Intercity Rail Rates Cut Seen With Broad Impacts
The Interstate Commerce Commission’s rail rate ruling will have far reaching effects and is expected to save about three million dollars annually for interior regions between the Cascades and the Rockies. The elimination of the back haul charge and future adjustments with the Panama Canal are noted as key factors. Time will determine the full impact on interior jobbing cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cascade Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Commission
Leavenworth
Seattle
Chicago
Rockies
Pacific Coast
Interior
Panama Canal
Ingenious plan turns sawdust into cattle feed
A Granite Falls report notes Canyon Mill Company contracts sawdust from mills to make cattle feed mixed with molasses. The nutritious product is shipped back east and sells for thirty cents a yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite Falls
Canyon Mill Company
Mill Company
Taft Friends Elated Over Reciprocity Bill Passage
Friends of President Taft celebrate the reciprocity bill's passage last Friday. The measure cleared the Democratic House two months earlier and then the Republican Senate with Democratic votes, without which it would not have passed.
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Taft
House
Senate
Signatures and the anonymous complaint letter
A unsigned communication titled by a reader is rejected for publication. The editor questions why authors hide their names and urges that writings be signed to merit printing.
Commission form of city government spreads nationwide
The commission form started in Galveston after the 1900 flood and spread to Des Moines and several western and midwestern cities. Proponents praise reduced graft and efficient budgets while police become nonpartisan. eastern states remain skeptical of the change.
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Galveston
Texas
Des Moines
Iowa
Spokane
Tacoma
North Yakima
Chehalis
Middle States
East
Danger and Waste of Forest Fires
The article warns of the severe risk and economic cost of forest fires and urges strict prevention. It notes fires start from careless actions like unattended coals and discarded cigars, praises forestry cooperation, and stresses forests as a living revenue source and employment provider needing protection.
Arizona Man Proposes One Flag One Country One Wife Ideology
A report notes an Arizona man advocating a single flag and a singular national identity with his stance described as a personal philosophy. The piece cites his phrasing and stance in public discussion.
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Arizona
Rumors of Gold Strike at Blewett North Star vein
Reports of a potential rich ore strike in the North Star vein at the Golden Eagle Co. mine in Blewett circulated for days but could not be confirmed. A. Lindblom, owner with a one third stake, stated last Friday night that promising ore was found, though the full extent and value remained undetermined as of Tuesday.
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North Star
Golden Eagle Co
Blewett
A. Lindblom
Golden Eagle
Local visitors and business changes in Wenatchee area
J B Violette visits Wenatchee with plans for California. Joseph Hale of Clinton visits, father of W L Hale who is opening a fruit ranch south of town. Harry Warner sells Star Meat Market stake to Sampson and may move to the coast. L F Speidel of Lindlom Speidel leaves for Seattle to oversee local builds including the Wei gand and M Fitz structures. A five room riverfront residence for J T McDonald is set at about $3000. E Keyser of Tacoma Pacific Building and Loan promotes home building loans with double the monthly collections.
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Joseph Hale
Clinton
Iowa
W. L. Hale
California
Harry Warner
Star
Sampson
Harry
Coast
L. F. Speidel
Lindlom & Speidel
Seattle
Weigand
M. Fitz
Front Street
Linblom & Speidel
J. T. McDonald
Wenatchee Valley & Northern Railway
E. Keyser
Pacific Building & Loan Association
Tacoma
Tacoma Company
Tribute to John Spearin of Chicamin Tribe No 97
The Chicamin Tribe No 97 Improved Order of Redmen mourns John Spearin a longtime member. The group drapes its charter for thirty days and extends sympathy to his family in a solemn tribute to the deceased brother.
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Forest of Life
John Spearin
Chicamin
Redmen
Card of Thanks for John Spearin Death
The undersigned expresses sincere appreciation for kindness shown by neighbors and Methodist church members after the accidental death of her husband John Spearin.
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Methodist Church
John Spearin
Grange Opposes Negro Colony Near Sultan Washington
The Leon Bluff Grange of Sultan adopts a resolution opposing a proposed negro colony near Sultan. The Rising Sun editor from Everett advocates a Tuskegee colony and Agrees land near Sultan may be site. Local residents oppose proximity of a large negro population.
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Leon Bluff
Sultan
Washington
Tuskegee
the Rising Sun
Everett
Soltan
Chelan County Farmers Voice County's Excellence
A call invites residents to explore rural perspectives and hear why Chelan county is regarded highly by local farmers, urging a country-side listening tour to understand value and priorities from agricultural communities.
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Chelan County
Ice in Persia and Other Oddities From Old Papers
A collage of transient notes recalls Persian ice making in arid climate, garfish skin as luxury veneer, a Louisiana mapmaker’s ego, England’s cream ponies descended from Hanover stock, and a rustic barber’s failed atheist refutation as told in Studies in Arcady.
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R. L. Gales
Arcady
Reputation as a Prize for Men of Action
The essay extols reputation as the chief prize men seek. It quotes Burke calling it the cheap defense and ornament of nations and the nurse of manly exertions. It claims reputation inspires labor and talent beyond wealth and must be earned with justice and economy.
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Burke
Sydney Smith
A New Interpretation in History Class
A history teacher and pupil debate Harrison’s campaign. The pupil recalls a long procession with a log cabin bearing a colored man tied on top, challenging the notion that no live coon was used in the display.
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Harrison
Lippincott
Advertising Pulls Like a Steady Team, Wannamaker Says
John Wannamaker, famed New York and Philadelphia merchant, asserts that advertising does not jerk but pulls. It begins gently and gains steady force, likening a campaign to a team moving a heavy load. A thousand spasmodic jerks fail, while steady effort advances and sustains momentum.
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John Wannamaker
New York
Philadelphia
Local Home Dealer Principles for Friendly Transactions
A resident outlines buying and selling locally, preferring in home trades. The speaker values direct, trusted exchanges, supporting neighbors and friends, with prompt delivery and reliable credit when short.
The Man I Buy From Supports Community
A purchaser praises a local supplier for contributing to town and county taxes, supporting schools churches lodges and homes. He notes dollars spent stay local, aiding city welfare and that the merchant offers sympathy and help in times of illness misfortune or bereavement.
Ordinance Prohibits Scattering Rubbish in Leavenworth
Leavenworth town council enacts Ordinance 386 banning litter waste shavings hay straw and inflammables in public or dangerous areas. Violations are a misdemeanor with fines up to 100 dollars or 30 days imprisonment. Effective after publication in Leavenworth Echo and council action.
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Town of
Leavenworth
Timber Sale Sealed Bids Requested in Wenatchee Forest
Sealed bids for merchantable live and dead timber within Wenatchee National Forest Washington must be received by August 1. The sale covers about 11 acres near Peshastin Creek with 5 676 000 ft B M of western yellow pine 1 671 000 ft B M of Douglas fir and other species. Minimum bids set per species and a 1000 deposit to First National Bank Portland required. bids may be rejected.
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Portland
Oregon
Wenatchee
Forest Service
Wenatchee River
Nye
First National Bank of
Leavenworth
Washington
Chas. H. Flory
Loll
Peshastin Creek
T. N
W. M
Wenatchee National Forest
Geo. H. Cecil
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Leavenworth, Wash
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Echo
Interstate Commerce Decision
Forestry Department
J. B. Violette
Thanes
Persia
Sete
Los Angeles Times
Williams
Louisiana
Willie
New Orleans
Forrester
Edmund
William
England
Hanover
George I
Victoria
the Mutual Mercantile CO
Mercantile
Rexall
King’s City Drug Store
L. W. Woodrow
L. R. Hart
Lwil
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