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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
8
A cutting affray at Purdy Flint's big fruit ranch in Parker bottom left John Childers and Maxwell's youth attacked. Maxwell sustained a deep arm wound and near neck cut. sheriff arrested Childers as the assailant. The injury was not then deemed hospital serious but risk of infection lingered.
In Eminence Kentucky four years ago Major Hamm editor and manager of the Constitutionalist was attacked by piles. He used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve from Case’s drug store and says it cured him in ten days with no trouble since. Arnica salve also treats burns sores cuts and wounds serving as a rapid remedy at 25 cents.
E H Shepard of the Fruit Growers Union reports a method to time spraying by predicting the first brood of codlin moths. He hatched a moth from apple samples to learn its life cycle and notes the past month’s warm nights aided the pest. If accurate, growers could save hundreds of dollars by spraying at the optimal moment.
The article notes a 50 day moth propagation period with first brood timings in apples and cocoons. It reports widespread potato crop uncertainty, uneven yields, and reports from Ellensburg Capital that diggings are poor and prices may rise despite some vines appearing sturdy. Yakima county reports second growth issues.
Nat Reiss Southern Carnival Company to run the midway at Spokane Interstate Fair opening September 24. Robt H W Cosgrove secured Reiss for his experience and will supervise a grand electrical midway with 16 000 incandescent lights and special shows from across the United States. A Mexican village Japanese village and Indian village will be featured along with trained animals oriental dancers and a single ring hippodrome circus. Dr Hun veterinarian is reachable at 2183 or 102 South Selah Avenue.
John Cort, Yakima theater owner, predicts North Yakima will reach 25 000 population within seven years and become the state’s largest inland town outside Spokane. He praises local growth, notes strong season prospects for major attractions, and mentions Miss Florence Roberts. Cort travels to New York amid expanding interests.
The United States reclamation service reports vigorous growth in four years of operation. By July 1, 138,600 acres irrigated, 21 miles main canal, 116 miles distributing system, 85 miles ditches, five and a half miles of tunnels including Gunnison tunnel, 521 miles telephone lines, 226 miles wagon road, 110 bridges, and 4,500 buildings constructed.
The general committee for Labor Day in the city met Saturday night with sub committees reporting progress. The September 3 celebration in the central state is planned as a parade leading to speeches and athletic events at the Holstein pavilion with Dr. F. L. Hayden and Rev. Alfred H. Tienry among speakers. About 150 in cash and merchandise prizes will be offered, and J. B. Bill is marshal with Britlaw and Hannonold aiding. Nagler's band will head the parade through Ellensburg, Elum, Roslyn union contingents, floats, and local dignitaries in a 10:30 a.m. march from Holstein's pavilion. Invitations have been extended to Ellensburg and Roslyn unions. Rev. P. L. Hayden will give two addresses.
Sunyside residents elected officers and trustees at a Federated Tuesday meeting. P resident and board to manage the fair set for September 11 and 12. The group plans subscriptions and a permanent fair association. A local doctor promotes Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and related illnesses with trials offered.
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