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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-02-25
Ren1opc the Stains

When the glass oven door becomes
blackened and you are enable to see
the food in the oven, use baking soda
as you would soap powder, and the
door will become bright and clean.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-02-25

0NE thing we have noticed is that
- the graduates of the hard school
of experience are not desirious of
holding reunion.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-02-25
RESPECT FOR LAW

Honorable Wesley L. Jones, u. S.
Senator from Washington.
IMMEDIATE need for enforcement
= and observance Of law is one of
the vital needs of this nation in the
belief of Wesley L. Jones, United
States senator from this state. To
quote from Senator Jones on this
need:
~ consider observance of the law
and enforcement of law as to two
vital problems confronting our people
right now. Whether we believe in a
law or not, it is the highest patriot.
ism to observe such law until it is re-
pealed and do everything we can to
see that it is properly enforced.
ITO take any other action strikes
at the very vitals of our system of
government and promotes anarchy
and gives the anarchist justification
for his position. It is the very essence
of Americanism to stand by laws and
observe the law.
eff do not observe law or up
hold its enforcement because do not
believe in it, another man has an
equal right to refuse to observe some
other law and so on with another
man; this leads to anarchy and the
overthrow of our system of govern
ment.
Every genuine American either
should encourage observance of law
and stand by those who are charged
with the laws enforcement
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-02-25

We left Havana Feb. 2 at $3.50 for
the Panama, are travelling very slow
but pleasant trip only for the heat.
We are in fine health and lots to
eat. We expect to go thru the Pana-
ma at am. Feb. 7th.
JOHN COCHRAN.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-02-25

So why can't we boost for our own
cause bit, and advocate here in
non-sensical way the merits of jour
mails Of wisdom and wit? Just why
can't we have next newspaper day ?
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-02-25
MWeedn Made Useful

Sweet clover, once considered trou-
blesome weed, Is now extensively
planted as valuable soil improver
and n fixer of atmospheric nitrogen.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-02-25

CRIMINALS to be deported,' reads
- Chicago newspaper hearline. If
that threat is carried out, Chicago
may lose it's rank as the second city
in size in America.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-02-25
Dog Sense

A little change. a little variety, Is
thing needed by all of us. Even dog
now and then runs on three legs.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-02-25
NEWSPAPER account tells of

A NEWSPAPER account tells of a
a small southern railroad that has
been put out of business by the au-
tomobile, but during the next few
weeks we shall see many accounts of
automobiles that have been put out
Of business by railroads.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-02-25
Words iFs Holy Book,

There are 1891 words in the m,
Testament. and 1928 words In rhe
New Testament.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1926-02-25

IF YOU'RE sure you can't, it's a
= sure thing you won't.
Evening star., 1926-09-24
out his watch and looked at it.

out his watch and looked at it..
Hurry up and get into your new
dress, Maria" he said. I'VE are going
to the banquet Holmes was on the
train with me, and he wouldn't let up
on me till l told him I'd go and bring
you. I'm not much for such things.
but l made up my mind that as long
as YOU had that fine new dress 1t
would give you chance to. wear it."
Maria, who had arisen. stood pale
and dumb. She could not tell Perci-
val that Evelina must at that moment
he putting on the gray dress, for
naturally he would be offended. He
did not like Evelina.
Come. hurry on with your clothes"
Percival said. I'm not going to do
anything but change my collar and
wash up bit" He started upstairs.
She had to follow him.
Her old black sillf was c" it, -
She got it down from the hanger and
put it on while Percival Was si.u,i,..,&
in the bathroom. She hooked it
hastily and covered it with her cape.
She was ready when Percival ap-
peared. There was not moment to
spare He hurried her to the restaur-
ant where the banquet was to be held.
She felt Percival's eyes sweep her
curiously as she entered from the
dressing room and her heart sank.
It was all inexplcable and horrid. But
where was Evelina?
The orchestra struck up and still no
Evelina. The guests moved to their
places. Evelina's remained empty.
Then suddenly there was little stir
and Evelina and Horace appeared.
Evelina was smiling, flushed. breath
less, quite lovely in a green frock.
Marie felt very queer, very dazed.
But, oh heavens. how relieved she
was.
The banquet ended and they came
away together, the four of them, the
brothers arm in arm, smoking, talk
ing. the sisters-in-law left to each
other.
I'm so sorry. Maria,' Evelina
whispered. Miss Cooper brought
my dress home at the last moment.
and / decided to wear it instead of
yours. Then l ran all the way over
to your house to return your dress
and found you gone. Miss Pratt. next
door. said you'd gone to the banquet.
Imagine how ! felt. / took the dress
back home. OF course. 1t all made me
late. I'm glad I didn't wear 1t. Per
cival would have been angry, wouldn' t
he?"
He'd never have forgiven me-"
Maria answered. "All the same, as
you say can't wear gray. I'm gray
enough as il is"
Evening star., 1926-09-24

But you're a lovely gray. like the
dress. Maria. All you need is little
stirring up, a little excitement. You
must get out more. You'll have to
now that Percival is being taken such
notice of. And really, you know, l
think if you used touch of rouge and
powder and waved your hair you'd
look like--like-well, you'd be quite
handsome"
They were "'ondn~ 'rords and Maria
was grateful for them.
WI ny on eartn aunt you wear
your new dress?" Percival demanded
when they reached home.
Maria patted his shoulder.
Il will next time, dear. You'll see"
she repeated.
And she did. Moreover. she looked
neither ghos:like or mothlike. With
hair like beaten silver, pink cheeks
and look of JOY in her eyes, she was
so pretty that. as Percival told her
afterward, he couldn't keep his eyes
off her.
(Copyrght. 1929
THE END.
Evening star., 1926-09-24
THE EVENING STORY

+, brother, came to see her.
Il heard Percival was at home"
| Eve!ina said. What did he bring
| you. Maria ?"
Maria flushed.
He brought me something very
, nice" she answered evasively
"A diamond brooch"
mo. IA dress
"A dress. Oh. let me see it, quick
I'm simply consumed with curiosity to
see what sort of a dress dear, old
stupid Percival would select"
Come upstairs to my ROOM" Maria
said sternly. There Evelina gave a
cry and pounced upon it.
"Oh. Maria. It's the loveliest thing.
| I'm crazy over it,"
Maria stood holding the hanger and
smiling ruefully. while Evelna, like a
butterfly round bunch of blossoms,
| fitted about the dress.
"Of course you cant ever wear It,"
Evelina said at last. Not with your
| gray hair. You'd look a fright. Such
a dress needs to be worn by some
body with dark eyes and a vivid COM
| pleXion. or else by a ruddy blond" "
Evelina had red hair. Let me try it
| on. I think 1t will just fit me-"
Maria stood by while Evelna, work
ing rapidly. got into the gray dress.
Evelina used powder and rouge, and
the gray dress made her fairly bloom.
Poor little gray Maria had never
taken heed for her personal appear
ance. First there were the babies to
bring up, three of them, and then
later she had been too tired. 1t was
only just lately since Percival had
| begun to get enough money for every
thing that she could afford to rest.
But of course 1t was too late now to
do anything with her looks.
Maria" Evelina said, I'm going to
borrow this dress to wear to the
banquet tonight. Miss Cooper can't
get my new dress done and | haven't
thing fit to wear. Percival need
never know thing about it. He's out
of town anyway"
Maria, troubled and embarrassed,
| did not know what to say. Evelina
was indeed the kind one did not say
| no to.
Maria was sitting beside her darn
| ing basket just before dinner when
the door opened unexpectedly and
| Percival entered it. He dropped bag.
overcoat and hat on the sofa, pulled
Evening star., 1926-09-24

M ARIA HOLDEN'S fingers
NH trembled slightly as she cut
Vv the string binding the large.
4 4 carefully wrapped box She
was glad that she was
alone. After giving her the box,
Percival had gone. on quickly to his
little study to look over the mail
weeks absence.
The contents of this box consti
tuted a gift from her husband, and
Maria. to whom gifts had hitherto
been rare. could scarcely open the
box for eagerness. Underneath the
cover were layers of fine tissue paper.
which she drew away delicately, dis
closing soft. lustrous folds of satin
gray satin! She caught her lips
under her teeth as she lifted ont the
gown, shook 1t free and, holding it
before her. examined 1t. A gray
satin gown such as A queen might
wear, rich. glossy thing with intris
cate embroideries and weavings of
lace. She drew A deep breath. Tears
burned her eyes. rolled unheeded
down hher cheeks. She laid the gown
down across the bed and wiped her
eyes.
That moment brought her face TO
such beauty for a little old woman.
who was already gray enough as it
was. Maria touched her gray hair,
her faded cheek. If IT had been black
or even blue or one of those deep
browns. but gray!
II should look like n moth or a
ghost" she whispered to herself. No.
she could never wear the dress, be-
cause she would spoil it by so wear
ing. a beautiful generous gift, but
inappropriate. How could she keep
Percival from knowing?
She behaved perfectly.
'Percival. YOU dear. TO he SO
thoughtful and so kind and so eX-
travagant Just on my account"
He smiled.
MY dear. I wanted YOU to have
something fine and different. And
I could afford 1t for the first time
eince we were married. I hesitated
between that dress and a jewel. but
! decided you needed a dress most"
A few days later Maria's sister-in-
law. the wife of Percival's younger
Evening star., 1926-09-24
The Gray Satin Gown.

n n ARIA HOLDEN'S fingers
NH trembled slightly as she cut
V the string binding the large.
4 4 carefully wrapped box. She
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1926-01-15

Edmund Anderson took a party
of grangers in his truck to the Po-
mona grange meeting at Kiona-
Benton last Saturday. A good
crowd was in attendance and an ex-
ceptionally good meeting was re-
ported. Two interesting addresses
were made by State Master A. S.
Goss, in which he covered the Ma
tional Grange meeting last fall in
California and the recent meering
Of the state legislature at Olympia.
Those who went over from here
with Mr.. Anderson we're Mr.. and
Mrs. J. L. Holecek, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. M. Wheeler. C. l.. Sutherland,
C. A. Whitney and j. B. Troman-
hauser of White Bluffs, and Mr..
and Mrs. c. r. Moore. Prof. and
Mrs. Weir and Mrs. David Hart
mann of Hanford.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1926-01-15
CONVENTION OF, BY
AND FOR FARMERS

The third annual Young Farmers
convention, "of farmers by farmers
and for farmers" will be held in Spo-
kane again this year at the Daven-
port hotel on January 20 and 80. A
new feature of the conference this
time will be women's convention
held in conjunction.
The Young Farmers conference
idea is unique in that only bona fide
farmers are eligible to participate.
They bring in their problems and the
group analyses them, making recon-
mendations for the solution. A con-
ference leader tabulates results and
coordinates the questioning.
Last year sweet clover was an out
standing subject for consideration.
Some of the questions that have al
ready come in this eyar for discussion
are: How can farmer know when
the best time to sell his wheat crop;
what is solution to the summer pas
ture problem; how can the farmer
solve the labor problem? Scores of
more pertinent questions will be
brought to the convention. There
are no set speeches by specialists and
"spellbinders" are not encouraged.
The attending farmers make up their
own program at the first of the con-
ference.
Special features are being planned
for the women's meeting. Typical
questions to be answered there are:
How can the farm woman make ex-
ira" money; how can she systematic
her work so as to enjoy more time
for sef-improvement and recreation;
how can the family ration be properly
balanced in winter?
The annual Young Farmers Ban
quet, with its many surprise entertain
ment features, will be held on Friday
night, January 2e. All farm men and
women are invited to attend the con-
ference and dinner. There are no
charges for the banquet dinner itself
A complimentary luncheon is being
planned for the women on Friday
noon. The Young Farmers con-
ference idea is being sponsored by
The Washington Farmer and The
Idaho Farmer, with the aid of the
Spokane Chamber of Commerce and
29 young farmers of the Inland EN-
pire
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1926-01-15
FROST EXPERT AGAIN

At the Kennewick Commercial
Club last week, one of the things dis
cussed was the hiring again of Albert
w. Cook for the early frost WARNINGS.
Mr.. Cook has at his command much
data gathered last year in his work
in this and the Kennewick district
and the department of agriculture
has given him this territory for the
early spring work. Mr.. Cook will
come to Kennewick following the
closing of the danger season in lower
California. He will have an assistant
this year. During nights when there
is frost danger the assistant will be
stationed at the key station and warn
ings given plenty of time for the grow
ers to make preparations.
Speaking of Mr. Cooks work, D.
G. Rodgers told the Kcnncwick Com
mcrcial Club that with no previous
data available Mr.. Cook was correct
in his forecasts 70 per cent of the
time. This season, with last years
figures available, Mr.. Cook expects
to be right better than 90 per cent Of
the time.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1926-01-15
------------
DOUBLE BIRTHDAY PARTY

There were 10 boys present at the
home of Ray Wade last Saturday,
January 9th, it being Rays ninth
birthday, also the tenth birthday Of
John Bonn, which added ian extra
candle to the lovely birthday cake of
pink and white. The room was deco
rated with evergreens and 'colored
lamps. The day being mild, time was
spent playing outdoor games. At
four p. m. lovely luncheon Of straw
berry jello and whipped cream, cakes
and lemonade, was served. Ray re-
ccived many lovely presents in token
of the day. The party broke up about
80 in the afternoon, all wishing Ray
and John many more happy birthdays.
Those present were: The Misses
Friedrich and Griffin; Masters Lewis
Angle, Bobbie and Leroy Codding,
Benton Graham, George Harrington.
Freddie Gilhuly, Bobbie Westling,
Clinton McMurry, Donald Chapel,
Emil Wagner, Malcolm McFee, CLAIR
cince Blair, Forrest Heath, Elmer
Houk, Elroy Wiehl, John Bonn,
Thomas and Ray Wade.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1926-01-15
NO FuHDs.--MusT WAIT

Last August petition was, sent
by the White Bluffs postmaster to the
postoffice department. asking for some
changes and small extension in the
rural route out Of White Bluffs.
Failing to get favorable action, the
postmaster wrote to- Congressman
John w. Summers in December ask
ing him to see what he could do.
The postmaster has received a COM
rrunication from Mr.. Summers dated
January 9th, enclosing copy of let
ter he received from the Eenfta,
Assistant Postmaster General TX
planning why the department. was un-
able at this time to grant he request
in the petition. The letter reads:
January 4, 1926.
Hon. John w. Summers, House of
Representatives.
My Dear Mr.. Summers:-
In reply to your letter of Deem
Der 81 in regard to extension of rural
route Mol from White Bluffs, Wash.
ington, 1.S miles for the, accommoda-
ton of IS families, / beg to inform
you that the Department has been
unable to grant this new service be-
cause of lack of funds. However,
Congress has under consideration at
the present time the matter of making
a supplemental appropriation to pro-
vide funds for the authorization of
meritorious requests for new service.
When this appropriation has been
made the matter of ordering estab-
'lishment of this additional service
will be given further consideration
and shall be pleased to advise you
of the action taken.
Sincerely yours,
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General"
Congressman Summers saws he will
keep the matter in mind and as soon
as funds are available will again re.
quest action by the postoffice depert-
ment.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1926-01-15
losT MOTION

The shipment of ten thousand bales
of silk valued at $4,000, 900 over the
Milwaukee railroad from Seattle,
where it had arrived from the Orient
by boat, to New York last week
caused the Sunnyside Sun to exclairn
With all the power going to waste
at Priest Rapids, why this long haul?
There were 43 cars in the four special
trains. Each train conveyed $780,
600 worth Of silk, or $282, 1000 per car.
They received their cargo at the In
ter-Bay dock at Seattle and tried to
beat passenger train time across each
state. Why all this hurry when we
have the facilities right here in Wash
ington for the manufacture of silk"
The silk was in raw form, az taken
from the worm cocoon and wound in
skeins by ninble Japanese fingers.
On reaching its various destinations
in the United States it will be spun
into thread, woven and manufactured
into cloth. 1t was the largest single
shipment of silk on record.
The Sunnyside Sun was right in
wanting to know why this silk was
shipped clear across the continent
when the power to manufacture it in
to cloth is going to waste right here
at Priest Rapids.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1926-01-15
AUTO LICENSE fund
GROWING YEARLY

A summary of the receipts for auto
licenses shows that the state received
from this source in 1925 the sum of
81, 0,o26.24 as against $4,47s,l96.70
in 1924, an increase of $504,S2e.s4.
According to figures compiled by
County Auditor E. o. Keene, Benton
County automobile owners paid $34,-
111.30 for licenses in 1924 and $685.
col 90 in 1925. In 1925 there were is
sued in this county 1851 original Ii
censes and $40 transfers, a total of
3051 transactions on which the county
fee amounted to $762.75 which is
turned into the current expense fund
as receipts from the Auditors office.
A weight certificate is being re-
quired this year with every applica-
ton for truck license. Many appli-
cants cannot understand why this is
required. This is a provision imposed
by the statute which has been quite
generally disregarded in the past but
is being enforced this year. Many
owners of Fords with truck boxes
cannot understand why their licenses
cost them more this year than last.
This, Mr.. Keene says, is because of
the weight slip showing their car
heavier than its weight was given in
for last year.
Such vehicle takes the flat state
fee of $40 if its weight is less than
1000 pounds without reference to the
load capacity. If, however the weight
of the vehicle is 1900 or over it takes
a higher rate. The first 1900 pounds
takes the $40 rate to which must be
added 40 cents for each 100 pounds
additional weight. In addition to this
fee of 40 cents is imposed for each
100. pounds of carrying capacity so
that the license for each vehicle
weighing over 1000 pounds and less
than 1900, with 500 pound capacity,
would cost $12.40 plus the rs cent
fee. One weighing 1900 and less than
1900 would cost $3.50 and SO on.
Up to January 9th this year, Mr..
Keene said, application for 1918 car
licenses had been received in Benton
county as against 1148 on the same
date last year. Whether this indi-
Gates more cars or greater prosperity
IN the county is question.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1926-01-15
A RISKY JOB

The breaking of the 1O-inch cas-
ing at the 146 foot level in the ar.
tesian we'll being drilled on the
Chef MCGEE place at Cold Creek
has temporarily halted drilling op-
eratioDs. Failing to lift the bro
ken casing and not wanting to
make the hole any smaller, a con-
tract was entered into with Jack
Grom and Ford johnson, to dig a
Aka foot hole around the casing
to the basalt formation where the
casing broke. Work on the Aka
hole was started Wednesday and as
the entire distance of l46 feet is
through volcanic ash, it is estimat-
ed that the digging will require
about three weeks. After striking
the basalt when it was down 146
feet, the drill went through $50
feet of that formation when it
ran into running sand. No cas-
ing was used through the basalt
but the sand formation encoun-
tered below requires it.
Who loses all the fault some peo.