Lynden Hosts State Dairymen Convention Recap
The Washington State Dairymen's association convention concluded with strong praise for Lynden. President W J Langdon was reelected, Wm 8 Izett named vice president, and Dr F Smith elected Secretary. Lectures covered forage plants, dairy records, and hogs as an adjunct to dairying, with experts detailing region crops and new varieties.
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W. J. Langdon
Izett
Oak Harbor
Dr. F. Smith
Seattle
Lynden
Nooksack Valley
Langdon
R. W. Green
Chicago
B. H. Bawl
Dairy Divison
U. S. Agricultural Department
the Tribune
Gust. Henderson
W. H. Lawrence
Papallup
Mr. Lawrence
England
Wills North Dakota
Wills
Donald McInnis
Dungeness
McInnis
Strike Averted By Compromise On Western Railroads
Chicago officials say four million dollars a year was granted to locomotive engineers averting a potentially disastrous strike. Labor Commissioner Charles P. Neill aided the negotiations over seven days. Concessions granted include jurisdiction over motor trucks and higher Mallet engine schedules with raises from 8 to 14 percent. Average payroll increase about 10 1/3 percent. Los Angeles notes open a separate legal contest over Beatrice Baldwin inheritance as Beatrice challenges shares of the late Baldwin estate.
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Chicago
Western
Charles P. Neill
Santa Claus
Oregon May Sell Island Sand Island Rights Open to Payment
Washington should compensate Oregon for Sand Island in the Columbia River after a boundary conference in Portland. State Treasurer John G. Lewis says Oregon has no claim to the island, though the Supreme Court awarded it to Oregon, and Governor Hay agrees Washington may have to pay Oregon for the disputed land.
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Olympia
Wash
John G. Lewis
Oregon
Portland
Columbia River
Washington
Sand Island
United States Supreme Court
Lewis
Hay
Eddy Heirs to Contest Eddy Estate Heir Fight Likely
New York Mrs Mary Baker Eddy founder of Christian Science has left the mother church as residuary legatee with a large estate estimated near three million dollars. Her heirs son George W Glover and adopted son Dr E J Foster Eddy intend to contest for the fortune.
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New York
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Christian Science
Mother Church
E. J. Foster Eddy
Editor Fred D Warren of Appeal to Reason jailed
Fred D Warren, editor of the Appeal to Reason, was sentenced to federal prison. The case details indicate charges related to publication, with the judge imposing imprisonment and potential fines. Warren's sentencing marks a significant legal action against the publication.
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Appeal To Reason
Deserved Compliment for Lynden Schools
County Schools Superintendent Carpenter praises Lynden schools noting exceptional janitor sanitation and clean facilities. She highlights a model heating system, strong governance, and self government in class rooms, citing rapid, over three year gains and devoted staff under Mr Wright.
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Lynden
Postal Banks to Be Established Across the Nation
The article notes Congress may pass postal savings bank legislation starting January 3 with training completed for 48 postmasters from Washington. It also reports postal department mail costs for domestic and foreign services, a post office division sale of dead letters, and unsettled prosecutions under Sherman anti trust law amid ongoing political shifts.
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Postal Savings
Washington
Hitchcock
Post Office Department
Department of Justice
Auto Licenses Boost State Revenue 1908 1910
Governor Hay receives a report showing a 25 percent revenue gain for the office over the last two years. Motor vehicle licensing yields up sharply, while corporate licenses rise by over 21 percent. A sliding scale for corporations and highway fund allocations are recommended, plus repeal of the ineffective weights and measures act.
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Hay
State Highway Fund
Washington
Washington rancher buys 1000 cats for pest control
Albert J. Randall of Okanogan County orders 1000 cats from S. S. Gilbert of Sharon Pennsylvania to combat gophers on North Central Washington orchards and farms. He receives mail in barrels at Conconully while awaiting express delivery. Writers across many states pledge to supply cats if charges are paid.
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Spokane
Albert J. Randall
Okanogan County
S. S. Gilbert
Sharon
Penn
America
Randall
Old Sleuth at Last Slain Near Echo Oregon
Report from Oregon slopes confirms the big cougar that terrorized Blue Mountain settlers for two years is slain near Echo. Dayton and stockmen receive the news with credence as the predator is removed from the region.
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Dayton
Blue Mountain
Oregon
Big Cougar
Echo
Mexican General Navarro Surrenders to Rebels Report
Mexico City reports claim General Navarro has surrendered to rebels though the government denies it and says reinforcements are en route. Navarro’s forces suffer winter hardship in Chihuahua with scarce clothing food and ammunition as authorities warn the situation remains very serious.
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Mexico City
Navarro
Pedernales
Chihuahua
Los Angeles Aviation Meet Opens With International Aviators
Prominent aviators from three nations prepare their aircraft for daily contests in Los Angeles. Races run through January 3 with January 2 off.
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Los Angeles Aviation Meet
Los Angeles
Tax Law Deliberations Highlight Tax Commission Report
Olympia reports the state tax commission in its annual legislature filing condemns current laws as cumbersome inadequate and unjust. It proposes a constitutional amendment to bar exemptions extend blanket removal of permanent exemptions and prohibit taxing government or public property while banning spending of public money except for strictly public purposes.
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Olympia
State Tax Commission
Harriman Lines Merged into Oregon Washington Railroad
An aggregate valuation of 115 415 000 was placed on the properties taken over by the newly formed Oregon Washington Railroad Navigation Company with the beginning of business Sunday. The company has incorporated to take over the Oregon Railroad Navigation Company Oregon and Washington North Coast Idaho Northern and Ilwaco lines.
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Harriman Lines
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Oregon & Washington
North Coast
Idaho Northern and
Ilwaco Railroad
Col George Harvey Seeks New Jersey Senate Seat
Colonel George Harvey, editor of Harper's, announces his bid to become a United States senator representing New Jersey. He pledges to advance reform and uphold national interests while leveraging his journalistic experience.
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Harper’s
New Jersey
Iowa Farmer's Visit Calls Lynden Growth From 1884
An Iowa farmer writes from Lynden Washington December 26 1910 recounting Lynden past and present. He recalls the early clearings near Council Bluffs and the Guide Meridian road to Whatcom now Bellingham. He notes timber removal, rail expansion, improved roads, farm growth and his 2000 bushels of corn harvest.
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Lynden Tribune
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Council Bluffs
Seattle
Rachel Smith
Lynden
Watson Smith
Mr. Hawley
M. Judson
Nookseck
Bellingham
Hatcom
Wesley Lawrence
Jack Wiser
Meridian Road
Whatcom
F. W. Smith
Glendale Sunday School Christmas Exercises at School House
A Christmas program with songs and recitations highlighted the Glendale Sunday School gathering at the school house on Sunday evening. A beautiful Christmas tree was a featured centerpiece of the event.
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Glendale
Aviator Cecil Grace’s plane found in North Sea
Report states a biplane, likely the Wright machine flown by Cecil Grace, who disappeared during a Calais to Dover return. The craft was found afloat near Texel and Grace is believed drowned.
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Amsterdam
Cecil Grace
Calais
Dover
North Sea
Texel
Grace
Sugar Trust to Pay Back in Customs Fraud Settlement
The American Sugar Refining Company will soon hand a $700,000 check to the United States Government as part of a settlement for customs frauds. This payment brings the total recovered from the company to nearly $3,000,000.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Company
United States
Suffrage Shifts Seattle Focus From Liquor to Capital Punishment
Article notes that women’s universal suffrage in Washington has not yet targeted liquor as predicted. Instead, early impact appears on capital punishment with abolition efforts gaining momentum and broad support, while Prohibition remains unstarted.
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Seattle
Washington
Mason lodge officers elected at regular meeting
At the regular meeting of the Mason ic lodge last Thursday the following officers were elected for the coming year Geo A Palmer W M F J Shinn S W D O Powers J W Walter Elder Treas D W Bender Secretary
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Masonic Lodge
Geo. A. Palmer
W. M
F. J. Shinn
S. W
D. O. Powers
J. W
Walter Elder
Treas
D. W. Bender
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