21 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
1
Dairymen of Whatcom County plan a meeting at Jamieson Hall Lynden to consider a proposed milk pool that would dictate prices. The session starts at 10 a m with plans to organize locally and outsiders to discuss other dairy problems.
The county auditor issued another roster of men who registered this week. Delta Township lists 38 names across two precincts and Ten Mile Township provides two precinct lists with numerous registrants, including multiple Andrews and Rohwer entries.
Mrs Charles Ericson hosted the Delta Sewing Club at her home on June 14 with needlework followed by a luncheon. Laverne Axlund celebrated her fifth birthday at the John Axling home with family guests.
On February 21, 1950 Herman Oordt hatched chicks at Lynden Poultry Yards. Of these 918 pullets, the first egg arrived June 18, just 3 months 27 days after hatch. His former record was 4 months 7 days. The Tribune invites similar reports of fast pullets.
A stirring call urges readers to support soldiers and Red Cross nurses as boys go “somewhere in France.” The piece ties home sacrifice to brave service and the hope that those left behind hear they have “done your bit” by aiding the war effort.
John P. Boerhave of Lynden Department Store writes from Chicago to The Tribune detailing rising city growth, high living costs, and strong trade, noting Roosevelt and Joffre speakers, New York business bustle, and plans for ongoing fashion reports and bargains for Lynden shoppers. He anticipates returns later this month.
The Lyndon Odd Fellows lodge will vote at its Saturday meeting on July 7 whether to turn its cemetery share over to a central association. A large session is planned with officers to be installed, followed by a formal meeting to outline the new cemetery association.
Canning expert T J Newbill of Washington State College urges Lynden residents to can all meats and fish, including bones for stock, with bone cutting tips, salt guidelines, and packing methods. He covers pork beef chicken and fish, cold packing, and pressure canning times, plus a note on using giblets and dumplings. Mrs Bradley heads to Missouri for summer.
Ellison White Chautauqua service brings seven days of entertainment to Lynden July 21 to 27. J C Herbsman advance representative will disclose the program tonight and organize local sales directors. Guarantors and interested residents are invited to Jamieson Hall at eight.
Proceeds from a Liberty theatre performance go to the local Red Cross fund. A E Oril announces a Blue Ribbon feature photo play Thru The Wall starring Nell Shipman with a local musicians orchestra and a vaudeville number. The show starts at eight with one performance only. Also a Red Cross Ball is planned for June 29 with Henns orchestra and other features. Nearby residents and visiting families are noted.
On July 15 the Tribune switches to a paid in advance subscription to prevent losses from high paper costs. If your paper is not paid up by July 15 your name will be dropped automatically. Come in this week to ensure uninterrupted delivery. Everyone is doing it.
Lynden residents push a Red Cross fundraiser toward a 2000 goal as donations climb past 1700 by noon. Local committee head Waples praises strong support while urging late gifts at Lynden State Bank before Saturday night. Campaign opened with Jamieson Hall program featuring F F Handscey Judge Howard and a Lynden Holland band performance.
Northwood residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Lynden Bellingham Arlington Everson and Seattle over the weekend. A collision on the river bridge at Everson injured two women and hospital plans followed. Dr and Mrs E A Selander plan to relocate to Seattle next week to live with their son.
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