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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1902
Page
4
The Yakima county assessors completed 1902 valuation totaling 7,654,856 with a substantial rise in land and improvements. Assessor Scott notes the gain reflects county growth and suggests a possible tax decrease for residents. Figures show land and lots values rising, signaling broader wealth expansion.
A large Prosser gathering with delegates from Mabton Sunnyside Kiona Rattlesnake and local towns approved a county division boundary plan. The committee proposed a detailed boundary along river and range lines and Pine Creek, and the motion passed with three dissenting votes.
Weather summary notes a dry week with no rain and above normal temperatures except late. Describes favorable conditions for vegetable growth and fruit ripening, with corn and oats needing rain. Haying optimal, wheat harvest underway in early fall wheat fields as fall and winter wheat ripened rapidly and spring wheat oats nearing maturity.
A Montana farmer recounts improved digestion and weight gain after using Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets. The ad promotes the Common Sense Medical Adviser, 1008 pages, 7 cents postage on receipt of stamps, to be mailed from Buffalo New York.
The report notes mixed conditions across counties with optimism for a strong wheat yield though some forecasts are lower. Potatoes and fruit show generally good to excellent prospects. Hops fare well amid heat destroying vermin while wind and water affect apples peaches pears and hay in various districts. Livestock and crops progress from haying to harvest.
F A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama paid doctors a large sum for piles causing 24 tumors. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him, reducing inflammation and pain. It’s sold for 25 cents at Yakima drug stores and promoted by Superior Stores and Wyman Fraser’s.
A company filed notice of appropriation of 400 miners inches from Gold Creek for placer operations near Mount Adams, listing L C Parker L W Parker F L Parker J H Laswell and J L Laswell as operators. A second appropriation of 400 miners inches from Lava Creek covers placer mining on the Anaconda Beauty Alexander Benton Butte and Belmont near Lost Cabin.
A local North Yakima druggist touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney complaints warning of potential fatal results if untreated. The ad features a modest man described as unlikely to boast about his automobile.
A physician from Smith’s Grove Kentucky extolls Foley's Kidney Cure after using it himself for kidney and bladder troubles and enlarged prostate. He credits three bottles with complete relief and endorses it for patients and other doctors. The ad also touts cures for Bright's Disease Diabetes and bladder stones.
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