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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1909
Page
6
An advertisement touts Vinol as a blood tonic for older adults claiming it boosts appetite and digestion, purifies and enriches blood, and strengthens the body. A grand-niece of Alexander Hamilton and Mrs. M. Bloom of Lewistown, Pa share testimonials of improved vigor and cold resistance during winter.
John Dempsey Thomas Sutherland and William Witt laborers wandered into a box car to sleep in Prosser area. They were charged with malicious injury to property after a train yard blaze but Judge Hunt discharged them for want of evidence. Officer Black testified fire set in a box car with two charred sticks offered as proof.
Construction will begin within two weeks on a new connecting link of grade by North Coast Railroad Co to complete the line from the Columbia River below Kennewick to the Yakima River above Granger crossing into the Yakima Indian reservation. Contractor Peter Eschbach announces.
A public service telephone line two and a half miles long is promised to be completed within 90 days by A. Lindstrum and A. W. Brewer. They have applied to the county commissioners for permission to lay the line along several township section lines starting at the southeast corner of section 22, 13, 18 and extending westward across multiple sections to the southwest corner of section 1.
In North Yakima, c A Hart and Mrs Hart of St Paul and H R Hewitt of Minneapolis pursue settlement of railroad damage claims for fruit in 1907 due to car shortages and delays. The Horticultural Union has near 10 000 in claims. the Richey Gilbert case awaits Minnesota state court appeal. Rae Hatfield claims settled. Affidavits are being gathered as the attorneys pursue perishable goods losses across Washington and Oregon.
Helena Modjeska born in Cracow in 1844 rose from Polish theater to international fame. She organized aid for widows after her first husband died, led a Utopian California colony, and later became a celebrated US and UK stage star famed for Lady Macbeth and Sweet Lady Constance.
Harper's Weekly last week published a Pacific Northwest number with enticing headlines on Romantic Bungalow Life, The Northwest's Coming Exposition, Oregon the Garden of the Northwest, and A Northern Land Where it Is Always Spring. The articles appeal to home location seekers while giving business conditions due attention.
Conrad Krebs of Salem Oregon predicts North Yakima Wenatchee and Hood River will be well known among eastern fruit buyers in coming years. He notes no fear of overproduction and says eastern buyers now demand Oregon and Washington fruit for its quality. He cites Yakima Valley’s rising reputation and warns against specialization risks if a single crop falters.
George Donald, president of the North Yakima and Valley railroad, is the focal figure in two secretive projects. He commissions water analyses from a spring on his right of way near the Naches pumping plant and reportedly plans to bring coal from a Nile country bed for testing as steam fuel at Naches. Donald remains noncommittal and refuses further details.
The notice promotes Oregon land availability with no land charge for settlers and perpetual water rights at construction cost. It highlights 216000 acres of prime agricultural land, 400 miles of canals already in operation, and a mild climate with about 300 sunny days. Applications and blanks are available for interested settlers.
Informants cite Naches City men as having the work in hand on coal and water matters, with substantial commentary from circles aware of the proposals. Both issues appear rich in possibilities and potential impact locally.
For the month ending March 14 North Yakima schools reported 2400 pupils with 827 in high school of whom 188 are girls. Grades show 1095 boys and 995 girls. total enrollment up 281 from last March. Average attendances: grade pupils 1623, high school 2958, total 1921, up 127 from prior year. Tuition pupils total 76, money collected 407.50. Superintendent Reed notes overall improvement and emphasis on writing and spelling. An educational exhibit is being prepared for the AP exposition with practical daily use plans. School grounds beautification and nature study in the garden receive attention.
N B Marks owner of an eastern Washington Holstein herd announced all animals tested for tuberculosis were negative with no affected cows. The report praised the herd health and condition, joining another local test by M Davis in Moxee. Legislators and physicians abroad are weighing future laws on bovine TB. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup ad follows.
New York Wilson Johnson the colored heavyweight champion delayed decision on his next challenger until Thursday. Al Kauffman’s bout with Tony Ross tomorrow night will influence Johnson as a drawing card. Representatives for Ketchell Woodman Langford and Kauffman demanded pay to fight Johnson.
Charges have been filed against Patrolman A. A. Mathis by Mrs. Alice Wilgus and a preliminary hearing will be held before the city council police committee. The date and specifics are not public. The feud claim is denied by all sides as attempts to oust Mathis continue.
The notice certifies that all druggists may refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, and prevent serious results from a cold. It asserts no opiates, genuine yellow package, and warns against substitutes. North Yakima Drug Co.
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