Telephone Improvements Expand Yakima County System
Inland Telephone and Telegraph foreman Robert Nellis arrived with workers to modernize Yakima county services. The L & H block office moved to the Sloan building as 350 phones will serve city and environs with extended lines to Ahtanum Natchez valleys and a Prosser Pasco link. The project aims to connect Sound Spokane and Eastern Washington via a Cascades loop improving long distance service.
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Ahtanum
Natchez
Pasco
Robert Nellis
Inland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Yakima County
Lombard & Horsley
Yakima Avenue
Sloan
South First Street
Moxee
Prosser
Yakima Valley
the Sound
Spokane
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Cle-Elum
Wenatchee
Cascades
Yakima
Nellis
Northwest
McKenzie Couple in Moxee Welcome Triplets
Mrs. W. A. Mc Kenzie of Moxee gave birth to triplets early Friday. Two boys and one girl, each about six pounds at birth. One boy died shortly after birth. Mother and surviving baby are doing well.
Yakima Junior Orchestra Ball Rescheduled For April 4
The Yakima Junior Orchestra invitation ball originally set for February 14 will occur Friday evening April 4. A concert at 8 30 p m followed by a grand march at 9 o'clock will feature the event with floor managers ensuring an enjoyable dance. Invitations are available by contacting any orchestra member.
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Yakima
Thumb severed in hop pole sharpening accident
Joe Slavin of Tampico arrived in the city with his left thumb nearly severed after an axe slipped while he sharpened hop poles. He had the wound dressed by Dr. Gordon.
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Joe Slavin
Tampico
Dr. Gorden
Mazamas Plan Mt Adams Climb July 15 26
The Mazamas mountain club of Portland Oregon announces a summer program to climb Mt Adams 12400 feet high. The ascent runs July 15 to 26 with a circular inviting prospective members to join. An itinerary will be issued soon.
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Mazamas Club
Portland
Ore
Mt. Adams
Cascade Peaks
Bicyclers Arrested In City Paving Crackdown
Marshal Grant and officers have jailed about 12 bicyclists for riding on sidewalks within city limits. The arrests span diverse groups from businesspeople to children, who received a scare but no lasting punishment.
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Marshal Grant
Sidewalk riding crackdown urged after fine enforcement
The article condemns sidewalk riding and warns violators will be punished. It notes the streets are in good condition for wheeling and offer ample space, urging riders to comply with the ordinance or face police actions.
Washington Wool Clip Update 1899 1900
Census bulletin shows Washington with 2720 farms yielding 57 555 fleeces and 5 268 088 pounds unwashed wool valued at 618 975 dollars. Montana tops states with 80 000 000 pounds produced.
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Census Bureau
United States
Washington
Montana
Agent Meeks Leads North Yakima Office Appointment
Meeks MS Meeks, succeeding G A Graham, is the oldest Spokane to Sound agent. He has served Pasco for five years and previously ran Sprague freight division work. His career spans Glendive to the coast, qualifying him for the North Yakima post.
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Meeks
M.S. Meeks
G. A. Graham
Spokane
Sound
Pasco
Sprague
Glendive
North
Yakima
Qualifying Sharpshooters Named for National Guard
Olympia event last Saturday lists sharp shooters for each company: Company A Field 13 sharpshooters and one marksman. Company B 11 sharpshooters and four marksmen. Notable records include Captain F. T. Liggett of Company C with 9223 percent and Private Forbes of Company A with 9113 percent.
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National Guard
Olympia
First Infantry
F. T. Liggett
G. M. Ainslie
Forbes
Vaughn
Ed Paulson
Company F
For Sale Jersey bull and farm land items
For Sale Jersey bull 14 months old full blood but not registered Call on or address W A Bowen Parker Wash For Sale Ten acres three miles northwest of city six acres improved Good soil and water right can be had at a bargain if taken at once Call on or address J T Barns Rural No 2
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Jersey
W.A. Bowen
Parker, Wash
City
J.T. Barns
Music lessons and local ads blend in crowded page
Miss Kremer offers mandolin and piano instruction at 401 N 7th and D Stetson. Coffin Bros hawk new hats and a No 1 Top Buggy for 65. Richards, veterinarian, is at Sloan's Drug Store. Coffin Bros advertise seeds and grasses in bulk at low prices.
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Coffin Bros
G. Macl. Richards
Sloan’s Drug Store
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted by North Yakima Drug
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs with quick relief for Lagrippe and related illnesses. It promotes necessary farm supplies and mentions Coffin Bros. to address potatoes hay oats and barley.
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Coffin Bros
Foley’s
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. H. McCoy
Sunnyside Canal
Sunnyside
Stark Bros
Robert Johnson
Fruitvale
Fawcett Bros
Chas, F. Kraus
A. Schindeler
Yakima Ave
Palmer
Seattle
Tacoma
Pacific
Butte
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Pullman
M. Perks
Agi
A. D. Chariton
A.G.P.A
Studebaker
M. Schorn
Front
Cor
Anna Scow
Heaven
L. H. Gace
Stephenson
Luce
Yakima Milling Company
Fleuros
Yakima Hest
Taylor's Best
Golden West
Fou
Bisiness
Chestnut Street
E. F. Crocker
North Yakima Furniture Co
Harrows
Windons
Alfalfa
Timothy
Department Store
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