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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
4
Subscription rates listed for Lynden Harmony include One Year two dollars in advance and Six Months one dollar with Canada and Foreign at two dollars sixty. The paper notes Lynden has had unopposed city elections since 1914 and mentions paving improvements to Bellingham via Hannegan road.
The long postponed pavement project will be opened this month, easing transport from Vancouver to Seattle. This improvement is expected to speed shipments and reduce travel discomfort for regional commerce and travel routes.
A tongue in cheek line notes that a man who bought gifts last July is likely regretful about his choices as time moved on. The remark hints at buyer remorse and seasonal spending.
The new university stadium will seat 60 000 people expanding capacity to accommodate all of Whatcom County and a few thousand more, as noted by commissioners.
The first carload of eggs from Lynden to New York started this week under the Washington Co-Operative Poultry Association. Lynden station receives 100 cases daily valued at about a half million dollars annually, with strong demand in Lynden stores and shipments to Vancouver and Seattle. The overall poultry value in the Lynden district likely exceeds one million dollars.
Tempus flies as the Hannegan road bridge opens, giving Lynden two paved routes to Bellingham. Auto travel now about thirty minutes, speeding up schedules once tied to the old steamer and earlier horse stage era.
The Polk directory estimates Lynden's population this week at 1 800, even though the government census lists 1 246. The figure reflects the directory's differing method and timing.
Subscriptions for The Bellingham Herald or American Reveille are being taken at the Tribune office. Renew your paper here.
A French expert envisions a ship with a detachable power plant to reduce transport costs. The large cargo section forms a V notch to accept the power unit, allowing the vessel to reuse the power system for subsequent cargos. Also included are cattle sale notes and optical services advertising offerings.
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