Apple distribution seen as manageable with careful handling
Agriculture officials note a larger United States apple crop this year but distribution will be complex due to European war effects. They urge optimism and home market growth while advising exporters to secure steamship space and diversify to Latin America and the Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Office of Markets
America
United Kingdom
Latin America
Orient
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Washington, D. C
East
Middle West
Jonathans
Local High School Debates In Statewide Washington Series
Local High School Will Debate Leavenworth is among 27 schools in eastern Washington division. Cheney Normal School professor C S Kingston is division manager. Cashmere Chelan Conconully Okanogan Omark Twisp Waterville Wenatchee also in division. Debate topic: revenues for local purposes taxed on land only. Dates: November 13 December 18 February 5 March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Washingon
C. S. Kingston
Cheney Normal School
Cashmere
Chelan
Conconully
Okanogan
Omark
Twisp
Waterville
Wenatchee
State of Washington
Dairy cooperative proposed after Seattle expert visit
Mr. W. W. Perkins a Seattle chamber dairy expert visited and found likely profitability for a local cooperative dairy here with over two hundred cows and strong local support. He notes Washington dairies succeed as the state imports three quarters of butter. A meeting will soon determine actions and townspeople may be asked to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Perkins
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Perkins
Washington
Burglary At Carlquist Jewelry Store
A thief smashed the front plate glass at Carlquist Jewelry and took five Ingersoll watches. Henry Johnson alerted police at 2 am, and by 6 am a Wenatchee brakeman detained a suspect who is in custody awaiting trial. The Jeweler's Protective Association offers a $100 reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlquist
Henry Johnson
Seattle
Wenatchee
Yeggman
Fair Hesperides to Feature Diverse Exhibits in Wenatchee
The Fair Hesperides, in Wenatchee from October 26 to 31, will showcase not only apples but all North Central Washington farm products. Exhibits include 250000 apples, 100 head of fancy swine, 50 dairy cattle, 1000 poultry, and a pure foods display with leading brands. Chanffareilli’s Mammouth Italian Concert Band will perform twelve times, with vaudeville acts daily and contests like spelling bees, apple guessing, dumplings, and boys and girls events. A grand night parade is planned, promising an event that outshines previous fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chanffareilli
Mammouth
Cascade Orchard News Notes Visitors and a Golden Anniversary
Geo F Georger moves his family to town for winter while Olaf Hanson a Seattle architect visits Cascade orchards. Mrs J D McKay and son depart for Seattle after a summer on the ranch. W F Westfall a Seattle contractor buys 17 acre orchard tract and plans returning next summer. A social event honored Mr and Mrs Hartshorn on their fortieth wedding anniversary with a gathering and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Hanson
Seattle
J. D. McKay and Son
Arnaveig
W. F. Westfall
Chas. Hartshorn Place
Westfall
Chas. Hartshorn
Cascade Orchards
Hartshorn
L. F. Speidel
Herman Stoltze
Frank Clemens
Ruther
Local Residents Named in Community Roll Call
Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Marley, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Goerger, Mrs. Burns, Mrs. McKinney, Miss Stoltze, Miss Tvedt, Mr. Snyder, Mr. F. L. Heidrick, Mr. Berry and Mr. Cason appear in a neighborhood roster listing residents and households for the community directory.
School Sets Two Enrollment Dates for Pupils
School authorities decide to limit primary pupil enrollment to two dates. The first is the opening of school in the fall and the second at the beginning of the second semester in January.
Kumtux Club Hosts Cashmere Club Visitors
The Kumtux club hosted the Women's Club of Cashmere at Mrs. W. L. Hale's home with a woodland decor and an Indian theme. Guests were welcomed by Mrs. Sylvester and others, partook in a peace treaty ceremony, heard piano solos, legends, and Indian songs, and enjoyed a luncheon served by high school Domestic Science students before departing pleased with a grand afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Hale
Kumtux Club
Women’s Club
Cashmere
A. H. Sylvester
D. H. Mayor
L. O. Taylor
Wenonah
Laughing Water
Nokomis
Rain
West Wind
E. K. Barnum
Wenatchee
Park Area Progress and Local Notes from Wenatchee Park
Wenatchee Park records show Mr. Hertzog of North Yakima near completing a house for his family due by month’s start. Miss Viletta Guthrie, county superintendent, visited last week. Marvin Peters reports wheat sowing and good soil after rain. W. W. Burgess finished potato digging with a fine crop. After six months we secured a post office at the Park but a year and a half yielded no regular carrier as Uncle Sam offers only 400 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertzog
North Yakima
Marvin Peters
W. W. Burgess
Park
Uncle Sam
Court OKs Bond Issue for Wenatchee Improvement District
In Wenatchee Superior Court Judge Grimshaw ruled for Columbia Engineering Co in a dispute over bonds for Improvement District No. 4. The case centered on extra charges beyond the original contract for street grading and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Cornwell
Fox
Fruitgrowers Criticize Selling Agencies At Wenatchee Luncheon
At the Wenatchee Commercial Club weekly luncheon chairman C. A. Harris reported on a resolution creating a committee to study four major fruit marketing agencies. He accused the Northwestern Fruit Exchange and North Pacific Fruit Distributors of fighting each other at growers’ expense, while minority reports praised marketing heads but warned excess selling machinery hurts growers. Remedial options include federation, amalgamation, or a new organization. The article also notes six cars of sheep shipped to Chicago via Charley Shugart’s yard and transfers to the G N line, with four more cars expected from Chiwaukum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee Commercial Club
C. A. Harris
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
North Pacific Fruit Distributors
C. V. Martin
E. A. Wyman
Harris
Chicago
Charley Shugart
G. N. Line
Chiwaukum
New Fields for Lumbermen Industry gains urged by Timberman editor
George Cornwell of Timberman of Portland predicts a wartime boom for lumber. He cites Europe’s exchange issues and sees Mexico as a natural Pacific coast market post revolution, with Cuba presenting a 250 million feet annual demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cornwell
The
Timberman of
Portland
Europe
Mexico
Pacific Coast
Cuba
Apple Crop Outlook in Cashmere and Hood River
Northwestern Fruit Exchange reports favorable apple crops in Cashmere and Hood River with about 1250 cars from Cashmere district and 1200 cars from Hood River. Early picking disrupted by rain, quality and size listed as excellent. Unrest among growers and cautious marketing sentiment noted. Storm damage reported in Palouse area with losses of thousands of boxes. Rev W V Davis leaves for Rosedale to lead a new church. owns an orchard near Dryden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashmere
Wenatchee Valley
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
Hood River
Washington
Palouse
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APPLE
Department of Agriculture
United States
Wally Franklin
Neil
Great Northern
Ruthven
Iowa
James
Nick Larey
A. R. McKeown
Carlquist Jewelry Store
Cascade Orchard News
Geo. F. Georger
Mrs. Brazell
Alameda, Cal
Mrs
F. E. Bailey
Hale
Wenatchee Park
Imp. Dist. No. 4
Engineer Cook
W. V. Davis
Congregational
Rosedale
Wash
Davis
Dryden
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