North Pacific Fruit Distributors show strong bank clears and exports
J H Robbins reports to wholesale credit men at the Davenport hotel that North Pacific Fruit Distributors have cleared $5,706,261 in 20 months, with projected totals to $6,311,461. The firm shipped 10,298 cars valued at $5.7 million, faced only two collection losses totaling $418, and expanded from 66 to 41 workers amid growing consignments and extensive brokerage connections across North America and Europe.
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North Pacific Fruit Distributors
Spokane
J. H. Robbins
Davenport Hotel
Robbins
Yakima
Hood River
Wenatchee
Idaho-Oregon
London
America
Canada
New York
Chicago
Minneapolis
Butte
Fort Worth
San Francisco
Omaha
Portland
Calgary
Regina
Hamburg
Manila
Honolulu
Liverpool
Hull
Manchester
Bristol
Cardiff
Glasgow
Copenhagen
Swansea
Genoa
Rotterdam
Buenos Aires
Gottenberg
Weather myths about battles and rain debunked
A Popular Science Monthly writer argues that rain during battles or July 4 events has no special cause. Historical tests in 1892 showed dynamite within clouds does not induce rain, and current hail prevention methods lack scientific basis due to weak atmospheric currents compared to storm convection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
United States
Swiss Military System and Sixteenth Century Carver
A compilation of brief excerpts discusses the Swiss miltary system with compulsory service and physical literacy tests, comparison to U.S. attitudes, and the Sixteenth Century carving etiquette, including distinctions by rank, with a theater manager's quip on entertainment versus art. Includes short jokes and moral quips from various papers.
Anti picketing bill tightens labor protest rules
State news notes strict anti picketing provisions classed as a gross misdemeanor for calling attention to labor troubles and displaying banners near businesses. Adams county opens bids in April for a 25 000 highway toward Ritzville. Knights of Pythias in Prescott begin a 10 000 hall project. W W Shields mill at Orient runs at full capacity. Tacoma Olympia special cites legislative responsiveness to employers. Montesano awards three road contracts totaling 13 250. Attorney General clarifies property tax exemption: 300 only applies to actual value, not assessed value. O R & N orders 100 carloads of lumber for Michigan City stock cars. Signature verification required for petition signers. Seattle Port cut dock tenders salaries. Four cheese factories push in Ten Mile Coos county. Bay View brick plant adds 10 000 in equipment. State labor convention favors tariff restoration on shingles. Seattle city election discusses public jitney voting amendments.
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Adams County
Washtucna
Ritzville
Knights of Pythias
Prescott
W. W. Shields
Orient
Montesano
Attorney-General
Ten Mile
Coos County
Bay View
Bellingham
Bay Independent
Public transit votes and historic pursuit of a dog
Buses to connect and extend streetcar lines were rejected while the public service commission raised rates on a rival steamer. Inland projects include a 3000 foot incline railway by Walville Lumber and a Salmon Creek bridge by the N P railroad. A London anecdote recalls Lord Rosebery’s dramatic dog rescue at sea.
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The
Public Service Commission
Centralia
Walville Lumber Co
N. P. Railroad
Salmon Creek
Knapp
Lord Rosebery
London
Sheriff Sale Notice of Chelan Foreclosure Listing
Notice is given of a sheriff sale of real estate to satisfy Charles John Anderson estate claim. The property is the west half of the southwest quarter in section 32, township 25 north, range 18 E W M in Chelan Washington. Sale at Wenatchee Court House on April 24 1915 at 10 am for cash to the highest bidder.
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Chelan County
Edna May Cail
Charles Franklin Cail
State of Washington
John RE. Porter
Wenatchee
Washington
Charles Freeman
Effie Freeman
Thomas Jett
Lloyd Milton Jett
Lawrence Elbert Jett
Chelan
Wenatchee Avenue
Court House
No Use to Wear Out Your Cold This Season
Thousands suffer coughs and colds through neglect and delay. Colds weaken strength and invite illnesses. early treatment helps. Dr. King's New Discovery offers relief as the first dose clears the head and restores breathing. Buy a bottle today. The Toppenish creamery has resumed operations.
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Mr. Robbins
Spokesman Review
Swiss Military System
Kansas City Journal
Washington Star
Pittsburgh Press
Philadelphia Ledger
Tacoma—Tribune
Olympia
Michigan City
Ind
Seattle
Thorebred
George W. Briskey
Icicle River
Leavenworth
Jas. McDaniels
Superior Court of the
Lewis J. Nelson
Charles John Anderson
Marldapre
Varney
J. E. Gatherless
Echo Office
Blakely Dry Goods
Elizabeth Nicholas
Kathleen M. Scott Violin
Tumwater Savings Bank
Pioneer Bank
Homedizn and
Wheeler’s City Drug Store
Rexall Agency
A. D. S. Agency
F.L. Coe
Charles Eckhart
Wenatchee Milling Co
Wenatchee, Wash
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