Protest Against Proposed Law Draws Chelan County Horticutural Leaders
Dissatisfied horticulturists and leaders from Chelan County and Wenatchee Commercial club met at the Commercial club to oppose a state proposed horticulture bill granting the state commissioner sole control, abolishing local associations and county inspectors. John A. Gellatly was asked to go to Olympia to advocate horticultural interests. A related game laws bill to concentrate power in the governor's hands faced opposition from Chelan County as a major game area.
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State of Washington
Chelan County Horticultural Association
Wenatchee Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Olympia
John A. Gellatly
Chelan County
Standard Oil Declares $15 a Share Quarterly Dividend
New York February 18 Directors of the Standard Oil Company announce a quarterly dividend of $15 per share, unchanged from last year and down from $10 per share three months ago. The firm has $100 million capital stock, with John D Rockefeller holding 40 percent. Rockefeller’s portion totals $6 million from the $15 million slated for this quarter.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Militia Company Planned for Wenatchee
A telegram from Senator Gunn indicates a new militia company may form in Washington state and could be secured for Wenatchee with strong local support. A committee will approach Professor Armstrong for captaincy as the city seeks forty members meeting state qualifications and a physical and mental fitness exam.
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Commercial Club
Gunn
Wenatchee
Washington
National Guard
Armstrong
Philippines
State of
Timber land sale inquiry into Mason county under Ross
Olympia Feb 18 legislative committee opened its inquiry into Land Commissioner Ross regarding a Mason county timber land sale. A Calvert era appraisal valued timber at 23254.53 while Ross ordered a new cruise at 15000 later reduced to 12000 by Ross and Nichols. Evidence shows price changes and grade differences with multiple officials testifying as committee probes all parties.
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Olympia
Legislative Committee
Ross
Mason County
Calvert
Nichols
Board of Land Commissioners
George B. Deering
Ambidexterity Urged to Fight National Stupidity
London notes a speech by Rev. E Lyttelton headmaster of Eaton at the Public Schools Science Masters association urging ambidexterity training. He argued it could reduce stupidity and improve reaction by training both hands, citing games and modes of play as examples. Sir Oliver Lodge supported ambidextrous training’s benefits.
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London
E. Lyttelton
Eaton
Public Schools Science Masters’ Association
Gite
Oliver Lodge
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Helan County
Bill
L. V. Wells
Senator Gunn
S. C. McCready
Orondo
Timber Land
Prince OF Magic
Wenatchee Theatre
Arthur Gunn
Real Blyats
Wenatcheh Development Company
Wenatchee Avenue
Yenatehss, Wash
Wji—Esteer’ Department Store
Ment
Ewcon
Ereb
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