Seven Sisters Initiative No 7 Up for State Takeover
The article outlines Initiative Measure No 7 to vest all inspection duties in the state auditor, abolish the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices, require annual consolidated state balance sheets, authorize traveling accountants, and repeal prior statutes. It discusses alleged past abuses by local inspectors, arguments for and against the measure, and urges voters to support the initiative.
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Bureau of Inspection
Department of Government
Remon and Ballinger
Washington
Bureau of Inspection Supervision of
Bureau of Inspection and Supervision
Remington and Ballinger
Washington Initiative A Should Pass Says Nat A Brown
The Tribune endorses an Olympia veteran Nat A Brown urges voters to support the initiative bill to abolish the state bureau of inspection and supervision of public offices. He argues the bureau wastes money and has not uncovered major deficiencies, citing Everett and Tacoma audits as examples.
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Tribune
Nat. A. Brown
State Capitol Record
Olympia
Brown
State Bureau of Inspection
State of
Washington
State Bureau
Bureau
Everett
Perts
Tacoma
Annual Meeting of Farmers Telephone Co in Bellingham
The Far mera Mutual Telephone Company held its annual meeting in Bellingham with stockholders from the county. Senator Ed Brown presided, praising progress and approving funds to upgrade Blaine and Ferndale centrals. Directors re elected by acclaim and officers named Ed Brown president and N P Sorenson vice president.
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Farmera Mutual Telephone Company
Chamber of Commerce
Bellingham
Ed Brown
Blaine
Ferndale
Stuart
J. A. Lochbaum
Sumas
T. Shumway
Nooksack
J. T. Pebley
Deming
S. T. Jackman
Lynden
James Milbolin
Thos. P
Ditch Contracts Awarded for Ten Mile Ditch Laterals
Davenport and Lowe win four laterals of the Braford drainage ditch in Ten Mile township. Lund and Keller to build the remaining two. Estimated costs quoted, bids equal at about 2300 for the ditch. Board to re advertise and open seven bids in June after disagreement.
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J. A. Davenport
David Lowe
Braford
Ten Mile Township
Emil Lund
Emil Keller
McMillen Bros
Lynden to vote on $10,000 bonds for street paving and a bridge
Lynden residents register for a special election on June 16 to decide a $10,000 bond issue to pave main streets and fund a safe bridge over Fish Trap creek. The plan covers grading, graveling, paving, curbing, draining and related work from the depot area to west Main, with a 6 percent interest rate over 20 years.
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Lynden
West Main Street
Fish Trap Creek
Waples Mill
Colley Hotel
Front Street
British Columbia Avenue
the Tribune
City Water System Net Profit and Growth Figures
The report shows total monthly income from water services 267.10 with an added 8 cent monthly charge for sprinkling users, 81 subscribers, averaging 277.26 per month or 3 367.20 yearly. Interest on debt and operating costs yield a net yearly profit of 1 177.20, rising as 98 new subscribers are added. signed by W. K. Pixley, Superintendent.
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Pixley
Water system revenues ease town debt burden
The town asserts its water department will soon pay its own debts as subscribers grow. Since Pixley became superintendent a year ago, water business rose 35 percent with 55 new subscribers in 12 months. Water price to the property line dropped from 3 to 6 dollars, expanding city water to homes and extending mains to the fair grounds.
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Pixley
the Tribune
Lynden
Flag Day Ode to the United States Banner
Poem praising the flag's endurance and sacrifice by veterans. It laments attacks yet vows to keep the flag unfurled as a symbol of liberty and courage, recalling campfires, battles, and rivers of red. The caller pledges lifelong devotion to the banner's light and glory.
Lynden water system improvements and bond details
The town upgrades its water mains and fixes faulty connections while planning to address cloudy water. A proposed $10,000 6 percent bond would add about $1.10 in real estate tax for an average taxpayer. officials urge voters to strike out the opposite option to vote yes and support municipal utilities investment.
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Blonden
Edson
Knyepp
Ed Philo
Frank Knapp
Judge appoints unpaid Blaine probation officer
Judge Pemberton names J. W. Sheets editor of the Blaine Journal as county probation officer for Blaine, to serve without pay.
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Pemberton
J. W. Sheets
Blaine Journal
Blaine
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