Spo kane County weighs county wide district to battle squirrels
Spokane County farmers seek to organize all rural areas outside cities into a single district to wage war on squirrels with a permanent farm bureau possible. E F Averill named agriculturalist for Exchange National Bank of Spokane to cooperate with county agents Inland Empire bankers colleges and farm groups.
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Spokane County
E. F. Averill
Exchange National Bank of
Spokane
Bureau of Biological Survey
Pendleton
Oregon
Inland Empire
War Savings Stamps Near $100 Million In Seven Months
The Treasury Savings Division reports 1919 first seven months War Savings Stamps sales totaling 95 million plus dollars. Per capita investment runs about ninety cents, despite a ten dollar per capita goal. Economists urge continued thrift to curb inflation and reduce demand for nonessential goods.
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United States
Savings Division
Treasury Department
Rulings Outline Limits on Open Game Seasons
Washington Attorney General opinions say county game commissions cannot open a season unless legislated, though they may shorten or extend seasons when authorized. Warden notes no open season for Hungarian partridges or Chinese pheasants. Kent resident Shore returns from ten day visit. Wenatchee plans water and sewer upgrades at 250000 dollars. Aberdeen Elks plan a 400000 dollar hotel adjoining the clubhouse.
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Washington
Darwin
Ciide Shore
Kent
Wash
Vernie Shore
Carry Soldier War Risk Policy Relief Proposed by McCullough
Ohio Representative McCullough proposes a two year government funded extension of war risk insurance for soldiers sailors marines and nurses. He argues a moral obligation to aid readjustment after service and to allow continued coverage without cost while many recipients lose insurance due to payroll withdrawal and health or employment issues.
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McCulloch
Ohio
House
War Risk Bureau
State Convention of the American Legion in Seattle
Returned service men meet in Seattle for the first state convention October 9 to 11. Forty seven posts have charters from Brigadier General Harvey J. Moss and will form a permanent state organization. Delegates will discuss a state constitution, by laws, and a nationwide bonus for discharged servicemen at the Minneapolis convention. Washington will send fourteen delegates to Minneapolis.
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American Legion
Seattle
Harvey J. Moss
Harvey P. Moss
Drever
The
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Washington
J. L. Faulds
Elk herd sighted near summit prompts caution
Hunters in the mountains report a herd of elk near the summit believed to be released by Kittitas County years ago. Calves in the group resemble deer from a distance and shooting elk carries a heavy penalty. Laborers in Yakima seek wage raises from 5 to 5.50 dollars and 6 to 6.50 for carriers. A Spokane bridge contract worth nearly half a million dollars begins, with a completion window of 880 days.
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Pacific Northwest
C. W. Suver
Ellensburg
Wash
Phil Adams
Kittitas County
Lee Mudd
Kittitas
Here
Wenatchee World
Spokane
Fruit forage and farm crops value in Yakima valley
The Yakima valley fruit forage and farm crops are expected to total 40000 dollars. This figure reflects the agricultural output across multiple crops and farming operations in the region.
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Yakima Valley
Yakima Seeks 600 Dwellings to Meet Immediate Need
Yakima authorities announce an urgent requirement for 600 housing units to address a pressing shelter shortage. Officials say rapid acquisition is essential to accommodate families and workers coping with growing demand.
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Yakima
Congress demands return of American troops from Russia
Democrats join Republicans to push bringing home all American soldiers held in Russia. Representative Mason of Illinois argues the president overstepped constitutional bounds as the U.S. is not at war with Russia and calls for immediate withdrawal. He says troops are starving, used as policemen and laborers, and notes perceived misuses by the war department.
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Siberian
Siberia
House
Representative Mason
Illinois
United States
Russia
Congress
War Department
Silesia
Honesty tops barrel labeled by green farmer
Two apple piles show big rosy fruit on one and small green fruit on the other. The new assistant asks about arrangement. The farmer says put small apples on top and large on bottom, then jokes to turn the barrel upside down and label it.
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London
Leavenworth Man Files Three Year Proof on Homestead Land
TF A Varo husband of Martha Hamilton Carr Varo deceased of Leavenworth Washington filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his claim to the land in List 6083 Section 34 Township 26 North Range 17 East Willamette Meridian. The hearing will be before R S Luddington U S Commissioner Wenatchee Washington on November 1 1919. Witnesses named W W Thomson Frank B Lindsay Anthony Violette and Randall Heinrichs. BEN SPEAR Register. sept26
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U. S. Land Ofice
Waterville
TF. A. Varo
Martha Hamilton Carr Varo
Leavenworth
Washington
Range
Willamette Meridian
R. S. Luddington
U. S
Wenatchee
W. W. Thomson
Winton
Frank B. Lindsay
Anthony Violette
Blewett
Randall Heinrichs
Ben Spear
Register
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Winona
H. J. Miller
E. G. Powell
Pomeroy
Elks of Aberdeen
State Convention OF the American Legion
Apple Growers
Department of the Interior
Leavenworth Supply Comp
Leavenworth Gardens
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Prince Albert
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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
A. N. Corbin
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W. F. Whitney
Central
Wenatche
Sam R. Sumner
Columbia Valley Bank Bldg
Burt J. Williams
Suite
Central Building
Chelan Ci
N. M. Sorenson
Blu Wenatche
Reeves & Reeves Lawyers
F. M. Crollard
F. S. Steine
Crollard & Steiner Lawyers
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Lewis J. Nelson
Elliott Elk
Leavenwor
John E. F
Orter
Notary Pub
Columbia Valley Bank
E. J. Widbey
Bank
G. W. Hoxley
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Hospitz
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Leavenworth Undertaking
Amanda C. Town
Cascade
Cashmere
John Kuells
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