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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1913
Page
3
A long passage advises Beat residents on home poultry. Tips cover clean dry coops, feeding greens, water and stock selection, with anecdotal methods for increasing egg production and keeping records. Prices for chicks and the idea of comparing nests are mentioned, citing Pennsylvania and New York examples.
John Francis an animal trainer for a circus was knocked unconscious by a dead horse hoof in Leavenworth Kansas. The horse had been killed for meat and its muscles relaxed suddenly as it lay exposed causing the fatal blow to his head.
Anton Geller 93 a hermit for 30 years near Frazee Minnesota died after living in a coffin he bought 15 years ago and used as a couch. He moved from Buffalo New York to Frazee years ago and remained isolated.
The long inquiry centers on a 1808 state land sale later bought by the county for about $14 000. Dixon and Remsberg deny pressuring county officials as Hamilton and Rutherford face questions over an $87 000 Dixon purchase tied to Lake Washington canal plans.
W H Havens offers Royal Blue Strain Plymouth Rocks bred 36 years, touted as world’s best. Sale after March at 18 yards with pullets and more available at bargain prices. See the stock at Havens’ yards.
Washington reports that the Ways and Means Committee will embed general tariff reductions in bills to be drafted for the March 15 special session. Chairman Underwood said rates must balance domestic and foreign costs to boost free competition, with wood pulp, print paper, cattle on the hoof, and cotton duties targeted for cuts, while tobacco duties stay.
Hoyt's White Wyandotte Farm advertises land matings and home-bred stock. Eggs for setting are priced at 3 and 5 dollars, with buyer inquiries directed to H. F. Hoyt in Waterman, Washington.
In Olympia February, the House again opposed Gov Lister by voting down an amendment to substitute the Public Service Commission for assessing utilities. Gov Lister is expected to veto the $200 000 appropriation for the Cheney Normal and favors consolidating the three normals into one institution.
Dr. E K Shirley a well known physician of White Hall fell into a gutter on slick pavement and drowned officials say the fall rendered him unconscious. The incident occurred in Jacksonville I Feb 8. Authorities are investigating the death and the circumstances around the fall.
House votes overwhelmingly to repeal a tipping law not enforced in four years, sending the measure to the senate for concurrence. The report notes a single vote to retain it as the bill moves forward.
Classified notice offering fertile eggs and day old chicks of the Crystal White Orpington strain. Eggs at 10 cents each with a 76 percent fertility guarantee, 66 cents for March and April day old chicks, limited availability. Located one mile west of Renton on the county road and pipeline. Express and post office arrivals guaranteed.
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