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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1909
Page
2
The General Demand for a simple pleasant efficient laxative is cited. The California Vig Syrup Co. touts Syrup of Migs and Elixir of Senna as a wholesome, gentle, effective remedy. Sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
J B Van Name of Binghamton New York and his wife visited North Yakima for a week and praised the city for its buildings streets stores and public life. They noted large local banking deposits surprised by the number of banks and enjoyed views of Mt Warner Mt Tacoma and Mt Adams from the Miller building concluding North Yakima offers comforts and congenialists unlike California and Puget Sound regions.
An old Springfield tale claims a merchant’s son was deemed hopeless with consumption by two doctors. A three week course of Dr King’s New Discovery allegedly cured the boy, praised as infallible for coughs and colds with a money back guarantee and trial bottle offer.
The Hague April 12 The expected birth of an heir to the Dutch throne has caused anxiety and alarm among the public amid health rumors about the queen. Palace officials say she is in good health and the attending physician is satisfied. Justice Minister Nielsen noted the event is not imminent and acknowledged concern over premature preparations for a salute.
Five trustees hold a majority stock and power of attorney over the Yakima Valley Transportation Company with potential to sell to Northern Pacific or others. Speculation surrounds the trustee knowledge of White or McWhite and the Western Electric link, while July 1 expiry and option extensions raise concerns about accountability and local investor influence.
The state of Washington has standing timber to build 5,000,000 six room houses and shelter a large population. It could furnish railway ties for nearly 1.9 million miles and create a plank road around the world twice. If milled, the timber could load 10,000,000 rail cars with 20,000 feet each. Expert cruisers report dense stands across 35,000 square miles on both sides of the Cascades.
Reports from Washington state recount immense timber feats including spud sticks for dredges 92 feet long, 40 inches square, and a yellow fir log hewn 104 feet long. Notable claims cover the largest tree by girth in Snohomish County, a giant red fir blown across a railroad track, and a 14 room house built from a single yellow fir trunk.
Yakima City saloons remain open despite dry talk. Saloons test trustees action claiming a board member isn t a property owner, with a potential clash between saloon men and city officials over the recent closing orders.
Sunnyside Washington trustees of the Sunnyside Water Users association adopt resolutions by George Redman urging the secretary of the interior to modify Reclamation Service rules. They call for landholders to have representation and say current practices are arbitrary and unjust. They argue repayments are secured by lien on lands, effectively making landholders borrowers to the U S government.
The Hague reports confident expectation of a new heir to the Dutch throne this week amid long wait since Queen Wilhelmina. Dutch fear of a childless crown and German influence ends if birth succeeds. queen in excellent health as preparations for the royal welcome accelerate.
Judge R. Holcomb granted a new trial in the Deighton v Hover and Hover Land Co case over telegram misappropriation profits. Damages were $1404. plaintiff may concede $400 in damages for treble $1000, or seek a full new trial. Hover leads Hover Land and Richland Land companies with offices in Kennewick Richland Spokane Walla Walla North Yakima.
A cautionary note on river dangers and careless boatmen near Niagara. An advertisement touts Electric Bitters to treat backache and kidney issues, claiming a reader cured after long suffering and listing a Belk Tennessee address for purchase.
In Chicago an Italian suspect identified later as the Black Hand killer shot Joseph Phillipelli a grocer as he closed his store with his wife and baby present. A note demanding 1000 dollars was found on a nearby saloon bar weeks earlier. Phillipelli died at the hospital.
Yakima ranchers praise the Krebs plow after a three day test at Moxer ranch and Scudder's farm. Several buyers take units while Hartung and Larson become local agents for Krebs of Salem Oregon. The device promises one man can plow 15 acres per day and harrow the same area next day, aiding hop yard cultivation with reduced costs.
Sheriff and coroner sent notices to Charles Dunn's relatives after he was killed when a freight train passed over him in Bristol Friday afternoon. The body is held at Rose & Inman Undertaking Parlors for disposition.
A man identified as Smith, a partner of Dunn, was found on the train with Dunn during the Bristol accident. Dunn and Smith were “beating” their way to Seattle. Dunn fell from the moving freight as it left a side track at Bristol. Smith learned of Dunn’s death only after reaching Cle Elum. The body was brought to the city after awaiting eastbound train No. 4. Dr. Holland aided the wounded man and Father Oppihandi performed Catholic rites. The deceased retained consciousness until moments before death and wished for a priest.
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