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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1915
Page
2
Washington and the Pacific Northwest forecast a historic wheat harvest with projections near last year’s output. Increased planted acreage and abandoned summer fallowing boost yields, with gains up to 20 percent in some localities and an overall regional estimate around 62 million bushels.
Walla Walla county farmers respond to strong European wheat demand and high prices by cultivating the largest wheat crop in history. Idle land during summer fallow is now planted to grain, and the region’s fruit harvest also expected to be heavier than ever.
Douglas county farmers in Wenatchee express optimism for this year crops. They reported last year's wheat yield around 3,000,000 bushels and expect to surpass it. An unusual snowfall has aided prospects.
Spokane reports hundreds of large-farm owners in Spokane county have entire holdings planted to fall wheat. The harvest promises the largest yield known since wheat began in the Inland Empire.
Colfax report notes wheat condition in Whitman county as unusually good for this time of year. Winter wheat acreage is normal while spring wheat acreage is expected to rise sharply compared with previous years.
Klickitat valley farmers report fall wheat in good shape after winter. Dry freeze fears proved groundless as crop remains healthy through the season in Goldendale.
Ritzville Washington March 17 due to winter wheat high prices planted acreage has risen significantly across the county with about 75 percent committed to winter wheat and more fields likely to be sowed in coming weeks by farmers facing strong market incentives.
In San Francisco on March 17 a bishop told ministers of the California diocese that denominational law forbids divorce except on scriptural grounds. He said no minister may perform a marriage while either spouse is alive.
Mrs Katherine Hicks daughter of Augustus J Lemcke offered her husband $24,000 to refrain from resisting divorce. The papers filed by her attorney explain the action and the suit started Tuesday in New York.
Oranges will be featured Saturday in markets hotels and stores as merchants newspapers and others push Orange Day to national success. Seattle merchants are stocking up on the southern fruit and big gales are expected Saturday.
Los Angeles on March 17 Frank Stites an aviator died after his aircraft became uncontrollable during an exhibition flight before 600 people at University City a motion picture camp near the city He fell 300 feet to the ground and died en route to the hospital.
In Valparaiso on March 1 Lieut. Commander Fielding of the British auxiliary cruiser Orama denied German claims that the Dresden sank in neutral Chilean waters. He described a chase by Glasgow Kent and Orama with shots fired, the Dresden flagging, then a massive explosion as the cruiser disappeared.
A major blaze in Champaign Illinois damaged the Lewis department store elevator shaft and spread to adjacent blocks including a bank building. Fire departments from Bloomington Decatur and Danville were summoned to aid as hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage were reported and the business district faced total loss.
Mrs. O. E. Hanson of Poulsbo Washington commends Regal Dental Offices for painless tooth extractions. She says two very bad teeth were removed without pain and she plans to return for remaining work under Dr. L. R. Clark, manager, at 1405 Third Avenue N. W. Corner Third and Union.
The King County Democratic Central Committee will meet Thursday evening March 18 at 7 20 to discuss a referendum on certain measures. Chairman H D Som notes the recently adjourned legislature struck at the heart of the...
Tokyo dispatch reports the Japanese foreign office announcing a satisfactory solution to differences with China is in sight. Negotiations over Chinese territory in Shan tung peninsula have prolonged talks between Pekin and Tokio. The American state department watches closely to guard the open door policy in China.
W. C. Downs commercial attache to Australia spoke to the Manufacturers' association at Butler Tuesday urging the Coast to export furniture. Australia is in the market for American furniture.
A Mere Man reporter surveys Seattle shop windows for the spring style show. He notes practical designs in hats dresses gowns and suits while observing corset trends and pockets in skirts amid a mix of old and new fashion inspirations.
Secretary C B Wandell of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce will lead an 11 000 mile U S tour by 50 Chinese merchants bankers and officials. The Chinese government reportedly voted 1 000 000 for the venture and the tour starts in May in San Francisco ending in Beattie on July 10.
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