04 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
1
Traffic Officer William Brock reports many arrests and fines in Whatcom County under the new 1921 state traffic law. Summary extracts cover age limits for underage drivers, license display requirements, plate replacement rules, and overtaking rules for highway safety.
Vilhjalmur Stefansson challenged the view of the Far North as a snowbound wasteland and described a milder climate with grasses and potential for commercial reindeer meat. He contrasted his findings with school geography and shared photos of the region. The Lynden Chautauqua featured other speakers and a weekly program schedule including concerts, lectures, and plays.
The Washington Co-Operative Egg and Poultry Association declared an eight per cent dividend on common stock. Lynden members are receiving checks this week, funded by a one cent per dozen eggs assessment deducted from weekly checks. Manager Harry Beernink said prospects for poultrymen are improving with strong markets and low feed costs. The New York market advanced two cents, boosting Eastern prices for Washington eggs due to a premium on quality. No overproduction fears exist locally as the region can produce top eggs for a solid market.
W. H. Waples of Lynden was the sole small town representative at the Northwest Merchants Convention in Seattle last week. He spoke on Buyers Problems and Their Solution, stressing the importance of right buying for successful merchandising. His address was delivered Thursday noon at a Bell Street Dock luncheon attended by hundreds of merchants.
Mrs. Elzie Tremain and her children are visiting friends and relatives in Seattle this week for a short stay and social visits.
Lynden residents find their dollars stretch further at local Lynden stores compared with August 1920. A survey by W. H. Waples and L. J. Brown of the Lynden Department Store details how much the cost of living has fallen in the past year.
Milk price rose by 10 cents a hundred to 1.65 and butter advanced three cents to 42 cents wholesale. Dairymen received 86 cents for butterfat in June from the Association. July price expected at 38 or 39 cents, with the weekly raise reflected in August checks.
Dr and Mrs John Breckenridge and their son spent time visiting at the Charles Breckenridge residence in Lynden, sharing a family gathering during the stay.
Lynden faces Deming in a Sunday double header at the Fair Grounds with first pitch at 1:00. Lynden defeated Everson 7 to 6 last week as Frank Theel launched a Babe Ruth style homer and Meurer recovered from a foul ball to play next Sunday.
The Washington Farmer reports Lynden bred Jersey bull Haney's Kollander, gifted via Crabtree, has sparked dairy development in Chih Li China. Rev Houlding notes the bull’s offspring crossbreeds yield heavy milk and fat, transforming native cows into productive dairy stock amid famine and drought conditions.
Last Thursday a fire damaged the roof of the Paul Zylstra home with minor losses. Stage Driver Young and Marshal Jake Le Compte extinguished the blaze before the fire department arrived using a garden hose.
An old newspaper snippet promotes Tribune Want-Ads offering MONEY TO LOAN on good security and PULLETS FOR SALE with a price noted. The notice highlights a 25 cent ad rate and encourages readers to try placing their own ads.
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