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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
7
Miss Edith Gilliland visits Tacoma and Frank Walsh spends Christmas in Seattle. A son is born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Crabtree and a girl to Mr and Mrs William Zuidmeer. Royal Neighbors host New Year dance at Hawley's Hall with Henn's orchestra. Odd Fellows plan a festival at I O O F hall, Mrs N Boerhave buys Miss Helen Smith millinery stock on half price sale.
Horse blankets and rain gear dominate Stein nauer's catalog with cowes toays and buggy robes featured among closeout offers.
The Tribune advertises a renewal incentive offering a year subscription to four magazines if readers send in their renewal and pay an extra 25 cents. A note about job printing is included.
Most Lynden shops will be closed all day Monday January 1 following the usual custom. Local merchants expect light business as residents observe the holiday.
A Christmas morning blaze at 11 o clock caused substantial damage to furniture in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Seat. The overheated stove sparked the fire after the couple left the fire burning and went out. A bucket brigade quickly extinguished the flames. the house is owned by Mrs. L C Biddell.
Two splendid Christmas programs were presented by grade and high school students Friday afternoon. A number of parents attended. Miss Edith Gilliland directed both affairs and they proved successful in every respect. A highlight was the school orchestras.
The Washington State College Extension Service bulletin explains forming a cow testing association to keep yearly records of milk and butter fat, feed costs, and herd performance. A group of 25 to 30 farmers hires a tester, maintains Herd Record Books, and uses monthly data to identify profitable cows with help from dairy field agents. Usually about 500 cows in a district are needed to organize.
Miss Lida Stone visits relatives near Lynden over holidays as Laurel and Wiser schools take a vacation. Families host Seattle and Los Angeles guests including Mrs John Beauregard and Mrs Warren Sadler. The Washington group plans a New Year dinner at Wiser Lake Grange hall.
Friday evening events hosted by the Young People's League invite all to attend with a small gift. Mae Andersen is visiting her parents for the holidays. The Compton couple have moved into the Davies place after a recent marriage. Anna and Rosa Reda of Bellingham visited their mother Mrs. J. Reda for Christmas. Mr and Mrs B B Hussey and son are in Seattle visiting relatives. Mrs. David Lusk hosts the Methodist Ladies Aid to Mrs. Ed Dameron and her son from Sultan and Mrs. Ida Falk of Aberdeen are guests at the Dameron home. Dairy Records at The Tribune office 5c each 50c per dozen.
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