Priest Rapids Land Owners Unite For Irrigation Potential
Land owners on the eastern Columbia highlands form the Priest Rapids Land Owners association led by Meritt H. Dam to promote 100000 acres of premium soil for fruit, irrigation, and access to the Columbia. The group cites favorable climate, soil, and proximity to water as key factors for development.
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Columbia River
Priest Rapids
Fruit District
Washington
Columbia
Pacific Ocean
Celilo Falls
Yakima
Wenatchee
Highlands
Congress
Russians Refuse Participation in Six Powers Chinese Loan
St Petersburg March 30 The Foreign Office told the syndicate of foreign financiers in China that Russia will not join the six powers loan to China. Russia objects to the 80 percent for national improvements and 20 percent for armaments, and fears inadequate guarantees. Japan's stance remains uncertain but unlikely to follow Russia, while Mongolia and Manchuria interests loom large amid potential regional tension.
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ST. Petersburg
Foreign Office
China
Russia
Six Powers
Republic
Armaaments
Japan
Mongolia
Manchuria
Seattle Businessmen Implicated in Orchard Land Frauds
Subpoenas were issued to Cyrus F. Clapp and E. A. Wakefield to appear in federal court on April 11 over alleged frauds by Columbia River Orchards. Edward C. Kilbourne and J. S. Hedges received subpoenas, with more anticipated for others connected to W. F. DeLarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Tate
Cyrus F. Clapp
E. A. Wakefield
Columbia River Orchards Company
Sichler
W. F. DeLarm
A Prayer for Daily Wisdom and Compassion
A brief devotional verse by A Detmer requests daily growth in wisdom and self control. It seeks inner purity, honest speech, and acts of kindness toward others, turning discord into harmony and guiding others toward the right path.
Senator Sorghum Reflects on Sleuthing and Footprints
In a Washington Star excerpt, Senator Sorghum quips about avoiding footprints in the sands of time. He jokes that constant sleuthing makes a man wary of thumb prints footprints or even leaving print.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement From Bremen Resident
J. T. Shelnut of Bremen Georgia testifies Foley Kidney Pills give relief for kidney and bladder trouble and recommends them to sufferers. The ad claims the pills cure any case within medical reach and notes availability at North Yakima Drug Store.
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J. T. Shelnut
Bremen
North Yakima Drug Store
Railroads Expand for New Business in Seattle
Transcontinental lines brace for Northwest traffic after presidential primaries. Milwaukee system adds two Chicago to Seattle trains starting May 1, per R M Calkins, traffic manager, Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound Railway. Also includes resolutions of respect for Mrs. D L Hill by Wide Hollow Aid Society and committee signatures.
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Seattle
Northwest
Chicago
Milwaukee System
R. M. Calkins
Chicago, Milwaukee &Puget Sound Railway
D. L. Hill
Wide Hollow Aid Society
Christ
Yakima Herald
J. 8. Richmond
C. W. M’alroy
US Cavalry Officer Fatally Wounds Soldier Over Insubordination
Sergeant Clarence Britten of the Sixth Cavalry at Sylvan Pass, Yellowstone Park, shot two enlisted men after an insubordination incident. Frank Cunningham was killed and Frank Carroll severely wounded when Cunningham supported Carroll’s defiance. The Cody Wyoming report notes Britten issued an order which Carroll refused to obey.
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Billings
Mont
Clarence Britten
Sixth
United States Cavalry
Sylvan Pass
Yellowstone Park
Frank Cunningham
Frank Carroll
Cody
Wyoming
Britten
Carroll
Cunningham
The Farmer Boy's Future
Washington Star quotes a farmer's plan for Josh to go to town and build a butter sales route to make his fortune. The piece frames a practical path to success through small business effort and regional commerce.
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Josh
Washington Star
Spring Linen Suit with Roman Embroidery Illustration
A white linen gown features Roman cutwork embroidery and scalloped coat fins. The accompanying hat shows frills of plaited net trim, illustrating spring wear.
Jim Johnson Sentenced to Walla Walla Penitentiary
Jim Johnson was sent to the Walla Walla penitentiary to serve a 10 to 20 year term after a second degree murder conviction for the killing of William Lusby near Latus last spring. He was accompanied by John McPherson, convicted of perjury in the first degree, the first such case in the county.
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William Lusby
Jim Johnson
Walla Walla
Reed
Latus
Johnson
John McPherson
Simple Guide to Window Gardens for Pansies Mignonette and Carnations
The article explains creating miniature gardens in sunny window boxes using pansy seeds, mignonette, and carnations. It covers box depth, soil, drainage, sowing, watering, and waiting periods before transplanting outdoors. Pansies bloom all summer, mignonette scents the home, carnations require early sprouting for best results.
Slang Terms to Avoid in Public Speaking Club Letter
Greenville Kleiser warns members of the Public Speaking Club to avoid slang and common expressions. The list includes phrases like It s up to you I don t think Not on your life You can search me That s awfully nice It s a cinch Oh fudge Get the hook Not by a long shot and similar items.
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Publi Speaking Club of America
Greenville Kleiser
Public Speaking Club
Greenville Klets
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Wound Care
A cold weather abrasion warning promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for immediate treatment. The ad claims faster healing with less need for bandages and lists prices 5c 50c and 1.00. Sold by D. H. Fry and C. W. Camp at 3rd and Yakima avenues.
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Ballard
D. H. Fry
C. W. Camp
Cor
3Rd
Yakima Avenues
D. H. Fry and Co
W. Camp, Cor
Fattening Fish on Yakima Alfalfa
A clipping notes unexpected fish growth linked to alfalfa in irrigation ditches near North Yakima Washington. Salmon stomachs contained alfalfa leaves and stems suggesting fattening. A rainbow trout 31 inches long weighed eight pounds and was caught in a North Yakima ditch.
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Alex Sloan
Philadelphia
Mr. Sloan
Technical World Magazine
North Yakima
Washington
North
Yakima
Old Roman Stone for Lincoln Museum in Kentucky Plan
Rome recalls a 1865 gesture to Lincoln via a block from the Agger fortifications. Ferdinand Girardi seeks or a replacement to honor the martyred president with an inscribed marble slab. An American consul and a British steamer link to the saga ending near Bermuda. An advertisement for Ballard's Horehound Syrup follows.
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Rome
Ferdinand Girardi
Hardin County
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Garardi
Servius Tullius
Servius Tulline
Stielmann
Leghorn
Ohio
Lincoln
United States
Bermuda
Girardi
The Lure of the Soil Professional Men Women and Artists
A feature on how professionals and artists embrace farming and land work. Profiles highlight diverse motives from livelihood to creative satisfaction and the growing appeal of soil culture among urban professionals.
Residence and Roots of Granville Lowther in the Yakima Valley
The sketch traces Granville Lowther born January 19 1848 in Doddridge County West Virginia through moves to Illinois Kansas and finally Yakima Valley. It notes his ministry years in Illinois and Kansas and shift to orcharding in North Yakima with views on rural life and nature as life’s principal school. He is recognized for liberal thought and authorship of horticulture works including the Encyclopedia of Horticulture.
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North
Yakima
Granville Lowther
Doddridge County
West Virginia
Wedgar County
Illinois
Kansas
Great Northwest
Yakima Valley
Boston
Ilinois
Ulinots
North Yakima
Cold Air Evaporation System Tested For Fruit
C EK Norton and associates test a cold air evaporation method for fruits in Yakima county. They plan to build evaporating plants using electricity to power an electric motor and believe the system could replace kilns if machinery can be custom made. Early tests show economy and insurance savings with good results.
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C. EK. Norton
Yakima Valley
Government's Minimum Wage Bill Receives Royal Assent
The minimum wage bill became law today after royal assent. Miners nationwide vote on returning to work while district boards set district wage levels. Results expected next Thursday. optimism grows as thousands resume work in anticipation.
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London
Mrs Rand Returns to North Yakima From California
Mrs Rand, long absent from the city while in California, arrived back in North Yakima on Saturday.
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Db. M. Rand
California
North Yakima
The Little Bundle of Health and Wealth Advice
The speaker recalls illness and hospital care, praising doctors and a roll of savings. After convalescence debt is paid, the message urges thrift. A bank account is framed as protection against sickness and disaster, with a warning about expenses when income dries up.
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Old Bones Place
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Priest Rapids Owners Unite
Tieton
New Republic
A. Detmer
Levi Strauss & CO
San Francisco
U. S
Eastern
Lincoln Museum
Italy
The
Lumber Co
Newell Mill & Lumber Co
Mege
Seattle, Wash
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C. E. Norton and Associates
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