Tax Reform Boosts Farm Lands and Sparks Statehood Debate
The piece argues tax reform benefits farmers in Whatcom County by shifting tax loads from stump to cleared land, projecting growing annual gains through 1921. It also discusses Arizona and New Mexico statehood under Flood Smith terms, recall issues, and long term economic growth including copper and gold prospects.
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Whatcom County
Vancouver
B. C
Puget Sound
British Columbia
Arizona
New Mexico
Congress
Southwest
Commonwealths
Taft
Notice to Contractors Leavenworth School District bids
Sealed bids for plumbing and heating of a Leavenworth school building are due September 22 at 12 p.m. Separate bids with ten percent certified checks are required. Plans are at the clerk’s office. work must finish by February 1, 1912. district reserves right to reject.
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Leavenworth
Washington
Chelan County
Guy A. Hamilton
Notice to Creditors in Spearin Estate Chelan County
In the Superior Court of Washington Chelan County the administrator of the estate of John W. Spearin deceased notifies creditors and claimants to file with vouchers within twelve months from first publication. Claims not filed by September 1 10 will be barred. Administrator J O Hawk posts address at Peshastin Washington.
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State of Washington
Chelan County
John W. Spearin
Peshastin
J, O, Hawk
John W. Spenrin
Washington
Hens Roost on Boston Hotel Roof Spark Civic Prowess
An employee keeps a flock of Boston hens on the roof of a central city hotel. The birds thrive there and lay well as a fledgling brood grows. Host guests may enjoy perfectly fresh eggs as scraps feed the birds.
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Boston
Water for Poultry Care Tips from Agricultural Epitomist
The Agricultural Epitomist advises changing flock water at least twice daily and keeping cold water available to prevent egg spoilage. They note hens drink cold water over warm and warn that neglecting cold water accelerates egg quality decline and spoilage from overheated hens.
Tomato Catsup and Framing Tools Mentioned
The passage details washing and boiling tomatoes with salt and spices to make catsup, including timing and measurements for cloves cinnamon pepper sugar and vinegar. It also notes not adding water and mentions using stiff hearth brushes to clean dust from picture frames.
Lucy Platt Seeks Final Proof On Washington Homestead
Lucy Platt widow of Elmer L Abbott of Leavenworth Washington has filed notice of intent to make five year final proof to establish her claim to described land. Witnesses include J F Pratt Hans L H Smith J A Abbott and E D Sugart all of Leavenworth. Proof to be presented before U S Commissioner Frank A Reynolds on October 24 1911.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Waterville
Wash
Lucy Platt
Elmer L. Abbott
Leavenworth
Frank A. Reynolds
U.S
J.F. Pratt
Hans L. H. Smith
J. A. Abett
E. D. Sugart
Kustian M. Thevik
Frank A. Epynes
Alommide
Me Aebott
J. F. Pratt
B. de Sagert
Smart
Doridecste
Leavenworth, Wash
Absinthe, Pass Book, and a Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
A quirky line about money talking and a judge leads into a product pitch for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad urges having the remedy at hand during busy seasons and notes its availability at King's City Drug Store.
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King’s City Drug Store
Candies and Ice Cream Daily on Premises Shown
A storefront item list notes Candies and Ice Cream made daily on the premises along with Soft Drinks Tobacco Cigars and Notions indicating a small general shop offering prepared sweets and everyday goods.
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Industrial Insurance Commission
Beer
Armonia
America
Pittsburgh
United States
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Portugal
Ipanema
Jamestown
Webster’s. New International Dictionary
Merriam Webster
J. E. Grant
Opera
J. E. Tholin
W. F. Haynes
Register
Harrington
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
Alaska Junk CO
Seattle, Wash
Portland
Shasta Limited
O W. R. &N. Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
OW. &R.N
W. D. Skinner
Seatile
Hegister
Nolan& Jones, Tailors
Front Street
Leavenworth State Bank
Candy Shop
Wenatchee
Hellman & Pabst
Carlquist
Harry Bryant
Mutual Mercantile Co
Echo
Hotel
Elman
Depot
Court House
Echo Ottien
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