Silver trout bite as Lake Wenatchee anglers prosper
Lake Wenatchee reports strong silver trout catches with many anglers hauling in sizeable fish. Mrs. Geo Brown spent time at Fish Lake with Mr. Brown. Will Bates, Lester Brown and Grover Dickinson visited Monroe last Saturday, driving via Blewett Pass in Bates’s car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Brown
Mr. Brown
Fish Lake
Will Bates
Lester Brown
Grover Dickinson
Monroe
Blewett Pass
Mr. Bates
Seattle
Bates
Oliver Bates
Nason Creek
Starling Worth Protecting Insects and Food Habits Debated
The Biological Survey of the United States Department of Agriculture rejects the view that starling is an undesirable bird. It notes most of its food habits have been demonstrated to be efficient and beneficial in certain ecological contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Starling Aggression Against Nests Sparks Protective Debate
A Biological Survey review finds starlings harm crops little but threaten native birds, with bluebirds and flickers suffering nest predation during breeding. Several states limit protection, Maine allowing kill when crops are damaged, while roosts can be broken by deterrents though reestablishment remains a risk.
Cashmere Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Happenings
Mrs Paul Kinney visits relatives in Minneapolis while Art Belch recovers from a broken nose. Miss Lora Thornhill’s Wenatchee dancers join the Woman’s Club musical. The Gleaners hold their annual picnic on Brender canyon. The Cashmere band plans July 3 4 programs as Miss Wanda Lindley visits home. Leon Babcock and Blanche Brusla wed in Wenatchee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kinney
Minneapolis
Minn
Art Belch
John Kuelles
Mankato
Bollman Hill
Lora Thornhill
Wenatchee
Woman’s Club
Gleaners Society
Forks of Brender Canyon
F. O. Hetfield
Chris Schurle
van Well
Cashmere Valley Record
Mary Mann
South Division St
Power
Seattle
Geo. Helgerson
North Branch
J. L. Lewis
FE. F. Laster
Council Bluffs
Towa
L. C. Hafferty
Near Dryden
J. M. Griffin
Tate
Cashmere
Ward Lindley
St. John’s Wash
M. W. Lindley
Wanda Lindley
D. of H
Spokane
Krantz
Robinson
Adrian
A. M. Cross
A. J. Cross
Entiat
Ada Clepper
Leavenworth
Lawrence Hoffman
Chas. Snavely
B. T. Butler
Ed. Jordan
Elberta St
Homes Burdened With Debt In Washington In 1920 Census
Washington housing debt totals show 125 million dollars in mortgage on homes and farms against a 370 million dollar property value. Mortgage shares vary by home type with 44 percent of mortgaged homes, and 30.3 percent on farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. S. McIntosh
Secretary of State
Apple Box Production Totals in Washington Regions
May Timber man lists estimated apple box production across Washington towns and companies. Major outputs include Wenatchee 1 500 000 plus Omak 2 000 000 and Leavenworth 1 600 000, with several districts from Cashmere to Malaga and Brewster contributing substantial figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wenatchee
P. F. Scheble Lbr. & Box Co
Landreth Bros
E. Wagner & Son
Bee Hive
Lbr. Co
Omak—Biles & Coleman
Milago
H. L. Bennett Box Co
Chelan—Geo. Pennel
Entiat
C. A. Harris
Leavenworth
Great Northern
Schmitten Pathol
Scyrcerr
Lbr
Aioec
AGUS
Riverside
Tank Creek
Brewster — Gamble “Lum- Doe GO
J. C
Gordon
Colockum Lbr
BONUS
Leather strengthens with higher humidity in tests
The Bureau of Chemistry of the U S Department of Agriculture explains that leather gains strength and elasticity as humidity rises. In tests on 500 samples at 70 F, strength increased 13 to 42 percent and stretch 16 to 58 percent when humidity rose from 35 to 75 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Dust sulfur on clothing to prevent chigger attacks
The Bureau of Entomology notes chiggers bite on exposed skin during June to August outings. Two main defenses are advised: wear high topped boots and thick socks in woods, and apply repellents to skin or clothing before hikes. A post outing hot soap bath helps kill remaining larvae. Additional remedies include sulfur ointment and antiseptics for their mite-killing and antiseptic effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Removing Paint Stains Says University of Washington Expert
Miss Grace G Denny assistant professor of home economics at the University of Washington offers steps to remove paint from fabrics. Fresh stains respond to soap and water while dried paint is softened with grease or oil before washing. non washable items may need a solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace G. Denny
University of Washington
Stain Removal Instructions from Cleaning Guide
To remove grease and paint particles place blotting paper under the stain to absorb excess liquid. Then sponge with gasoline ether chloroform or alcohol to lift the residue.
Sun is scorch remover for textiles says UW home economics
The University of Washington home economics department explains how to treat scorched fabrics. If not burned, scorch on cotton and linen can be removed by wetting with water or soapy water and sun exposure for a day or more. Slight scorches on nondelicate materials may rub off with bread crust. wool and silk cannot be restored once scorched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics Department
University of Washington
Grey kitchen walls and boiled clothes line tips
A note recommends painting kitchen walls grey and pairing with a glad color. It also advises boiling the clothes line before use to prevent stretching and shrinking.
Notice of Sale of Personal Property in Wenatchee
Chelan County Washington announces a sale of listed frame buildings in Wenatchee on June 16 at 10:00 A M in front of the Court House. Bids to be cash and highest bid wins with right to reject all bids. A V Shepherd Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners. First publication May 26 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Chelan County
Washington
Commissioners
Washington Ave
Douglas St
Orondo Ave
Okanogan Ave
Wenatchee
Court House
A. V. Shephard
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Lake Wenatchee
Frank Searles
Bill
Cougar Inn
Maine
Department
THE
Leavenworth Co-Op
Standard Oil Company
Pacific Coast
United States
California
G. N
Frieeeleeyi Reviace Aces
APPLE
Florence
Mutual Mercantile CO
the Mutual IS Headquarters For
Choice Meats and Poultry Telephone
Leavenworth, WN
Grocers
Wenatchee Milling Co
Wenatchee, Washingt
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