Busy week at big fair in Seattle highlights state days
Governors Hughes of New York and Johnson of Minnesota join festivities at the fair. Tri city day brings Minneapolis Saint Paul and Duluth together for a large parade. Everett Snohomish county and Missouri day add to the sequence with regional attendance and ceremonies at the exposition.
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Seattle
Hughes
New York
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson
Tri-City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Duluth
Everett and Snohomish County
Missouri
Northwest
Palouse Weather Improves Skepticism Over Harvest Loss
In Pullman Washington today farmers grow more hopeful as sun returns after rain with experts doubting initial 25 percent grain loss estimates. Professor George Severance of Washington State College says most of the fallen grain can be saved and notes variability by variety and soil. S.V. Meeks reports 9000 bushels of wheat near Chambers may be total loss, while others expect some salvage.
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Pullman
Wash
George Severance
Department of Agriculture
Washington State College
S. V. Meeks
Chambers
Severence
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Help for Kidney Suffering
A testimonial from Mrs. Bowen of Wayne West Virginia claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cured her kidney disease after severe symptoms that kept her bedridden. The ad urges others to try the product, noting a one dollar bottle and part of a second cured her, with North Yakima Drug Store and A D Sloan named as suppliers.
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Foley
L. Bowen
Wayne
W. Va
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Wheat Shortage Slams Cowiche Dryland Farmers
Dry farmers in Cowiche expect little wheat this year. Of about 2500 acres sown above the ditches, rancher Ed Smith estimates 1500 acres may not be harvested. Much of the wheat crop remains unsold and uncut across the region.
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Cowiche
Ed, Smith
Drought Hits Cowiche Wheat as Irrigation Projects Begin
A farmer notes most regiments have shallow growth with 4000 to 5000 bushels on the Pat Donnelly place but little yield elsewhere in the dry belt. Bottom lands show fine crops with 30 to 50 bushels per acre. Potatoes look good and ranchers plan wells to irrigate benchmark lands. Mr Smith plans a well and pump on his ranch to reach bench land.
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Pat Donnelly
Smith
Cowiche
Irrigation Impresses Oklahoma Horticulturist
O W Morris of Oklahoma Agricultural College visited North Yakima and Nob Hill to study irrigation and fruit culture. He found wealth in the region and contrasted cultivated orchards with sage brush land, planning photographs for lectures in Oklahoma.
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Nob Hill
O. W. Morris
Oklahoma Agricultural College
Morris
Yakima
Ellensburg
Mr. Morris
Washington
Oklahoma
Barn Fire Destroys Benoit Barn and Animals
A fire at 501 North Second Street late Friday destroyed the Benoit barn valued about 1500 dollars uninsured. A child’s possible involvement prompted neighbors to suspect arson as a horse and cow died trapped inside. Fireman Charles Combes was severely shocked by a live wire, injuring his ankle as 2300 volts surged into a puddle. Several nearby homes lost lights and the phone system failed briefly.
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Fred Benoit
North Second Street
Benoit
Charles Combes
Combes
Varian
Wrights Daring 10 Mile Flight Tops Government Contract
Wright completes a 10 mile across country flight in 14 minutes 42 seconds in his aeroplane Orville Wright with Lt. Benjamin D. Foulers. The test surpasses speed requirements and is hailed as the most daring heavier than air flight. Taft witnesses the landing and reception at Fort Myer.
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Washington, D. C
Orville Wright
Benjamin D. Foulers
Taft
Fort Myer
Wrights Fly at Fort Myer Beating Speed Expectation
Orville Wright pilots the aeroplane with Wilbur beside him as crowds cheer. The machine rises from the rail then climbs, returns over the field, and disappears over Shuter hill before landing amid cheers. General Allen notes training will move near Washington and an official board will set today’s speed, reported at over forty two miles per hour. The Wrights to receive thirty thousand dollars plus a five thousand bonus for the machine.
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Orville
Foulers
Shuter Hill
Wilbur Wright
Allen
Lashin
Washington
Fort Myer
Wrights
Wenatchee Local Option Fight Draws Big Registration
Wenatchee faces August 24 local option election amid heavy spending from wets and dries. Registration stands at 759 with about 100 more to register as city eyes a record vote. Saloons reduced from ten to three over the past year, and even if the vote fails Wenatchee will likely stay dry as licenses end in September.
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Wenatchee
Wash
Cashmere
Locan land claims upheld against Sunnyside canal contests
The general land office commissioner in Washington upholds findings that land above the Sunnyside canal is not desert land in test case Presley M. Collet vs Ernest C. Erwin and related suits. Plaintiffs’ attorney George F. MacAulay will appeal to the secretary of the interior.
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Sunnyside Canal
General Land Office
Washington
Presley M. Collet
Ernest C. Erwin
Ellis A. Rich
Miller E. Galloway
Charles H. Williams
James Alfred Gibson
George Gilliam
Luther H. Nichols
Austin
Coon
Otto H. Schlein Meade
Charles M. Fields
William P. Kelly
August C. Schlien
George F. MacAulay
Secretary of the Interior
Demand for 500 Men Fails to Find Help in City
Three city employment agencies urgently seek 500 workers for ranch, camp, hay, and fruit work but cannot fill the orders. Wages range from 1.50 to 2.25 dollars daily plus board for hay men and teamsters, with shortages noted in larger cities too.
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Bell
West Side
J. Edward Gregerson
Yakima
Red Cross
Beauchamp
The
Sound
Spokane
Umpire Row, Tigers Beat Ellensburg in Wild Sunday Rivalry
Colonel Payne's Tigers defeated Ellensburg 7 to 5 in a riot scarred game marked by an umpire punching Lars Nelson. Ellensburg fans claim bias as Ferguson's decisions fueled the clash and threats of more trouble loom for next week's rematch in Yakima county.
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Colonel Payne
Tigers
Ellensburg
Kilkenny
Nelson
Yakima
Colts
Umps
Daylights
Metcalfe
Ferguson
Lars
Kittitasburg
Thomas
Mr. Ferguson
Kittitas
Kittitas County
North Yakima
Ball Park
Toppenish
Schereli
Wahi
Duffy
Indians Refuse Water Rights Sale Under Jones Bill
Interviews with Yakima reservation Indians led S E Farris to say the Jones bill would force 60 acres for water at twenty and misstate treaty rights. They oppose ceding control to Reclamation and favor selling lands with guardian oversight, viewing the plan as unjust and overpriced.
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E. Farris
Yakima Reservation
S. E. Farris
Farris
U. S
Yakima River
Reclamation Service
Indian Department
Secretary of the Interior
Foley's Kidney Remedy Claims Health Restore
Take Notice. Foley's Kidney Remedy strengthens kidneys to eliminate impurities from the blood, relieving exhaustion backache rheumatism and urinary irregularities. Do not delay or risk Bright's disease or diabetes. Healing antiseptic remedy restores health and strength. Refuse substitutes. North Yakima Drug Store A D Sloan Prop.
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Foley
Bright
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Suit to Oust Sheriff in Pasco
Pasco, Washington, noted for its rough past, has seen reform as Prosecuting Attorney Hinman enforces Sunday saloon closings and gambling prohibitions. He pursues cases against lawbreakers despite opposition and appeals, aiming to clean Franklin county affairs.
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Pasco
Washington
Northern Pacific
Franklin County
Hinman
Court Moves to Oust Sheriff from Office
In Superior Court the case aims to remove the sheriff from office. The section awaits the result with anxious anticipation.
Corporations Prepare Fight at Irrigation Congress in Spokane
Powerful interests led by Senators Aldrich and Penrose and the New England delegation plan to oppose the United States Reclamation Service at the National Irrigation Congress in Spokane the week of August 9. They aim to derail the cooperative no interest loan plan for reclamation plants, pushing private funding instead. Communities must send delegates to counter the opposition, signaling a historic and heated session.
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Spokane
Wash
Aldrich and
Penrose
New England
Congress
United State Reclamation Service
National Irrigation Congress
Missoula Misappropriates Yakima Apples Image
J L Hughes reports two Missoula post cards using popular apple images originated in Yakima. One shows Ex pressing the big red apple, Missoula Montana, the other Leading the big red apple, Missoula Montana. DeKay urges publicity committee remonstrance.
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J. L. Hughes
R. E. DeKay
Missoula
Express
Smith
Montana
DeKay
Bees Negligent Affected Honey Harvest Mentioned
Jesse W. Thornton notes bees begin to produce some honey but not in quantity as alfalfa crops peak and time for foraging wanes. The piece adds a health tip recommending Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a gentle bowel mover and cough remedy, sold by W. Camp.
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Jesse W. Thornton
W. Camp
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Small Boy
Chas. Combes
Wright
Commissioner of Land Office
Little W. Camp
Lars Nelson
When &T
Levi Strauss &Co
San Francisco
Yakima Valley
J. J. Wittwer & CO
Second Avenue
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