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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1909
Page
3
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a top laxative option. It touts cleansing and soothing effects without debility or dosage increases, noting pleasant, natural action and physician approval. It urges purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
Louis Blumenthal a city merchant died Friday afternoon at 217 North First Street after long kidney trouble. Born in Strasburg Germany in 1842 he came to this country at 16 and settled in San Francisco before moving to this city in 1901. He leaves a wife and sons Godfrey Eoland and Sidney. remains were to be taken to Portland for interment.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with his recovery from kidney and bladder trouble after diabetes treatment failed. He reports passing the life insurance exam after five bottles. North Yakima Drug Co. promotes the product as curing backache and all kidney and bladder issues.
The North Coast line moves its main operations higher in the Yakima valley as finishing touches remain on the roadbed awaiting rails. A right of way agent resumes planning for the Spokane branch, with no official start date for construction yet announced.
Openers at Toppenish and Prosser draw big crowds as Toppenish edges Ellensburg 6 4 in ten innings and Prosser slips past the Tigers 2 1. Lars Nelson belts a homer for the Tigers, their early league lead boosted by the win and a keen local interest in baseball.
In Portland Maine a six year old girl weakened by measles and pneumonia recovered fully after Vinci treatment. The family reported stronger appetite improved digestion and renewed strength, noting a physician approved continuing the remedy. Vinol is sold in North Yakima by Fred L. Janeck.
Joseph J. Fahey a camp employee on the Tieton project attempted to cut his throat as his patent application faced slow handling. He was placed in county custody for rest and mental recovery after being brought to town by friends and taken in charge by Sheriff Lancaster. His case involved patent matters and attorney changes causing delays.
A Princeville Illinois man refused foot amputation, endured gangrene, and was saved by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad claims the salve cures eczema fever sores boils burns and piles and is sold for 25 cents at C Cace’s drug store.
Fire on the Dan Goodman farm in School Section Wednesday evening caused about 2000 dollars in damage. One hundred tons of loose hay and farm buildings were burned. insurance covered 800 dollars. The blaze started near a cigarette, according to witnesses and Sam Warren the hired man. Two buggies and stock were saved after rapid spreading flames.
United States government will have a splendid peach crop on its trees at Fort Simcoe says S E Farris who reports healthy government trees loaded with blossom. Local private growers face possible late crop due to secondary growth but Yakima County expects strong shipping volumes matching Washington prospects. E J Haasze urges conservation of every peach as they may be valuable.
E J Haasze reports Seattle will draw large crowds for the A Y P exposition. He traveled from Seattle to North Yakima, noting the rainy city’s crowds and predicting a much bigger impact than locals realize. The Yakima county building site is praised and work proceeds toward opening on schedule. A Health note promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs, colds, and consumption prevention.
W. W. Robinson secured a government contract to supply six Alaska forts with 550 tons of eastern Washington hay at 26 dollars per ton 360 tons of oats at 45 dollars per ton double-sacked 20 tons of bran at 31 dollars per ton and 15 tons of corn at 37 dollars per ton. Bids came from Portland Tacoma Seattle and San Francisco with July as the delivery deadline.
Minnesota evangelist Syphiles Norton Hunt shared his journey from lawyer to gospel preacher at First Baptist Church. He described a fierce inner struggle, eventual surrender, and his decades of outreach across the Midwest and beyond. He urged families to maintain homes with prayer and urged reforms in church life and ushers. He also criticized gambling and urged active participation in church work.
Evangelist Charles Reign Scoville began a series of meetings in the city before a crowd of more than 1000 at the First Christian church. The Scoville party arrived from Des Moines, Iowa, and was welcomed by about 200 at the NP depot. The group includes Rockwell and wife and Van Camp and wife with a choir of 25.
Albert L. Yakey and wife sue Andrew McCracken Jr and Sr claiming waste water from their land damaged five to seven acres of Yakey’s alfalfa near Sunnyside during 1908 and this year. They seek $400 and an injunction to stop the flow, with a hearing slated for Monday at 1 30 p.m.
A period advertorial claims sour stomach stems from fermentation of undigested food. It urges readers to ask a pharmacist for a 50 cent case of Pape's Diapepsin and take one 22 grain tablet to stop fermentation, ease symptoms, and restore appetite within minutes.
Spokane April 15. North Coast lawyers argued the railroad seeks public service status for the Strahorn route and that the district would supply enough traffic to justify construction. Chief Engineer Pitman testified most of the day and W J Calvin offered rebuttal but was objected to. the hearing before Judge Whitson continues at 10.
An advertising card states all druggists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. It claims to stop the cough heal the lungs and prevent serious outcomes from a cold. It mentions no opiates and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package. North Yakima Drug Co.
Secretary Meyer urged a strong battleship fleet to secure peace and deter war. He argued eight modern battleships could have averted past conflicts and promoted international understanding through a global, steel-armed navy. He warned against peace at any price and stressed preparedness as the path to lasting harmony.
In San Bernardino on April 17 Santa Fe President E P Ripley and party toured J J Simmen’s Perris plant. They examined the Simmen apparatus on the Perris to High Grove branch that uses a third rail to give dispatchers full control over trains and the ability to stop them if engineers fail to heed signals.
Ranch known as the old Fisher Ranch listed for sale located 1 1/2 miles west of Ellensburg Washington. Interested buyers should write or call James Sheldon Ellensburg Washington. Contact details appear incomplete but indicate a sale by owner or agent.
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