North Yakima resident threatens suit over road littering
Jacob Becker warns residents along the road from Fourth Street to the river to stop dumping rubbish. He cites cans, barrels, lumber, paper, ashes, manure and more creating a nuisance, especially in snow. The note promises legal action if dumped refuse continues. J A Kleis recounts a return trip from Grand Rapids, Michigan with wife and reports brisk East Coast business and hopeful spring delays.
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Jacob Becker
Yakima
Fourth Street
J. A. Kleis
Grand Rapids
Mich
Yakima Indians Watchful on Smallpox and Seed Potatoes
Dr Chas Wannaseay notes better health on the Yakima reservation though measles mumps and two smallpox cases near Toppenish prompt strict quarantine. Vaccination efforts continue to immunize the community. J M Perry reports rising Yakima potato seed sales with eight carloads distributed to farmers in Yakima Valley and surrounding districts as efforts to improve quality and trade persist.
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Chas. Wannaseay
Ee J. M. Perry
Northwest
Yakima
Kiona
Wenus Valley
Wool Growers Exchange to Hold Biweekly Sales This Season
The Wool Growers Exchange announces its first sale on May 1 with sales every two weeks thereafter, or on the 1st and 15th of each month until fall. Wool buyers are expected soon and Coffin Bros. reports early wool arrived with brisk market activity and ready sales at 10 11 cents.
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Wool Growers’ Exchange
Coffin Bros
New Business Houses Planned on Second Street
Plans are under way for two new business houses on Second Street. Allen B. Sweney will build a stone building with brick front after purchasing the second lot opposite the post office. John P. Curry will erect a two story brick on the corner lot on B Street. Construction will start once plans are arranged.
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Second Street
Allen B. Sweney
B Street
John P. Curry
State fair commission to organize anew and plan exhibits
The state fair commission met in Dr. Gunn's office but permanent organization is postponed until next Monday due to new appointees A. B. Weed A. J. Splawn and Matt Bartholet. Plans include fruit and farm produce displays with prizes from 1 to 2 dollars for fruits vegetables hay hops and a new dog department to showcase canine entries.
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State Fair Commission
Westminster
B. C
Indian Railways Compared With United States System
The article contrasts India's 23 000 miles of lines with U S railways showing earnings and profits and low travel tariffs. It notes India's annual gross $8 7 ,85 61, net $46 ,079,621, profit 5.37 percent, and passenger rates by class. It also highlights Transvaal dispatch rider W Cummings with a $1,500 Boer bounty.
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India
United States
Detroit Journal
W. Cummings
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Suop
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LA Grippe
Foley
Grippe
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Yakima Hardware Co
W. B. Conklin
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Yellow Drug Store
E. W. Grove
New England
Kinsey & Co
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E. J. Patton
Prop
Fair Commission Meeting
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M. Schorn
Jos C. Liggett Liggett & Short. Undertakers
A. N. Short
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Spokane
First Ave
Wash
P. O
Phone West
Modern
Woodmen of America
North Yakima Camp
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Ely Brothers
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