Hanford Farmers Consider Forming Irrigation District
Yakima landowners near Hanford on the Columbia River push to form an irrigation district to take over the Hanford project. A petition signed by a majority of property owners aims to call an election to vote on district formation, with officers to negotiate with the Hanford company and possible bond issuance for purchase.
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Yakima
Columbia River
Hanford Country
Hanford
North Yakima
Hanford Irrigation & Power Company
Haney
M. Bush
New York
Hanford Company
Mr. Bush
Pacific Power ‘& Light “Company
Fine Chance Given Yakima Bear Hunters
A Yakima herder reports nightly bear depredations on H. Stanley Coffin’s sheep herd in the Nile valley. With lamb losses rising, many locals offer to assist in killing bears to protect the flock and ensure the herder’s safety.
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Yakima
Nile Valley
H. Stanley Coffin
Three Oregon and Alaska youths lost in fog near Sheep Creek
John Shattuck 21 a University of Oregon student Del Linscott 20 of Douglas and Leslie Oliver 17 of Juneau disappeared Thursday after setting out from Juneau for a hunting trip. Searchers from woodsmen and Indian guides scoured within 20 miles but found no trace amid cold nights and unprovisioned conditions.
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Juneau
Alaska
John Shattuck
The
Univerity of
Oregon
del Linscott
Douglas
Leslie Oliver
Sheep Creek
Here
Stores to Close All Day for Yakima Day at Fair
North Yakima stores may close all day Tuesday September 24 to mark Yakima Day at the state fair. Business Men’s association leaders Payne and Rider circulate a petition, aiming to devote the entire day to clerks and families. If approved, evenings remain open for shopping the rest of the week to benefit visitors and local merchants.
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North Yakima
Yakima
Payne
Rider
Business Men's Association
Averill
The
Fair Commission
Apple crop prospects shrink in 1912 market reports
The 1912 apple crop is expected to be smaller than earlier forecasts with a likely decline through next month. Dry weather and apple scab threaten quality, while buyers forecast high prices but anticipate a large supply issue. Jonathan apples are seen as light, with wormy fruit likely offered at harvest.
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St. Joseph
Middle West
Middle Western
Changes in judging times for fair departments H I J
Sue M. Lombard announces time changes for the state fair judging. Cut flowers move to Monday afternoon with exhibits due in horticultural hall by noon Monday. Culinary judging starts Tuesday morning and exhibits must be in place by Monday evening to avoid delays.
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Sue M. Lombard
North Yakima
Horticultural Hall
Joint exhibit grows at state fair horticulture
Two new district displays join the state fair horticultural department. A Yakima Indian Reservation exhibit is planned by Toppenish and Wapato business leaders with Toppenish Commercial Club coordinating. Wapato agrees to join. Prosser Grange also secures space for its display.
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Fuller
Toppenish Commercial Club
North
Yakima
Toppenish
Wapato
Averill
The
Fair Association
Prosser Grange
M. A. Barbee
Wedding Couple Foil Publicity With Surprise Union
George C. Arrowsmith and Lela B. Galloway married at the home of Mrs. Damon in North Yakima with Judge E B Preble officiating. The couple sought to avoid notice but friendly pranks followed them to Selah and onto a train, drawing more attention than intended. They plan a brief trip to the Sound and Portland before settling in North Yakima.
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George C. Arrowsmith
Lela B. Galloway
Newcomb
Pacific Power & Light Company
Damon
South Sixth Street
E. B. Preble
Superior Court
Northern Pacific
Mrs. Arrowsmith
Selah
Portland
Oregon
North
Yakima
Wife backs husband’s driving in risky car ride
A reader quotes a wife who trusts her husband completely and refuses to ask him to drive more cautiously while she rides with him, highlighting a stark belief in his abilities and the couple’s dynamics.
Spokane Interstate Fair Harness Races Boost Entries this Week
Spokane celebrates racing at the Interstate Fair with the Derby, multiple purses totaling thousands, and a new championship relay. Entry closes Sept 10 for most races with no entry fees and no deductions from winnings. secretary Robert H. Congreve handles programs.
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Spokane
Chester Krum
Robert H. Congreve
Opinions differ on looming car shortage in Tacoma
Tacoma reports clash over the outlook for a car shortage with R B Miller of the Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Co saying any shortage this year will be temporary if farmers move crops quickly. W A Garrett of the Association of Western Railways warns of a potential crisis by October unless preparations begin now.
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Tacoma
R. B. Miller
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company
Grays Harbor
United States
Middle West
Miller
Northwest
W. A. Garrett
Association of Western Railways
Fox-trap turns into cave blast after missing turkey
Edward Richardson’s fattened turkey vanishes prompting fox tracks to a cave. He blasts the cave with dynamite and finds six fox carcasses, a court records the unusual outcome.
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Edward Richardson
Richardson
Did Ancient Greece Allow Divorce for Men
A question asks whether divorce cases existed in ancient Greece. It notes a misogynistic rule that a divorced man could not remarry a woman younger than his first wife, reflecting legal attitudes toward marriage and divorce in classical Greece.
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Greece
West Proposes Reward to Curb Bootleggers in Oregon
Governor West expanded his anti bootlegging drive with a proclamation offering a $100 reward for arrests and convictions. He seeks legislative funds for ongoing rewards and demanded Lebanon city marshal M D Davis resign. Prosecutions followed arrests of seven outlets for blind pigging.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
West
M. D Davis
Lebanon
F. A. Korner
Great Northern Express Company
Standard Oil profits and Rockefeller gains soar after dissolution
The Standard Oil group is projected to post aggregate net earnings near 110 million dollars for the year, with about 90 million remaining after 20 million aimed at expansion. Since the U.S. Supreme Court dissolved the company, the stock leaped from around 600 to about 1120 a share, boosting John D. Rockefeller's stake by roughly 130 million in value.
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New York
Standard Oil
United States Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
John D. Rockefeller
Impractical Charity Talk Provokes Africa Alarm Clock Plan
A remark contrasts liberal philanthropy with practicality. One woman says she is generous, another notes limits. The example cites sending alarm clocks to Africa to aid sleeping sickness sufferers as impractical.
Salesman Exchange Over Garment Choices Narrows
A humorous exchange centers on choosing between a negligee and a stiff bosom as the salesman presents options while a customer cites a doctor’s advice to avoid starch. The witty banter highlights differing needs in attire and health guidance.
Campaign funds to be made public under new law
New York Sept 9 Chairman Hilles of the Republican National Committee says a law requires full public disclosure of all campaign contributions by national political committees. He notes the act approved by President Taft on Aug 19 1911 covers all parties and mandates filing with the House clerk. A law expert aside includes a quip about a tramp and a doctor as a closing humorous interlude.
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New York
Hilles
Republican National Committee
Taft
House of Representatives
Hilley
Democratic National Committee
Congress
Treaghvér
Hotel fruit display draws attention in Yakima dining room
The Yakima hotel showcases a fresh fruit display in its dining room to highlight local orchard products. Manager Schroeder personally visits orchards to supply pears peaches apples grapes and melons, keeping the display abundant and current to entice guests and residents.
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North
Yakima
Yakima Hotel
Schroeder
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Business Men’s Association
Sue Lombard
Spokane Fair
Standard Oil Prosperity
Yassum
Jim
First National Bank
Washington
Fae Dr
Ee E
Wbiasin O
Seane
State of Washington
County of Yakima
C. R. Donovan
C, R, Donovan
L, L. Boll
Wash
Engadas
Henny
Ghe
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