Unusual Prosperity Seen By J B Adams This Summer
J B Adams, field manager for Northwestern Fruit Exchange, predicts an era of prosperity for fruit growers and related produce merchants. He notes strong 1918 crop balances, ties with Seattle Chamber of Commerce, and a 700 carload deal with Walla Walla gardeners.
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J. B. Adams
Seattle
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
Northwest
Adams
Wenatchee
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Griffiths view of The Great Love film signals varied symbolism
David Wark Griffith discusses his picture The Great Love in a February interview. He says the title may signify love of country or individuals and aims to depict the butterfly life of British society alongside the disciplined workers in the war effort.
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David Wark Griffith
Two School Directors to Be Elected This Saturday
On Saturday March 1 two school directors are to be elected. A successor to Mrs L J Nelson and Mr M Rumohr is to be elected. Both have consented to serve again and are expected to be reelected after satisfactory service. Fairfield and Waverly farmers expect to sow 20000 to 30000 acres of peas this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Nelson
M. Rumohr
Fairfield
Waverly
Fruitgrowers Predict $4 For Better Grades Apples
Apple shipments from the valley run 18 to 20 car loads daily with 7907 cars shipped last Saturday night and expected to reach 8000 by week’s end. Wholesalers fail to cap prices for extra fancy Winesaps as authorities shift forecast to a $4.00 shipping-point ceiling amid limited supply and a long season ahead.
Great Northern Lumber Co Expands to Produce Fruit Boxes
The Great Northern Lumber Co, adjacent to the railroad and a major local employer, plans to convert much of its output to fruit boxes and packing cases this summer. An inventory shows over twelve million feet of western white pine awaiting processing, with box mill work set to begin as soon as weather and labor allow. Construction of the saw mill will start with the box plant and run through the season barring unforeseen stoppages.
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Great Northern Lumber Co
Great Northern Railroad
Second Division’s World War feats highlighted in letter
In a January 20 1919 missive from Neuwied Germany Set H M Blankenship extols the Second Division. He notes five major battles including Chateau Thierry Soissons St Mihiel salient Bastogne Argonne Meuse claims 23000+ casualties 700+ officers and 12000+ prisoners captured and 343 cannon taken. He rejects rival claims of other divisions and promises home by July 1.
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Paine
Howard Blankenship
Ford Fixer
Cascade
Uncle Sam
Motor Division
Neuwied
Germany
Friend
Theo
Chateau Thierry
Soissons
St. Mihiel Salient
Blard Mount
Argonne- Meuse
Oklahoma
France
H. M. Blankenship
M.S. T
T.C
A. P
Leavenworth Service Club Forms New Scout Troop
The Leavenworth Service Club held a meeting at the High School with strong attendance. Officers were elected, a second Scout Troop was organized with J. H. Holloway as Scout Master, and a Junior Boy Scout Club was proposed for younger boys. Members are urged to join at the next meeting on March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Service Club
A. G. McKeown
A. H. Sylvester
E. L. Springer
J. H. Holloway
Messrs
O. M. Pabst
Lin R. Hart
Sam Daly
R. B. Field
C. F. Taylor
J. A. Hearst
Geo. Hauber
John H. Osborn
Wm. McIntosh
F. S. Scrusmier
Deed H. Mayor
W. F. Bickel
A. R. Pinch
Wm. van Brocklin
Roswell McNett
L. R
The
Leavenworth
J B Huff Buys Rainier Cafe in City
J B Huff has purchased the Rainier Cafe and plans remodeling and improvements with a hoped for opening this weekend. An experienced restaurant man, he will hire strictly white staff and run a modern operation. The Little Delmonico lunch room will close.
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J. B. Huff
Rainier Cafe
Mr. Huff
Huff
Rainier
Delmonico
Miller fined for drunken disturbance at New Boulevard Cafe
Otis Miller a Great Northern machinist was charged with drunken and disorderly conduct after causing a scene at the New Boulevard Cafe. Magistrate Hale fined him 75 dollars plus costs. Miller paid promptly and was released. Master Burton Rutherford marked his fifth birthday with a party for friends including Stillson Judah and Margaret Taylor among others.
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Otis Miller
Hale
New Boulevard Cafe
Miller
Burton Rutherford
Stillson Judah
Frances Paine
Forrest
Gale McKeown
Margaret Taylor
Bobby Brender
Frances Taylor
Harriet
Jean Field
Billy-Dick Brender
Mary Katherine Taylor
Donald O’leary
Urge Better Inspection for Chelan Apple Growers
Chelan and neighboring counties push for higher horticultural inspection funds as coddling moth threats rise. Chelan spends about 4,000 for inspection on 30,000 apple acres while Yakima, Douglas, and Okanogan budgets show varying levels. officials seek to double Chelan’s budget to fund expanded office coverage and enforcement.
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Chelan County
Darlington
Chelan
Okanogan
Grant
Yakima
Douglas
Great Methodist gathering announced for Spokane event
Methodist world program conference opens February 26 in Spokane with 12 to 15 national leaders. Delegates from Eastern Oregon Washington and Northern Idaho will attend to inaugurate a 100 million centenary program and postwar reconstruction effort for missions in America. The event aims to spark a religious renaissance mirroring revival fervor and Crusade spirit.
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Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Spokane
Northwest
Methodist Church
Christian Missions In
America
Sewing Machine Draw at War Workers Rooms
The 186 sewing machine drawing was held under Red Cross supervision at the War Workers rooms on Tuesday evening. The winning ticket 186 belonged to Mrs. Ida Bowers. Mrs. Judah won first prize and Mrs. A G McKeown took the booby prize amid a bridge gathering hosted by Mrs. P A Snyder in Bend, Oregon bound talk.
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Red Cross
War Workers Rooms
Ida Bowers
P. A. Snyder
Bridge
L. O. Taylor
Bend
Oregon
B. C. Rutherford
Rudesell
G. A. Hamilton
O. S. Sampson
Robi. Field
W. Tegtmeier
A. G. McKeown
Theo. Paine
Coburn
Harry Kroll
Ladies' bridge party hosted by Mrs Taylor
Mrs L O Taylor entertained many ladies at a Saturday evening bridge game. First prize went to Mrs A G McKeown. Among the guests was Mrs Geo T Stirling of Wenatchee visiting Mrs Taylor for the weekend.
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L. O. Taylor
Bridge
A. G. McKeown
Tax dodgers warned that they must pay on income
Commissioner Daniel C. Roper declares the Internal Revenue Bureau will pursue full civil and criminal penalties against anyone who conceals tax liability or falsifies returns. The bureau will offer help to compliant taxpayers, but will vigorously prosecute wilful evaders and those who neglect or falsify.
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Uncle Sam
Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureau
Advertising Specialist On How To Advertise Wares
G W Sully of the National Cash Register company urged Spokane business leaders to advertise effectively. He advised simple concise copy with fixed firm branding and explicit prices, warned against constant below cost sales, and emphasized newspaper use, strong displays, and humane treatment of staff as keys to success.
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G. W. Sully
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Ohio
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
John Wanamaker
Three carloads of Winesaps sold in Yakima at high price
Three car loads of Winesaps were sold in Yakima at 3.10 dollars per box, the highest price recorded this year.
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Yakima
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J.B. Adams
Walla Walla
Griffeth
Service Club
Echo
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