10 Sep 1925
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Newspaper
The Kennewick Courier Reporter
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
1
The council kept the city tax levy unchanged while cutting expenses across departments to meet tight funds. Most money is redirected to street work and irrigation, with new equipment purchased and women hired to manage streets. Public suggestions will be accepted at a special meeting on the first Monday in September, with final budget due October 5.
Otto Wolfe and his son Chas. of Seattle visited the area last week. While returning home near Kennewick a rock struck their car, tearing a hole in the gas tank and forcing them to seek a local mechanic for repairs.
Local reports note improved Ford models with wider longer bodies and heavier fenders though no price cut. E C Smith returns from the coast praising the new cars while the agency awaits shipment by month’s end. A tuberculosis clinic in Kennewick led by Dr J J Markey urged locals to seek treatment locally and highlighted goitre as a possible cure factor.
Articles of Incorporation filed for the Sweet Potato Association formed by growers in White Bluffs Richland Hanford Kennewick Finley and nearby towns. First directors meeting held with L W Belden W Ferguson F J Ken F P Freeman A trington Calvin Rorick Ole Brue Jas Johnston. About half a carload of sample spuds shipped to dealers and crates favored. first full carload sent to the coast last week. Prices run 3 to 4 cents per pound.
About a hundred racing pigeons were released in Kennewick last Saturday morning for a flight to Seattle, the club’s home. The first bird arrived in Seattle five hours later, after flying 182 miles. The winner averaged 1,055 yards per minute across the entire journey. Miss Lydia Byrd visited Yakima Tuesday.
The first car of Delicious apples shipped from Kennewick this year rolled east yesterday. The car was from Paul Fishback of Richland and packed by Hays Fruit. The pack yielded large sizes with fancy and C-grade ratings, and about fifteen cars are expected this season. John Kbenecht of the Highlands shows strong returns from two acres of Jonathans, grossing $1,051.40 on nearly a thousand boxes handled by K Lane Johnson.
The invitation lists Yakima Fair Week events on September 17 at nine o'clock in Chamber of Commerce rooms. Guests include Senator Wesley L Jones Governor Roland Hartley and National Committeeman N C Richards. Mrs John Lewis Hughes urged to be notified days ahead for hotel bookings.
Irrigated pastures show high carrying capacity with six to seven months of grazing, challenging the view that land producing hay is too valuable for pasture. Proser Irrigation Branch findings note one acre of pasture can rival alfalfa in value and dairy farming benefits from well managed land.
An editorial urges supporting local merchants to sustain small town economies. It argues competition from outside stores and mail orders risks liquid capital, bank activity, and public programs. It highlights the value of accommodation, community services, and urges readers to favor town traders over distant outlets.
The Kennewick Motor Co. inaugurates a 24 hour service with an on duty person each hour. Mr Bartlett notes strong demand in the area and says keeping the shop open all night will benefit tourists and locals.
Pinched driver E. H. Behrman was arrested in Richland Sunday for a missing tail light. He appeared before Justice Harrington Wednesday and paid a fine for negligence.
The state highway department calls for bids to grade and surface the Kennewick to Richland road. Contract let next month with work to be finished this fall. Paving bids to follow after winter settlement. Right of way for widening secured and work can begin once the contract is approved.
Mona Young will be crowned Queen Pomona IV at the fair grounds tomorrow night. She won the popularity contest by 405 votes over Miss Lucy Campbell, finishing 24 335 to 23 930 as votes closed. Queen Pomona will also honor class winners Saturday night. The fair opens tomorrow at noon with optimism for a record crowd.
The 29th annual Washington State Fair opens Monday for one week with extensive displays of state resources, a major amusement program, and prospects of record attendance. A. E. Lawson serves as secretary, with Erle J. Barnes directing agriculture. Premiums total 25,000 for displays and 20,000 for amusement. Duty includes dairy and beef cattle herds from the Northwest, large county agricultural displays, and shipments by fruit growers. Continued on page four.
Mrs. Rodgers nine in a row style show filled the Liberty theatre with essentially every woman present and many men. The event showcased afternoon and evening wear, street and sport outfits, coats and wraps for all ages, with fur trim and bright hues dominating. Children drew the crowd with The Children's Party and The Dance of the Hour featured by Marjorie Moores. the Mann orchestra provided snappy music and solo turns by local performers complemented the program.
T. K. Kelly told the American Retailers Association in St. Louis that good newspaper advertising helps retailers combat house to house peddlers. He urged efficient clerks and stock upgrades, noting people rely on newspapers for shopping and urging merchants to reward customers.
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