Nicolas Nicolai returns home after mysterious disappearance
H. E. Nicolai of Sunnyside reappears at his home after six weeks apart, saying his memory blanked from June 29 to July 7. A reward had been offered for his return and friends urged calm handling as investigations follow rumors of foul play. Local officials and residents gathered to hear his account and avoid violence.
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Union
Seattle
Wisconsin
H. E. Nicolai
Sunnyside
Nicolai
J. Harrison
John Heffron
Mr. Nicolai
Tiffany
S. J. Harrison
Captain Swain
Swain
Federated Church
Heffron
Booster excursion to the east for Yakima aims for full berths
W F Sater traveling passenger agent of the Northern Pacific railroad lays out plans for a booster trip from North Yakima to the eastern states. He predicts all 100 berths will be taken by September 15 with travelers from Ellensburg Prosser Sunny Side Granger Toppenish Wapato and others. The venture seeks wide publicity with support from business leaders landowners and the Northern Pacific officials and is described as the biggest promotional move to date.
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Yakima Valley
Yakima
Zuppann
North
Ellensburg
Prosser
Sunnyside
Granger
Toppenish
Wapato
North Yakima
United States
Sater
Rent School On West Side Residents Seek Portable School
East Side residents petition for a portable school facility amid ongoing housing and school space concerns on the west side. Local officials weigh options and funding to address the demand for additional classroom capacity.
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East Side
School Board Adopts By-Laws and Plans Overflow Facility
At a regular meeting in Superintendent Reed's office the board adopted by-laws and formed a plan to rent a west side building for school use until current construction finishes. A North Third Fourth streets committee sought a portable school. Standing committees were named for Auditing and Finance, Buildings and Grounds, Purchasing Printing Insurance, Teachers Salaries Janitors, Text Books Records Discipline with specified members.
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Reed
North Third
Compton, Rand
Haasze
Rand
Compton
Watt
Japanese Christians honor unknown dead in North Yakima
A small group of Japanese Christians in North Yakima collected funds to hire a pastor and provide Christian burial for unknown men killed in the August 3 Yakima Avenue lodging house fire. The story notes possible long-lost relatives and frames the act as a pointed lesson on decency toward the dead.
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North
Yakima
Yakima Avenue
Barnes to Become General Manager of Hanford Lands
James Barnes of Barnes & Son is in Seattle and reportedly will assume the general manager role for the Hanford Land and Irrigation Company. He will oversee all property sales, agency placements, and run the immigration department as the project develops thousands of acres along the Columbia below Priest Rapids with a large plant under construction and water anticipated next season for alfalfa and orchard planting.
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James Barnes
Barnes & Son
Seattle
Barnes
Hanford Land & Irrigation Company
Columbia
Hanford
Columbia River
Priest Rapids
Advertising Pays at Boston Store Fire Sale
Manager Barnes tells a Herald reporter that advertising works when goods match the promises. He notes a large crowd, pride in customer confidence, and bargains offered as good as advertised. The fire caused little damage, insurance was generous, and the sale proceeds benefit loyal customers.
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Barnes
Boston
Herald
Bronchial Troubles and Hy o me i Remedy Ad
Local bronchial troubles are caused by airway irritation and cannot be helped by stomach dosing. Hy o me i medicated air soothes inflammation and offers relief and cure, with guaranteed refund if unsatisfied. Complete outfit priced at one dollar. Tuesday Thursday Saturday weekly.
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C. C. Case
Sunnyside Committee Appearance Recounted to Commissioners
A Sunnyside committee appearance before the county commissioners is recalled in a newspaper account. The subject wrote a letter to Mr. Cline to reveal his whereabouts, but Cline was away, delaying public release until his return.
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Sunnyside
Cline
City to Clear Yakima Avenue Ruins After Fire
Health and sanitary departments will order owners to remove debris from the Yakima avenue ruins between Front and First streets following August 3 fire. Police fear possible dead bodies within burned wood and rubble as search and cleanup begin this morning to address a foul stench and sanitation concerns.
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City Health Department
Yakima Avenue
Front
First
Merwin
Police and Health Department
How to Avoid Appendicitis by Avoiding Constipation
An advertisement from North Yakima Drug Store promotes Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild remedy for chronic constipation. It claims the product stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural bowel action, and does not cause nausea or griping.
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Oring
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Prop
Special prices on refrigerators for thirty days
Moxee Hardware Co offers limited time fridge discounts for a 30 day period at 226 21.
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Moxee Hardware Co
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Nicolas
W. F
Rent School
Pioneer Drug Store
Second St
Miller
Mrs. Fawcett
Moran & Siegel
Butchers
E. Yakima Ave
Helliesen
A. A. Bowman
M. F. Brooks Photos
Old Tickner Studio
Cahalan & CO
Cannon-Allen CO. Clothiers
W. B. Dudley
A. B. Pearson
J. M. Curry
Yakima Ave
Coffin” Bros
W. O. Bradbury
W. H. Patterson & CO
Cigars and Tobacco
Sical Merchandise
Hanford Project
Health Board
Yakima Hardware Co
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