Former Tribune Publisher Rosenzweig Dies in Spokane
H Rosenzweig, former publisher of the Lynden Tribune, died at his home in Spokane after a months long cancer illness. He left Lynden in 1914 after three years there with his wife Adah, later ran an apple orchard and then a Spokane candy factory stake. His career was noted for fearless advocacy of just causes and progressive policies.
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H. Rosenzweig
Spokane
The
Lynden Tribune
Rosenzweig
Lynden
Adah Rosenzweig
Tribune
Mrs. Rosenzweig
That City
Five Cent School Lunches Served in Lynden High
Lynden High School domestic science department led by Miss Marguerite Flemming served hot lunches to 192 students for five cents each. The program, run by the girls as part of their course, cleared $2.79 with baked beans sandwich pickle and cocoa on the menu. a new menu will be offered daily.
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Lynden
Marguerite Flemming
ELECT OFFICERS OF NEW FARM LOAN ASSOCIATION
Meridian Far Loan Association board names officers for Lynden Ten Mile and Marietta townships. R F Metcalf elected president and B S Hillier secretary. Directors include Elvin Minor W H Kaufman Fred Urfer A E kus co B S Hillier Francis Edwards R E Metcalf D F Bliss and Nels Jacobson.
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Meridian Far Loan Association
Lynden
Ten Mile
Marietta
R. F. Metcalf
B. S. Hillier
Elvin Minor
W. H. Kaufman
Fred Urfer
A. E. Kusco
B.S. Hillier
Francis Edwards
R. E. Metcalf
D. F. Bliss
Nels Jacobson
Jayhawkers Brag Kansas Wheat Records Set in 1914
Lynden Kansas Society members including J. W. Tremain Ed Topping and W. H. Trump celebrate Kansas wheat leadership in 1914. Kansas harvested 180,924,885 bushels from 9,065,000 acres, double the next state and surpassing several nations combined, with 16,610,000 bushels left over.
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J. W. Tremain
Ed Topping
W. H. Trump
Lynden Kansas Society
Kansas
North Dakota
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New England
South Dakota
Iowa
Montana
Wyoming
Great Britain
Belgium
Japan
Switzerland
Netherlands
Denmark
Bulgaria
Debate date moved to February eight at local high school
The high school debate with North Bellingham was rescheduled to Thursday evening February eight to avoid clashing with the Oxford lyceum number. The contest will be held at the high school. Miss Helen Bryant of Seattle visiting Bel lingham attended the W H Jackmann home over the weekend.
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Oxford Lyceum
North Bellingham
Helen Bryant
Seattle
Bellingham
W. H. Jackmann
Royal Mercantile Co. Newest Firm in Lynden
The Royal Mercantile Company of Lynden debuted today by taking over stock from The Efficiency Shop which closed after six years. It merges men's wear, clothing and dry goods, and shoe departments from Farmers Mercantile into a new organization with Wilder R. Jones and B De Long among officers. Farmers Mercantile will stay in groceries, feed, hardware and related lines. A new room and improvements house the expanded stock.
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Royal Mercantile Company of
Lynden
Efficiency Shop
Farmers' Mercantile Company
H. H. Jamieson
Wilder R. Jones
B. ©. de Long
Farmers Mercantile Company
Farmers’ Mercantile Company
Lynden District Declamatory Contest Exciting
The Lynden district held a Friday declamatory contest at River side schoolhouse directed by J. C. Warrick. Twenty five grade school contestants divided into four classes with winners including Esther Eleason Laurel Sylvina Klocke Lynden Mertha Bostwick Lynden Virgie Clarke North Prairie Gerald Wolfe Greenwood and Gertrude Wolfe Greenwood.
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Lynden
Riverside
J. C. Warrick
Greenwood
Esther Eleason
Laurel
Sylvina Klocke
Lynden Chicks Hatch Early on January 30
Mrs Eva Thompson hatched three chicks from a setting by Tuesday with more hatching to follow this week. The cold weather posed no obstacle as the mother hen rushed the season. The Tribune invites reports of earlier local hatches.
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Eva Thompson
the Tribune
North Washington Co buys Colby plumbing stock
The North Washington Implement Company has purchased Lynn O Colby s plumbing stock. The stock will move to Front and Third Streets quarters. Colby will lead the plumbing department as the company enlarges stock and adds equipment for improved service.
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North- Washington CO
COLBY
The
North-Washington Implement Company
Lynn O. Colby
C. L. Craighead
Implement Company
North Washington
Front
Third Streets
Dairymen Plan Follow Up Study On Milk Costs
The Whatcom County Dairymen's Association will continue examining milk production costs at a Lawrence school meeting on Saturday February 10.
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Whatcom County Dairymen's Association
Lawrence School
Old Lynden Hop House Torn Down
Another Lynden landmark was removed this week as J. W. Tremain tore down his barn that stood 35 years and was built as a hop house by H. A. Judson. The action marks the loss of a familiar farm structure in the Lynden area.
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Lynden
J. W. Tremain
H. A. Judson
Farm Loan Law Discussion Set For Feb 10 Meeting
A second meeting to discuss the National Farm Loan law will be held at the Bellingham chamber of commerce rooms Saturday February 10. A preliminary meeting was held last week and the subject examined.
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Bellingham Chamber of Commerce
Praises Winter Farm School Graduate from Lynden Creamery
R Ambrosius, buttermaker at Lynden Creamery, returned Saturday from the Winter School at Pullman after four weeks studying butter making. The final two weeks covered cheese making and ice cream, and he praised the course as thorough and practical and urged district farmers to take the work.
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R. Ambrosius
Lynden Creamery Company
Pullman
Bills Up Affected Lynden District By Legislature
Whatcom County residents especially in Lynden and farming communities are alerted to measures before the legislature. Key items include H. R. 104 abolishing township assessors, S. B. 67 creating road districts with shared funding, H. B. 71 requiring vehicle lights after dark, S. B. 92 easing four year restrictions and allowing election day registration, H. B. 98 lowering delinquent tax interest to 12 percent and ending certificates of delinquency. The Tribune will publish Olympia letters detailing legislative achievements.
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Whatcom County
Lynden District
Hoff
Whatcom
Brown
Whatcot
Swale
Snohomish
Marif
Oxford Company to Perform in Lynden Lyceum Evening
The High School Lyceum Course adds the Oxford Company of musicians and opera singers to Lynden’s lineup. The four artists include Mr and Mrs C H Ogden Miss Vera Leiter and Mr Harrison W Burch. They perform Friday February 9 with seats on sale February 5 at City Drug Store.
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Lyceum
P. A. Wright
Lynden
Oxford Company of Musicians and Opera Singers
Northwest
Wright
J. Werner Hoppe
Oxford Company
City Drug Store
Oxford Troupe
C. H. Ogden
Vera Leiter
Singing
Harrison W. Burch
Musical America
Burch
Holstein Sets Seven Day Butter Fat Record in Lynden
A Holstein cow named Fayne Johanna bred by Oliver Cabana of Elma Center New York produced seven consecutive days totaling 22 pounds of milk and 40.544 pounds of fat breaking the seven day world record this month. The report arrived from Lynden.
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Johanna
Lynden
Oliver Cabana
Elma Center
N. Y
Famous Baritone to Sing in Lynden Concert
James Goddard renowned bass baritone of the Chicago Grand Opera Company appears in Lynden this summer with the Chautauqua. The performer, an international prize winner, recently returns from Covent Garden and Vienna with leading roles, bringing strong honors from London and Vienna into the program.
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James Goddard
Chicago
Lip Hiemstra Welcomes Fine Boy Born Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Lip Hiemstra are pleased to announce the birth of their son on Tuesday. The new arrival joins the family as proud parents and extends the household with a joyful addition.
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Lip Hiemstra
Students Named Top Grades for First Semester
A high school record lists students with 90 plus averages for the first semester ending Jan 19. Post Graduate Elsie Schuyleman Emma Van Dalen. Seniors Viola Gosch Charles Kamm. Juniors Ruth Oakes Mary Lewis Theresa Richbaw Louise Jackman Mildred Smith Genevieve Wolf Bertha Zysser Mabel Ericson. Sophomores Emma Zylstra Hermina Haveman John Stap Jessica De Line Marie Polinder Helena De Valois Kryn Polinder. Freshmen Harry Bateman Minnie Van Wyhe Elmer Swensen Charles Sprague Bradford Knapp Edward Kamm Jennie Vander Griend.
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Elsie Schuyleman
Emma van Dalen
Viola Gosch
Charles Kamm
Ruth Oakes
Mary Lewis
Theresa Richbaw
Louise Jackman
Mildred Smith
Genevieve Wolf
Bertha Zysser
Mabel Ericson
Emma Zylstra
Hermina Haveman
John Stap
Jessica de Line
Marie Polinder
Helena de Valois
Kryn Polinder
Harry Bateman
Minnie van Wyhe
Elmer Swensen
Charles
Lynden Prepares Bird Homes for Returning Robins
Lynden students in grades one through five, guided by G. W. Boggan of the manual training department, build rustic bird houses along modern bird lines. The structures include comforts like wallpaper and plumbing references, promising a welcoming spring for visiting birds from Santa Monica Calexico and Palm Beach.
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Santa Monica
Calexico
Palm Beach
Lynden
G. W. Boggan
Farmer profits fall for big crops despite more labor
Washington economist William J. Showalter warned in a House hearing that farmers earn less from bumper harvests than from lean years. He cited global and U S gaps, noting a billion dollars less for the 1912 umber grain crop versus 1911 lean crop, and large gaps for corn and wheat in earlier years.
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William J. Showalter
Washington
House of Representatives
Representative Flood
Virginia
United States
Northwood Social Roundup of Visits and Events
Mrs Ed Philo spent the weekend with sister Mrs Hinckley and family. Harry Clow of Everson visited at home. Effie Turner stayed with parents in Clearbrook. Kingsley Stallard visited from Bellingham. Ray Snider and family drove to Sumas. E E Clow and wife went to Van Buren to see a sick daughter. Ralph Osgoodsby’s land may be cleared by Weir Brothers. Mrs George Whipple turned 62 with a surprise party and gifts. G Wierthuisen plans a large poultry house and flock for spring.
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Ed Philo
Mrs. Hinckley
Harry Clow
Everson
Effie Turner
Clearbrook
Kingsley Stallard
Bellingham
Ray Snider
Sumas
E. E. Clow
van Buren
Herbert Crabtree
Russell Clow
F. M. Bloom
Weir Brothers
Ralph Osgoodsby
Ralph Taylor
Mr. Clow
P. W. Singer
Seattle
Ralph Oogoodsby
Ethel Crabtree
Audrey Hinckley
Madeline Moffat
George Whipple
G. Wierthuisen
Butter Returns to Record Price in Local Market
Butter climbed to 43 cents a pound on Monday, matching a district record set in November and held briefly. Experts expect the price to stay near this level as supplies remain ample, with butterfat payments likely 46 to 47 cents this month. Hay prices are favorable at about $8 a ton, while egg prices fell last week though an uptick is anticipated.
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Lynden
Lynden Hen Sets Egg Record in 1916 Year
No. 329 is a mighty unpicturesque name for a champion, but it is the only title owned by the leader of the Harry Beernink flock of White Leghorns, as Lynden Hen laid 277 eggs during 1916.
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Lynden
Harry Beernink
White Leghorns
Lady 329 Sets Egg Record in 1916
An accurate trap nesting record shows Lady 329 laid 247 eggs in 1916. With 23 dozen and one egg and prices at 30 cents a dozen, the gross equals $6.90. After costs of $1.66 for the year, net profit for Hen 329 is $5.24.
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Lady 329
Lynden
New Half and Quarter Coins Arrive in Lynden District
A government shipment of the new halves and quarters was received at the Lynden State Bank this week and distributed quickly. The coins are described as exceptionally beautiful and feature the American eagle and goddess of liberty with newly milled edges to prevent slipping.
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Lynden State Bank
Liberty
Local Social Notes From Bellingham and Nearby Towns
Van Buren A Gillis visited Bellingham Friday. Miss Hazel Hoverson Pearl Nims and Whitnah Rarick hosted Sunday dinner at the Wilcoxen home. Mary Perry and brother Billie visited Sumas Saturday afternoon. Mrs F H Larson stays with Mrs Robert Kirkman. Mildred and Mabel Wilcoxen visited Lynden Sunday evening. Whitnah Rarick visits Shaw Island this week. Mrs A Gillis and daughter Abbie with John Gillis visited Sumas Saturday. Mrs Hoverson Lynden cares for ill Alfred Alex. School closes rest of week due to measles and bad weather. Mr Johnson bought a donkey engine in Custer last week.
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F. H. Larson
Robert Kirkman
Mildred
Mabel Wilcoxen
Lynden
Whitnah Rarick
Shaw Island
A. Gillis
Abbie
John Gillis
Sumas
Hoverson
Alfred Alex
Johnson
Custer
Mt Vernon Bans Dice Shaking at Pool Halls
Mayor Hunt orders end to dice shaking in all pool stands and similar venues. Prohibition aims to curb gambling practices tied to local establishments. The move targets dice games once common in Mt Vernon venues.
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Hunt
Kensington Club Hosts Feb 2 Evening Gathering
Mrs W H Waples and Mrs R B Le Cocq will entertain Kensington Club ladies and their husbands Friday evening February 2 at the Waples home. Levi Axlond Miss Alma Ecker and Mr Nels Jaggleson spent Sunday evening with the W H Jackman family.
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W. H. Waples
R. B. le Cocq
Kensington Club
Waples
and Mires
Levi Axlond
Alma Ecker
Nels Jaggleson
W. H. Jackman
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NEW Farm Loan Association
Royal Mercantile CO
Farmers Company
Royal Mercantile Company
Lynden Baptist Church
Percy H. Davies
Olympia
Oxford
Oxford Operatic Company
Northwood
Hazel Hoverson
Pearl Nims
Wilcoxen
Mary Perry
Brother Billie
Mt. Vernon
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