Office Seekers After Good Jobs In The Sixty Second Congress
As the sixty second Congress nears assembly the influx of office seekers swells hotel lobbies. The Democratic House will control 500 or more jobs with top posts at clerks and sergeant at arms offering up to $5000 yearly. Other high ranking clerical positions pay from $2000 to $4000, with over fifty minor clerks under the clerk of the House.
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Washington
Sixty-Second Congress
New Democratic House
A A Bauman Opens Implements Business in Lynden
A A Bauman will start a new implements business after leasing the corner lots at third and front and plans a 34 by 70 foot building. He has worked in Lynden at the Lynden Dept Store and aims to be ready by about April 5.
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A. A. Bauman
Surgeon Removes Brain Tumor at Sacred Heart Hospital
Dr Solomon W Schafer of Johns Hopkins administers anaesthetic as Dr David Laban of Spokane successfully removes a tumor from the base of the brain of Miss Maude Rupp of Evanston Wyoming at Sacred Heart hospital. This ranks as one of the rare and difficult surgeries.
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Spokane
Solomon W. Schafer
Johns Hopkins University
David Laban
Maude Rupp
Evanston
Wyo
Sacred Heart Hospital
Wappenstein Faces Second Indictment in Bribe Case
Seattle former Chief of Police Wappenstein was arrested on a new grand jury indictment accusing him of taking another bribe. He was released on 25000 dollars bail, bringing his total bail to 50000 dollars across both indictments.
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Seattle
Wappenstein
Weyerhaeuser Timber Syndicate Pays Large Pacific County Tax
The Weyerhaeuser Timber Syndicate made the largest single tax payment in Pacific county history totaling 98,261.56 with a 2,947.84 rebate for full payment before March 15. Taxes were 95,718.45 on timber lands and 2,543 on town and tide lands.
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South Bend
Pacific County
Weyerhaeuser Timber Syndicate
Tacoma Votes On Anti Treating Ordinance In First Election
Tacoma voters approved an anti-treating ordinance proposed by the municipal commission to ban all treating in saloons. Registration closed with 21 587 voters enrolled. Mayor Fawcett views the measure as the first round of his recall campaign and believes it boosts his chances in the April 4 recall election.
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Tacoma
Municipal Commission
Fawcett
Clerks May Strike In Chicago Postal Division
Chicago postal workers threaten a strike with 2000 members affiliating with the American Federation of Labor to win concessions. They cite long 11 to 12 hour shifts and few substitutes as chief grievances, while postal authorities call such action treasonable.
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Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Reds Talk Irrigation at Yakima Indian Convention
At White Swan the Yakima reservation tribes discussed financing the Wapato irrigation project. Chief George S. Waters led the meeting as they weighed whether to fund 180000 acres through the Indian service, the reclamation service, or halt further irrigation moves.
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Yakima
White Swan
George S. Waters
Wapato
United States Indian Service
Reclamation Service
Taft Proposes Focused Session on Reciprocity and Tariff Board
President Taft plans to limit an extra congressional session to Canadian reciprocity and establishing a permanent tariff board. He believes the nation desires and needs a further revision of several Payne Aldrich act schedules.
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Mr. Taft
Great Man I Have Known at the Northwestern Sanitarium
A narrator praises the Elder at the Northwestern Sanitarium, praising his sincerity, restraint, and earnest religion. The writer admires the Elder’s care for prisoners, his modesty, and his outreach to others, while debating which faith leads to heaven. The piece hints at a possible trip to Germany and vivid scenes the Elder describes.
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Easil
Edge Nettleton
Nebraska
Christ
God
Elling
Jesus Christ
Daniel Nettleton
Jove
Heaven
Washington
Oll
Germany
Lynjen
Drok
Peace in Mexico May Be Concluded This Week
Washington reports that peace in Mexico is assured within days as Jose Yves Limantour arrives in Mexico City. Diaz to announce cabinet reorganization and reforms after talks, Taft to confer with De La Barra, and Texas troops to maneuver before returning to posts.
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Mexico
Washington
Mexico City
Senor
Jose Yves Limantour
Diaz
Taft
Ambassador de la Barra
Texas
Striking Drivers Face Isolated Battle in New York
Labor leaders announce that drivers from Adams Wells-Fargo and United States Express will not halt all transport actions. The strike proceeds independently with no broader transportation shutdown.
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New York
Adams, Wells-Fargo
United States Express
States Halt Income Tax Ratification Progress
Nine more states must ratify the proposed income tax amendment for it to join the Federal Constitution. Reports from state capitals show 26 states have favorable action, with no fixed ratification deadline and reversals possible. By late 1916 Alabama Georgia Illinois Maryland Mississippi Oklahoma and South Carolina had ratified, while Louisiana Massachusetts New York and Rhode Island rejected it last year.
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New York
Alabama
Georgia
Illinois
Maryland
Mississippi
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Spokane Names Five To City Posts In New Charter
Spokane's city committee of five named the new city clerk treasurer auditor labor agent and mayor's secretary. Clerk Charles A Fleming has served ten years. Arthur Lewis becomes treasurer a Shaw & Borden bookkeeper. James McGougan is auditor formerly manager of a wholesale cigar house. Samuel Evans labor agent was a member of the charter commission. Carl W Huntington secretary to the mayor is a young lawyer.
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Spokane
Charles A. Fleming
Arthur Lewis
Shaw & Borden Company
James McGougan
Samuel Evans
Carl W. Huntington
Salting Butter by Washing and Granular Salt Method
The guide explains washing butter in the churn to remove buttermilk while keeping it granular. Salt is mixed in thoroughly while still granular, then allowed to dissolve for five to ten minutes before working again. Do not paste the salt, and ensure no salt grains remain when tasting.
Body Found Under Ice Near Medical Lake
Albert Haas, patient at the hospital for the insane who escaped on Christmas Eve, was found under the ice of Medical Lake about 100 feet from shore and 300 to 400 feet north of his entry point. He was suspected to have drowned by his own action.
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Medical
Albert Haas
Hospital For
Arrival of Elder Sets Shared Journey Promise
A speaker reflects on knowing the Elder and themselves, claiming they share a destination despite traveling separate paths. They express faith their journeys converge at the end, noting different routes may be necessary for all to reach the same outcome.
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Elder
Rebels Set Up Supply Base Near Juarez and Casas Grandes
Juarez authorities report Madero leading about 1000 insurgents aiming to seize Casas Grandes and establish a supply base. Federal troops at Juarez, protected by 500 men, monitor movements and bridges on the Mexican National and Mexican Northwestern lines to curb rebel strength. Northward, villagers face hardship as railroad traffic halts and US guards triple patrols along approaches from the Texas border.
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el Paso
Texas
Madero
Juarez
Mexico
Casas Grandes
Fedal
Chihuahua
Smal
Madero Promises Protection to Foreigners in Mexico
President Madero and Vice President Gonzalez issue a decree via a confidential agency promising safeguards for the lives and interests of all foreigners in Mexico. The move accompanies a platform demanding effective suffrage and no re election.
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F. I. Madero
Abraham Gonzales
Mexico
Improving your dairy herd with better barn light
The article urges brighter barn windows to reduce losses from unprofitable cows. It claims light boosts work efficiency and cow comfort, stating every user is an enthusiast who wonders how they worked without it. It promises yearly improvements to dairy herds.
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Haseen
Remedy For Scours In Calves
Calf scours are common this season and often caused by overfeeding. The remedy list includes burned flour, allspice, castor oil, charcoal or wood ashes in milk, alum, and laudanum. Do not stop bowel action in severe constipation, use gentle unloading and mucilaginous drinks, with warm water and laudanum rectal injections in dire cases.
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Farm Journal
Watering Calves for Health and Growth
Calves three months old drink up to five quarts of water daily, and should have reliable access. A half barrel trough cleaned twice daily works well, or an automatic waterer kept above the floor to stay clean. Salt must be continually available for proper development per D H Otts Wisconsin Experiment Station Bulletin.
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D. H. Otts
Wisconsin Experiment Station Bulletin
The Care of Sheep and Their Open Shed Needs
The text describes sheep as active and prone to rustling. An open shed to shelter them from rain is necessary, though their hardy nature keeps them from frequent illness. Any kind of food is appreciated by the sheep when they are active.
Caked Udder Prep Described for Milking Use
A remedy procedure describes rubbing a quarter affected by a caked udder after milking. The mix includes tincture iodine three ounces oil of birch one ounce denatured alcohol eight ounces. The direction labels suggest application as a topical treatment.
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