Seattle Report Claims Lowest Death Rate of World Cities
A Seattle sanitation report by Emergency Efficiency Engineers of Boston asserts the city has the world’s lowest death rate among large cities, with deaths per thousand falling from 15 five years ago to under 10 today. The piece also notes an unusually high birth rate and praises Dr. J. E. Crichton as sanitation commissioner.
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Emergency Efficiency Engineers of
Boston
J. E. Crichton
University of Washington Adds Coal Mining Engineering Course
The School of Mines will offer a coal mining engineering program starting 1912 13 to train men for Washington’s expanding coal industry. Freshman and sophomore work remains unchanged while juniors begin professional study. The curriculum covers coal origin, distribution, classification, testing, mining operations, land valuations, industry relations, and safety and conservation emphasis.
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School of Mines
University of Washington
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North America
An Ox Yoke Story of Deep Bond Between Pairs
A tale notes oxen paired from youth develop a strong bond. At first they quarrel and fight, but over years their hatred softens into a deep affection. Shared labor and rest cement a companionship seen as gentle despite human cruelties toward them.
Insect Bite Leads to Amputation Warning
A Boston man lost his leg from an insect bite two years ago. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve should be applied promptly to kill poison and prevent inflammation swelling and pain. It also heals burns boils ulcers piles eczema cuts and bruises. Price only 25 cents at all druggists.
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Boston
Bucklen
Unanimous decision backs bitulithic paving contract
The Idaho Falls Council, after a thorough review by a respected committee, voted to pass the paving ordinance over the mayor's veto in favor of bitulithic pavement. The group found it superior in wear and surface quality despite higher initial cost, noting support from external experts and former Boise mayor John M. Haines.
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Idaho Falls Post
Idaho Falls
Council
John M. Haines
Boise
The
Post
Curley
Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate Foreclosure in Chelan County
Notice of sale in Chelan County Washington under foreclosure of mortgage. Leavenworth State Bank sues John Q Gilbert Edwina Gilbert M F Gilbert Elizabeth Gilbert and Anna Zinkey. Judgment totals $489.80 plus 10 percent interest and $150 attorney fee and $13.40 costs. Sale August 8 1912 at 2 pm at Chelan County Courthouse Wenatchee. Sheriff J E Ferguson announces public auction for cash to satisfy judgment and costs.
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Chelan County
Leavenworth State Bank
John Q. Gilbert
Edwinna A. Gilbert
M. F. Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert
Anna Zinkey
Chelan
Washington
Peshastin
Wenatchee Avenue
City of
Wenatchee
J. E. Ferguson
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