Washington State Population and Land Area Highlights
A census bulletin describes Washington as nineteenth in land area and thirtieth in population among continental states. It outlines varied geography from sea level shores to Cascades over 14 000 feet, with western silty loams and alluvial valleys, and eastern plateaus of basaltic soils.
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Washington
D. C
Census Department
United States
Pacific Ocean
Puget Sound
Cascade Ranges
Olympic Mountains
Coast Ranges
Coast Country
Columbia River
Cascade Mountains
Cascade
Rocky Mountains
Snake River
Columbia River Basin
Puget Sound Basin
Great Intermountain Plateau
Auditor Sees $25,000 Saving For State
State Auditor Claussen in his biennial report to Governor Hay urges one board to examine all department reports and finds at least 25 000 could be saved. He proposes fines go to the general fund and urges funding for criminal costs. He notes the general fund is free of indebness and praises the state’s financial condition.
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Claussen
M. E. Hay
Rates For Fire Prevention
In any community a systematic educational campaign plus enforced laws will reduce fire losses. Recommend: inspectors for buildings and chimneys, bans on burning trash in streets, metal or asbestos under stoves, no stovepipes through roofs, brick chimneys, closed metal ash receptacles, underground steel gasoline tanks, avoid washing clothes in gasoline, repair or remove dangerous buildings, and adequate fire apparatus to stop fires early.
The Progressive Party Will Stay and Grow in Nation’s Life
The Memphis News-Scimitar argues the Progressive Party has permanence beyond the 1912 campaign. Roosevelt’s 3,523,354 votes and Taft’s 2,834,015 are noted alongside Wilson's 4,400,585 in a shift that locals say signals enduring influence, with solid South loyalty and continued leadership aims.
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Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Republican
Taft
Wilson
Colonel Roosevelt
Bryan
Conrest
Memphis News-Scimitar
Chamberlains Tablets Earn Texas Man’s Praise
Ira Smith of Point Blank Texas reports relief from a liver complaint after using a 25c box of Chamberlains Tablets. He says he is completely cured and recommends them to all readers available from dealers.
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Ira Smith
Point Blank
Texas
Chamberlain
University Co operates With State Government
The University of Washington and its various departments increasingly serve public needs by cooperating with state and federal agencies. Department heads hold state posts, laboratories on campus test timber and materials, and collaboration spans forestry, agriculture, law, health, education, and military training. Public lectures and school visits accompany these services.
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University of Washington
Department of Botany
College of Pharmacy
State Food and Dairy Commission
State Board of Health
School of Law
State Commission On the
State Board of Geological Survey
State Board of Education
Department of Civil Engineering
United States Forest Service
College of Forestry
College of Mines
United States Geological Survey
University
Department of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
United States Bureau of Chemistry
Attorney General Suggests Drafting Bureau for Bills
Attorney General W. V. Tanner urges creation of a bureau to draft bills for the legislature and inform lawmakers of law effects. He notes eight drainage and hiking district laws causing confusion and difficulty in interpreting current statutes.
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W. V. Tanner
Hay
How to Bankrupt the Doctors
A New York physician claims women’s fashion keeps doctors solvent. The ad urges early treatment for colds with Chamberlain's C Remedy, touting safety and wide reputation. Sold by all dealers, echo referenced for broad readership.
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New York
Co and Co
Callahan's Medicated Soap Promises Immediate Skin Relief
An advertisement for Callahan's Medicated Soap claims instant vanishing of dandruff eczema and all skin diseases with a money back guarantee under Pure Food. The ad markets full size soap and a version for farm stock, distributed by Northwestern Distributing Co Seattle WA.
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Callahan
Northwestern, Distributing CO
Seattle
Wash
Grazing Permits Notice for Wenatchee National Forest
Application for grazing permits to graze cattle horses and sheep in the Wenatchee National Forest during 1913 must be filed in Leavenworth Washington by February 15 1913. Full information on grazing fees and forms will be provided on request. A H Sylvester Superintendent
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Wenatchee National Forest
Leavenworth
Washington
A. H. Sylvester
California Woman Praised Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Miss Marie Gerber of Sawtelle California reports severe cold and lung soreness. After one night on Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy she felt relief and was soon free of cold symptoms. Ad claims the product is sold by all dealers and brings results.
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California
Chamberlain
Marie Gerber
Sawtelle
Cal
Munn & Co
Aerorea
New York
Washington, D. C
Famous Stage Beauties Use Bucklen Arnica Salve
Healthful claim that actors suffer skin eruptions vanish with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Advertises relief for eczema, salt rheum, chapped hands, chilblains, burns, cuts and bruises. Priced at 25 cents at druggists.
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U. S
Tennessee
Mutual Mercantile Co
Wallace Barn
East End
Front St
C. W. Wallace
Wm. C. Roach
Front Street
Leavenworth State Bank
Wenat
Chee Business College
No Young
J. B. Violette Leavenworth
Opera
Jj. E. Tholin
Rerial
Seattle Brewing & Malmng , Slatile
Lee Howerton
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