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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
5
The article outlines party representation and balance in a public interest briefing. It notes the distribution of seats or influence across parties and highlights implications for governance and policy. The report emphasizes transparency and accountability in how parties influence public affairs.
The item lists Lynden Washington weekly publication details with notice of second class mail and subscription rates. It cites H Rosenzweig as publisher possibly in Lynden Whatcom County and notes advertising rates upon application. The motto proclaims Public Press as a public trust.
The article argues that people will reclaim government from bosses and push for public interests. It foresees a new order where officials serve the public, regulate big business, and foster mutual understanding between corporations and citizens. It ends with a note on cheap powder aiding land clearing and road building.
A county fair notice urges all farmers and fruit growers to start exhibits planning now for Lynden’s fair on September 30 to October 3. The Whatcom County Fair Association promises a premier Pacific Northwest display with increased prizes and premiums.
The governor’s commission endorses building a state powder mill as authorized by Senator Ed Brown. The report claims a $200,000 yearly powder savings and rapid clearing of logged-off lands, advancing the state’s industrial independence and challenging the powder trust if prices fall.
Ole Hanson, a Progressive candidate for the United States Senate, has addressed large crowds over ten weeks across Washington. He advocates state development, lands taxation, abolition of the legislature, farm co operatives, low interest financing, postal savings reform, and aims to boost irrigation and markets. Campaign stops include Whatcom County venues with July dates in Sumas Bellingham and Lynden Jamiesons Opera House.
The Progressives are forecast to carry every county in Washington state in the forthcoming election, contrary to claims by the Bellingham Daily Press.
The Grand Old Put Us Back Into Office party fades as harmony returns to the old camp. Leaders concede defeat as unity grows and the movement loses momentum.
The article questions claims of hundreds of Bull Moose in Whatcom County breaking over fences into the Grand Old Put Us Back Into Office party. It notes that late county and state conventions did not support such figures and declares facts as presented.
Randall Parish narrative follows an ex Philippine soldier drawn into a deep plot with love danger and fast paced action. The Tribune promises dash and vivid intrigue in opening chapters set amid patriotic mood ignited by Mexican events. Subscribers urged to read and new readers encouraged to start.
The piece reviews Fish Bill initiative No. 11 with an affirmative argument by Fred J. Chamberlain detailing its aims. It cites repealing the secrecy clause, ending the fish monopoly, generating state revenue, and setting fair oyster prices, arguing current laws favor the fish trust and burden taxpayers.
City officials in Bellingham move to clear rundown wooden shacks cited as fire traps. Progressive advocates argue the structures are unsafe and serve mainly as shelter for migratory travelers.
The Milwaukee railroad system has let contracts for the electrification of 440 miles of track and 113 miles of jig road, signaling a surge in demand for timber supplies to support the project.
C A Goodnow notes improved mood in lumber markets after talks with Seattle leaders. He says orders are rising and prices improving as the heavy crop movement boosts Middle West demand, and miles are readied for electric power handling by June 1 1915 replacing steam locomotives.
The state’s commercial salmon catch from April 1 1913 to March 21 1914 reached 43 389 125 fish with 24 536 805 from traps and wheels and 18 852 820 from other gear. Puget Sound yielded 39 669 975 fish, the Columbia river district 2 982 137, Gray's Harbor 635 267, and Willapa Harbor 101 746. canned salmon amounted to 2 869 126 cases valued at 12 937 006 78 with 7 641 tierces valued at 463 618 41 and fresh salted and smoked output at 17 955 580 pounds valued at 1 136 408. Sockeye in Puget Sound totaled 21 698 964 with 11 549 669 from traps and 10 049 295 from other gear. Forty seven canneries operated statewide, 32 on Puget Sound, employing 4 254 whites at 364 57 average wage and 2 567 Chinese and Japanese at 310 09 average wage. The figures cover cannery workers, not harvest crews.
The Bellingham market will price berries at 35 cents per crate this summer and the Canadian side supplies the British Columbia market. The article notes several common misstatements likely to appear in rural papers.
The Sumas News notes that berry harvests threaten to disrupt a busy paper but could harm growers. Canneries are contracting for all berries at 1.60 per crate while BC commission men fear only half their orders will be filled. Berries remain in high demand across the Northwest. farmers are advised to plant five to ten acres.
Voters in Lynden and surrounding county have signed many petitions. Time is short as registration officers must finish checking and transmit signatures to Secretary of State Howell by July 3.
The text explains that the press greatly broadens the audience by extending the circle of hearers many times over, compared with direct spoken dissemination. It emphasizes how printed media multiply reach and influence beyond immediate listeners.
The passage notes that the spread of a book among diverse readers creates connections across nations and distances. People sharing similar ideas find one another, feel a common spirit, and gain spiritual joy and encouragement from not feeling alone.
A June 1 1914 notice from local merchants states we will keep all business places closed on Saturday July 4 1914. The list includes Farmers Mercantile Co Elder and Pace Armstrong Hammond Co Lynden Dept Store Inc Marion Biebler Lynden Co op Co Jones and Rathman Scovill and Ogle Stuurrman and Hoekstra and other firms. Swat the fly.
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