Local Telephone Rates Shift Amid Regional Grid Changes
The Farmers Mutual Telephone Co announces new schedule across Downs in Stack and Snohomish counties with party line rates and per residence fees. Rates drop to cheaper local calls, while southern counties face traditional charges when calling other cities. Stockholders and renters differ by line size, with various figures for one to four party lines and main line residences. Whatcom County residents are told the utility is owned and controlled by the people.
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Stack
Suohomish
Farmer's Mutual Telephone Co
Ecidenc
Sifeces
Sie Kielgers
Unclear headline from historical OCR reading
The readable text shows a garbled financial or timetable snippet with mentions of weekly servings and pricing but lacks coherent events or names. Key entities are not identifiable, making a precise summary unsafe.
Well Exclusive Optometrist Relocates After Fire
Due to a recent fire the business moves upstairs from its former site until repairs are completed. The owners promise the same prompt and efficient service once relocated.
Shortest ever filed anti prohibition bill targets repeal
A Seattle printer with the initials B. L. Swezes proposes to repeal the state prohibition law. The bill aims to repeal at the coming election and includes provisions to end breweries in the state. The campaign for the initiative seeks to allow hotelkeepers to serve liquor while a referendum looms.
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B. L. Swezes
Seattle
Wits
Evers
Lees
Unclear fragment summary of local notice
The readable text describes a vague transaction involving costs and expressions related to a group or individuals with charges mentioned, but the fragmentary content lacks coherent events, names, places, or dates to form a definite news item.
Public Utility Hosts Telephony Debate in Westcom County
The publicly owned cities and the Farmers Mutual Telephone Co face sharp scrutiny as state officials discuss lower rates and service options. Officials promise a public forum to weigh options for residents and ratepayers.
Trade Offering Incomplete Yet Raises Value Question
An archaic trade note hints at a barter involving 18 069 pounds of Lyr den golden butter for an alloy titled Alas Ea gold. The fragmentary text suggests an equitable exchange but lacks clear details on parties, dates, or terms.
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Krow
Local Market Snow Delay Impacts Berry Shortcake Plans
A terse report notes winter conditions delaying a local bake sale to promote Strewberry shortcake. Organizers expect fresh berries after a cold spell, with residents urged to buy early.
Sheriff candidate Blaine King praised for county farm work
Blaine King, superintendent of the county farm, is touted as an efficient manager who could improve sheriff duties. Critics question if he has political ambitions and whether he would enforce higher law strictly or take a softer approach.
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Blaine Journal
Tee Lynden Tribune
Bvown Valley Home
King
Iuber
Fing
Stet’sies Report on Eeble Minded Population Counts
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a unit of four states and a count of 275 466 eeble minded persons. The readable lines are ambiguous and incomplete, with garbled phrases about additions to a list and a stig tore. No clear event date or organization is identifiable.
Lifelong Democrat Advises Figures Are Incorrect
A lifelong Democrat advisor challenges the historic vote counts stating that Taft tallied 2,484,956 votes in 1912, with the figure attributed to May Extelly. The claim questions accuracy of recorded election totals and party support.
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May
Taft
Every Day Is What You Make It Quote
A reflective line by Carisle on daily life as a burst of music. It urges choosing a personal rhythm, whether a dance, a dirge, or a life watch, shaping each day with intention.
Stuttering Plebe at Annapolis Told Arapid Story
A colorful anecdote from Annapolis describes a stuttering plebe who is challenged by an upper class man to tell a story quickly. The plebe recounts his rapid, stammering tale of meeting a dandy fellow who slapped his back and greeted him, causing him to feel excited and to "fall dead" with happiness.
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Annapolis
Frasier Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner Seat
H Frasier announces his Republican bid for County Commissioner in the Second District to be decided at the primary on September 12 1916. The announcement is signed A H Frasier and urges party voters to support his candidacy.
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Second Commissioners
Phoenix Announces Candidacy for County Engineer
Chas E Phoenix declares as a Republican candidate for county engineer in Wratcom County at the upcoming primary. He promises full-time service, loyalty to taxpayers, and a square deal across all county sections without political faction affiliation.
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Wratcom County
Chas
Phoenix
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