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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
5
The speaker argues that if in power, they would mingle with ordinary people across farms, mills, and shops to hear the roar for war arising from idle groups near grocers and clubs. Retired generals and unemployed figures would echo a chorus over national honor while the author stays above the fray.
Rain drenches communities as after weeks of sun a new storm marks the heaviest downpour in 41 years. Pedestrians hurry under umbrellas and streets flood in several counties while forecasts warn of more showers.
Our thanks go to Superintendent P. A. Wright and assistants for handling the track meet and oratorical contests last week. Perfect weather and a record crowd made the weekend ideal, and Lynden should continue to host the county schools each year.
A regional report notes the rising use of the exclamation Jiminy Crickets as locals describe a surge in attacks on wheat fields east of the mountains. The piece highlights community reactions and concerns about crop security.
The California legislature adjourned after passing four bills ending party labels in state elections. Voters will register without partisan affiliation and primary ballots will reveal party designation. Delegates to conventions will be chosen by congressional district with candidates from other parties removed.
The piece contrasts California moving to do away with corrupt party conventions with Washington's legislature pushing a 1874 model. It argues California shows intelligent law making while Washington lags, needing two years to see reform. The tone urges burying the 1915 party convention bill.
A forecast warns that in six months Washington state could face a severe drought. Officials urge water conservation and readiness measures for farms cities and industries reliant on river and reservoir supplies.
One thousand men will work on the state highway system by month end. Mills long idle are resuming activity in timber districts. Railroad construction camps begin to stir in the land. Farmers and fruit growers look to better crop prospects as prosperity returns.
The piece recalls a boy returning from play who grew to be a man, and the adult’s wistful wish to meet the youthful self. The speaker, Thomas 8. Jones Jr, contemplates how the lad he was might have become.
A compact selection of quotes on youth from Carlyle Chateau Briand Cicero Froude Hazlitt. The passages compare youth and age noting renewal, purity, imagination, and the lasting mark of youth on the mind.
A humorous collection of old proverbs and anecdotes about friendship and misjudgments. A Scotsman outwitted at cards refuses ham and reflects on appearances versus reality, followed by a tale of a philanthropic visitor mistaking the medical superintendent for a patient.
A teacher recalls a classroom scene about ambitions where pupils name their future roles. Seven year old Tommy nervously whispers his dream, asking to become the teacher’s husband, revealing innocent aspirations and the humor of child logic.
Notice of sheriff sale issued by Superior Court Whatcom County Edward H Miller plaintiff vs Lars S Larson Mary Jane Larson and Anton C Larson defendants chronicling a writ of execution and levy on the south half of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 11 township 39 north range 2 east in Whatcom County Washington with property described for sale.
Public notices announce sales of defendants property in Whatcom County Washington including a sheriff sale on May 29 1915 at 10 am at the courthouse and June 1 1915 auction of state lands in Bellingham with detailed appraisals and payment terms approved by the Board of State Land Commissioners and Commissioner of Public Lands First publications April 29 1915 and April 22 1915 respectively with last publications May 27 1915.
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