Orchard Soil Management and Fertilization Bulletin Issued
Washington State College researchers Morris and Larsen release Popular Bulletin No. 121 detailing soil fertility studies in Chelan county orchards begun in 1909. The report shows cover crops and fertilization raise yields, with Wenatchee district examples reaching up to 800 boxes per acre, and includes soil analyses and crop analyses for guiding fertilization decisions.
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Washington State College
Pullman
O. M. Morris
State College of Washington
Roy Larsen
Chelan County
Bulletin
Johnson
Washington
Wenatchee
Mountaineers Reach Glacier Peak On Summer Expedition
The Mountaineers published their annual outdoor issue with a feature on the second ascent of Glacier Peak in Snohomish County. The account describes climbing from Leavenworth via the Chum Creek route, the peak’s isolation and height over 10,000 feet, and dramatic cloud and snow views from the saddle.
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Everett Herald
Glacier Peak
Snohomish County
Monte Cristo
Leavenworth
Glacer Peak
Snow White
Monte Cristo Hills
Indicat
Agiveam
Summit Sightings Describe Icebound Mare Cristo Passage
The text recalls viewing Mare Cristo and White Horse hulks with Rainier in the southwest. An immense iceberg looms as water flows from its sides. By noon the party reaches a white dome, with deep snow masking the summit’s crater-like appearance.
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Mare Cristo
White Horse
Rainier
White Dome
Straight Faced Scales That Are Crooked
A state publication warns consumers about short weight scales used by meat sellers. It describes a spring scale showing a quarter pound misread and a second scale misrepresenting chicken prices. The note urges cooperation with weights and measures officials to expose dishonest dealers and protect honest ones.
Seattle Markets Sees Stable Wheat Prices and Export Hopes
Seattle markets report wheat prices largely unchanged with no local selling pressure while inquiries from Shanghai and Japan and small parcels to the United Kingdom occur. Traders anticipate brisk export demand in January and farmer selling. Also noted are oats and barley quotations and a butter price drop for Seattle consumers starting Tuesday.
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Shanghai
Japan
United Kingdom
Seattle
Market Report Shows Mixed Prices Across Fresh Butter and Livestock
Fresh charred butter sells at 45 to 48 per dozen with mixed colors at 48 and pullets at 40. Farm stock, including potatoes and beef and sheep quotes, reflect higher demand for fancy varieties and quicker turn in Wenatchee district. Livestock prices include steers 6.50 to 7.25, cows 4.50 to 5.50, lambs 7.50 to 9, hogs 1.10 to 1.11 per lb, and wool and tallow values noted.
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Wenatchee
Puget Sound
Seattle
Beliefs in Superstitions Through the Ages
Superstitions linger from childhood fears to herb lore and omens. Pliny’s Natural History and many medieval and early modern works spread such “wisdom” through the Fifteenth and Sixteenth centuries into literature, including Shakespeare.
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Pliny
Legion announces interest-free loans for disabled veterans
American Legion state headquarters proposes a two dollar fund to issue unsecured loans to needy disabled and wounded veterans awaiting hospitalization and compensation. The fund, to be run by the state service officer, relies on the national adjusted compensation or bonus and a revolver fund formed by older veterans' bonus contributions.
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American Legion
National Legion
Farm Business Opens to Son as Partner
Editorial note urges letting the son join as partner in the farm business. Claims fruit use improves blood quality and prevents acidity in the system, framed as practical advice for rural households.
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Leavenworth Supply Company
9Th Street
Clark
Wenatchee Fruit & Warehouse Co., Inc
Peshastin, Wash
W. A. Darling
Dryden Growers
J. S. Cardinal
Dryden
Herriman’s New & Second Hand Store
8Th Street
Herman Howe
L. J. Nelson
Nelson & Howe Law Offices
Elliott Building
J. T. Lindley
J. W. Elliott
Bert Williams
Leavenworth, Wn
G. W. Hoxley
A. Lessing
M. D. Mgr. Community Hospital
Hospital
Leavenworth Undertaking Co
Town & Hennessy
Sam R. Sumner
Columbia Valley Bank Bldg
Burt J. Williams
Suite
Central Building
Chelan Co
N. M. Sorenson
Blue Wenatchee
John FE. Porter
Columbia Valley Bank
E. J. Widbey
H. Baer
M. D
Commercial Bank Bldg
Earle D. Sawyer
Standard Furniture Co
Dept
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