High Lands of Wenas to Be Reclaimed
An organization led by chairman John Cleman plans to buy the Sherman Farm to build a storage reservoir in the Wenas valley. Engineers will survey and design the project which could store enough water to irrigate all arable land in the valley and nearby Iowa Flat. The cooperative venture would have landowners fund and construct the reservoir, aiming to bring eight thousand acres into cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenas Valley
John Cleman
Sherman Farm
Iowa Flat
Fruitgrowers to Meet for Horticultural Union
The Horticultural Union schedules a Saturday meeting in Woodmen hall over the post office on December 5. Members are urged to attend as matters of importance to fruit growers will be discussed, including actions to secure the 1905 Inland Fruit Growers' Association session for North Yakima and delegation plans for Spokane meetings.
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Horticultural Union
Inland Fruit Growers’ Association
North Yakima
Spokane
Northern Pacific Express Company
Sound
Seattle
Wenatchee
Law changes sought to broaden association entertainments
A proposal urges amendments to allow cities across the state to enjoy occasional events by the association. The move aims to extend benefits beyond current jurisdictions and promote broader participation.
Fruit Tree Destruction Under State Inspection Action
Inspector Beck continues destroying fruit trees sent into the county for planting due to pest indications. An invoice of 18 000 trees from a Woodburn Oregon nursery yielded 1000 infected with crown gall and woolly aphis and were burned. A Missouri nurserymen firm may sue State Inspector Von Holderbeke for damages, though the destruction is aimed at protecting the state’s fruit business.
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Beck
Woodburn, Ore
Missouri
von Holderbeke
Electric Bitters Marketed As Cure For Nervous Troubles
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for nervousness sleeplessness and stomach and kidney issues. It claims to cleanse the blood and restore liver function with a 50 cent price and a money-back guarantee from C. C. Case and North Yakima Drug store. The piece includes a folksy anecdote about loan sharks and field workers.
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C. C. Case
North Yakima
Dr. King
C. C. Case’s
Frightened Horse and a Humble Honeymoon Quip
A frightened horse runs streetward causing occupants to flee amid daily mishaps. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is touted as the remedy for burns cuts and sores. A playful wedding quip follows with a wife asking why she agreed to marry, and a husband noting the coincidence of the question.
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Bucklen
C. C. Case’s
North Yakima
Babbitt's & Graham's Post New Dress Skirts for Sale
Coffin Bros announces seven newest novelty dress skirts from Babbitt's and Graham's. Late shipment just in and all go at the cost during the Dry Goods Sale.
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Babbitt’s & Graham's
Coffin Bros
Little Early Risers Mentioned In Yoakum Trade Talk
Mr. J. M. Haller head of a dry goods firm in Yoakum Texas recalls advising a companion in a palace car to take Little Early Risers to wake up early and feel good. DeWitt's Little Early Risers praised for dark brown taste headache and logy relief sold by Co. C. Case.
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Lone Star State
Texas
Yoakum
J. M. Haller
Haller
DeWitt
Co. C. Case
One Minute Cough Cure Promised For All Coughs
The advertisement touts a child friendly remedy that acts at the source of coughing and promises permanent relief by soothing inflamed lungs and improving blood oxygen. Dr. Armstrong of Delia Texas endorses it as the best cough cure, sold by C. C. Case. A joke about aging softening people follows.
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Armstrong
Delia
Tex
C. C. Case
Kuppenheimer's Fine Suits and Overcoats Ad
An old advertisement touts Kuppenheimer's Fine Suits and Overcoats made and warranted by Cof fin Bros and claims them as the world’s only clothing makers.
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Coffin Bros
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic labeled as iron and quinine
Consumer alert notes the bottle clearly lists iron and quinine as ingredients with a tasteless formula. The ad promises no cure and no pay for 50 cents.
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Grove
Iltf
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dudley Shoe Go
Wenas
Stark Nursery Stock
Stark Bros.’ Nursery
United States
W. D. Ingalls
North Yakima, Wash
Yakima Produce CO
Fairbanks
Tana
Tom
Blue
Kuppenheimer
Ree Holida
Lion Coffee
North Second St
Tiffany
Haviland
Hotel
Yakima
J. Funnemark
W. Yakima Av
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