Macadam Pavement Found Coolest Test Material
The Boston Transcript notes pavement tests show macadam as the coolest option with an average 102 degrees versus wood 144, asphalt 113, and granite 115. Water retention and dust control favor macadam, while asphalt remains problematic in heat and dust. Government tests support using well watered basaltic rock like Yakima avenues for packing and hardening.
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Boston
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Yakima Avenue
Fishing Season Closes At Midnight On Columbia River
The fishing season ends at midnight on the Columbia River and its tributaries. Illicit fishing during the close season will be fined.
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Columbia River
Wheat in state yields 33 million bushels this year
Officials estimate statewide wheat production at about 33,000,000 bushels with farmers earning roughly 12,000,000 dollars in value. The finding signals strong harvest prospects for growers and regional markets.
Yakima to Tacoma Ride Boosts Railway Profit
A Yakima to Tacoma excursion carried 500 passengers at a low fare, showing the railway earns more from the full car than from a higher rate on empty cars. The crowd’s turnout demonstrates demand and potential for greater revenue with affordable pricing.
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Yakima
Tacoma
Wheat crop in Whitman county in the Spokane review
The Spokane Spokesman-Review likens Whitman county’s ten million bushels of wheat to a tale from the Arabian Nights. The editorship jokes about literary style and a possible fishing trip by the literary editor.
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Whitman County
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Chicago judge suspends jail term with savings plan
A Chicago judge sentenced a young man for a petty misdemeanor to save 9100 with regular bank book checks. The workhouse term remains suspended while his savings grow and will end if the balance stops growing, a move praised as splendid by observers.
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Chicago
Lawton Names Miss Beals City Marshal in New Town
Miss Mattie Beals becomes Lawton city marshal after drawing the lucky townsite number for Co manche country settlers. Her presence keeps order, as Alkali Pete and his posse are said to come to her aid when needed, ensuring no Comanche yells in the streets.
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Mattie Beals
Lawton
Miss Beals
Artesian Well Capping Required During Closed Season
The law mandates artesian wells be capped from October 1st to April 1st. It is a salutary rule for well owners protection against water exhaustion. Owners should enforce it, file informations against violations, and pursue vigorous prosecutions.
The Editor’s Association Skewers a Colonels Claim
A dialogue reveals a supposed editor group that meets annually to discuss a newspaper Republic. The colonel is pressed to disclose full details and admit membership costs of three dollars to join and two dollars per year. The exchange hints at financial motives and press association priorities.
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Geome Central Oiut
Republic
Editorial Passes For Outsider Spark Association Critique
A reader accuses the editor of sending an editorial association pass to a nonstaff member, prompting flippant remarks about the association. The note urges informing the public why the paper delegates representation to outsiders and how this affects coverage.
City council urged to hire more police for hop season
A local plea argues the town is evolving beyond village size and needs at least five policemen for nightly patrols. With thousands of visitors during hop picking season and a mix of potential troublemakers, the current marshal and two night watchmen cannot ensure order.
Tourist Cars Provide Comfortable Travel On Oregon Route
The O R N Co operates three cool clean observation cars daily between Portland and the east with porters in charge. For rates and details contact A L Crate general passenger agent 0 R N Co Portland Ore.
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Portland
New Shaving Parlors Advertised By Jackson’s
Jersey town notices announce new shaving parlors by Jackson’s at a site offering fine bathing apartments with porcelain tubs. The advertisement also promotes a Century dictionary and a set of histories of the world for sale, asking readers to apply at the office.
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Jackson
East West traveler shares towns and tales across Washington
The writer recounts visits to Spokane Walla Walla Tekoa and nearby Palouse towns meeting former Yakimans and locals. Highlights include Warden Catron's penitentiary innovations J C Schott’s shoe store in Walla Walla horse shoer George Needles Tekoa merchants Fred Janeck and a meteor sighting near White Bluffs with a dramatic explosion and a possible impact site.
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Phil Ditter
Washington
Spokane
Walla Walla
Tekoa
Palouse
Catron
State Penitentiary
J.C. Schott
Opera House
George Needles
Fred Janeck
Malaria No More with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic
An old advertising claim promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria cure. The message asserts malaria makes the blood impure and markets the tonic as a remedy.
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Grove
Stetson Hats and Hardware Deals at Local Stores
Local ads promote Stetson hats priced affordably at Coffin Bros and tire savings from Keene. Yakima Hardware Co advertises 27 Green wire cloth and spring hinges and offers plumbing and timing services.
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Coffin Bros
Yakima
Yakima Hardware Co 19
Butterick Patterns Centemeri French Kid Royal Worcester Corsets
Trade card style listing includes Butterick Patterns Centemeri French Kid and Royal Worcester Corsets with Coffin Bros. catalog reference.
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Royal Worcester
Coffin Bros
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