Lawrences Push for Business Style Government Tax Savings
Washington voters are urged to consider J C Lawrence a Public Service Commission veteran and governor candidate who says a two commission, trimmed administration could save Washington taxpayers up to a million dollars yearly. He cites growth in state admin costs from eight to eleven million and argues for elimination of unnecessary commissions. The piece contrasts Taft and Roosevelts duel over recall and judicial independence, framing economy versus stable governance in the broader Republican party.
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TFA
J. C. Lawrence
Public Service Commission
Washington
Lawrence
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Columbus
Ends of the Earth Glory Dims as Breakfast Invention Shines
The article argues the pole discovery craze fades as both ends of the earth are reached. It claims the true value lies not in exploration but in daily gains like a new breakfast food invention, crediting the creator over explorers.
Living Wage Question in Lawrence Mills Strike
A House committee investigation into Lawrence cotton mills highlights the living wage issue. Families earn combined wages just enough for basic food and cheap clothing, prompting a demand for a 15 percent wage raise as a fair measure. Mills have offered 5 to 15 percent, but workers insist 15 percent is the minimum. The inquiry could expand to other industries, scrutinizing wage scales amid growing labor pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Senate
House Committee
Packing the Fruit Product and Quality Control in Colorado
Colorado fruit districts adopt uniform packing standards with licensed packers and inspectors. Each fruit package will carry grower and packer IDs to trace origin, aiming to eliminate undersized or off color fruit and safeguard quality and price for eastern buyers. About 4000 to 5000 acres of apples expected to bear in two years as growers seek to maintain reputation for quality fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Welcome to colonists opens as northwest hosts arrive
The open season for colonists began March 1 and the vanguard is expected in western cities this week. North Yakima will host many visitors through April 15, with railroads launching extensive publicity via demonstration trains and traveling exhibit cars. The campaign aims to attract settlers to the Pacific Northwest, with growing interest and planned personal visits to the valley.
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North Yakima
Pacific Northwest
East
Middle West
Northwest
Boards of Commerce
Licensing packers to protect fruit reputation and price
The article urges constant vigilance in packing and marketing fruit and argues for Colorado style licensing of packers under inspection. It contends personal responsibility by packers is essential to maintain quality and competitive markets in fruit-growing regions.
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Colorado
Cautious Business Moods Persist Despite Bright Outlook
The article notes that while industrial and financial conditions look sound and harvests may reach record levels, a lack of confidence restrains progress. Cash shortages and precautionary stockpiling by merchants slow expansion, with political uncertainty and tariff changes fueling market caution.
Women Lead Weed Cleanup Drive In Valley Homes
The editorial praises local women's groups pushing to curb weeds before the 15th, urging public cooperation and yard checks to enforce laws. It links civic weed control to home image for new residents and compares political factions in a broader discussion of democracy and governance.
Italy Announces Annexation of Tri Poli
Italy declares it has annexed Tri Poli and emphasizes a diplomatic accord with powers agreeing to abstain from interference. The statement frames the move as a controlled act under mutual forbearance.
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Italy
Tripoli
Local Social and Business Notes From Ahtanum and Nile
Marion Woodcock marks fifteenth birthday with a large group at his Academy home featuring spider web games and a peanut hunt. Ahtanum welcomes new manager C D Fairbanks and family as the lumber company changes hands to a 10 000 share syndicate. The new schoolhouse nears dedication with Prof Klemmer to speak. Kensington club hosts embroidery and a book review. Granger Library to present a Burlesque Minstrel Show. local dances noted in Nile. O W R N employee Col lens travels to the mountains. Kansas visit for Mrs BE Stevens. dances and social events fill the week.
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Ahtanum Ahtanum
Marion Woodcock
C. D. Fairbanks
Ahtanum City Lumber and Produce Co
Fairbanks
Ahtanum Improvement Co
Klemmer
el Jensburg Normal
Kensington Club
C. C. Palmer
Allie Austin
Melvin
Plum
Zillah Residents Welcome Business Visitors and Local Developments
Zillah reports multiple business visitors from North Yakima and Seattle. The town sees bridge relocation work begin, new pipe production by Zillah Concrete Works, and plans to plant 160 acres of fruit trees by Mt. Adams Orchard Company. Local society includes Woodmen initiation and a lecture by Professor Klemme.
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Zillah
M.D. Baker
North
Yakima
Barnes
Yakima Herald
A. S. Hillyer
M. C. Brewster
Ahtanum
A. W. McDonald
Furman & McDonald
Woodmen of America
BE. J. Tonnemaker
Miss Griffith
Miss Derby
Prosser
North Yakima
W. H. Alsbury
Frank Nelson
W. N. Granger
Seattle
A. M. Burns
J. O. Shadbolt
Mark Anderson
Bartley
Oatholc
Bonaire
Mt. Adams Orchard Company
Kutnewski
Keene
Roseburg
Oregon
S. F. Walden
Springdale
Klemme
Ellensburg
G. M. Wheat
Immigrant Train Craze Ties Granger Move in March
Harry Blakely and family arrived from Altoona Kansas to take charge of the Markley ranch bought by C A Brafford from Altoona. The Blakelys report packed trains carrying immigrants to the Northwest and snow banks high as coach windows. Granger residents Mr and Mrs G D Tresner and their children join Dale and Ray Tresner on a visit, planning Sedro Woolley moves with a week in Granger. Chas Anderson of North Yakima visits on Majestic theatre business. Mrs Lena Linn, recently operated on, goes to St Elizabeth hospital.
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Granger
Harry Blakely
Altoona
Kan
Markley Ranch
C. A. Brafford
Blakeley
Middle West
G. D. Tresner
Dale
Ray Tresner
Walter
Millie
Gladys
Violet
Jee
Sedro Woolley
Chas. Anderson
North Yakima
Majestic Theatre
Lena Linn
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Grandview Club Discusses County Division and Local News
The Grandview Commercial club session centered on county division with no resolution yet. Rev. Killian plans to leave the Presbyterian church in April for Toppenish to serve as local pastor.grounded remarks on community service noted.
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Grandview
Wash
Commercial Club
Killian
Presbyterian Church
Toppenish
Howard Moore
Spokane
Moore Ranch
Patty
O. Erickson
A. B. Marshall
J. B
Wallace Wench
Lake Pharmacy
Fall’s Drug Company
Ken
New Drug Store and Homes Rise in Naches
In Naches City on March 9 a new W M Brown drug store occupies a two story building with retail on the first floor and modern living apartments above. Lewis Smith adds a new feed store building. Dr. Dunkin recovers from appendicitis after operation at St Elizabeth's. Tommy Oka’s crew takes Mountain View ranch March 1.
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Naches City
W. M. Brown
Lewis Smith
F. M. Dunkin
North Yakima
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Tommy Oka
Mountain View Ranch
Lafe Little
Toppenish
Jessie Rennie
Clark
A. Razy
Cold Springs
Naches
George Parrish
F. Randle
Mabel Foster
Miss Leona Kandle and Norris at Rosalie Taylor funeral
Miss Leona Kandle and Norris Kandle attended the funeral of Mrs. Rosalie Taylor at Venus cemetery Saturday. Mrs. Lafe Little and children visiting Mrs. Emil Anderson at Tipton headquarters. Mrs. Romeo Trottier of North Yakima visited relatives. Several carloads of hay and potatoes were shipped from Naches last.
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Leona Kandle
Norris Kandle
Rosalie Taylor
Venus Cemetery
Lafe Little
Emil Anderson
Tieton Headquarters
Romeo Trottier
North Yakima
Naches
Residents Seek Clean Up Day In Yakima
Yakima City reports a push by progressive ladies to designate a clean up day for lawns and back yards. The community notes new residents Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin from Seattle and Mrs. Carmichael returns with Miss Cochrane after winter in North Yakima. Mr. Orrender suffers a sudden illness while WWB M society hosts a large quarterly meeting with a social program and refreshments.
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Yakima City
Davis
Carmichael
Orrender
Courtright
T. H. Wheeler
WW. B. M
Lillias of
Commissioners defer hiring expert for Yakima County farm support
Yakima County commissioners in session did not appoint an expert to aid horticulturists and farmers. They want an all around adviser and plan to pursue the appointment after further understanding, with support from M. Hi Gilbert and Alex Miller of the Commercial club who cited a qualified candidate.
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Yakima County
Olsen
M. Hi. Gilbert
Alex Miller
Commercial Club
Gilbert
Prosser Hosts Legal Trial with Real Lawyers
Twenty years ago Mayor Weed projects hop acreage rising by at least 1000 acres nationwide with Yakima emerging as a hub. J. A. Stone imports four game cocks from Sumner as Prosser marks a gala day highlighted by its first ever legal trial with practicing lawyers.
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Weed
Yakima
Prosser
Local Irrigation Enthusiast Pursues Artesian Well
Notwithstanding his contract for an artesian well R. Strobach remains an enthusiast in the Na chez and Cowychee irrigation project.
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R. Strobach
Nachez & Cowychee
Ellensburg delegate praises Yakima valley potential land
Austin Meyers of Ellensburg spoke at the irrigation convention and confessed surprise at the Yakima valley. He described it as an extensive country larger than Rhode Island and capable of supporting a much denser population.
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Austin Meyers
Ellensburg
Yakima Valley
Rhode Island
Hop Poles Delivered From Mountains Draw Tacoma Visitor
David Wilson of Tacoma reports twenty car loads of hop poles have arrived since season start and notes stronger favorable comment on Yakima than other parts of the state during his Tuesday visit.
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David Wilson
Tacoma
Yakima
Baum Claw Evergreen May Move Plant to Yakima City
John Kelly publisher of the Baum Claw Evergreen visited the city last week to inspect the field as a potential site for relocating his plant and newspaper to Yakima City. The Ellensburg Register notes Yakima fears competition from the agricultural paper. Competition is viewed positively.
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John Kelly
Baumclaw Evergreen
Yakima City
Ellensburg Register
Yakima
Yakima Militia Drops Close Contest at Ellensburg
Six of the finest shots from Company journeyed to Ellensburg to meet Company A in a friendly contest. The Yakima contingent struggled in a strong breeze, finishing 369 to 390 as wind whipped scores.
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Yakima
Ellensburg
Oldest Oregon Teacher Likely Professor Wood
The oldest living school teacher in Oregon is believed to be Professor John D. Wood who began teaching in Benton County in 1866 at the age of 16.
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Oregon
John D. Wood
Benton County
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