Yakima Knights of Pythias to Compete in Spokane Drill
Uniform Rank Yakima Lodge No. 53 plans a bold showing at Spokane May 15 to 19 for state conclave contests with prizes of 500 300 and 200. Captain P Frank First Lieut C M Hauser and Second Lieut C T Dulin lead a thirty strong unit and a special sleeping car will house the team. J D Cornett may become grand chancellor commander if Yakima garners honors and the lodge has raised funds for entertainment and expenses.
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Yakima Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Order
Spokane
P. Frank
C. M. Hauser
C. T. Dulin
Yakima
Washington
Yakima Boys
Falls City
Yakima Lodge
J. D. Cornett
A Decided Difference between Generals Fisk and Washington
General Clinton B. Fisk told a Sunday school crowd that Washington and he were both generals. A child asked the difference and answered that Washington could not tell a lie, prompting hearty laughter from the general and listeners.
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Clinton B. Fisk
Washington
General Fisk
General Washington
George Washington
The Lady and the Monkey in a New York Hotel
A hotel resident in New York, fond of pets, buys a monkey that explores beyond its quarters. The animal notices the electric bell, presses the knob and holds it, triggering a doorway opening for a mob of bell-boys. The monkey then dashes through and Hew.
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New York
Life
Perilous Path to Fame
A dialogue frames risky paths to wealth and glory. She urges action while He worries about deadly risks from Cape Nomen and the Philippines. The exchange highlights fear and ambition as choices for fortune.
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Cape Nomen
Philippines
Pierce canvasses North Yakima with Boss jar holders
Mr Pierce sells Boss jar holders in North Yakima, advertising their usefulness for fruit preparation. He notes items are popular and invites customers to visit his house next to Col Prosser’s on First Street if he cannot meet them elsewhere.
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Mr. Pierce
Yakima
Col
Where to Meet Them During Royal Visit Debate
The dialogue notes Irish dissatisfaction with the Queen's visit and asks if she should instead visit the United States to heal the rift. It reflects public sentiment on royal engagement abroad as a path to reconciled relations.
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Ireland
United States
North Coast Limited Observation Car Promises Luxuries
The Observation Car on the new North Coast Limited and Northern Pacific begins operation on April 29 offering bathed and barbered luxuries for all passengers. A leaflet is available detailing the cars and journey features.
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North Coast Limited
Button power joke between Mrs. Neverso and John
A humorous exchange where Mrs. Neverso predicts future electric convenience and Mr. Neverso balks at button control, quipping no button could change her habit of not touching it, even about his shirt.
Rutter's Photograph Gallery Ad Promotes Quality Portraits
Rutter advertises a home photographer offering the latest improvements and reasonable terms. He warns against low priced fakes and gift picture schemes and invites patrons to choose value. Located on Second street near the Postoffice in North Yakima.
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Rutter
Second Street
Postoffice
North
Yakima
Origin of the sobriquet Tommy Atkins in British memory
The name Tommy Atkins stems from a sentry who stayed at his post during the Lucknow mutiny and died defending the Residency. His courage popularized the term for a conspicuously heroic regular soldier in campaigns against the rebels.
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Tommy Atkins
Lucknow
Open Door Stance Amid Court Intrigue and Quack Remedies
Fragmented historic text notes a political shift toward an open door in China, mentions empress dowager actions, and includes multiple vintage patent medicine ads for Mull a Light ning Pain Killer DeWitt's Little Early Risers Banner Salve and Ely's Cream Balm. It also references comic lines and a coinage about Tommy Atkins in India and a quip about marriage.
New North Coast Limited Makes First Voyage April 29
A New 16 Section Wide yetibulated Tourist Sleeping Car with up to date conveniences joins the Northern Pacifics New North Coast Limited on its first trip April 29. The North Yakima Drug Store advertises Foley s Honey and Tar as a cough remedy.
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Foley
North Yakima
Northern Pacific
New North Coast Limited
North Coast Limited
Varbolic Compound and Whitewash Promises Home Prep
An advertisement touts Varbolic Compound for spraying as easy and cheap. Yakima Hardware Co. agents promote kitchen tables washed with soap and wood ashes to look white. North Yakima Milling Co. store offers Clean Seed Grain including wheat barley oats and high grade grass seeds. The Northern Pacific notes improved electric lighted train service starting April 29 with seating for thirty six. Mull's Lightning Cough Cure sold for 25c by Taft & Taft and W. J. Roaf.
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Yakima Hardware Co
North Yakima Milt Co
Northern Pacific
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Cornett
the Lady and the Monkey
Rutter’s Photograph Gallery
Osborne
Carload
Coffin Bros
Big Department Store
North Yakima, Wash
H. I. Myers
Mulberry St
Newar
Vvase
N. J
SWIFT
Atlas GA
China
Taft & Taft and
W.J. Roaf
DeWitt
W. E Lake
Happy Creek
Janeck
Mull
Taft & Taft
W. J. Roaf
A. D. Sloan
India
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren St
N.Y
Sawbridge’s
Jimmy
Crawfords
Our
Free City Delivery
G& Co
Taylor & Denley
Herod Vent Farm
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