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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
4
The Lynden Tribune, successor to the Pacific Pilot, began August 1901 with Lynden Sun and Lynden Sun Pilot lineage. The Lynden paper is published in Whatcom County, Washington, every Thursday with ROSENESWEIG as owner and publisher.
Official paper of Whatcom County prints subscription and advertising rules. Notices for entertainments and business promotions must be paid at regular rates. free publicity offered for community welfare. no deviation from rules. advertising rates available on request.
The Department of Agriculture estimates on January 1 1913 the numbers of horses mules milk cows other cattle sheep and swine with year to year changes. Horses up 58000 mules up 24000 milch cows down 202000 other cattle down 1230000 sheep down 80000 swine down 4232000. All meat and dairy animals show a large decline from 1912.
Spokane County allocates 300 for prairie chicken nest protection with a 3 reward cap per nest amid a 100 nest limit. The plan also applies to Hungarian pheasants, noting prior pheasant import costs of 900.
A reflective piece extols the value of small towns over larger ones. It celebrates familiar neighbors, simple streets, and the joy of belonging, arguing contentment, friendship, and local life define a town better than wealth or size.
A concise note highlights the Tribune Want Ads as the effective channel for buyers and sellers. It emphasizes wide reach and quick results for local needs and offerings.
Senator Wesley L. Jones says he is not sure the panic over tariff reductions is valid. He doubts free trade fears and notes farmers do not seem anxious about the threatened changes. He avoids prophecy and comments on party reputations amid the G O P remnants as reported by the Douglass County Press.
The proposed federal income tax would require several notable fortunes to pay annual sums. Figures listed include John D. Rockefeller at 2,000,000 and William Rockefeller 800,000, with others like Carnegie, Field, Vanderbilt, Astor, Gould, and Sage estates also cited in substantial amounts. The piece notes these payments would assist funding the tax plan.
A witty meditation on matrimony touching bonds that last, proposals, and expectations from families. It contrasts marrying a real man with chasing an ideal, noting the role of a partner in building a future castle in the air.
Lynden, described as a progressive city, highlights its modern water system at 16000 dollars, the largest local creamery and a second large creamery, a volunteer fire department, athletic club, and upcoming electric lighting by Puget Sound Traction Power Light. Local fruit growers form a co operative with a cannery of about 6000 dollars, two fruit farm companies, extensive berry and pear plantings, and plans to pave Front Street as growth continues.
Tacoma suffers two serious accidents that will cost about 15000 dollars to fix as dynamite or lightning damages split the lower half of a 45 inch waste water pipe and crack reservoir plates. Officials say an investigation is underway with little disclosed.
Thirty five Franklin school eighth graders and teachers on an excursion to Westport aboard the Kennebec became disabled and stranded on a spit near the harbor bar. Tugs rescued all passengers to shore as waves threatened the vessel. The boat remained wedged on the spit with no lifeboats or warning devices, causing panic among parents waiting at night.
Recall petitions demanding the removal of Mayor A J Gillis and Commissioner George Struthers were filed by ex city attorney J W Brooks and former police officer O D Tabor. Petitioners allege tax hikes unjustified license fee increases and cemetery lot price surges, with about 1400 voter names on each petition now under verification.
Hade Roach a Hill's saloon bartender in Morton died from a gunshot wound inflicted by City Marshal Houle. Houle was taken to Lewis county jail by Sheriff Foster and Attorney Cunningham amid reports of bad blood between the men. Morton is the Tacoma Eastern terminal, about 40 miles east of here.
Seattle Sheriff Edward Cudihee and the King County board plan a stockade on 63 acres of logged-off land to enforce the new lazy husband law. The statute, effective June 6, requires husbands who fail to support their families to perform hard labor, with earnings awarded to their wives.
Everett report says Dan Lynahan a brakeman on the Sultan rail road and timber company line at Hazel died after a runaway log car derailed and crushed him between the tender and logs. The engineer kept the locomotive ahead until it was too fast to stop then slowed to avoid collision but the car shifted and Lynahan was killed instantly.
Mrs. Louisa V. Wright, a practicing physician, died after being kicked by a horse while assisting to decorate her parents graves at Camas Cemetery. A doctor arrived too late to save her.
The Whatcom County Fair returns to Lynden from September 24 to 27 with exhibits, livestock shows, rides, and entertainment for families and neighbors across the region.
The passage notes the illegibility of a great man’s autograph and suggests that people expect too much from friends. It implies autographs are not essential while hinting at the broader idea of friendship and value beyond public fame.
A motivational call urging residents to support local business, boost town pride, and share constructive words. It emphasizes helping neighbors, renewing subscriptions, promoting loyalty, and fair, kind speech to strengthen community and commerce.
The saying urges avoidance of anything that would dampen happiness. It emphasizes choosing positive influences over gloom and warns against dwelling on disheartening thoughts to preserve cheer.
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