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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
4
The Lynden Tribune outlines subscription rates and publication rules. It states paid advertising is required for notices promoting business, while free notices support community welfare and free entertainment notices.
A Lynden editorial urges defeating a proposed ordinance to allow billboards, arguing they mar beauty and threaten property values. It cites national trends against advertising boards and warns of monopolies like the National Poster Service. The piece also notes population growth and cautions against risks to Lynden’s environment.
John C. Lawrence chairman of the state public service commission announces candidacy for governor. He pledges to reduce state expenditures, consolidate boards and run state government on a business basis with personal supervision of finances and departments. Lawrence, a Palouse farmer, banker and longtime public official, argues for government power resting with the people and promises a principled, nonpartisan administration.
A brief reflection notes that service to the Lord is hindered when a horse is left exposed to rain and cold. The piece uses a rural, admonishing tone to stress practical care as part of faithful duty.
A harsh note on dishonest real estate land and coal land promoters, warning that consequences follow. Public accountability rises as ordinary people prepare to act and demand integrity.
The Acme Prospector endorses high taxation of unimproved land as a cure for the logged-off land problem. Citing Vancouver and Everett, the plan targets tax rates of 60 to 80 percent of stated asking prices per acre to make land affordable for poor buyers who would later develop and farm the soil.
The Ellensburg Dawns reports J. E. Frost of the state tax commission will run for Congress as a Republican in the third district. Frost vows to defeat Palouse farmer W. W. La Follette while praising Hay for counsel. Spokane’s Billy Cowles also backs Nels W. Durham for the seat.
The Seattle judge declined to issue an injunction against the street railway company for not obeying a city ordinance on ticket sales. He asserted jurisdiction but ruled compliance would not harm the company financially, noting injunctions are unpopular and that public rights deserve respect.
Ferndale Record notes the saying there is nothing new under the sun and observes how clever schemes arise again under moonlit hours, suggesting a cycle of invention and variation across eras.
Port Orchard Independent quotes praise and criticism about newspapers and editors. It notes The American Cultivator and Farm Journal questions about who benefits from publicity. It cites Congress failing to remove burned timber bills and the need for active logging after wildfires.
The Seattle based Alaska Square Deal League seeks to relieve barriers to Alaska's opening and development. The text notes Secretary Fisher's anticipated Alaska trip could do more for Alaska than many Seattle leagues, even if the leagues share similar aims.
Poetic fragment notes Winter’s ascent with vapours clouds and storms. The speaker vows the season as a muse guiding solemn thought and heavenly reflection, invoking James Thompson as the attributed author.
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