Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-08-31
WELCOME THE COMING GUESTS

any other. With long and vide expert
cuce among the newspaper people of the
country we have, long ago, arrived at the
deliberate and well-warranted decision
that the general press of the state OF
Washington far surpasse, that of any
other state of the union. The newspa-
per> are Of brighter anc better charac-
ter; they exhibit more enterprise and
good taste; there is a greater degree OF
harmony among them. They are more
patriotic. While in almost every
instance each, newspaper is earnestly
devoted 90 the building up of the immc-
diate locality Of It's publication, yet they
make du enthusiastic unit every time. in
the championship Of our grand young
state.
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Once year these people. or a
least such of them "a can get away
from their jealous and eNacting calling,
for few days take an outing together
and during the time hold meetings for The
discussion OF matters pertaining 10 the
general good OF the guild and 10 form
closer friendly connections and alliances
and 10 obtain a brief season of relaxation
from the carking cares Of their profession.
Generally they are modest though self re-
liant people, and while they cheerfully
accept even moderate attention from
their hosts on such occasions. they know
and appreciate the best things of life.
and while grateful 10 the cOttager for his
respect and hospitality, are at all times
on an equal footing. In the amenities Of
life with him whose home is a palace and
whose calling gives him the disposal Of
millions. This for the reason that their
profession deals with lite in all its ramit
cations. its men matters and measures.
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The visit Of the Press Association
means much TO Farhaven and Belling-
ham bay and all this lower Sound coun-
try. II means that this highly ntelli-
gent element, which speaks with mighty
voice to mighty audience. will closely
examine everything pertaining to this
region, it, resources, advantages. beauties
aud promises Of all kinds. not a. carping
critics. but with the same professional
>econd-naturc which causes a horse
trader To examine abe teeth Of every ami
mai In hi, line that he can get his hands
on. even though he knows that he can
never by any possible means, acquire a
.Hadow Of interest in the animal or ever
rs.u so much ~ see 10 again. Newspaper
people away from home write back O.
their papers about everything they see.
Their faculty for seeing all there j. TO b,
seen j. phenomenal "a compared viii
other people for that they are trained o,
and practiced in. and In less than tel
DAYS from the visit of the Washington
Press Association to Fairhaveu. columns
upon columns of matter from every nool
If this commonwealth will begin to com,
back giving In detail the impressions o
these people concerning Fairhaven an'
surroundings and in ~ cases out Of 10
the judgments will be just.
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There j. much to be admired an,
applauded in Farhaven and all the Ia
cities. and while. necessarily. in the build
ing Of a city like this. In such an incredi
blv short space Of time. there must b
much unsightly debris and crudity eN
posed, people here, Of proper pride, wi
brighten things up ABOUT them. much a
good housewife sees that her parlor
made tidy and inviting for an expecte
guest. and every individual In the eli
should do what he can to make the sta
OF our visitors pleasant and comfurtabl
rairLaveu. however. i particular
flroughgoug in all things, and it cam,
nr doubted that the city will do its fu
duty and much more on the approachir
occa~ion Indeed extensive general pref
aration is underway and the promise
fattering for a brilliant time for OF
brilliant guests.
The press OF Belingham bay and all
Whatcom county should accept the a
sembling Of the Washington Press ASS
citation here as a high compliment 10 O
region, when it is considered that Il
body had such cordial and pressing inv
tations to hold their annual meeting
other, and older and larger cities and q
Uress OF the county should especially eX,
itself to assist the general public in W,
coming the coming guests. Tn
have complmented us, now
ms heartily reciprocate by dol
all that is possible 10 ma
the visit, notable in character and plea
ant and satisfactory to all concern,
LEI us lay aside for the time being
matters having an appearance Of 10,
pickering and devote the time 10 the O
trrtanmcnt and pleasure Of the brothc
within our gates. Thus shall we hon
them and ourselves aud for the non
cushion the asperitip- of life.
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nunI Im.tHIinn Of ErrA pnmnrn