Northwest hog revival and dry liquor push in Legislature
Pacific Northwest reports a pork boom as hog producers return after wheat prices rise, while anti saloon groups push a bone dry bill to end permits and ban all alcohol except for sacramental use. Tourists and tourism funding are urged, with estimates showing rising US travel spend and regional gains if Washington funds publicity.
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Europe
Northwest
Anti-Saloon League of Washington
Seattle
Chas
Gleason
Attorney General’s Office
Olympia
Geo. Conger
Anti Saloon League
State considers tax relief tied to tourist revenue
The discussion notes that returning funds to every taxpayer could exceed one amount since all residents benefit from tourist spending in the state. The comparison uses experiences from other states to gauge potential fiscal impact.
Only Three Cars Apples Left to Ship
Mr. F. T. Motteler reports three cars of the 1916 Leavenworth district apples remain in the local warehouse awaiting shipment. He has already loaded and shipped thirty-three cars, plus six cars shipped by parties not affiliated with the local association, totaling 42 cars for Leavenworth.
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F. T. Motteler
Leavenworth
Special Appeal for the Fatherless Motherless in Washington
The Washington Children's Home Society requests Christmas gifts to cover a 2500 deficit. Marion Johnson, Superintendent, asks readers to donate via editors' appeals to avoid mailing costs and help repay the debt.
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Washington
Washington Children’s Home Society
Marion Johnson
Civilization on Trial in Wenatchee theater engagement
The Thos H Ince film Civilization is shown in Wenatchee Sunday to Tuesday with dramatic battle and submarine scenes cited as its centerpiece. Wenatchee manager Ferguson says the production is a major investment and worth seeing for its war protest themes and spectacular photography. Nearby fire on Miller addition prompts a small damage report. E V Nelson notes Seattle business boom during a weekend visit.
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Leavenworth
Wenatchee
Thos. H. Ince
Earth
Ferguson
Wenatchee Theater
Miller Addition
Sam Daly
Leavenworth High School Announces Winter Break And Activities
Leavenworth schools will have vacation from December 22 to January 2. Miss Anderson will run a candy sale this afternoon. Gilbert Reeves won the yell leader vote by unanimous decision. The Philomathian program starts at 1 15 this afternoon to allow teachers traveling to the coast to catch No 43. Santa Claus will not visit the high school this year and is rumored to be avoiding tacks. The county league opener last night matched Leavenworth against Wenatchee, with games to support the team’s bid for the county championship.
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Santa Claus
Altho
Leavenworth
Wenatchee High School
Leavenworth High School
City Council corrections on vetoed reward ordinance
The Echo notes last week's report misstated Mayor Day veto. The ordinance offering a reward in bootlegging and gambling failed for lack of sufficient votes. Separately a Clark county farmer planted 15 acres of potatoes earning about $3,000 net. Yakima Valley exports are estimated at $16,000,000 this year.
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Day
Clark County
Yakima Valley
Methodist Church Services Schedule and Pastor Note
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. We will be pleased to meet you at any and all of these services. F. L. Moore, Pastor.
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Epworth League
F. L. Moore
St Josephs Church Weekly Mass and Services Schedule
St Josephs Church holds Mass at nine oclock on the first third and fifth Sunday of each month. Evening devotions run at 730 the second and fourth Sunday. Weekday Mass is at eight oclock. Children attend religious instruction at two oclock every Saturday afternoon.
Winter farm school opens January second for Washington farmers
The State College of Pullman hosts a thirty day winter school from January 2 to February 9 teaching elemental farming to farmers, fruit growers, and stockraisers across Washington. Also noted is a Jerome Idaho visitor and a Tacoma holiday trip for Elizabeth Nicholas. A Kent ranch owner sold a Holstein bull for 21 thousand five hundred at Portland show, and 440 acre improved ranch near Wenatchee listed for 33 thousand.
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State College of Pullman
Washington
Cloyse Nims
Jerome
Idaho
A. T. Eickmeyer
Mr. Nims
Elizabeth Nicholas
Tacoma
Miss Nicholas
Cascade Orchards
John von Herber
Kent
Wash
Portland
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Thos. Nolan
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Wenatchee Theatre
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