Spokane Seen As Central Location For Northwest Farm Bank
The Federal Farm Loan Board met in Spokane to hear testimony on northwest conditions and land values. Participants from Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana supported Spokane as the central district hub with Portland and Seattle also considered. Skookum Packers chief J B Adams testified on fruit land values and growers needs before the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Norris
Herbert Quick
Chas. E. Lobdell
W. S. A. Smith
Spokane
Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
California
Portland
Seattle
Chelan
Douglas
Grant
Okanogan
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
J. B. Adams
Skookum Packers Association
Skookum Applegrowers Association
Adams
Farm Loan Bank
High School Notes and New Texts Interest Students
The Independent and other magazines are proposed subscriptions to boost class interest. Attendance grows as Alma Prout Gilbert Reeves Ernest Potter Clifford Hagler Merritt Hagler Ellen Arbogast Will Harding and Charles Arbogast enroll this week. General Science replaces Physical Geography in 9th grade with Caldwell Eikenberry texts and West History volumes replacing Meyer’s. Boys work on preliminary drawings and cost estimates for first semester manual training and mechanical drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Vogue
Alma Prout
Gilbert Reeves
Ernest Potter
Clifford Hagler
Merritt Hagler
Ellen Arbogast
Will Harding
Charles Arbogast
Caldwell & Eikenberry
West
Meyer
Fruit crop estimate for Wenatchee Valley in 1916
C W Ludwig reports from Leavenworth that Wenatchee Valley fruit crop is estimated at 9 421 cars for 1916 by T O Morrison of the Washington state horticultural department. Apples 7 957 cars peaches 331 pears 343 prunes 90. Statewide apple crop estimated at 16 659 cars. A pulp mill site is being sought in north central Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Ludwig
Leavenworth
T. O. Morrison
Washington State Horticultural Department
Washington
Hughes Speech Defends Mexico Policy Critique
Mr. Hughes delivered a Chicago critique claiming the administration lacks a clear policy in Mexico and warns against complacency amid foreign war. He urges a steadfast American spirit to safeguard the honor of the flag and national name abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Hughes
Chicago
Hoy Company resumes snow shed work after railroad strike
W. J. Hoy & Co. Snow Shed Contractors informed 300 to 400 workers that work would pause due to material shortages and railroad disruption. After Congress passed the Adamson bill and four brotherhoods agreed, the company ordered a Monday morning return to duties with few workers declining to rejoin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hoy & CO
Leavenworth
Cascade Mountains
Congress of the United States
Four Brotherhoods
Hoy Company
Government Works With Fruit Growers Meeting
A representative from the North Central Washington Growers League says government aid will aid fruit growers. J B Adams attended a regional meeting with growers from Washington Idaho Oregon and Montana in Walla Walla last Saturday. Federal agency representatives discussed marketing and noted cordial cooperation with growers.
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Washington Growers League
Chelan
Douglas
Grant
Okanogan
J. B. Adams
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Montana
Walla Walla
Department of Agencies
Adams
Agricultural Department
Kenyon Declines Deputy Sheriff Post After Defeat
Sheriff Kenyon signs statement saying he will not serve as deputy sheriff under the successor in office regardless of election results. He notes eight years of work in the office and thanks voters for past support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Advertised Letters at the Post Office September 6 1916
Uncalled mail list includes Ben F. Brown H W Shudan Miss Stevens Mrs Francis Peak Edwie Johnson J W Duffy D McKechnie Postal official Guy A Hamilton notes callers should say advertised at once
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Brown
H. W. Shudan
Miss Stevens
Francis Peak
Edwie Johnson
J. W. Duffy
D. McKechnie
Guy A. Hamilton
P. M
Family Returns from Minnesota Visit
Mrs. Bert Hegler and her two sons Merritt and Clifford returned this week from a six week visit to their Minnesota home. They say they are glad to be back where the temperature is lower and sleep is more comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hegler
Merritt
Clifford
Minnesota
Reverend Moore Attends Methodist Conference in Lewiston
Rev. S. F. Moore, pastor of the local Methodist church, is spending the week in Lewiston Idaho for the annual Methodist Episcopal conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Moore
Methodist Church
Lewiston
Idaho
Words or Deeds Debate Stirs Chicago Campaign Speech
A Chicago speech by Mr. Hughes questions whether voters favor words over actions in politics. He argues for American action serving the people, upholding the American name and honor, and supporting U S prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hughes
Chicago
The Echo Urges Grimshaw Reelection Against Opposition
The editorial defends Judge Grimshaw's eight years in office and rebuts critics who cite tenure length. It urges voters to assess honesty impartiality and capability, arguing opposition rests on illogical grounds and that Grimshaw is a capable and honest judge.
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Grimshaw
DeMoss Family Delights Methodist Church Crowd
The DeMoss entertainment at the Methodist church Monday evening drew a fair sized, highly pleased audience. The opening overture and the Anvil Chorus topped the program as standout numbers. The DeMoss family, veteran performers in the region, again pleased long-time fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMoss
Ford seeks one million damages against Tribune
Henry Ford sues the Chicago Tribune for one million dollars claiming damage to his reputation. The paper allegedly called him an ignorant deluded human being and an anarchist enemy to the nation in an editorial last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Chicago Tribune
the Tribune
Sugar price drop sparks trust probe over who’s hurt
Sugar 75 cents lower on Wednesday. the sugar trust cuts prices, raising public curiosity. The piece questions who is being frozen out and hints at pressure on Senator Smoot to reveal the truth behind the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Trust
Mormon Church
Smoot
Voter Reminder on Second Choice Ballot Instructions
The notice warns voters that selecting a second choice where indicated is required or the first choice becomes null and void. It emphasizes following the ballot instructions at the polling place to ensure votes are counted.
Death of Rev. C. J. Koerner in Jefferson Wisconsin
The death of 70 year old Rev. C. J. Koerner was reported by his son John Koerner from Jefferson Wisconsin. Mrs. John Koerner was at the bedside at the old home when he died on Thursday. Dr. and Mrs. P. A. Snyder with Mrs. K. B. Allison and Miss Elsa Merz will travel to Seattle by auto via Blewett and Snoqualmie passes, planning a ten day to two week stay in the Sound country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Koerner
Wisconsin
C. J. Koerner
Jefferson, Wis
Koerner
P. A. Snyder
K. B. Allison
Elsa Merz
Seattle
Blewett
Snoqualme Pass
Sound Country
Inland Meat Co manager moves cattle from upper valley
Will Little of Inland Meat Co reported buying a car of fat cattle from ranchers in the Chumstick and Eagle creek valleys and shipping them to Wenatchee. He said another car is in sight and due by month’s end from upper valley ranchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Little
Inland Meat Co
Upper Valley
Chumstick
Eagle Creek
Wenatchee
Mrs Hearst and Mrs Mayor Attend Adams Trip
Mrs J A Hearst and Mrs Deed H Mayor were auto guests of Mr and Mrs J B Adams on their trip to Wenatchee yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hearst
Deed H. Mayor
J. B. Adams
Wenatchee
American flag unsullied and honored worldwide
A quotation emphasizes that Americans seek efficiency in business and the protection of human industry while demanding an unsullied flag and an honored American name across the world. The call to national pride centers on integrity, efficiency, and global reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Chicago
Largest lamb shipment from Washington to Chicago
Veteran flocks master Wm Churchill reports on September 15 a record lamb shipment moving from Wenatchee forest to Chicago over the Great Northern. Lambs priced at 7.50 per head, totaling $75,000 with contributions from Churchill and four other owners. Sheep gathered at Chiwaukum ten miles west of Leavenworth and loaded at Tye before rail to Chicago.
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Wenatchee National Forest
Great Northern
Wm. Churchill
Mrs. Vessey
O. Yeats
Ed. Mudd
Mr. St. Clair
Chiwaukum
Leavenworth
Chicago
Churchill
Tye
Chelan County
Valley News Roundup Highlights Harvest Prep and Local Events
Peshastin residents shop and socialize while apple bidders plan to move 150 to 200 cars through the independent Warehouse Co. F. A. Wingate and Arnie Bigelow run the firm. The valley anticipates higher wages as picking begins and a strong school enrollment opens at 125 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMoss Company
Independant Warehouse Co
F. A. Wingate
Arnie Bigelow
Ridgefield Builds 7000 Foot Highway With Rock Crushing Plant
A rock crushing plant has been installed at Ridgefield to construct a 7000 foot highway segment. The setup enables faster progress on the road project and supports ongoing regional infrastructure gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgefield
Priest Rapids Favored For Nitrate Plant Site
A confidential report says Priest Rapids on the Columbia is nearly certain to be chosen for a government nitrate and fertilizer plant. It argues no east side Cascades site matches Priest Rapids and notes seven million dollars will be spent building the facility.
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Priest Rapids
Pacific Coast
Chelan County
Cascades
Columbia River
Oregon
California
Chicamin Creek
United States
Quigg and Scaman Scenic Highway Contractors Move Forward
The firm Quigg and Scaman moved their operation toward Gaynor midway along the project this week. Mr Seaman will supervise the camp and work to complete as much as possible this fall, with spring resumption when snow clears. Chelan county aims to open next spring, while King and Snohomish counties near completion of their sections. The Snohomish stretch proved costly, as did the hardest King county portion completed last year and this past spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
Seaman
Leavenworth
Chelan County
King
Snohomish
Snohomish County
King County
Silage for Dairy Cows Gains Popular Use in Washington State
A. B. Nystrom of the State College of Washington explains silage as an economical year round succulence for dairy cows. Benefits include lower harvest costs, timely harvest, soil protection, reduced waste, and ease of handling in all weathers. Corn leads in quality, with other crops like clover oats and barley recommended where corn fails.
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A. B. Nystrom
State College of Washington
Quincy firm forms to drill gas and oil
A Quincy company is formed to pursue gas and oil drilling, signaling a shift in local industry and potential tax impacts as political coverage expands in the paper.
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Quincy Company
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Federal Board
The
Federal Farm Loan Board
Com
Wenatchee Valley
MR. Wilson
Judgship
the DeMoss Entertainment
Automobile Ford
Rev
Igi
Peshastin
Geo. Gossman
J. B. Duncan
E. L. Chester
P. R. Bradley
M. Bradley
Speidel
Quigg & Scaman Scenic Highway Contractors
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