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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
4
A passenger lines the text recalls Sir Joseph Porter from the opera Pinafore as a political quip. The article notes many Sir Joseph Porters in Whatcom County and mentions the adoption of a non partisan election system for county and municipal offices.
Due to a recent fire the business will operate from an upstairs location above its former premises until repairs are completed. The shop promises the same prompt and efficient service from its exclusive optometrist and optician team in Bellingham.
A report warns that policies threaten to erode Native schooling, suggesting that reform could slowly erase tribal education. The piece links the issue to arson proportions and alcohol debates, framing cultural loss as a consequence of legislative shifts.
A squadron of Austrian aircraft attacked Venice on Sunday causing pedestrians to stay underwater to avoid danger as streets flooded and residents sought safety.
A reminder of this evenings Chautauqua guarantors meeting signals Lynden citizens about a full week of lectures music and art planned for next month. Nationally known speakers and high quality cultural offerings are highlighted, with praise for an attraction free of carnival noise.
A European plan to build telephone poles from glass draws comment that many Americans would find their voices capable of cracking such fragile lines. The remark suggests skepticism about durability and reliability of glass infrastructure abroad.
The town of North Skegney Alaska adopts prohibition, drawing comment from Eastern readers who still picture Alaska as a wild frontier. The piece notes Skagway and nearby ports now boast modern amenities like paved streets and electric lights.
Widespread drying passes in the state. Soapy Smith era venues like bar rooms and gambling joints vanish after the vote. Other Alaska cities stay wet. If Hughes wins he would be the first Charlie as president, continuing a pattern of named presidents.
In Whatcom County concrete road work covers trunk highways with hard-shell pavements. The improvements promise long term profit but burden farmers with heavy assessments for projects in which they had no voice or input.
A cryptic remark suggests a seer could rise to fame by selecting the winning candidate from the crowded field of Democratic aspirants. The note hints at prediction and notoriety in the political arena.
The news of the world in moving pictures with battlefield scenes, Pathe Weekly service, a funny cartoon, and a three reel feature film will be shown at the Electric Theater this Thursday evening in Lynden.
We express our sincere gratitude to all who assisted and showed sympathy in our bereavement. Rev. and Mrs. A J Brink.
Notice states Sarber shops in Lynden will open 8:00 a m and close 7:00 p m starting July 1 1916. Price schedule includes hair cutting 50 cents to 75 cents. beard trim 25 cents. plain shampoo 25 cents. Fitch or egg shampoo 25 cents. tonite 25 to 40 cents. neck shave 10 cents. neck shave with shave 5 cents. razors honed 10 cents. singeing 25 cents. ladies shampoo 50 cents to 1 dollar. neck shave free with work 25 cents and over.
A. H. Frasier declares his Republican bid for the Second Commissioners District in the upcoming primary. He sets the election for Tuesday September 12, 1916, and urges 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 to the office and to taxpayers, asserting independence from political factions and a commitment to a square deal for all county districts.
Frank W Bixby announces his candidacy for one of the Superior Court judgeships in Whatcom County Washington. He seeks votes of all parties at the primary election on September 12 1916 and invites support.
Whatcom County voters are urged to support Chas A Lindbery for county engineer in the Republican primary on September 7 1916. The candidate appeals to the electorate to affirm his qualification and commitment to county road and civil work.
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