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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-02-08
HIGHLANDS NEWS


I. C. Browne purchased brand new
Ford roadster last week.
Mrs. w. T. Mann entertained the
Shakespeare club on Wednesday.
G. H. Taylor purchased the Jami-
son five-passenger Ford recently.
F. A. Dunlap has purchased a nine
acre tract in Section Is from ]. B.
Buntin.
A crowd of Highlands young people
attended dance at Locust Grove on
Tuesday evening. --~.- ,4.a-----
Mr.. Deppman is again residing on
his ranch, after spending several
weeks with his family in Seattle.
The Highlands Woman's club has
decided upon Tuesday evening, Feb.
ID, as the date upon which they will
entertain their escorts at dinner.
w. L. Craver has purchased the ten
acre tract lying Immediately across
the road from and east of his home
tract. He will probably set it to
Strawberries.
1t is with regret that we learn that
Mr.. and Mrs.. Jamison have decided
to leave this locality, as they have
proven themselves very desirable cit
liens and kind neighbors. They are
selling their household goods at pri-
vate sales and expect to leave for New
Jersey soon.
j. w. Vickers returned from his
eastern trip on one of the belated
trains, arriving Saturday evening. 1t
makes one appreciate the Kennewick
climate when j. w. tells of his ex-
perience in Dakota and Montana with
a blizzard raging and the thermometer
at 35 below.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Mann are en-
pertaining Mrs. Mann's nephew, S. j.
Haner, of Wisconsin this week. Mr..
Haner graduated from the U. of w.
class of '16 with C. E. and B. S. de-
grees and is spending several months
in the west looking around before he
decides upon a location.
G. H. Taylor VIII discontinue rum
ming the bus to town on Saturday eve
nings for the present, there not being
enough travel to warrant the trip.
Mr.. Taylor will probably run the bus
again after work starts in the berries,
etc., as then there will be more want
ing to take advantage of it.
At the last club meeting a good
crowd was present. After the bust
ness was disposed of talk by Luke
Powell on oil sprays was listened to
with great interest. He was followed
by ]. L. Dumas, of Dayton, LIST vice
president of the State Horticultural
society, who discussed various phases
of the fruit raising game.
Mrs. H. M. Bartlett was at Pasco
Sunday, the guest of Mrs. DeForce,
who was there to be present at the
confirmation services, one of her God
children being confirmed at that time.
Bishop Page officiated at the services.
Mrs. Bartlett and Rev. Lockwood
were of the party which was enter
tanned by Supt. and Mrs. DeForce at
dinner in their private car later in
the day. D' ..~.-".
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-02-08
CHICKEN PIE DINNER

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will give another of their ia
nous chicken pie dinners in the church
parlors on Friday evening of next
week, Feb. 10th, beginning at $3.50.
All the chicken and fixin's you can
get away with for 35 cents; children
and dyspeptics, 20c.-adv.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-02-08

WYE want to fill this page with good newsy items every
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local interest," tell us about it personally or by phone
We'll appreciate it. The phone number is One DoubleOne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

river front and near the new river landing and warehouses. Owing to the river transportation. it is very evident that many large whole sale houses will be located to dis tribute their merchandise throughout the southeast from this point
 The manufacturers in the centers of population in the north along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers have taken notice and are realizing that they can ship their products to Florence by water and by having a distributing house located here can distribute their products throughout the southeast at minimum expense.
 In addition to the larger things mentioned a new cigar factory has been started, as has pipe factory, and the Ace Manufacturing company has opened a department for the manufac- ture of office furniture.
 The railroads report that the re- ceipts from inbound and outbound freight to Florence have increased dur ing the past year approximately $25o,- 000
 The Florence Chamber of Commerce IS fortunate in having most progress sive members whose only slogan is, push together and put it across" and it is through the splendid teamwork and cooperation that so much has been accomplished and the organiza- tion has been able to make showing in securing industries and develop ments that in dollars and cents spent and to be spent in constructing the same can be approached by few Cham bers of Commerce in the country re- gardless of the size of the city in which they are located
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
By MABEL RANDOLPH

Florence. November 24-(Special) Florence. the Muscle Shoals City, is proud of Its Chamber of Commerce, and today. at the closing of a years work, during which it has accom- plished great things and laid a broad foundation for still greater things, the city Is well pleased with it's live in- dustrial organization.
 As Florence is the Muscle @@oals City, the Florence Chamber of Com merce has necessarily been the back bone of the movement for securing the great Muscle Shoals development which will eventually bring govern ment industries to her city limits that will total s5o.Ooo,ooo in expenditures and will add thousands of people to her population immediately.
 Throughout the great struggle for the Muscle Shoals development, re- gardless to diversity and apparent hopelessness, the Florence Chamber of Commerce never gave up and con tinued pushing. Money, and more money, to carry on the campaign was raised, and again and again the enc mics of the development were met.
 Today an army of workmen is ac- lively engaged at Muscle Shoals in the construction of 8 great experimental nitrate plant, together with adminis- tration and other buildings, that will cost several millions, and great powder plant to cost s1,o00,UO0 is to be constructed at once.
 Railroad tracks are being laid, great quantities of steel and iron and other building materials are being un- loaded from waiting trains; great der ricks, steam shovels and other giants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
ONLY A SMALL PART

1 Although the work now under way
 is extensive, it is only small part
 of the great development coming when l the active work to harness Muscle Shoals starts and the mighty power is let loose for the turning of the wheels in the s50,000,000 worth of government works Uncle Sam IS planning to locate here. It will be America's chief government industrial center.
 Florence believes in highways, so when an opportunity came to secure the George Washington highway which extends from east to west across the state through the Tennes see valley, the Chamber of Commerce took the matter in hand and soon had it hooked for Florence.
 The Tennessee valley of north Ala bama is a fertile section and produces well. Florence is surrounded by d splendid agricultural section, but as in other sections the farmers have been too much inclined to depend upon cotton. The agricultural division of the Chamber of Commerce, realizing this to be a fact, organized Farm CTS Cooperative association, the chief object being to assist them in finding profitable market for their products.
 Before the organization was formed farmers would bring a load of pota- toes to Florence and if the local mar ket was supplied were compelled to haul them home again, there being no other demand.
 Farmers were last spring advised that under the new system potato buy CTS would come to Florence and pur- chase all the potatoes they could pro- duce. The result was that 15 carloads were grown and shipped where no carloads had been shipped before, and this falls crop will amount to about 16 carloads also.
 The farmers state they will produce 50 carloads next spring and it will put thousands of dollars into the pock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

miss the Christmas cheer that conneS' from a jug this year; but we can feel just the same If we contribute something to the comfort of the boys in the muddy trenches.
 Russell Register The governor of North Carolina has just paid a visit to the governor of South Carolina. but so far as press reports show history did not repeat itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
LOCAL WOMEN
 WILL ENTERTAIN
 SOLDIERS IN CAMP
Mrs. R. D. Mills and Party Will Visit the Blue and Gray Division on
 Monday

Anniston, November 24-(Special.)-T ladies of Birmingham have come to the front nobly in the work of assisting the ladies of Anniston to make the soldiers stay at Camp Mcclellan as pleasant as possible. They have given their time and money over and over again to help in the good work
 On Monday, Mrs. R. D. Mills. assisted by a party of Birmingham women, will arrive ir Anniston for the purpose Of giving an entertainment at one of the headquarters at Camp Mcclellan Mon day evening. An entertainment of this character means a very enjoyable even- ing for the soldier boys, and very large gathering is anticipated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
cts of the farmers and into Florence business channels.
 CHANGES FARMING METHODS

1 cts of the farmers and into Florence
 business channels.
 CHANGES FARMING METHODS ] The boil weevil has struck north | Alabama and farming methods will have to be changed Believing in
 safety first the Chamber of Com merce began work to secure a cream cry that dairying might be developed and a new source of income secured for the farmers and safety secured for Florence business.
 ! The creamery movement has been suc- cessful and one of the best known cream cry operators in the country has been interested in locating here, has purchased a business lot, bought the most modern creamery equipment money can secure, and will soon have a flourishing cream cry.
 Realizing that thoroughbred live stock means prosperity to a section. the Cham Der of Commerce arranged with banks and business men to furnish free of charge thoroughbred male hogs to va rious communities. Arrangements were also made with the banks to furnish farmers money at per cent with which to purchase thoroughbred live stock. Over 100 head of thoroughbred live stock has already been secured although the movement has just started, and Lauder dale is bound to become one of the chief live stock counties.
 The Florence section is the only iron center in the south having deep water to the iron-usinS centers of the north, and realizing the tremendous advantages this section enjoys as a result the Cham Der of Commerce last summer began an active campaign to have the river trans portation developed.
 STEAMBOAT LINES
 The city was already favored with a through steamboat line operating be- tween Florence and St Louis, and carry ing both freight and passengers. A To- cal line was needed to make frequent trips to down-river points to bring in farm products, timber, minerals, etc, and to accommodate people living along the river and wishing to visit the city by water. The Clyde Packet company of was interested in the matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

town has made a contribution toward making it an entirecasuccsss.
 Miss Hannah ReylsIds, who has been attending the convex on of the south ern Baptist Women Isocieties in hir- mingham, will rcmahsA,ver for visit with Miss Lucy Buchana. Miss Reynolds was delegate representing the Sun beam societies of young people from the Parker Memorial church. The off eers sent q telegram of regret to Mrs. D. M. Reynolds on account of her in- ability to attend the big convention, and congratulating her on the fine talk given by her talented daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
Union Pacific to
 Run Through Sleepers
 to Santa Barbara, Cal.

Because of the anticipated increase in winter tourist traffic to California it Is announced by Gerrit Fort. passen- ger traffic mana ger of the Union Pa cific, that arrangements have been made, to become effective December l, for through sleeping car service from Chicago to Santa Barbara, via San Francisco.
 This Dissection two accompaniment drawing room sleeper will be attached to the Overland Limited and will be the first through standard sleeper ever operated to southern California via the Bay City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
PROVIDE NEW LANDINGS

Realizing that the extensive river development outlined and under way would make new river landings and warehouses necessary, a movement was started by the Chamber of Com merce to have modern facilities for handling the river traffic.
 This movement has been successful and plans have been made for the building of new river landing and a large river warehouse which will have a modern elevator reaching down to the decks of the boats. The freight will be loaded directly upon the ele- vator which will land it into the ware house. A railroad sidetrack will be had and shipments with through bills of 1ading can thus be made when shipped by both rail and water.
 Owing to the fact that Lauderdale county has become a great grain pro- ducing section and this years crop amounts to over 1,250,000 bushels, the matter of securing a grain elevator was taken up and arrangements for having the same constructed before the winter is over have been made Several smaller grain elevators to be operated in connection with the large one and at points along the river will probably be built.
 A cotton bonded warehouse is also to be built, according to plans made by the Chamber of Commerce commit. tee having charge of the same. Ampls capital is in sight for it's construc- tion and it will only be a matter of few months before 1t will be con- structed
 All of the above mentioned indus tries which bear relation to river transportation will be located on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

of Birmingham gave some charming ne- gro dialect readings which brought forth enthusiastic applause. Miss Car rie Mcclure Knox presided at the piafio with her usual grace and ability.
 The joint features of the programme were highly appreciated by the men, for whose pleasure the entertainers made the trip to the camp through the. cold winds.
 Maj. and Mrs. John G. Gerster left Anniston this morning to the regret of their many friends in thls city. Major Gerster has been indefatigable in his work at the base hospital, and his capable administrations will be much missed. Mrs. Gerster was delighted with h. stn in A inAo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
JACKSONVILLE CONTRIBUTES

The citizens of Jacksonville, on the north of Camp Mcclellan. will send great box of good things to the sick soldiers in the base hospital at Camp Mcclellan for their Thanksgiving din ner, and the greatest interest has been aroused among the people of this little city by the committees appointed by the different churches.
 The five churches at Jacksonville have adoptei a ward at the base hospital and they alternate weekly in providing suit able delicacies and attention for the men who are confined at this institu- tion. The Thanksgiving box will be packed during the present week, and practically every citizen in the little
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
DELEGATES APPOINTED

Delegates to represent Anniston at the meeting of the Alabama Good Roads as sociation in Birmingham on November r. have been appointed by Mayor l.. L.. Scarborough. They are as follows: J. C.. Sproull, H. P. Lanford, J. c. Wheeler, Dr. R. L. Hughes, S. M Caudle, John M. Crook, Dr. c. A. Cryer, J. H.Ed- mondson, C. w. Eichelberger E. C. Bos- worth, L. w. Pruitt, c. T. Brooks l.. H. Carre, N. E. Dry, Thomas E. Kilby c. s. Goodwin, W. H. McKelroy, J. B. Car rington, pr. A. N. Steele. J. J. Willett, Charles D. Kline. w P. Acker, s. P Kennedy, John E. LaGarde, w. H. WeatherlY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

of modern construction machinery are on the job and Uncle Sam's mighty arm is everywhere in evidence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
FLORENCE IS ALERT AND FULLY PREPARED
 TO REAP BENEFITS FROM MUSCLE SHOALS

ana today local steamship Is bringing
 to the city thousands of bushels of corn, cotton and large amounts of farm prod ucts of all kinds. Other boats will be added to the local trade as fast as needed.
 The attention of the iron-using centers mas been called to the matter of securing Iron from this section by water and as resnlt a great fleet of steel barges and steamboats for handling the bargeS is now being built to carry pig iron be- tween Florence and Peoria. H., where the Keystone Steel and Wire company is using thousands of tons. of Alabama iron, The steamboats 20 TrUTfh on the Tennes- see river from Florence and enter the Ohio at Paducah, then on down tine Ohio into the Mississippi, up the Mis- 'sissippi and the Illinois river to Peoria.
 Peoria is not the only northern city receiving Alabama iron by water. how ever. for thousands of carloads are go- ing to other points on the Ohio and Ms sissippi rivers. solid trainload of iron is carried by a steamship with it's barges at time and the iron is landed to it's destination in less time than by rail. Fhe Birmingham district is also taking advantage of water transportation on the Tennessee and is shipping trainloads Of iron to this section to be loaded onto the steamboats and taken to northern points.
 Owing to the s1pendid shipping facili- ties by both rail and water the Chamber ot Commerce has been able to interest the Armour Packing company in locating distributing house in Florence and it is possible that this company will operate a steamboat to bring their products to this city from their Illinois packing plants for distribution in this section and the southeast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT

On Friday night delightful entertain ments were given at the Young Mems Christian association buildings 115 and 116 at Camp Mcclellan. The violin se- lections by Mrs. c. W. Bingeman held the men spellbound. Mrs. Bigeman is Scotch and her mita ton of the bag pipes on the violin caused the men to sit up and smile
 Mrs. Wilkerson of the Dramatic league
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18

had prepared our readers, but in point of historic importance even the heroic measures of immediate combat pro- posed by the prime minister are over shadowed by the constructive revolu ton of his land programme. | sets on a new foundation the whole rural life or the country. It is the greatest and the soundest change in agricultural policy that Great Britain has known in the 70 years since the repeal of the corn laws
 Let us forget all the dismal nomen- clature of the fiscal controversy and set ourselves with fresh insight 70 see into the heart of things. As We shall show, the very fathers of free trade" would beyond all doubt have approved the new way. They never meant that a single acre of British ground should be thrown out of cul- tivation. They desired peace, but they were too near Waterloo to mistake altogether the realities of war. They never intended this country to be- come perilously dependent on import ed food in time of war. National pol icy became a departure from their in tentions when 1t became a blind spec ulation on the theory of perpetual peace. Now we know once more that the nation can never be safe without a food reserve, provided by the utmost yield of our own soil. MT. Lloyd George sets up landmark which would be lasting monument to his statesman ship if he were to leave no other. It has a touch of the colossal which re- minds us somehow of that renowned master of public works, Pope Plus V, when he caused the ponderous mass of the great obelisk to be lifted from the base on which it had rested for 150O years and set it up anew in froot of lat fnr-te f~ fv.N
 DOWN TO BEDROCK
 To see a complex and sophisticated society brought down again to prim- itive bedrock after nearly a century of cushioned delusion is a spectacle of war as remarkable as any battle front and perhaps more. So far as we had not forgotten the Lords Prayer, we repeated it with less and less inward understanding, for above all the vast majority of us in this country took our daily bread for granted There was d general idea that it came in ships; and by easy but superior arrange ments making the best of both worlds would always come on terms of cheap ness and safety unknown to other European nations, sunk in economic superstition. The submerged tenth in its slums and rural labor in it's sor- ry cottages were sacrificed to the so- cia1 complacency or political fanati- cism of the rest. Our fertile land, the original home of scientific farming lay half-used or next to derelict, ret regarding more and more from tilth, the essential higher stage of sound hu- man civilization, to grass pasture, the lower. That was one of the extra ordinary spectacles of the nineteenth century. Our agricultural population dwindled away in a country as we'll fitted as any on the globe for the maintenance and increase of a strong. thriving human breed.
 We were more divorced than any other society whatever from the right use of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
RID STOMACH OF
 GASES, SOURNESS : AND INDIGESTION
Pape's Diapepsin'' relieves stomach distress in five
 minutes.

You don't want a slow remedy when your stomach is bad-or an uncertain one-or harmful one-your stomach Is too valuable; you mustn't injure it with drastic drugs
 Tapes Diapepsin is noted for it's speed in giving relief; it's harmlessness; i; US certain unfailing action in regulat- Ing SICK, sour, gassy stomachs. Its quick relief in indigestion, dyspepsia and gastrits when caused by acidity has made it famous the world over.
 Keep this wonderful stomach sweet ener in your home-keep it handy-get large fifty-cent case from any drug store and then if anyone should eat something which doesn't agree with them; if what they cat lays like lead, 1erments and sours and forms gas; causes headache, dizziness and nausea; eructations of acid and undigested food remember as soon as Pape's Diapepsin comes in contact with the stomach it helps to neutralize the excessive acidity, then all the stomach distress caused by 1t disappers. Its promptness, certainty and ease in overcoming such stomach disorders is a revelation to those who try it.-Adv.