Red Spider Ravages Yakima Valley Orchards Warned by Olson
County officials urge fruit growers to irrigate and cultivate to combat the red spider. Horticultural Commissioner F A Huntley says moisture defeats the pest, praising water sprays and salt additives, with roadside dust and heat cited as harsh conditions. J M Brown reports prune losses, while inspector Morrison notes limited pear and apple blight in the lower valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin F. Olson
Yakima Valley
Olson
Sacramento Valley
California
J. M. Brown
Huntley
F. A. Huntley
Larkston
Inspector Morrison
Mr. Morrison
Georgia Baby Weighs 100 Pounds Walks With Father
Atlantal article describes James Adolph Code a two year old who weighs 100 pounds and walked with his father from a railroad station to a hotel. He lives in Mount Airy Georgia with a mother of average size and a father weighing 160 pounds. He stands 3 feet 1 inch tall and has a 36 inch chest. He eats four to six biscuits per meal and loves sweets.
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Georgia
Atlanta
James Adolph Code
Mount Airy
Baby Adolph
Foley's Kidney Remedy Aimed at Kidney and Bladder Ailments
More people suffer kidney and bladder trouble and seek relief and lasting benefit from Foley's Kidney Remedy, promoted as an effective medical solution. For sale by North Yakima Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
North Yakima Drug Store
Candy flirtations at the drugstore tale
A playful verse recalls a maiden whose blush deepens as her lover calls her candy while noting the drug store’s convenient location. The light rhyme pivots on cheek color and a cheeky nickname exchanged in a salacious mood.
Bresnahan Sparks St Louis Baseball Boom
Roger Bresnahan catcher and manager of the Louis Nationals has boosted St Louis baseball drawing crowds and attention nationwide. The 31 year old veteran, who began as a pitcher, now elevates the Cardinals as fans flock to see them near pennant contention. Bresnahan’s leadership and growing fame boost his value with the team owner and the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Roger Bresan
Louis Nationals
Huger Bresnahan
Cardinals
Bresnahan
Time J
Roger
Breshphan
Flo
Ballimere
New Tree Planting Method Lets Growers Choose Varieties Later
A. W. McDonald of Washington Nursery proposes a system allowing orchards to start with four apple varieties Winesaps Spitzenbergs Jonathans and Newtown Pippins planted evenly so growers retain a six year option on final varieties. The layout supports multiple combinations while keeping uniform rows and distances.
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A. W. McDonald
Washington Nursery Company
Toppenish
Toppenish Review
McDonald
Newtown
Mr. McDonall
Spitzenbergs
Babe Enjos Aquatics Prodigy From Lowell Child
Arthur Romulard, 19 months old, son of Mr and Mrs William Romulard of Worthen street Lowell, demonstrated early swimming talent. At Lake Masecupie on July 2 he swam to shore from 15 feet deep water with no assistance, after initial lessons in a filled tub. He later dived from a boat and enjoys water activities, guided by his skilled father.
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Lowell
Mass
Arthur Romulard
William Romulard
Worthen Street
Lake Masecuppie
Kidney Pills Restore Work Ability Says Man
M Bulent of Streator Illinois reports kidney and bladder trouble kept him from work. After using Foley Kidney Pills briefly he recovered fully and could return to work feeling healthier than before. The pills speed action and ease kidney related ailments. For sale by North Yakima Drug Store.
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M. Bulent
Gwonkinn
North
Twain Estate Valued Over Half a Million In Comes
New York reports the Twain estate inventory values at over 500000 with most wealth earned in the last decade of his life. It notes prior losses from a failed publisher venture and how he settled debts by pledging later revenues. Ida Harper also criticizes dowries and marriage to European nobles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mark Twain
Twain
Henry H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
BE H Southern and Julia Marlowe Queried Over Engagement
The actors BE H Southern and Julia Marlowe, his Shakespearian co star, repeatedly faced questions about engagement rumors as they prepared for a rest trip to Europe. The report cited no official confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. H. Southern
Julia Marlowe
Europe
Resignations and civic projects headline Northwest notes
Miss Lena Dunn resigns from Clarkston high school to take a similar post in Twinn Falls Idaho and then pursues evangelistic work with Evangelist Oliver. In Wenatchee the Carnegie library contract goes to Bird & Hobson for 10000 dollars with occupancy aimed by January. A Lewiston fire destroys a home after an oil stove explosion. Another Lewiston item notes W Beloit plans a cross country auto tour to spread socialist literature. Prosser hosts a September 1 carnival to fund a Carnegie library floor with Mayor Guernsey leading. Coeur d Alene reports George Vumerick and son John jailed over the Plum mer murder inquiry.
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Clarkston
Lena Dunn
Twinn Falls
Idaho
Evangelist Oliver
Apples in Good Demand and Careful Packing Urged
The New York Fruitman's Guide notes strong demand for apples and warns shippers against inferior fruit and poor packing. Prices vary, with good stock fetching higher barrels while windfalls and undersized fruit sell for less. The market expects a moderate peach supply and a fair apple outlook, with Nova Scotia predicted a big crop.
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New York Fruitman's
Maryland
Delaware
Nova Scotia
Gardiner Labeled Insane by Expert Opinion
Gardiner, a travelling preacher who murdered his wife with a club and attempted suicide, has been under observation in the El lensburg county jail for a week by Dr John M Semple of the eastern Washington hospital for the insane. Dr Semple says Gardiner is likely insane, has been irrational since confinement, and has made repeated suicide attempts including setting fire to his beard and swallowing matches. He shows no remorse and seeks transfer to an insane asylum to avoid hanging.
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Pacific Coast
Chas. F. Aked
New York
Dr. Aked
Liverpool
John D. Rockefeller
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Fifth Avenue
England
Rockefeller
London
Aked
Avenue
Carl von Metz Meyer
Christiana
United States
Columbia Heights
Lowell M. Palmer
Standard Oil Co
Congo
Louis S. Berg
New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad
C. Ada Machii
Metropolitan Opera House
Berg
Frances Berg
Rome
Turin
Crest Fallen
Gardiner
Ellensburg
John M. Semple
Eastern Washington Hospital
Semple
Health Digest Ad for Herbine Bowel Aid
Constipation is the starting point for many serious diseases. To be healthy keep the bowels active and regular, Herbine will remove all accumulations in the bowels and put the system in prime condition. Price 50 cents. Sold by D. M. Fry and C. W. Camp at the corner of 8rd and Yakima avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. MH. Fry
C. W. Camp
Yakuwna Avenues
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Fruit Growers Association
Witwal Enec
Babe
Prodigy
Herald
Gotham
Ida Husted Harper
Representative Kahn
Congress
Breide
Harper
Monte Carlo
Continental
Great Britain
Countess de Lacy
Siberian
St. Petersburg
Mme. de Lazari
Russia
General Botudlin
Efforu
Count de Lacy
Count Vasilli Boturlin
Paris
America
Arate
Virginia Harned
Robert Tabor
Northwest News
Wenatchee
Bird & Hobson
Lewiston
Ida
A. G. Dickson
Hatwai Creek
Lewiston, Ida
Prosser
Seattle
New York Fruitman’s Guide
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