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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
4
In Lynden district dairy and farming folk have two strong grounds for cheer. Cream and milk prices are notably higher than last year, and a hay and grain crop is expected to double the 1915 yield, boosting farmer incomes and regional prospects.
A cannon cracker accident during Independence Day events interrupts the celebration and converts a lively picnic into a deadly incident, drawing attention to public safety concerns at local festivities.
A district farming community reports many growers ditching a promising crop amid weather and market pressures. Officials urge caution while noting scattered success stories and calls for better assistance programs.
A local listing notes an exclusive optometrist and optician operating at 205 West Holly Street. The brief mentions the two specialties under one provider, signaling a combined eye care service in the area.
The article notes a rapid spread of Canadian thistles across Lynden fields with patches appearing in pastures where cattle graze. It predicts thistles may become a major county crop within a few years, competing with hay and oats. It also reports a switch in mail transport from railroad to stagecoach, reversing a twelve year trend.
The piece laments roadside adverts as abominations in sight of mankind. It notes Whatcom County’s scenic roads with groves, farms, and streams while criticizing gaudy signs on both sides promoting brands of plug tobacco along the highways.
The waterfront highway displays warnings against sign posting while many breakfast and dessert ads appear along the route. Civic groups could curb the nuisance by organizing volunteers with flaw hammers to remove wayside eye sores. Census figures show 2,225,000 autos in the United States on January 1, 1916.
Lynden residents seek a musical solution to reduce the growing dog population. No census exists but observers note an increase in undesirable mongrels. Some favor a city dog license with annual fees to banish spaniels setters hounds and terriers, hoping for council support.
We thank friends for flowers and kind words of sympathy in our sorrow from Lida and Thressa Stone.
A. H. Frasier announces his bid for County Commissioner in the Second District on the Republican ticket for the primary election held Tuesday September 12, 1916. He urges party voters to support his campaign.
Chas E Phoenix announces candidacy for Whatcom County engineer on the Republican ticket at the upcoming primaries. He pledges full-time service and a square deal for all county taxpayers.
Candidate Frank W. Bixby seeks a superior judge position in Whatcom County Washington with voter support across parties. The notice invites participation in the September 12 1916 primary and lists contact details at Clover Block Bellingham.
Char A Lindbery announces candidacy for county engineer in Whatcom County. Primary election date set for September 17 1916 with Republican voters to decide the nominee.
To the voters of Whatcom County O N Munn presents his candidacy subject to the will of the voters at the 17 19L0 election. He emphasizes qualifications for the county engineer role and urges support from residents.
Henry Shagren seeks the Republican nomination for the Second District in the September 12, 1916 primaries. The Tribune advertises herd record sheets for dairy farmers to track feed costs and milk production, offering two daily milkings for 20 cows for one month at 50 cents per dozen or 25 for a dollar.
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