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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1907
Page
6
The piece condemns Canadian immigration drives and CP R monopolies. It cites crowded western rail traffic, inflated land grants, and graft disclosures in Victoria. Calgary irrigation schemes are labeled predatory real estate leads, with profiteering brokers and smooth talkers warned against.
A testimonial promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for consumption and related symptoms. Mrs. Mattie L. Denton describes night sweats, cough, and weight loss improving after drinking seven bottles, aided by one bottle of Favorite Prescription. The ad invites sick persons to consult Dr. Pierce by letter at no charge.
A melodramatic reflection notes Spanish adventurers chasing the elixir of life and El Dorado as opportunity knocks for Yakima Valley workers. It urges staying aboard the ship of progress, warning against chasing a temporal boom and praising current prospects, with a nod to Robe rle diable in the background.
The North Yakima column in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer argues by all means elect Roosevelt for another term. It says the people cannot afford to have him stop his attempt to clean the Angean stables of the country and that his power is best expressed at the head of events.
Harry McSpadden announces a major expansion of his employment service in North Yakima. Charles D. Walker of Seattle will run the office, allowing McSpadden to focus on other ventures. Walker has a noted West Coast employment background and strong claims as a hustler who can supply labor if anyone is willing to work.
A preacher apologized to about five hundred clergymen for a fiction work he authored and, amid applause, grabbed his hat and overcoat to rush to publishers to suppress the volume. The book is said to burlesque numerous preachers, drawing strong criticism.
Louis Buchholtz, the wrestler, traveled to Portland on Sunday for business tied to an estate of interest and is also seeking a skilled opponent to meet him on the mat.
Word comes from Bloomington Illinois of the death of J W Updike on March 29 A former North Yakima revival partner of Rev Morton L Rose he inspired many with tireless Christian work and left a large circle of friends in North Yakima.
The Yakima valley climate attracts investment in sanitariums. A large hospital is planned on the riverbank at Prosser, surrounded by ten lots. North Yakima’s sanitarium demonstrates the valley’s air and climate aid invalids.
Harvey Labree, prosperous Moxee rancher, and Alma Quesnell of Minnesota now resident in North Yakima, unite in a Catholic ceremony in Moxee this morning. Both turn twenty four today and begin their twenty fifth year as a couple.
Yakima County leads with 300000 head of sheep producing over 2000000 pounds of wool. Coffin Bros operate a major 75500-acre operation with 50000+ sheep and a 2000 head per day electric shearing station in Kittitas Canyon. Wool sells for about 17 14 cents, with large flocks moved across the Columbia to summer ranges and back to winter ranges yearly.
A collection of local voices comments on regional land values in Lebanon Oregon, praising North Yakima as a northwest standout. They discuss street work waste, high taxes, a modern high school project, and plans for paving and drainage improvements to improve the city.
A farewell surprise party was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Burwell in Fairview Friday evening March 29. Sixty six guests attended and enjoyed games social chat and refreshments at ten o’clock. The couple will be greatly missed by many warm friends in the locality.
Postmaster Lemon reports a $4081 year over year increase in local postoffice receipts for the year ending March 31, 1907. Quarterly figures show gains: $6238 vs $4988 for Q2 1906/05, $5963 vs $4972 for Q3, $7901 vs $6982 for Q4, and $7905 vs $7084 for Q1 1907/06, reflecting steady growth.
Joseph Ditter and Mr Holdridge of the Ditter Bros mercantile firm viewed Toppenish Tuesday as the Review reports widespread appreciation for the county board of commissioners scheduling an early voting date on incorporation and officer elections per the committee. The piece closes with a local boast But Yakima Is Better.
In Toppenish on April 4 a citizens meeting nominated by ballot for April 19 L. Talbott for mayor and councilmen A J Allphin C W Grant A W McDonald James Townsend W R Harvey with L J Goodrich chosen town treasurer by acclamation. The slate aims to harmonize factions. it will be the first city election in Toppenish.
The Northern Pacific claim agent adjusted ee Williams claim alleging serious injuries from the train No. 15 wreck at Ellensburg. The company settled for about 800 dollars covering surgeries on the right leg and medical care in Seattle.
No engineers available in the vicinity as the mayor struggles to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Marble during illness. The shortage impacts railroad construction and other operations needing qualified engineers, with supply diminished and only highly attractive propositions likely to secure help.
Dr. P. Frank has been appointed county physician for the ensuing year by the board of county commissioners. Dr. Tetreau’s term expires April 10 and Dr. Frank will likely assume duties then. The new county physician will be paid by the fee system after bids were opened and rejected as too high.
A brief item notes the Extra Five cigar by Smoke Nagier, marked as union made. It highlights the product and labor standard without further details.
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