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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
THE PORTLAND FIGURING
MILLS CO,

One of the big mill concerns operat-
ing in the northwest is the Portland
FIGURING Mills company This firm
operates the large c. 4 G. mill in Spo-
kane Bridge and Post streets) and has
fine warehouse on the Northern Pa
citic tracks. The Spokane c. & c. mill
has a capacity of 900 barrels of -four
per day, while the total output of the
company is 5000 barrels daily ground in
Is mills established in various parts
of the country. The company also OPP
crates the Echo mill in Spokane, which
has a capacity of 400 barrels daily.
Other mills owned by the company are
at Tacoma, Everett, Dayton, Albina,
Oregon City, Salem and Albany The
output is produced by the plansifter
process, method of making -four
which the mill executives of this COM
pany are trained to handle to perfec-
ton. Hence the fine brands of flour
that are the delight of housewives-the
Olympic" "Plansifter," Superb" and
Spokane. The main office of this
firm is at Portland, Ore. Mr.. George
Shel is the capable agent in Spokane.
In regard to the four-making process
he states that the best wheat in the
world for the purpose is produced in
the fields of the Inland Empire. Here,
according to Mr.. Shiel, we have both
quantity and quality. There is a sharp
competition for this wheat, and the
buyers for the mills are kept busy get
ting enough grain to keep the vast
machinery of the plants in activity.
The wheat which they purchase in
the Inland Empire contains a high per-
centage of food qualities, and the per-
lection of process in the manufacture
of the -four gives us a grade that can
not be excelled elsewhere and is rare
ly equalled. At least, 50 say the bakers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08

Not to be behind in any department
of ENTERPRISE that can no made aaant.
.h,o - A. ,..u,s - A, -. Ss
''e " 'he wants u the country opo'
kane has become conspicuous head
quarters for the manufacture of brooms
and brushes. and the WASHINGTON
Rroom E,otorv :. o,.;. -.
g. -. nv" NAMING o0"''
~ numbers suineient TO sweep every
mouse IN the city and surrounding
eouisry' Inc washington Broom rae
'ory was es'aoiisheo IN March, 1873,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
THE MINNEAPOLIS THREsHING
MACHINE co.

Such has been the increase in the
production of wheat in the Inland En-
pire and SO far exceeding the average
production per acre that nothing could
be more reasonably expected than thav
all the rival manufacturers of agricul
tural machinery should select Spokane
as the distributing center for their
products. The Minneapolis Threshing
Machine company located an extensive
branch establishment here two years
ago, with Mr.. r. +. Shepard manager,
and the machines of the company have
already appeared in all the wheat grow
ing districts of the state, greatly to
the credit of Mr.. Shepard and the
commerce of Spokane as well. But the
threshing machine is only small part
of the great combination of machinery
which the Spokane house represents.
The list includes traction and station
AIRY engines, separators, corn shelters,
weghers, baggers, pumps. tanks, feed
ers, horse powers and threshers' sup
plies. The works of the company are
located at West Minneapolis. The com
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
THE BRADLEY ENGINEERING
& MACHINERY COMPANY.

Within the past three years Spo-
kane has witnessed the establishment
of a number of manufactures and
large new business concerns within her
corporate limits, indicating, first, an
important growth, and, second, that
this is to be the great commercial me-
tropolis of the section in more i'm
portant sense than has been conceived
in the past. The advent of the Brad
ley Engineering and Machinery COM
pany three years ago is the strongest
confirmation that can be given of these
prophecies. This company is composed
of George o. Bradley, president;
Charles e. Bruff manager and secre-
tary; ID. C. Jackling, vice president.
The Office of the company is at the
corner of First avenue and Stevens
street, where, professionally, the gen.
tlemen are consulting mechanical and
metallurgical engineers. Commercially
they are dealers on large scale in
general mining machinery and supplies
their stock including engines, boilers,
pumps, compressors, drills, hoists, wire
rope, betting, packing and general sup
plies. The company has just complet-
ed large brick warehouse with about
$1,000 feet floor space, located ON the
Great Northern railroad tracks; also
have ample storage in rear of the of.
flee, which is near the Northern Pacific
tracks. In these two houses they store
and sell everything in the machinery
line, their trade covering Washington
Oregon, Montana and Idaho. They are
also agents for the Revere Rubber
company, the Allis-Chalmers company
and the Sullivan Machinery company
for Washington, Oregon and Mon
tana
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
SPOKANE SOAP co.

The manufacture of soap in Spokane
has been one of her most important
industries for the past 20 years and
the leading house engaged in this line
is the Spokane Soap company, whose
Office and works are located at No.
1918 Sinto avenue. on o. r.. & n. tracks.
The plant of the company occupies
large premises and this is fitted up
with all the latest and most modern
machinery and appliances as well as
the very best facilities both for receiv-
ing and shipping freights, while they
give employment to large staff of
help. The proprietor, Mr.. John NJ.
Simpson, purchased the business some
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08

10 years ago and gives the most care
full attention to the affairs Of his con-
Germ and is held in high regard in the
business circles of our city. The COM
pany manufactures a full line of all
grades of laundry and toilet soaps,
while their brand of "Smilax" soap
has no superior In this or any other
state and is guaranteed free from adul-
terations Of any kind. Mr.. Simpson
adheres strictly to the great cardinal
principle of using the best and purest
of materials and he exercises the great.
est care throughout all the processes
Of manufacture, and 1t is safe to say
that his soaps are the best and most
healthful yet offered TO the public. The
company ships $1,000 pounds per month
and the prices are at the closest fgurcs
and offer favorable terms to the trade,
which is very extensive.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08

OF the various lines of commerce
whose combined influence has exerted
such beneficial influence on our gener-
al trade there are none of more inn
portance than the dealing in lumber,
and Thoroughly enterprising firm in
this line is the company whose names
appear at the head of this article and
who are successors to the Spokane 4
Idaho Lumber company. The Office of
the company is located at $50 Ada,ns
street, while the yards cover larg;
area at the southeast corner of Adams
and Railroad avenue and here at all
times is carried large and complete
stock of dressed and rough lumber,
both pine and hardwood, while they
have an extensive line Of sash, doors,
blinds, mouldings, lath, shingles as well
as mouldings, interior finish and fir and
pine finish of uniform grades and in all
branches. while their goods are thor
oughly reliable in quality. The COM
pany owns and operates an immense
saw and planning mill, which is situated
at Springston, Idaho, on the o. II. h
N. railroad, and this gives employment
to large force of skilled workmen
and thus they are in position to offer
the lowest price quotations and liberal
terms to the trade of our city and
throughout this section of our union.
Tho nartuera nra Mr. w w Wooster
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08

The commercial strength and solid.
ity of Spokane is vested largely in its
great manufacturing plants. One of the
most stalwart and stable of these in
situations is the plant and business OF
the Union Iron Works, on Montgom.
cry, Pearl and Lidgerwood streets and
the S. f. & N. railroad tracks. This
company was established IL years ago
and has been five years under the pres
ent management. A force of 100 men
is constantly employed, consisting of
skilled iron and brass founders and
machinists with their many strong
limbed helpers. Heavy mining and
smelling machinery is made here for
the big concerns that operate in the
nearby districts A visit to the works
reveals a quantity of engines, boilers,
hoists, crushers, horse whims, pulleys,
shafting, etc, etc, either in the pro-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08

Keeping pace with advancing civiliza-
tion Of this twentieth century comes
the need Of comforts and conveniences
not even thought Of a generation ago.
One Of the surest indexes of the pro-
Rressiveness Of community is the char
acter OF the public roads, streets and
highways. Many different styles Of ma
terial have been tried and many found
wanting in some essential from the days
of the first macadamixed roads down
through the square stone and cobble-
stone eras, the wooden block failures,
the vitrifed brick and the many other
varieties Of pavements to the present
acme of scientific twentieth century
road building, the asphalt pavement
of today. Tested as thoroughly as has
asphalt been in every variety of eli
mates as well as In all conditions of
soil and often laid under many disad-
vantages, still its undisputed suprem-
acy as the best paving material in the
world. For smoothness, easy driving or
heavy hauling, as well as its comfort
for animals and saving of wear and tear
of vehicles and il is needless to assert
it has no equal. 1t is an important
factor also in the expansion and up
building of the suburbs of cities where
ever 1t is laid, as Is evidenced In Wash
ington, d. c., Buffalo, N. Y, and New
Orleans, especially where it is most
extensively in use. Progressive Spokane
has been quick to sec the superiority
of asphalt over every other kind Of
road building material and when all
Of her streets that are at present UNI
der contract to be paved with asphalt
are finished the Imperial City of the
Inland Empire will be one of the best
paved cities in the northwest. Under
the efficient direction of Mr.. Fred 7.
Sherman, the superintendent Of the
work in our city, it is foregone con
clusion that the work will be thorough
ly done. The Barber Company is now
doing the asphalt work in this city on
many of our principal thoroughfares,
which will not only beautify the city
but will add largely to the circulation
"a ssszsey, as Shey employ large force
of worlSmen. The Spokane branch of
the Barber Asphalt company has been
established here for some time and its
manufacturing plant is located at the
corner of Pacific avenue and Mcclellan
street, while Mr.. Fred I. Sherman, the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
J. I. CASE THREsHIN0 MACHINE

About 40 years ago the J. /. Case
Threshing Machine company was es.
tablished in Racine, Wis, and not a
single manufacturing concern of its kind
has enjoyed n more rapid and success
full growth. To take care of their rap
idly increasing trade the company has
added from year to year largely to
the capacity of the factory by erecting
new buildings, in which have been
placed the latest improved machinery.
and have built large and permanent
storage buildings, while its buildings
could not be more commodious and
spacious. From a half dozen machines
per month the number multiplied and
reached hundreds, and the single story
buildings gave way to four and five
story structures of the latest and most
modern design. Today the factory em-
ploys 1900 men and, including the gen.
eral agents, local agent and others. over
5000 men are employed in the interest
of the Case machines. Today the prod
uct includes engines, simple and COM
pound, for wood and straw. The ma.
chimes are every one tested, each en-
CINE is put under the most severe test
with pressure seldom used in the field
and they are known to be in the best
working order before leaving the fac
tory. Efforts have been made by many
men of the best skill and brains to imi-
tate the threshing machinery Of the J.
l. Case make, but with no success, and
each day from 20 to IS machines are
turned out, the output figuring close
to 5000 separators and 1900 engines a
year. They have % branch houses, To-
Gated in all parts of the continent,
while eastern Washington, Idaho and
Montana are represented by Mr.. o. A.
Lewellen, general agent, with headquar-
tiers in Spokane, Mr.. Lewellen is m
enterprising, genial, courteous and pro.
gressive business man, and his Office,
warehouse and shops occupy half q
block at the corner of Howard, front.
ing Railroad avenue. The past year
was one of the greatest in the history
of the company, and the present year
promises to eclipse it, while it may be
truly said that wherever grain has
grown In the world this company has
reached there.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08

pany comprises F. f. Kenaston, presi-
dent; II. c. Ackeley, vice president;
w. II. Richie, secretary and assistant
treasurer.
The company has just completed and
Mr.. Shepard moved into their new
building on the Great Northern rail.
way tracks, structure 200x200 feet,
one of the largest establishments rspre'
senting manufactures in the country.
Mr., Shepard is esteemed az one of the
most enterprising, progressive business
men in the city, and his good work
proves his usefulness to his company.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
=, o, BERG.

Spokane is developing into one OF
the greatest manufacturing centers of
the United States, and has here in
active operation some of the most conf
plete establishments of this kind in
existence. No branch of industry has
made more substantial development
than that of Mr.. Berg, manufacturer
Of tents, awnings, etc, and this is to-
day one of the largest of all our indus
trial enterprises. The mandatory of
Mr.. +. O. Berg, who is the sole propri-
etor, was instituted in Spokane Ia
years ago and has grown from small
beginning, comparatively, to an enter
prise OF large proportions, and a bus-
mess on a grand scale is being con-
Quoted. He is located on the second
floor at the corner of First avenue
and Howard street, where he manufac-
lures tents of every description, avn
ings, wagon covers, tarpaulins, camp
ers' and hunters outfits, horse blan-
kets, feed bags, ore sacks, flags, camp
furniture, cotton duck and all kinds
of canvass specialties. Mr.. Berg has
built the largest tent in the world
and covering 434 feet by 300 feet and
containing 1885 yards of canvass, this
tent being occupied by the Spokane
Fruit fair, which was held October 5
to 10, in the year 1897. The place oc-
cupies l00xl50 feet in area and is
equipped with all the modern machinery
and large number of expert workmen
are constantly employed. Mr.. Berg is
fully posted in every feature of the
business and it is within the bounds of
truth to say that no business in Spo-
kane is conducted with more effective
energy and foresight than is this one,
and consequently none are more sue
cossf,,l
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
KoENIGs' BARBER SUPPLY
HOUSE.

A concern that during the past year
has done a very prosperous and always
increasing business is that of the Koe-
nig's Barber Supply house, and of which
Mr.. Anthony koenigs assumed proprie-
torship about one month ago. The
house is located at No. 81 Sprague ave-
nue., and his spacious store is stocked
with a full line of razors, scissors and
manlcuring instruments and shaving
outhfits. An excellent line of toilet
supplies are carried, including Koenigs'
high grade toilet water, Koenigs' anti
septic dandruff cure, creams, beaches
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
power. The company Is composed OF

power. The company is composed Of
M. S. Gardner and G. G. Van Inwe-
gen, Jr. The company has recently
transferred its plant to SlOs Howard
street, When it is said they do ell
kinds of electrical work, little is left
to be said. They make house wiring
and motor repairing a speciality. 1t is
one of the largest repair houses in the
state. They have large shops filled
with the best modern machinery and
engaging the most expert workmen
in the respective departments of the
work, and do an extensive business.
The company makes speciality of
heavy repair work, but nothing is too
large or too small for them. The gentle
men composing the company are es-
teemed among the most enterprisng
men of the city and their establish
ment is "A credit to Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
cHAs. W. MoHR sH1NaLE GO.

We cannot too strongly commend to
our readers the desirability and add
vantage of buying every commodity
they require that is made in our own
section of the republic and especially
should they do so where the quality
is equal to and better than that pro-
duced in other states, and the money
thus paid remain in our cfty"and is
circulated freely among our store keep
ersh
Especially is this true among man.
ufacturing industries of Spokane. One
company which we might mention in
this issue is. the Chas. w. Mohr Shin
gle company. which has been in opera
ton for several years and have on the
market a high grade shingle which has
given entire satisfaction to builders.
The Office and works of the company
occupy premises at 1918 Boone avenue
and these are equipped with every
appliance and facility for handling a
large trade, which is steadily growing
The proprietor, Mr.. Charles w. Mohr,
is an enterprising and wide-aake bust.
ness man and is constantly crowded
with orders, which are promptly filled.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
uated at Nos, 9l4.9l6 Second avenue,

uated at Nos. 9l4.9l6 Second avenue,
and is equipped with the very latest
and most modern machinery for the
manufacture of sash, doors and mould
ing for interior finish as well as ex.
terror fnishings. They make special
ty of plain ornamental work and are
at all times prepared to make estimates
in all lines. The company has extra
ordinary facilities for obtaining their
supplies from the great forest reserves
Of the north and northwest. The fac
tory employs large force of expert
and skilled workmen, enabling them to
turn out their product, with which
they are at all times prepared to sup.
ply contractors for any and all kinds
of buildings. Mr.. E. F. Engdahl, man.
ager, is an enterprising and courteous
young man and looks well to the in
terests of the institution he represents.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08

superintendent of the Spokane branch,
is an enterprising and progressive bust.
ness man, and he is credited with many
of our beautifully paved streets
throughout the northwest, and when
a city or town once has single street
paved with asphalt by the Barber CON-
pany it is sure to have more of it laid,
for it is the only twentieth century
pavement,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08

skin foods, hair tonics, corn cure and
other articles which space forbids men
tioning. While cutlery of the best
makes are to be found here. Mr.. koe-
nigs has the best equipped shop in the
city for the grinding of razors, scissors,
butcher knives, lawn mowers, etc, Of
which he makes speciality and in
every case all work is done promptly
and cheaply. Mr.. Koenig deals honest
ly and fairly by all his patrons and he
has an extensive trade.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08

facture of posts at Harrison and Lacon
and others at Granite and Macarthur,
Idaho. The company is one of the
most extensive dealers in these prod
ucts in the country and ship extensive
ly to Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah
and Idaho.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
CITIZENS ELECrRIC 90.

The Citizens Electric company Is
now four years Old and the benefit Of
its existence is now realized by almost
every household or business place in
Spokane using electricity for light or
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1903-08-01

Corn is q most excellent food
for all kinds of poultry, but its
abuse has been the source OF 10.
Vulnerable failures.
We cannot expect TO get re-
suits from any food unless we
Use A little common sense ia feed
ing. and especially is this true OF
corn. one Of the most iai,cning
al all the cereal products.
During the cold winter months
corn is almost ar absolute ncccs.
>.ty. as the animal heat requires
:, &c keep, up. but j, must no, be
ncp; up. but ii mus, not be
thrown to The fowls So that they
nav gougc ihcsclyes. |; - bet.
ter for them Il set III the oven
and partially roasted and fed
while warm. or rather scattered
IN the litter. where the fowls will
be compelled L. scratch.
Cracked corn ~ good Tor grow
.rg chicEcns. but. a. with the old
fowls. should be led rather
~.4rlngly
oats and corn should construct
- principal gram food for poul.
and Il no, abused the result
be satisfactory. - Farmer :
une.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1903-08-01
CHEAP LANDS.
For Homeseekers' and Colonies.

The country along the Cotton
Belt Route IN southeast Missouri,
Arkansas, northwest Louisiana
and Texas offers the greatest
opportunities for Homeseckers.
Mild climate. good water. cheap
building material, abundance of
fuel. and soil tina, will often in a
single season yield enough to pay
for the ground. Land can be
boughtas cheap a =. 50 an acre,
prairie land at - and s. per acre
up. bottom land at * and 81 per
acre up, improved or partly clear.
cd land a, $40 and SIS per acre
up. Some fine propositions for
co.onies-tracts OF 1000 TO 5000
acres At - 10 $40 per acre big
money in this for good organ
iker. Fruit aud truck lands in
the famous peach and tomato
belt OF east Texas at Slo 10 $50
per acre up. Write us for infor-
nation about cheap rates, excur-
sion dates. also literature dcs-
cripttyc Of this great country and
lei Us help YOU find Il home that
will cost you no more than the
rem, you pay every year.
T.. W. LABEAUMF.. g. l.. x I. A
Cotton Belt Route,
ST. Louis, Ne.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1903-08-01
Fruit Growing and Truck FARMING
Along the Cotton BeIt."

Is the name of a new and tinelv
illustrated booklet just published
by the Cotton Belt Route. It
tells in their own words the story
OF those VIC have gone west"
and achieves great success grow
ing peaches, strawberries, pears,
grapes, tom 'toes, onions. melons.
potatoes and other fruit and
truck on lands that formerly sold
tor 81 to S,n an acre and now
weld 500 TO $500 per acre net in
single sea~"n. Write for copy
tree. also h 20 secure a home
IN the Sout' II for the rent you
would pay ~ tnc East or North.
r.. w. LAE,;l., G.. p. & II. A.
St. Louis, Mo.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1903-08-01
FOR SALE.

Sweepstakes English Berk-
shircs-Beautiful Pigs from Gov
crnor Lees daughter BY thou.
sand pound Longfellow Boar.
Only - each. w. NJ. RODGERS.
Paynes, S. c.