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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
4
A Palouse farmer W A Nichols commits suicide near Fourmile. Reports from Olympia Conconully Blaine Ellensburg Tacoma Cheney Centralia Wilson Creek Colfax and nearby areas describe a lightning strike, a barn fire, oyster industry talks, a cavalry display, a fatal shooting, a veranda project, a suicide in Selzer Valley, a jail arrest for seduction, and a whimsical Paradise Station helicopter-like tale with dreamlike notes from Ss R.
North Yakima Camp No 5550 M W A meets the second and fourth Wednesdays at 7 30 p m in the I O O F Hall.
In a People column letter a fruit grower defends the county fruit inspector from a critic who claimed pest controls. He says inspectors work faithfully and impart knowledge, and urges more funds and larger inspection staff to serve all growers.
In North Yakima on August 25 1906 a Herald reader signed Fruit Grower defends naming the county horticulture inspector while urging the office be elective with independent appointees. The letter accuses secrecy and political influence and asks for public signatories to reveal identity.
A Republican county convention is called to meet in North Yakima Washington on Saturday September 15 1906 at 10 a m to nominate a full county ticket for the November 6 1906 election. Twenty one delegates will be elected to the state convention in Seattle September 19 1906. Primaries to select delegates alternates and a committeeman will be held September 8 1906 in precincts as designated by the precinct committeeman.
W E Williams of Outlook reports crops look exceptionally well with potatoes as the exception. Potatoes in the area show a second growth as do potato crops elsewhere in the valley. Many hay growers are busy baling.
The Washington Department of Insurance certifies the Pacific Live Stock Association of Spokane as well managed and financially stable. It is the only livestock insurer authorized in the state, with substantial premiums written in Lincoln Adams Franklin and Whitman counties and expanding to Yakima. A separate note reports A Elliott injured when a runaway wagon struck his buggy. injuries are not life threatening, but he will be sidelined several days.
Hill’s Employment Office offers free help. Col. Bryant, No. 32915, dark bay stallion 1200 pounds, at Palo Alto barns in charge of Jas. Ferris. Sired by Elton 17365, with lines to Egotist 5018 and Electioneer 159, praised for breed and temperament. Special prices on Fruit Jars by Coffin Bros. Herald ad.
Classified notices describe fifteen acres three fourths mile west of Summit View schools with alfalfa berries and grapes under fruit trees. Includes D L Cruse R F D No 2 North Yakima as contact. Also for sale a two and one half horsepower gasoline engine in excellent repair. United States farm loans advertised by Netherlands American Mortgage Company with 7 percent rate and no delay via agent C Dameyer 423 Alaska Building Seattle. FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH M EB SCOTT W B NEWCOMD Gea iM
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