Whatcom County Tax Jumps Under State Levy Strain
A Whatcom County folder from Seattle’s Lower the Cost of Government League shows tax hikes over 1917 to 1920, with total county levies rising from 1 328 074.65 to 2 437 892.98, urging taxpayers to unite, study budgets, and vote to curb future increases. It notes state taxes more than double in the period and calls for organized voter action before the October budget hearings.
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Seattle
League
Washington
Whitatcom
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company Publishes New Book
The Farmers Mutual Telephone Company issued a new book for subscribers. Books may be obtained by calling at the central office.
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Telephone Company
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company
Dairymen's Association Monthly Meeting Saturday
Whatcom County Dairymen's Association stockholders will meet Saturday in the Association Hall at Bellingham. United Dairy Association president J A Scollard will deliver an address.
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Dairy Association
Whatcom County Dairymen’s Association
Association
Belling
J. A. Scollard
The
United Dairy Association
Lynden Man Forms Three-City Theater Circuit
Jack Kauffman of Lynden completes a three-town moving picture circuit in Whatcom County by purchasing the Rose Theater of Sumas. He now owns theaters in Ferndale Lynden and Sumas and plans improvements to boost comfort and offer feature films previously out of reach.
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Whatcom County
Jack Kauffman
Lynden
Weighing Children At County Fair Demonstration
At the County Fair next week the Woodlyn Home Economics Club will weigh and measure children at a special booth in the Manufactures Building. They will provide nutrition information and guidance if undernourishment is found, marking the first such demonstration at the fair. The club will also display time saving household devices like dish drainers and mop wringers.
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Manufactures
Woodlyn Home Economics Club
Woodlyn Club
Red Cross
F. L. Krieter
Ernest Baer
Entry blanks urged for fair exhibits by secretary
Secretary George Waples urged exhibitors to send in entry blanks for the fair. Flyers note that tags will be prepared on arrival and entries can be displayed without bringing articles. Monday is set as entry day with livestock and poultry due by Tuesday evening. no entries after 4 pm Tuesday.
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George Waples
Waples
Lynden Judging Teams for County Fair Announced
Lynden announces high school contest entries for the county fair next week. Milk Testing contestants include Floyd Young and Vernon Pearson, Potato Judging has Ed Gorseman and Teddy Johnson, while Stock judging lists Clifton Axling Connie Verduin and Teddy Johnson. The stock event offers a cup and a pure bred Berkshire pig donated by J. W. Morris.
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Floyd Young
Vernon Pearson
Ed Gorseman
Teddy Johnson
Clifton Axling
Connie Verduin
J. W. Morris
Banks of County on Upgrade Now Back to Prosperity
Whatcom County banks report September 6 deposits outside Bellingham total 1,872,855.42, down under 18,000 from June 30, with six banks sharing the small decline and gains looming. Total resources reach 2,224,808.66 across Blaine Custer Everson Ferndale and Lynden entities and neighbors.
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Whatcom County
Bellingham
Blaine
Custer
Everson
1St National Bank
Ferndale
Citizens Bank
1St National
Nooksack
Sumas
Lynden
Peoples State Bank
Mrs. Bert Day Dies at Sunshine Home
Mrs. Bert Day aged 34 died Monday at her Sunshine district residence after a life spent in Lynden Washington. She taught in Sunshine school and was among Lynden’s first telephone operators. Survived by husband Herbert Day seven children and four siblings. funeral Sunday at 2 p m at the Baptist church.
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Herbert Day
Sunshine District
Birdie Bussard
Lynden
University of Washington
Seattle
Sunshine School
Dorothy
Phyllis
Bernice
Harrold
Curtis
Elwin
J. O. Bussard
Charles
Victor Bussard
Mae Beach
Oakland
Cal
Ethel Sackett
Tillamook
Oregon
The
Baptist Church
John Tremain Sr Ill at Home
John Tremain Sr is reported very ill at his home. He is a longtime local resident receiving family care and attention amid his deteriorating health.
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John Tremain, Sr
Normal School Extends Evening Classes in Lynden
The extension division of the Bellingham State Normal School will offer a 12 week evening course in literature or world history in Lynden this fall. Prof Weir arranged details and a small tuition will cover the visiting instructor costs. The course yields two normal school credits. Superintendent W A Fisher can provide particulars and registration.
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Lynden
Bellingham State Normal School
W. C. Weir
W. A. Fisher
Lynden Housewives Urged to Stop Bending at Work
Lynden district women spend three to six hours daily bending at work for cooking and laundry. Extension agent M Minerva Lawrence cites proper working surfaces to reduce pain and conserve energy. Measurements vary by height and task, with sinks tables and ironing boards sized accordingly. Mrs Kate Van Vorst improves after surgery. her daughter Mrs Ed Roe stays with her in Bellingham.
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Lynden
M. Minerva Lawrence
Extension Home Management
The
State College
Kate van Vorst
Ed Roe
Bellingham
Mrs. Sarah Scott Visits Friends in the Country
Mrs. Sarah Scott spends a week in the countryside visiting acquaintances and enjoying rural surroundings.
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Mrs
Sarah Scott
Country
Testing Heads to Begin After Fair Demonstrations
Dr. Julian Howard will start tuberculosis testing for cows in Lyn den district on Monday Oct 3 and continue until all applications are filled. He will be at the Whatcom County Fair for demonstrations and tests and begin general work after the fair. County Agent H B Carroll Jr says it is not too late to submit examination applications at The Tribune office. Whatcom County leads the state in tested cows and the program aims to test every herd in the county soon.
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Lynden
Julian Howard
Whatcom County Fair
H. B. Carroll, Jr
The
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Tribune
Whatcom County
Lynden District Loses Rev Benadom in Transfer
By order of the Methodist Conference Rev W O Benadom of the Lynden M E Church has been transferred to Orting 18 miles southeast of Tacoma Rev E O Grimes is assigned to Lynden This ends Benadoms fourth year in Lynden where he aided civic affairs and chaired war era efforts including Liberty Loan Red Cross Boy Scouts and community activities Orting hosts Soldiers Home on the Northern Pacific railroad with about one thousand residents
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W. O. Benadom
M. E. Church
Lynden
Orting
Tacoma
E. O. Grimes
Benadom
Paul Ashby
Hoquiam
Liberty Loan
Red Cross
Northern Pacific
Big Potato Show Promised At County Fair
A big potato show is promised at the county fair as crops are extra fine. The First National Bank of Linden offers a special prize of 20 dollars in gold for the best 100 pounds of potatoes of any kind.
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North Prairie Hosts Little Fair At Schoolhouse
The North Prairie Achievement Club will hold a small fair Monday evening at the schoolhouse to prepare exhibits for next week’s County Fair. Judges will be Mr. Rockey and Miss Agee from the high school faculty. Coffee sandwiches and cake will be sold after judging. All are welcome.
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North Prairie
Rockey
Miss Agee
Lynden Entry Sweeps Westminster Dog Show Honors
Grayland June the setter owned by D W Alverson of Lynden dominated Westminster at the New Westminster Provincial Exhibition last week. The hound won first in limit and open classes, best sporting dog, best in the breed, and best matron overall, defeating Victoria’s top rival Peg o My Heart. Dan Shuttleworth of Millbrae California acted as judge amid a record entry level matching Vancouver’s turnout.
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D. W. Alverson
Lynden
New Westminster
Victoria
Westminster
Vancouver
Dan Shuttleworth
Millbrae
Cal
Reward Offered for Information in Upton Slaying
A $1000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thug who shot and killed C. W. Upton a service station salesman near the Standard Oil station at Turlock California on September 3. Submit information to Sheriff R L Dallas at Modesto California.
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T. R. Burns
Lynden Standard Oil
C. W. Upton
Standard Oil
Turlock
Cal
R. L. Dallas
Modesto
Whatcom County Fair Opens Next Week in Lynden
Whatcom County's annual fair runs Tuesday September 27 through Saturday October 1. Officials predict a stronger showing than last year with blue ribbon exhibits across crops, cattle, poultry, vegetables, and crafts plus entertainment from Lieut. Dave Logg and a horse racing program.
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Dave Logg
M. Vander Griend
Ray Slade
P. M. Serrurier
George M. Waples
Henry Shagren
Charles Galbraith
W. H. Waples
Harry Beernink
Ed Knapp
L. Asam
Bees
C. W. Davis
J. W. Stearns
M. J. Morris
E. Edson
Harry Mack
Walter Hemmingway
F. L. Wood
F. E. Knapp
Lynden
Blaine
Custer
Ferndale
Bellingham
Laurel
Everson
Nooksack
Deming
Acme
Lawrence
Host of Special Prizes at County Fair
A host of special prizes across nearly all departments are offered this year at the County Fair. A $10 prize goes to the best exhibit of agricultural products grown by an individual. The cow with the highest milk and butter fat record wins $10 from the First National Bank of Ferndale. Additional prizes include canned goods and other articles in many departments.
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First National Bank of Ferndale
Preach in Ferndale by Rev Charles Baker on Sunday
Reverend Charles Baker travels to Ferndale Sunday afternoon for an address at the Rally Service in the Baptist Church. He then preaches in Lynden that evening on the Changing Orders and the Changeless Christ.
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Ferndale
Charles Baker
Aptist
Lynden
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