of the antiquated tax system. It notes that other states have reformed taxes to avoid penalizing homeowners and stifling growth, and uses a local fire siren incident as a contrasting reflection on civic priorities.
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Washington
Kennewick Courier-Reporter
Fire alarm Tuesday night and a distant volcanic omen
Monday night a fire alarm sounded at D. H. Camerons wood shed prompting quick action to extinguish a small blaze with minimal damage. The piece begins a dramatic aside about Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii, heightening the sensational mood.
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D. H. Cameron
Mt. Vesuvius
Pompeii
Record butter production and consumption rise in 1921
The United States produced more than a billion and a half pounds of butter in 1921 per the USDA. This marks a 1042 percent rise from 1920. Consumption grew by 20 million pounds more than production, offset by imports and butter withdrawn from cold storage.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
City Council Meeting Bills List November 28 1922
The city council on November 28 1922 approved payments for the water system and city projects. Items include C C Johnson labor 14.00 Franklin Lumber Co lumber 141.50 Cont Pipe Co wood pipe freight Gowing 15.20 Fred Brooks wood 8.52 9.00 Corbin Easton retainer 250.00 W J Moon street work 8.00.
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Blomeke
Nelson
Walker, Potter and Eckhardt
C. C. Johnson
Franklin Lumber Co
Pipe Co
E. G. Gowing
Corbin & Easton
Attys
Supreme Court
W. J. Moon
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Kodaks
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Wheeler’s
City Council
Fred Brooks
Rex Ingram
Jeanes Hope
Edward Rose
Leavenworth Pharmacy
Citizens State Bank
Leavenworth, Wash
W.L. Hale
J. W. Elliott
F. A. Wingate
A. G
Detroit
Cascade Garage
T. E. Paine
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