American Apples in Demand Across Europe for Coming Season
Spokane Aug 31 Ben H Rice secretary manager of the National Apple Show Inc reports from London Liverpool Dublin and Hamburg that Europe’s crop is short boosting demand for American apples this fall and winter with better prices. Officials note New England crop up 20 percent while central states dip. western yield strong with Colorado boosting western tonnage.
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Spokane
Ben H. Rice
National Apple Show, Inc
London
Liverpool
Dublin
Hamburg
Europe
England
Robert P. Skinner
United States
Germany
Canada
Mississippi River
Mississippi
International Apple Shippers’ Association
New England States
Central States
Middle Western States
Port
Pacific
Idaho
Washington
New Mexico
Colorado
New York
New Hampshire
Kansas
Oklahoma
Michigan
Wisconsin
Dominion of Canada
Nova Scotia
Modern Comforts at Modern Fair
Spokane Interstate fair runs September 20 to 25 with a budget over $100000 this year. Sixty thousand dollars goes to premiums purses and attractions. Admission remains the main revenue source as the six day event must pay the outlay regardless of attendance. The paper notes enhanced comforts and services for visitors compared with previous years.
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Spokane
Churches Run Cheap Eats Boost Interstate Fair Revenue
The Interstate fair adds 12 or more church-run restaurants offering clean meals at a moderate price. They do not run the venues, but profits help pay church debts. Concessions for restaurant and sandwich space plus soft drinks booths netted $3000 this year, up 70 percent from last year, signaling a larger fair ahead.
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Spokane
Fullers Ohio Brigade Holds Civil War Reunion in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio on September 1 Fullers Ohio Brigade opened its annual reunion with a business meeting in the council chamber. The brigade includes the Twenty seventh Thirty ninth Forty third and Sixty third Ohio regiments. Major Charles H. Smith presided as permanent president as veterans attended. A campfire was led by Colonel Oscar L. Jackson of New Castle Pennsylvania and a general meeting with speeches and music followed in the evening.
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Columbus
Ohio
Oscar L. Jackson
Newcastle
Hotel Archibald Opens In Seattle Attracts We Natchee Visitors
The Hotel Archibald in Seattle, recently opened by manager T. E. Flint and associated with D. S. Gamble of the Hotel Stevens, welcomes many We natchee visitors to the Seattle fair. Located on Second Avenue opposite the Hotel Washington, it operates on the European plan and emphasizes a home like atmosphere.
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T. E. Flint
D. S. Gamble
Stevens
West
Archibald
Second Avenue
Washington
Carlton May Have A New Paper In Carlton
Ira Cheurance of the Winthrop Eagle toured Carlton and said Eagle owners consider launching another paper there. Carlton, twelve miles from Twisp, sits on flat ground with a townsite laid out and prospects of growth. Methow valley landowners near Wenatchee already bought land near Carlton, including the Bowman tract a mile and a half above the townsite. Carlton now has a creamery and two stores, with land tributary to the town served by the Methow Canal company ditch, supporting expected steady growth.
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Ira Cheurance
The
Winthrop Eagle
Seattle
Eagle
Carlton
Twisp
Methow Valley
Wenatchee
Methow Canal Company
Baseball chatter spans leagues and legends
A jumble notes Eastern league pennant chases Providence Newark Cubs Pirates and Red Sox. Ty Cobb shines in AL while Autrey returns to the Boston Nationals. umpire Bob Pender may reach the majors. Tri-State league eyes outlaw baseball revival. mentions Kent of Waterloo and Jim McGuire’s settlers link. calls to assemble all sixteen major league club presidents.
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Ty Cobb
Chicago Cubs
Pirates
Windy City
Autrey
Boston Nationals
Boston
Red Sox
Bob Pender
Waterloo
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Lajoie
Cleveland
Kent
Iowa
Jim McGuire
Old Settlers Association
National Commission
Baby Parade Gathers Thousand Entered at Asbury Park
Visitors flood Asbury Park for the annual baby parade expected to be the largest ever. Nearly 1000 children entered with decorated go carts and grotesque or fancy costumes parade along Ocean Boulevard amid a cheering crowd. A judges’ committee will award prizes for best appearance.
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Ausbury Park
N. J
Asbury Park
Ocean Boulevard
Montana Lumbermen Open Yearly Convention in Lewistown
Lumber men from across Montana gather in Lewistown for the Montana Lumbermen's association annual convention. The event opens with a reception at the Judith club and concludes the next day with an auto ride and banquet for delegates.
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Lewistown
Mont
Montana
Montana Lumbermen's Association
Judith Club
Mexican Express Service Begins Business in Mexico City
The Mexican Express company started operations today in Mexico City aligning with National railways of Mexico. It has a capital stock of one million dollars with 15 percent government ownership and the rest held by E. H. Harriman and Wells Fargo associates. L. T. Ward serves as president and general manager.
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Mexico City
Mexican Express Company
National Railways of Mexico
E. H. Harriman and
Wisconsin Day at Seattle Takes Big Official Turn
Wisconsin officials and a large Badger state party attended Wisconsin day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. The Wisconsin club of Seattle organized entertainment for Wisconsinites, with Judge H. L. Bancroft as principal speaker and addresses by state representatives. An informal reception followed in the Washington state building, and a banquet was planned for the evening.
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Seattle
Badger State
Wisconsin Club of
Exposition Auditorium
H. L. Bancroft
Wisconsin
Washington
Washington State Building
Fifteenth Anniversary Observed of Pine County Fire
Hinckley Minnesota marked the fifteenth anniversary of the 1894 disaster that killed 418 people and consumed thousands of acres in Pine County. Memorial exercises were held as in past years to honor the victims and preserve the memory of the tragic blaze.
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Hinckley
Minn
Pine County
Park Holds 248 Unidentified Victims in Tall Fire
In a small park four trenches hold the mortal remains of 248 unidentified victims from a tall, disastrous fire. Flags fly at half mast as officials mark the somber scene and honor the unknown dead.
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Little Park
Dominion Life Underwriters hold annual convention in Toronto
The Dominion Life Underwriters association opened its three day convention in Toronto with many prominent insurance men from across the Dominion in attendance. The local group has planned entertainment receptions and excursions for delegates and a move to host next year’s meeting in Winnipeg is anticipated.
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Toronto
Ont
Dominion Life Underwriters’ Association
Dominion
Winnipeg
Man
Warrenton Horse Show Opens With Notable Exhibitors
Warrenton Virginia September 1 The Warrenton Horse Show association opened its annual exhibition today with a large field of show and race horses. Notable exhibitors include Thomas F. Ryan of New York Mrs Allen Potts of Richmond and Mrs Reginald Brooks of New York.
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Warrenton
Warrenton Horse Show Association
Wharrow
Thomas F. Ryan
New York
Allen Potts
Richmond
Reginald Brooks
Water Rentals Due for September in City
Water rentals are due for September. All water not paid before the fifth will be shut off. P. H. Sherburne, 93 Water Commissioner.
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Fuller’s Brigade
the Little Wetsel Co
Providence
Newark
Gue Pennant
New Express
Mexico
Dominion Life Underwriters
Warrenton Horse Show
P. H. Sherburne
Wenatchee Avenue
First Street North
W. A. Buttles & Co
Yorus
M. C. Merrill
A.Y.P.E
U. S&s. Realty Co
West 45Th Sc
Seattle, Wash
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