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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
2
The Lynden Tribune reports on the local option controversy surrounding ex Governor McBride. It quotes William H. Lewis of Seattle supporting the veto and explains concerns about tampering and potential misuse of the bill.
The Lynden editorial urges a Farmers' Fair to showcase local crops and stock and to attract eastern buyers, arguing it would build a regional market and benefit merchants. It endorses local candidate Mr. Bixby for county attorney, citing longstanding support and familiarity.
Real estate listings from Swim & Aldrich Realty Co include 100 by 125 foot corner plots 125, 10-lot blocks on full blocks and park lots. Descriptions cover 20 to 160 acre tracts with clear soil, orchards, barns, and proximity to town. Also notes farm loans, notary public, and insurance services with political endorsements from William Lewis.
The text depicts Bixby as competent and reliable with strong rural support. It notes his 1500 to 2000 potential votes among four to five thousand Republicans, backed by granges, labor unions in Bellingham, and 400 acres of land, plus volunteers in the city.
Walter Whitcomb of Blaine seeks the Republican nomination for senator in the 41st district. A University of Minnesota law graduate, he practiced in Minneapolis before moving west eight years ago and has since resided in Blaine, serving as secretary of the county central committee.
The Tribune announces Blaine resident Mr Guy L Dunning as a candidate at the September primaries for county superintendent of schools. Born in Bemidji Minnesota he attended the Normal School at Bellingham then taught in the county and served as Everson school principal with strong teaching success.
Mr. Glen pursues the nomination for county clerk on the Republican ticket. His conduct is described as unobtrusive and attentive to duty and officials believe he has a good chance to hold the job for another term.
B P Nelson sues Norman Carr and unknown heirs of Daniel M Chapel and others claiming any right to the NE quarter of section eight township forty north range three east Willamette meridian Whatcom County Washington The action seeks a decree to quiet title and bar adverse claims with first publication July 2 1908 and terms for defense within sixty days thereafter. The Tribune office notes it offers job printing.
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