Vancouver Yachts Ready to Challenge Lipton Cup
Vancouver skippers prepare the Patricia designed by C. E. Nicholson to challenge Sir Thomas Lipton’s Cup. Seattle’s Sir Tom, 40 feet long, skippered by L. E Geary with crew Norman J. Blanchard and others, races begin July 2 at Cowichan Bay then Victoria.
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International
Reclor
Puget Sound
Vancouver
C. E. Nicholson
New York
Seattle
Sir Tom
L. E Geary
Ted” Geary
Turenga
San Francisco
Cowichan Bay
Victoria
Geary
Norman J. Blanchard
A. Y. Griffiths
Stanley Griffiths
Colin Radford
New Pest Warns Gardeners of Earwig Invasion
A reader notices an earwig species arrived from England on imported plants. The insect, about three quarters of an inch, uses curved pincers to pattern foliage at night. Eggs and larvae hatch in spring, with control methods including bread crumb bait, arsenate sprays, and trapping older specimens with pots or pipes, urging immediate action to curb spread.
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England
Water, Water Everywhere Washington Shipping Board Action
The Shipping Board weighs asking President Harding to urge government officials to travel on American ships to support the national maritime industry.
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Washington
The
Shipping Board
Harding
Definition of a home demonstrator in neighborhood progress
A home demonstrator is a man or woman who carries on a demonstration of improved home equipment or methods and shares its benefits with neighbors.
Longmire Trail and Early Rainier Discovery Narrative
The article recounts Longmire and Van Trump’s ascent of Takhma or Takboma with Chief Sluiskin’s cautionary counsel. It describes their top climb, crater stay, and the discovery of mineral springs near a meadow later linked to a resort idea, plus early trail work by Indian Henry and subsequent development hurdles.
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Mr. Long
Chief Sluiskin
Yelm
Bear Prairie
Sluiskin
Takboma
Olympia
Takhoma
van Trump
Billy
James Longmire
Crater
River Bar
National Park Inn
Mr. Longmire
Indiana
San Francisco
Bailey
Longmire
Henry
Boston
Longmire’s
Marshall Mountain
Northwest News Highlights From Washington and Surrounds
Yakima County debates tax authority over lands owned by Yakima Indians in several district court cases. Crop forecasts put 1921 barley and wheat yields at 4,233,000 bushels on 244,000 acres. West Coast bar association to meet in Olympia with over 360 members. Seattle reports Nicaragua importing soap. Roosevelt Highway route planned through Spokane and Walla Walla. Ocean seals sales yield $359,715 to Alaska. Sacramento reports forest patrols departing Mather Field. Tacoma recalls the 1911 school grand pageant. San Francisco notes a senator’s retirement plan. Washington unemployment data shows 1.2 million in 216 cities. Madrid storms affect crops. Venice reports a patient’s recovery.
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Yakima
Tyvakima County
Fr.ee
United States District Court
World and International News Snippets Of The Era
Washington reports discuss aliens and citizenship filings including a April 12 tally with thousands awaiting final status. France authorizes J P Morgan to issue a US 100 million dollar 20 year external loan bonds at 95 yield just over five percent. New York prints deals on bank open shop 48 hour work week and Italian adoption schemes in Madrid and London markets note commodity rate reforms and trade signals.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
France
United States
Rappalo
N. Y
Aberdeen Hoquiam Jitney Case Sparks City Council Debate
The Grass Harbor Railway and Light company petitions the Aberdeen Hoquiam city council to ban jitneys on select streets, a move that would cut the bus link between Aberdeen and Hoquiam. P. A. Bertrand, manager, says the competition is unfair since the company laid tracks and poles while buses use city streets.
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Hoquiam
Grass Harbor Railway & Light Company
Aberdeen
P. A. Bertrand
Thrift as a Correct Living Principle
A sermon-like reflection emphasizes thrift as fundamental to proper living and warns that neglect leads to failure and disaster across all social strata. The piece argues thrift is needed by every person regardless of wealth or independence.
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Victori Capitals
Thomas Lipton
Earwig
Rainier
Frean Last
Mary Longmire Beach
Puyallup
Kakhoma
Longmire Springs
Indian Henry
Northwest News
Fred W
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Westogne State Bar Association
W. J. Millard
Spokane
D. K. Westby
Louis Chicago
Alaska
Lewis
Clendennisgine
P. N. Jensen
William H
Jensen
Nicaragua
S. H Bislock
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Bialock
Ngland
Bureau
Northwest Soap Manufacturers
Walla Walla
Portland
Colfax
Pullman
Lewiston
Pomeroy
Dayton
Walla Walls
Epadioes
Umatilla
Columbis Ishway
Sacramento
Cal
Forest Pat
Mather Field
Camp Lewis
Wash
Eugene
Ore
KELSO
PD. B. Herren
Siella
Stella
Brock
Fiames
Tacoma
ST. Louis
London
Ottawa
San Prancisco
Anne Saeter
Senate
Frank Morr
American Federation of Labor
Senatoria
Joan Bensd
Meetter
Madrid
Murcia
Argeen
Tyre
Venice
Ethel Hammer
Mary
Marysville
Butte County
Canadian
Sarah Bernhardt
Alfonso XII
Alfonso
Ming
Bernhardt
Malaga
Tarifa
Paditly
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jinea
United Staton
Krassin
American Jewelry Co
Second Ave
Marion
America
West List Street
New York, N. Y
E. W. Hall Co
Sad Ave
Seattle Pipeless Furnace 4& Mfg. Co
Sra Ave
Seattl
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