Land Show in New York Promotes Farming Reform and Education
A speech extols soil fertility and farmer brains as key to abundance. The upcoming great land show at Madison Square Garden November 3 to 12 will educate New York City school children with exhibits on crops, farming methods, and land values. Delegations from Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Canada and Mexico will attend, featuring apples, grains, and agricultural displays.
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America
National Soil Fertility League
East Aurora
Madison Square Garden
New York
New York City
State of
Washington
Oregon
Colorado
Canada
Winnipeg
Alberta
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Mexico
Alaska Mineral Boom Promises Record Output in 1911
Alaska's mineral production is expected to break records as copper shipments begin and gold shipments remain steady. Kenneth C. Kerr of the Alaska Steamship Company leads advertising for Northland, toured the territory, and promotes business prospects amid an industrial awakening.
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Alaska
Kenneth C. Kerr
Alaska Steamship Company
Northland
Kerr
Leavenworth Mechanic Declares Bankruptcy
David B. McMillan a Leavenworth mechanic filed for bankruptcy listing total indebtedness of 585 dollars. He cites a 90 cent drug bill a five dollar dentist bill and a nine dollar seventy five cent jewelry bill plus a music lessons bill to Mrs M O Titus and household goods and back wages totaling 476 dollars.
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David B. McMillan
United States District Court
Spokane
McMillan
Leavenworth
M. O. Titus
New York land show inspires on soil and youth
Elbert Hubbard of the New York American extols school gardens and hands on farming at Roycroft School Farm. He argues city boys adapt best to gardening and farming, while praising the value of educating youth through land work as thousands of children gain delight and profit.
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T. F. Lewis
Chewawa River
Chelan County
Wenatchee
Chumstick Valley
Wenatchee Valley & Northern Railway
Leavenworth
Roycroft
Elbert Hubbard
New York American
Workingmen's Compensation Act Takes Effect
The act provides speedy relief for work injuries, sets 4000 for a fatality to families, fixes graduated damages for injuries, and abolishes the fellow servant rule contributory negligence and assumption of risk. Employers in hazardous work must contribute payroll to a state fund overseen by a three member liability commission.
Seattle Guests Visit Leavenworth Family Ties
They Like Leavenworth Mrs William Bloch sister of Charles Mischke and Mrs Charles Meldne of Seattle were the guests of Mr and Mrs Mischke this week. This was their first trip to Leavenworth and they were delighted with the town says Charlie. They also visited with Mr and Mrs Paul Weigand of whom they are old friends.
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William Bloch
Charles Mischke
Charles Meldne
Seattle
Quincy Valley Water Users plan regional meeting on river project
The Quincy Valley Water Users' Association reports maps prepared by Engineer Jacobs for filing with the general land office. Ternent filed the maps in Waterville and left a blue print in the Victoria hotel window for public view. The group plans a mass meeting to discuss project progress and elect a new board, with voting limited to paid members.
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Quincy Valley Water Users’ Association
Ternent
Seattle
Jacobs
General Land Office
Victoria Hotel
Quincy
Wenatchee
Chiwaukum
Board of Directors
The
Frenchman Hills
East Wenatchee
Waterville
First annual picnic and barbecue of local mixologists
The event at Geo Ingham's ranch featured a lamb donated by Wm Churchill, a tug of war won by Al Pesch’s team, and group photos by Nat Patterson. Attendees included Chas Johnson, Curley Balyeat, Harry Chestly, Geo Ingham, P N Nielsen, Ole Sands, Joe Tedford, K K Bowsher, and Nar Patterson, with plans to hold another picnic next year.
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Geo. Ingham
Wm. Churchill
al Pesch
P. N. Nielsen
Nat Patterson
Chas Johnson
Curley Balyeat
Harry Chestly
Ole Sands
Joe Tedford
K. K. Bowsher
Nar Patterson
Missing Carpenter Loomis Sought by English Sweetheart
Marshal Fitz received a letter from Miss Alice Halden of Punchardon Hall England asking about Fred Loomis whereabouts. Loomis, a carpenter, was here months ago and possibly will return. Fitz notes prior letters from Loomis' father in England and Loomis has not been reached.
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Marshal Fitz
Alice Halden
Punchardon Hall
England
Fred Loomis
Mr. Fitz
Loomis
Leavenworth Bank Cashier Relocated to North Dakota
R B Fields cashier of the Leavenworth State Bank was summoned to Noonan North Dakota on Sunday night and expects to be away a month or more.
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R. B. Fields
Leavenworth State Bank
Noonan
North Dakota
State Tax Levy For This Year 1911 Changes Noted
State board of equalization fixes levies for 1911 totaling 5.30 mills with general fund 1.10, state school 2.00, military 0.20, and highway 1.00 mills. Chelan County assessed value details shown, railroad property up 30 percent in valuation, and Washington praised as progressive by Industrial Insurance Commission head George A. Lee. Walla Walla County inspection report cites $657.91 loss due to bookkeeping changes. Bond interest for permanent school fund yields $25,715 in October.
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State Board of Equalization
General Fund
State School Fund
Chehalis
Kitsap
Grant
Okanogan
Skagit
Chelan County
State Board of Real and Personal Property
Northern Pacific Railway
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Spokane
Portland
State
Public Service Commission
The
Tax Commission
Board of Equalization
Washington
United States
George A. Lee
Industrial Insurance Commission
Chicago
Walla Walla County
State Bureau of Inspection
Permanent School Fund
John G. Lewis
The Good May Die Young and They May Outgrow It
A cryptic phrase reflects doubts about endurance and growth through hardship. The line hints at resilience despite early loss and the possibility of renewal or change over time.
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Wenatchee Valley
Henry George
Matteawan
Rules of Postal Savings Institution
J. C. Davis
Postal Savings Bank
Postoffice
Bremerton
Navy Yard
Medical Lake Insane Asylum
Board of Control
Wenatchee Park Land and Irrigation Company
Col
William F. Prosser
Tennessee
Prosser
Yakima County
Col. Prosser
Washington Historical Magazine
Pacific Northwest
Providence Hospital
Mississippi
Metropolitan Theater
University
Charles Frohman
Klaw & Erlanger
Geo. J. McKenzie
Huntley
King County
Spokane County
Pierce County
This Place
Workingmen’s Compensation Act
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Quincy Project
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