Forest Ranger Exam Open Across Washington States
The United States Civil Service announces an assistant forest ranger exam on October 21 and 22 in Washington cities including SeattleTacomaWalla Walla and others. Applicants must be 21 to 40, physically fit, provide a medical certificate, and show practical knowledge in land surveying timber estimating and forest operations. Salary starts 1100 yearly with potential upgrades. note winter furloughs in some posts and duties such as fire control road building and grazing management.
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Walla Walla
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Governor Lister Protests Federal Meat Inspectors
Governor Ernest Lister vows to protest federal meat inspectors over alleged interference with the Washington state agriculture department. Seattle grocers sold decayed meat up to 22 years old, prompting precautions and convictions of retailers and a major packing firm. The governor seeks federal aid or withdrawal to let the state prosecute unfit food dealers without hindrance.
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State Department of Agriculture
Ernest Lister
Seattle
Secretary of Agriculture
Lister
Identified Body Believed James Lennon Killed Near Dryden
The mangled body of a man killed by a train near T. S. Henry's Dryden ranch is believed to be James Lennon, 19 or 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Lennon of Spokane. Lennon left two weeks ago with Chester Stise to work in Wenatchee orchards. A letter found near the Henry place, to Lennon and written by his Spokane sister, supports the identification, and parents note possible letters from his Spokane sweetheart Miss Petite.
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T. S. Henry
Dryden
James Lennon
John H. Lennon
Bridgedport Avenue
Spokane
Chester Stise
Wenatchee
Henry Place
Miss Petite
Increase in Value and Number of Cows in Washington
State boards report a rise in cattle counts and value from 1912 to 1913. Stock cattle numbers grew from 122,922 to 149,978, a 20 percent gain, while value rose from about 1.5 million to 2.0 million. Milkh cows increased slightly in number and value. Calf culled losses show nearly 9,000 yearlings killed before age two.
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Washington
State Board
Leavenworth City Council Sets Coming Year Expense
The City Council of Leavenworth publishes an estimate of income and expense for the ensuing year totaling 19 415 dollars. A hearing on objections is scheduled for Monday October 6 1913 at 8 pm at Leavenworth City Hall. City Clerk A Potter signs the notice.
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City of
Leavenworth
A. Potter
General Sbs
Wenatchee Valley Backing 10 Mill Road Tax Lift
Ranchers and fruitgrowers in the Wenatchee valley join in backing a raise to 10 mills for roads after an all‑hands vote by the county good roads association. Initial plan aimed for 14 mills split between district road tax and general road and bridge fund, but the group settled on 6 mills for district roads and 4 for the general fund.
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Wenatchee Valley
County Good Roads Association
General Road and Bridge Fund
Road and Bridge General Fund
Meat supply feared as prices may rise in decade
Gustav Bis choff of St. Louis head of the American Meat Packing association warns that without a meat production rise in ten years, porterhouse could top a dollar per pound. He says declines in cattle output amid population growth could force American workers to eat rice and potatoes with little meat.
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United States
Gustav Bischoff
St. Louis
American Meat Packing Association
Chicago
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