Fruit crop outlook brightens after frost scare in Yakima
Yakima growers faced frost damage early in the season with heavy buds in apricots and cherries. However inspectors report varying impact north, east, and south of town with a general expectation of a crop meeting demand. Some areas show little to no damage while others vary by orchard.
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Yakima
Tak Herrano
Union Gap
Beck
Frank Wheeler
Wheeler
A. D. Eglin
Sunnyside
Natches Wm
Rowe
Thompson
Mr. Denton
Parker Bottom
P. J. Flint
County Board Delivers Key Actions After Weeklong Session
County commissioners adjourned to reconvene April 28 after an unusually active week approving many road petitions. They settled delinquent Northern Pacific taxes for 36,757.13 dollars, about 60 percent of the disputed claim, amid debates over valuation. Leander E. Lawrence was named precinct constable. Warrant cancellations were ordered, funds divided among road, bridge, and school districts. Justice Lince’s resignation was rejected and Sunnyside townsite partial vacated. Dr. P Frank was reappointed county physician.
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Sedgwick
Leander E. Lawrence
Zillah
Justice Lince
George E. Shaw
Sunnyside
P. Frank
Two Early Inventions and a One Wheel Cart Tale
The article recalls two notable inventions from the area. Tom Staton’s sage brush header used three paired wheels and high power, but eight horses failed to move it on a smooth road and the inventor abandoned the project. Rev Dixon’s one wheel cart toppled into a mud hole during its maiden test, ending further trials.
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Yakima
Tom Staton
Rev. Dixon
Staton
Dixon
Prairies
Sam Chappel
Rey
Newbro's Herpicide Promises Cure for Dandruff Baldness
An advertisement claims falling hair stems from dandruff caused by a germ. It asserts Newbro's Herpicide destroys the dandruff germ, preventing and curing dandruff, falling hair, and baldness with successful results wherever tested.
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Newbro
Out Of The Rut
A motivational note urges breaking old habits and seeking progress. It emphasizes staying alive to change and not remaining stuck in the same routine. The message hints at applying effort to move forward.
Garden Hose and Lawn Mowers Promoted for Pro Quality
Garden Hose offered as the best value and guaranteed. High wheel Phoenix lawn mowers marketed as labor savers for well kept lawns.
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Phoenix
Garden Tools and Supplies Advertise Wide Range
Local supplier promotesNozzle and Sprinkler sales for garden implements Hoes Rakes hoses and accessories. Also offers Manila and cotton twine rooting knives hop hooks and garden hose repair services.
Stewart's New Store Burglarized in Yakima Building
Four suspects were detained after clothing valued at about 50 dollars vanished from Stewart's store in the Hotel Yakima building. One man escaped on the way to jail. another remains in custody with a 500 dollar bond. Authorities link the theft to regional clothing thieves arrested in Spokane, with possible plunder from cars at Toppenish or Mabton.
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Stewart
Yakima
Old Town
Tucker
Gilbert
Northern Pacific
Spokane
Toppenish
Mabton
Lee 'Sleason
Justice Taggard
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Robt. E. Smith
J.J. Macdonadd Dry Goods and Men’s Furnishings
Old Postoffice Building
J. R. Henderson
McKee Bros
Court House
Simcoe Bridge
North Yakima
Barton’s
D. R. Barton
South First Street
Madam Conolly
Bryan Day
Thomas Lund
Bryan Committee
Lund
Roslyn
Thorp Band
Yakima Band
Bartholet
Coffin Bros
Ditter Bros
Mattoon
Twin City Express
North Dakota
Portland
Puget Sound
St. Paul
Grace Delia Baker
Schlotfeldt Block
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