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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
1
War time tin plate scarcity forces Lynden cannery to skip all vegetable processing this year and focus on contracted fruits. A. W. McCoy, local representative of I. A. Baker, says beans cannot be packed due to can shortages. Cannery seeks strawberry supplies and urges farmers to contact McCoy for arrangements.
Forty four Bel lingham business men petitioned the commissioners seeking county aid to purchase seed. They urge advances secured by crop chattel mortgages and backed by the treasurer and auditor. The attorney general's ruling blocks action to date.
The U S Government Employment Service in Seattle urges skilled shipwrights ship carpenters caulkers and iron workers with experience in wood ship construction to file their name and address. Submitting does not obligate service and aims to offer opportunities for war vessel production.
The Ferndale condensery is offering $2.50 per hundred pounds for milk, an unprecedented price. In Skagit County farmers are receiving $2.25 per hundred, the highest paid in the area.
State Land Commissioner Savidge offers vacant state lands in Lynden district and Whatcom County free of rent for the season to those who agree to grow food crops. Grazing lands are excluded to prevent damage. Applications must be endorsed by at least one County Commissioner and will be given prompt attention.
From all corners of Whatcom County Lynden welcomes high school teams for a two day program of track and declamatory contests at the Fair Grounds and Jamieson s Opera House. The field meet moves to the Fair Grounds with girls events dropped and Group Four eliminated. Officials include Starter William A Fisher and judges F E Beck Carl Zook and Victor Aitken with weights, callers and timers named.
Lynden boys and girls plan a sunlit May Day festival on May 16 directed by Miss Edith Gilli land. Students from each grade will perform. Alice Burns is May Queen and Louise Jackman color bearer. Music by the school orchestra, high school glee club, and all rooms. Public invited.
Assistant Secretary Foster outlined new legislative auto laws effective June 6. The rules set three speed limits 12 mph in congested or school areas, 12 mph in residence districts, and 30 mph outside cities. Trucks must have mirrors and white side lights. cars over 4 mph must dim lights. by 1918 all cars must have dimmers as standard equipment.
Will Jacobs entertained Friday at his home in honor of Charles Jacobs as he celebrated his 72nd birthday with family and friends in attendance.
The Lynden Choral Union with the Bellingham Choral Club presents Handel's The Messiah at Jamieson's Opera House next Thursday evening to raise funds for the Red Cross. Directed by J A Van Pelt, soloists include Mrs Mark Hammogsd Mrs D Mulder Miss Stella Kennedy and Mr Van Pelt. A 60 voice chorus is in training. Admission is 25 cents and 15 cents. Seats available at Edson's Drug Store. Proceeds go to the Red Cross fund.
H. B. Carroll county agriculturist has opened his office in the Federal Building in Bellingham where he may be consulted on farm problems. He is preparing to survey the field in which he will be expected to operate.
State Grain Inspector P J Sweeney reported to the public service commission that Washington’s 1917 wheat crop may total about 35 000 000 bushels, down from 45 000 000 last year. He surveyed Walla Walla Columbia Whitman Adams Lincoln and Douglas counties and combined findings with his observations.
A work crew for E. E. Talmage sped along Front Street Tuesday afternoon and bumped into Gerrit Kok’s car near Sixth Street. The auto sustained a heavy dent but the horses inside the vehicle were unharmed.
P. A. Wright traveled to Prosser over the weekend, visiting local sites and meeting residents during a short tour.
Will H. Thompson of Seattle agreed to deliver the high school commencement address in Lynden. Thompson, author of High Tide at Gettysburg, is known as a top American poet and former national archery champion. Commencement is set for Thursday May 24 with related events May 18 and May 22 and a baccalaureate sermon May 24 at the M E Church.
First aid classes will be organized Tuesday evening at the G A R Hall with a small fee to cover expenses. Lectures on health will be valuable to all. Dr B V Mounter and Dr F L Wool offer to help the local Red Cross. Information available from Mrs Co B Bay and Miss Elsie Worthen.
A 4 170 increase in liquor permits issued in Whatcom County from January to April compares 1917 4 797 permits for intoxicant imports to 1916 627. Total permits reach 9 204 with an average of 575 monthly and monthly 1 100 after gradual rise from under 50 in first month. Miss Rebecca Rose of Bellingham visited Miss Marie Bauman this weekend.
Lynden school superintendent P A Wright resigns to head Prosser schools in Washington with higher salary. The Lynden board accepts his departure amid a broader wave of resignations from district staff.
An all day home problems course led by Prof. Mary Rausch of the University of Washington will be held Monday at Lynden High School. Admission 50 cents covers lectures booklets and printed recipes with a full program including efficient housekeeping cooking meat menu planning table setting dress and sewing hints. The Young People's Society executive committee will meet at George Wetering’s home Monday at o clock.
Lynden residents plan a major bear hunt while A L Swim and G B Aldrich prepare to open the Citizen's Bank of Lynden with $10,000 capital. Local funds currently flow to Bellingham Seattle and Tacoma as a new banking option arrives in Lynden.
Lynden Red Cross branch names its officers at a Tuesday evening meeting with Mrs. F. L. Wood as chairman, Mrs. Walter Hemingway as vice-chairman, Mrs. P. M. Serrurier as treasurer, and Miss Elsie Worthen as secretary. First aid classes were planned to begin.
Prof. F. L. Pickett of the State College denounces Washington and Oregon as dumping grounds for inferior seed. He blames weak laws and poor enforcement and cites a consignment from Illinois containing 8,000 weed seeds per pound of a Cathfly family species that could infest an entire field if spread.
Chicago May 3 Herbert A Emerson who toured the Pacific coast on food conditions for John L Dillon reports a surplus of eggs 75 000 to 100 000 cases this year and a butter surplus of 150 cars 24 000 pounds per car shipping east. He cites no egg trust but notes a possible price break due to dealer understanding. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Will Mearer Tuesday and Miss Crete Topping has been ill this week.
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