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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
8
Tribune promises readers that advertisers sell exactly what is offered in columns and guarantees refunds if merchants misrepresent. The paper commits to truth in news, editorials, and advertising and will reimburse customers promptly.
In the Whatcom County Superior Court an order to show cause on final account and discharge of administrator for the Albert Mulder estate is issued. Gerri Van Der Griend must appear June 25, 1917, at 9:30 A.M. to explain why the account should be allowed and the estate closed. Published notices run four weeks in Lynden Tribune with posting as required.
An English astronomer cites airquakes caused by meteor explosions in the atmosphere and notes water penetration may not exceed about three miles. A lighthearted column also collects jokes about superstition, sleep, courage, hotel water charges, and humorous anecdotes from readers.
A Lynden Gazette style column lists local mild gibes and curiosities. Items mock residents like Charlie Swenson and Y H Trump with playful chores and roof moss, note community humor about drafts and politics, and tease stores and music trends in Bellingham and nearby towns.
Secretary of War Newton D Baker left his desk to view Womanhood the Glory of the Nation a prominent preparedness film set to open June 8 at the Electric Theater. After viewing he ordered recruiting officers at theaters nationwide during showings and instructed managers to decorate venues with government cannons guns and flags to spur enlistment.
The Fire Chief orders all property owners to remove moss from roofs or pay for removal if not done by June 1 1917. Signed A A Bauman Fire Chief May 17 1921.
Notice announces the surrender of a bay pony with white spots on both sides and neck weighing about 900 pounds held in the Lynden Town Pound Whatcom County Washington. The animal will be sold at public auction to the highest cash bidder at 2 PM on May 26 1917 if not redeemed. Poundkeeper J Le Compte records the action.
The Tribune promotes a limited time bargain offering a five month subscription to the World’s Work magazine for one dollar, a discount from the usual two dollars. Readers are urged to subscribe this week to take advantage of the deal.
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