19 Feb 1925
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Newspaper
The Kennewick Courier Reporter
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
1
A storyteller argues that the cherry tree tale of George Washington embodies a truth about honesty and integrity. He asserts Washington opposed deceit in youth, war, and nation building, earning broad trust amid harsh criticism and helping forge the United States.
The editor reviews the annual report of a contesting association focusing on dairying costs for its farmer members. It emphasizes that accurate cost records reveal which practices are profitable and guide farmers in Benton County to run their operations more efficiently for greater profit.
The article notes dairy farmers who cut herd size to keep only good milkers and feed well show the highest profits. Large herds with lower feed costs lose money, while other farmers can profit similarly through precise cost accounting tailored to their own operations.
A local editorial outlines five factors for industrial growth in Kennewick: raw materials labor supply transportation power and public support. It stresses local fruit canning and pottery potential, ample labor, three railroads with a fourth coming, the Columbia River for shipping, and low cost power with natural gas as options.
Hedges notes rental of Chapman ranch by Mr and Mrs Harry Moulton. Turner loses a Holstein. Will Stoop and Hanson return to their ranches. Asa Purdy and Austin Robinson attend St Valentine dance in Hanford. McAlvane returns from Yakima with Clyde Williams visiting. Livingstone hosts farewell for D Broughton bound for Oregon. Hooker Carratt host guests at Randall in Burbank. Grange to meet Friday February 27 with sandwiches. Williams and sister visit Portland.
Announcement that the inaugural ceremonies on March 4 will be broadcast nationwide via 40 stations linked by telephone wires. Washington's message to 25 million listeners. Reflections on debt reduction since 1919 and rising public gymnasium needs.
The Prosser Record Bulletin notes the Irrigation Experiment farm received an $18 000 appropriation direct rather than via the state college. A Kennewick observer argues worth is measured by civic citizens, not building size, and critiques those who claim to know best how public ventures should run.
About fifty five Grange members attended the Pomona meeting at Burbank last Friday. The degree team performed creditably and was much appreciated. Luncheon followed the business session and the young folk held dancing afterward. Mr Williams left Monday for Missouri to visit his mother for two weeks. Sunday School next Sunday at 10 and a 11 o’clock preaching service by the pastor. All visitors are invited and welcomed. We need your help.
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