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The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14

That the situation seriously threat
ems the third party movement Is IN
dicated by the outspoken condemna-
ton of the practice of leasing farm
lands to Japanese made by the day ar
ter the Bridges expose by Fred w.
Lewis. secretary of the State Grange,
and leading farmer in Southwestern
Washington, and also by william
Bouck, of Kirkland, master OF the
State Grange, and Farmer-Lapor can
didate for congress in the Second dis
trict. These two leaders condemned
the Japanese leasing practice, although
they refused to comment specifically
on the Bridges Japanese lease.
Bridges Is campaigning in eastern
Washington counties and will con-
tinue as the Farmer-Labor standard
bearer, according to d. c. Coates, the
party's state chairman.
While vigorously denying that
Bridges land leasing operations with
Japanese can be construed as having
the Endorsement of the Farmer-Labor
party, the State Grange being strong
ly opposed to the practice, Chairman
Coates asserted he has no kick COM
ing"
Condemns Leasing to japanese
Secretary Lewis, at his home near
Olympia, unhesitatingly condemned the
practice of turning farm land over to
the Japanese, terming such action a
blow directly against the interests and
the welfare of American farmers gen.
orally. He declared that If the prac-
tice of leasing farm land in Washing
ton to Japanese becomes general the
American farmer will have to come
down to the Japanese level Of living
and working in order to remain In
business, something 1t seems to me
distinctly not in the interest of either
farmer or laborer and a policy that
neither farmer nor laborer can toler-
ate.
Five or six years ago." said Secre-
tary Lewis, 1.-The Washington State
Grange formally placed itself on rec
ord against the growing practice of es-
tablishing Japanese farming in this
state under the leasing guise, de-
nouncing it then as a menace to
American farming ideals and living
conditions and demanding that this
means of procuring Asiatic tenants
and food control Of food production
in the state be prevented.
while l have no experience in d.
rect competition with it yet, I am
convinced that Japanese farming is
becoming a menace to the agricultural
progress and prosperity Of the citizens
of this state. I know this to be the
sentiment of the farmers associated in
the State Grange, particularly among
those who have to sell their crops In
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14

, labor. We approve that plan thor
oughly.
when the labor element has become
fully converted to the Nonpartisan
that the farmers are exploiting the wage
earners in the same way the business
men are and that the l. w. w. prin-
ciples are the logical conclusion of
Townley's promises, and as a result the
labor element now aligned with the
Nonpartisan League will inevitably
swing into the ranks of the I. w. w.
And then what?" is asked.
Cities italian Strike.
"And then" said John Smith, paus-
ing for a moment thoughtfully. well,
you noticed what happened in Italy
a few days ago, the workers took by
force, control Of the factories and 9TH
err means Of productiOn-we will do the
same thing here.
where do your agricultural labor
ers come in there?" asked.
Il said the workers would seize the
means of production" repeated John
Smith" significantly, that includes the
agricultural workers as well as others. .
you mean they will take the land
from the present Owner?" / questioned.
"Of course. why not?" he respond
ed, "the present owners obtained 1t
by robbery, and are keeping 1t by rob-
DeFy. -
And do you think that program will
ever be carried out?' I asked curiously.
John Smith" took deep breath.
IT do, thanks to the Nonpartisan
League" he said.
Joins Brethren In "Anthem."
And turning he went up the stairs
to the hall in which the l. w. w.
were in session, from the windows OF
which a chorus sung by a hundred or
more mems voices could be heard. These
were the words they sang:
"All hail to the bold Bolsheviki,
We will fight for our class and be
free;
A kaiser, king or car, no matter who
you are, ia
You're nothing of interest to me.
If you don't like the Red Flag OF Rus
STA,
II you don't like the spirit so true
Then be like the cur in the story
And lick the hand that's robbing
you"
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14
HOW BRIDGES SOLD PUBLIC LANDS
TO HIS WIFE FOR THRILLING SUMS

commissioner he
them He had
he But had TO
walk sine a.. . A., ,y., MIA.
"
Of Brdgee
In Washington. school
the land leased and the leases later
Instead
Mr. Bridges had school lands
which
previously other words Mr. Bridges through
and
Of q
leased BY to farmers for 5000 o month";
commissioners Mr. Bridges sold F. Husn December
of tide lands 1S67SO
Seattle Dash Point Pierce county
at price $40
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14
BRIDGES AS LAND COMMISSIONER.

Much EensSsrs to gain the nE% Ri
leasing the tide nS LANDS Of the state for prices
that p s %S hna 5s leased s'
these in quantities and at such low prices as
sss%s Sc January, 1897.
s ss stat: :iss az; ,i
e sssn. fixed sn ' rs PER % q $
FIX penta Sab area extending 600 feet from
;: $:: J: 81: = =:
&C. term should s' b. .' S.s mandate. ss% 1s
s ssss' 'front.' %s seattle % sss ssn
s s g ss s" f o Iss
s.,s the .sss u s.s state s9 i
Witt liked o ;s So ' that
:5 ': 8 IS: IT, tie re
LIS &c. n ss pas s s.s e ss leased for period
not b faS h land lea ws s,
s's Land 90 s': %ss It, . ts Gs: a
::$ n ;s;; ::
os ivy lease: : At
TN: e. r r. ss.:.
i Sss M s.s & st. sssa 49, ;'s
S:sss sss s:: :4 ss % :.s s
81; .s $: : &: M
u. ss.s when Il: %:s As s:'s&
S s + 81 Sfa'i
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14
Can You Endorse This
Record of Criminal Waste
and Extravaganza?

explains why, on April s, 1917, we were
as unprepared for positive or effective
action asa we d were at the ms the Lus
decision and slowness to formulate
policy continued after April 6. 1917; he
remained throughout the conduct Of the
ment of a comprehensive organization
which could visualize war needs and
get results The entire war var, was was fought a,t
seem incredible to the competent critic
soms significant Features Of War
A mere summary Of what we OBJ
gigantic war expenditures, amounting
at the close of the war to $4,000, 900
a days significant.
Produced.-We expended sl,o5l. 81 .9sS
for aviation and airplanes. This was
(a) Up to the time of the signing
of the Armistice not single fighting
plane manufactured in the United States
had been put into action on the Ameri-
9b1 We obtained for use at the front
213 De Haviland 4 observation planes.
all of which were lily designed and con,
sT seeon anS foresn planes which
we either bought or borrowed from our
Allies.
spruce production program. building
elaborate railroads. camps and FACILITIES,
and then were forced to buy 92.6 per
cent of our spruce lumber from private
independent spruce lumbermen.
I'D We spent approximately 100000
900 on spruce railroads that never haul
ed "a, log we of s spmeer; $4,000 900 for 4sos
planes. and LOO Standard JN-l aero
planes, which, We purchased from tn, the
Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Corporation
then sold them back to this COMPANY
-IC....;,,,oa on NYovt p,oo
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14

competition with cheap labor produce
from lands leased to Japanese.
State Grange on Record.
Five or six years ago the Wash
ington State Grange formally placed
itself on record against the growing
practice of establishing Japanese
farming in this state under the leas-
ing guise. denOuncing it then as a
menace to American farming ideals
and living conditions, and demanding
that this means of procuring Asiatic
tenantry and control Of food produce
ton in the state be prevented.
I'VE have seen this menace stead
lily increasing, Notwithstanding. and
if there Is legislative movement
this winter to curtail or remove it, l
am certain the American farmers of
the state will be found sOlidly in
favor of 1t.
American farming in this as we'll
as other states has been steadily
making progress in the direction of
cooperation for better business. more
improved methods and as much of
the comforts and recreations Of living
as are Obtainable. With the Japanese,
and against their competition, such
advances and advantages are out of
the question.
'"They will not cooperate with
American farmers for the benefits
ments of farming and working condi-
tons. but they are quick to cooper
ate among themselves to take from
| the American farmer every market
outlet he has. They can do this by
cutting prices below the American
farmer because they and their fami-
lies can and do live cheaper than
the American farmer"
Statement Made by Bouck.
Bouck in discussing the practice
| and the attitude Of the grange, said:
Il am against the use of Japanese
on our farms and in Industries and
the leasing of land to them. The
Washington State Grange takes this
view. 1t opposes the japanese in both
agricultural and Industrial life, but
don't know where the remedy lies.
THE Japanese have obtained a firm
foothold and they are making it more
secure. I look upon the Japanese
question as 1t confronts us today as a
question very similar to the negro
quest as 1t confronts the south.
The Japanese were brought in here
| In early days in violation Of the law;
they were contract laborers for the
railroads. And now, as a result, we
have big problem on our hands
that is a menace to us.
But I don't care to discuss this
matter SO far as 1t applies to the
story told concerning Mr.. Bridges, for
l am entirely ignorant of that"
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14

THE ADsus.,xzAr1oH:: CONDUCT
billions wasted; Price Of 1Cismanags-
1nent.
investigations since the Armistice
confirm what was obvious to the COM
petent critic during the war. Billions
of dollars were wasted through mis-
management in the prosecution OF the
Many billions of dollars were appro-
priated and expended for the produc-
ton of war material, supplies ana equrp-
ment. The Administrations war pro pro
duction, however, was weak ana mel
ficient delay and waste was the ON
standing characteristic of the Aaman an
istration's effort in almost e wa n roe
duction a negligible result had been OBJ
tanned when the Armistice was signed
III. Appraisal.
The war with Germany represents the
most significant event In the life rS OF
this nation since the civil War. Ihe
nation and its soldiers rnena ane " Of sso.-
600. 900. 900 within so short a period was
without precedent. These factsNof out
standing signific snr induring into the
Administration's military policy. pro-
gram and effort, Our democracy aG-
mands rsfsomin siti ana shouia knoW
first. what the Administration DID 10
prepare us for war-after our entrances
the extent to which the Administration
conduct Of the war was vigorous anu
The ADMINISTRATION did nothing to pre-
mare MS for war. Slow to interpret the
obvious Significance of the E uI'Hr IN
act when our national peril was forced
upon us. He refused to take competent
counsel; or be guided by 1t. The Presi-
dents INDIGESTION and his ,,s siowhess Two 70
years before our entrance into the war
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14
BRIDGES AS PORT COMMISSIONER.

chairman Of the Port Commission Of Seattle and dur
complete control OF
the wheat screenings the ports grain
q
In
he
Of Seattle for sl7s05, taking Of
nearly the deal
his and on the pay roll and It
-pcpitaed
with
Int Bvfdaes etaine other let out
Bridges candidate
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14
LEASING OF HIS FARMS TO JAPANESE
sTIRs VOTERS AGAINST Bob BRIDGES

Nothing in campaign stirred the ire of labor and OF
the small discovery that Robert Bridges Farmer
had been leasing his farms to Japa
truckgardeners
Bridges running platform opposing Japanese Labor
Grange for seeing the rapid encroachmnt OF the
little the industries and business OF the IA
protested against this The issue so tense that
demands the doors immigration be closed
against the Japs This has caused Japan threaten the United
States diplomatic correspondence shows that the Japanese
question is looming a
Bridges doing just what the farmers and workers have
protested against.
Some idea discussion of the Bridges expose be
made by leaders Of the third The Seat
Times showing of the Bridges farms that
operated by printed the official records and
also contained following it's issue of Sunday Oc
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14

Member of |. W. w. Conven-
ton Says the Doctrine the
League Is Preaching Is Es-
sentially the Same as That
Of the "Wobbies"; Says
the Only Difference in the
Two Is That the "Wob-
bies" Go a Step Farther
That League.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14

You do not need to leave the Repub-
lican party to gain wholesome and help
full legislation for the farmer or for
the workingman. The record proves
this u you will examine it.
You cannot prevent the adoption of
the infamous League covenant with it's
Article X that will compel America
to send our boys to help fight the wars
of Europe and spend billions in quar-
rels of which we are not concerned,
by voting against Harding and Cool
idge, Senator Jones and Congressman
Hadley. If you do not favor the league
as Wilson wants 1t, and as Cox wants
it. vote the Republican ticket.
There may have been an excuse for
organizing a Farmer-Labor party in
some states, but not in Washington.
Do you believe a few Farmer-L Labor
members Of the legislature could gain
as much for you as your Republican
neighbors could gain at Olympia. sup
ported by and party Of the Organiza-
ton of Republicans that will be in the
majority at Olympia? Think it over!
What influence would few third party
members have with the majority? Not
the slightest. They would be looked
upon as opponents Of the majority and
wuold get just what opponents always
get-nOtnln8.
Governor Hart has made good. He
has a constructive program, and will
have a majority OF the legislature to
help him put that program into effect.
He wants to consolidate a number OF
the bureaus that are SO expensive to
operate, and to cut out needless ones.
He will give Washington one Of the
best administrations it ever had He
is entitled to the support Of the voters
of Washington.
Read about Bob Bridges leasing rec
ord, his Japanese record, his labor rec
ord, and his selling Of your lands to
his wife, and then ask yourself what
benefit you could hope for from him
as a governor with legislature opposed
to him. Do you want a figurehead In
the governors office?
A lot of fine men have been misled
by some of the political adventurers
of the non partisan league, but 1t Is not
too late to get right.
The world Is growing better. Busi-
ness four-flushers no longer in signing
letters add the phrase, dictated but
not read"
Large families are the best old-age
insurance, even though the premiums
are heavy.
You have a right to be proud Of your
ancestors only If they had sound minds.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14

Bridges he wants to be Governor o. the sa Mn
LANDS AND HARBoR AREAS Mr. Bridges as Land oo%ms
n;ss;oner GAVE THIS TIDE LAND AND HARBOR AREAS
AWAY and NOW Is campaigning against the VERY THINGS
which HE DID HIMSELF public official OF the State OF
Washington
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14

You have a right to be proud Of your
ancestors only II they had sound minds.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14

Large families are the best old-age
insurance, even though the premiums
are heavy.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14

A lot of fine men have been misled
by some of the political adventurers
of the nom partisan league. but 1t is not
too late to get right.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14

The world Is growing better. Bust
ness four flushers no longer in signing
letters add the phrase, dictated but
not read"
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14

You do not need to leave the Repub-
lican party to gain wholesome and help
full legislation for the farmer or for
the workingman. The record proves
this u you will examine it.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14

H0rbOf Area IN
| Front of Seattle
l Tide Lands. :
8. 81 It. Lot 5 and
Lots els, Blk S6S
Lot 1 and TT 2, Blk
176.
Lots 1 to 5, BLOCK
1873.
8. S7.924 It Of Lot
3, all lots 10, IL h
II, Block 1S1.
Lots 9 to IA and
Pt. of Lots 5 and
Is, Block S67.
Lots 1 to 4 and N.
1854 It. Lot 5, Blk
S67.
Block 172.
Lots 1 and 2, Blk
866.
Lots I to 9, BLOCK
100.
Blocks 153 & 154
Lot 1.8, Blk A7,
and all Blk 1N
Block III 90
Lots 15.18, Blk 861
Lots 5 to 8, Blk 500
Lots 8 and 8, Blk
- nuu- r0A
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-10-14

There may have been an excuse for
organizing Farmer-Labor party in
some states, but not in Washington.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-05-06

Great damage was done over Hand
County in the big wind storm of March
18th, last, blowing off chimneys, break
ing glass, tearing roofs from dwell
ings, barns and granaries, destroying
hay racks and header boxes, killing
cattle, horses and hogs. Coquillette &
McCool report about twenty losses
from this storm to parties having in
surance with them and they will re-
ceive their money as soon as claims
can be adjusted. The danger CT loss
from fire, lightning and wind storms
Is SO great and the cost of insurance
so light that a person cannot afford to
be without II. Call on them for insur-
ance on your automobile against fire
and theft also, and IL you haven't the
money handy they will take your note
payable next November, then when you
see the black storm cloud coming you
can rest easy for you will be insured
against loss. Don't delay.-Adv. 23t2
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-05-06
HIS FRIENDS ARE
TAKING IT NOW
lsLAYTON MINNESOTA MAN Is
WONDERFULLY BENEFIT
ED BY TANLAC

LET me have a bottle OF Tanlac,
eaId Henry Larsen, Slayton. Mimi
as he enteren the st. Paul Drug Com
rany's store In st. Paul, a few days
ago, "for while | live in Slayton, !
will be in st. Paul a few days and
don't want to miss a single dose.
II have taken four bottles of Tan
lac so far, and il is doing me so much
GOOD | have got at least half a dozen
OF my friends taking It," continued
Mr.. Larsen. IL began suffering from
stomach trouble about a year ago and
! nave been gradually getting worse
ever since. | had M appetite, and
the little | did manage to eat would
sour and bloat me up with gas until
I could hardly get my breath. | often
felt like ] was choking and | had such
terrible pains in my stomach | could
scarcely bear them; l also had pains
I'm the small OF my back so bad II was
all / could do to bend over. My nerv-
es got In bad shape and this together
with my stomach trouble made 1t al
most impossible for me to get any
sleep.
81 have been reading In the st. Paul
newspapers about the good Tanlac
was doing others, and when found /
could get IL in Slayton, i went down
to the drug store and bought a bottle.
Well, sir, it commenced to help mt
right away from the start and 1t has
got me fixed up in good shape now.
but / am going to keep on taking 1t
for a while longer, for / want to make
sure these old troubles don't worry
me anymore. / have a good appetite
and v have the least sign OF gas
or pains in my stomach; my nerves
are in such good condition I a sleep
eight hours every night without wax
ing, my back never bothers me now
and / have gained several pounds in
weight. In fact, l feel better than |
have in years, and have so much
strength and energy I can do as much
work in a day as / yer could. 1
think Tanlac is a grand medicine and
/ am only too glad to make this state
ment, in the hope 1t will help someone
else"
Tanlac is sold in Miller by Collins
& Shaw Drug Store, and in st. Law
renee by the Eureka Phry Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-11-04

The Misses Margaret and Ella Nc
Call and Alma Huntom were host
esses to a costume party Thursday
evening in the Banquet Hall Of the
Congregational church. Halloween
games helped to make the time pass
rapidly and late in the evening a
dainty luncheon was served.
Miss Hattie Bailey delightfully."-
entertained crowd of high school
people Saturday evening with Hal
loween party. Refreshments were
served and a fine time is reported
Mrs. A. J. McFarlane, who has
been the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Arthur Stetzler for the past two
weeks returned to her home in Lon
don, Ontario, Friday.
Supt. II. Blair, DR.. Vail, Mr.. Milo
G.. Sawvel and Miss Edith Doty of
Breckenridge faculty attended the
State institute at Grand Rapids.
Schools were not closed, the rest of
the teachers tabing charge of the
work.
Miss Ella McLead entertained
Friday evening with a Halloween
party. A crowd Of high school
people were guests and a very good
time is reported. The McLead home
was decorated appropriately for the
occasion Halloween games and
stunts furnished amusement. At a
late hour delicious refreshments
were served.
The members of the Young Ladies
club entertained their husbands with
chicken supper at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Potter on Wednesday
| evening. The rooms were attract
lively decorated with Halloween deco
rations
n. E. Doane has sold his residence
property on Third stree to Mrs
Stienhoff.
Mrs. VIM. Ward has returned
from Detroit where she has been the
guest of her daughter
Rev. and Mrs. II. Snyder and
daughter, Miss Grace, of Harrison
are guest of friends here. Rev
Snyder was pastor of the Congrega.
tional church here several years ago
Mrs. Milo Langworthy and littl,
son, Virgil, of Alma spent last weel
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter +. Swope north east of Brecken
ridge. Mr.. Langworthy came Satur
day TO spend the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Medler o.
Alma spent part of last week will
Mrs. Medler's mother and sister
Mrs. Anna Sabin and Miss Ethel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Hopkin
and Mrs. Thomas Crawford spen
Thursday in Saginaw.
Mrs. Martin Muscott was a Sagi
nav visitor Thursday.
| Mrs. Anna Sabin and Mrs. r.
Medler spent Wednesday and Thurs
day in Saginaw.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-11-04
ARCADIA DISTRICT NO. 6
Observation-Disclosures

Report for month ending October
20, 1920.
Number of days taught, Is.
Average daily attendance Is.
Number boys enrolled, IL.
Number girls enrolled, IL.
Total enrolment, %.
Those receiving certificates for
being neither absent nor tardy for
the month were: Lloyd Epler, Ger
aldine Clark, Elmer Harpst, Floyd
Harpst and Fay Wilson Church.
Visitors for the month were: Row.
ena Burgess. Kathryn Knelly and
Claud Carter.
During the past month we have
been making Halloween decorations
and the Indian village cn the sand
table has given the children much
pleasure.
We enjoyed a Halloween party
Friday afternoon consisting of a
peanut hunt, games, races and for
tune telling. Later we had refresh
ments Of popcorn and apples.
It would be greatly appreciated if
the parents would visit our school.
Edyth Burgess, Teacher.