Jacobs Resigns Reclamation Engineer to Take a Vacation
Joseph Jacobs resigns as district engineer for the United States Reclamation Service in this region. He will soon leave for Europe for an extended vacation visiting dams and canals in Italy and Egypt. He plans to remain connected as consulting engineer on some works. Swigert of the Teton project will relieve him shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Swigert
Teton
Joseph Jacobs
United States Reclamation Service
Jacobs
Europe
Italy
Egypt
United States
Reclamation Service
Swigert
Tieton Water Users’ Association
Amon
Tte
Cobs
Tieton Project Costs Compared With Contractors
Mr Jacobs notes the Tieton canal costs vary by section from 36 to 70 percent of contractor estimates while some parts would be cheaper. He believes the canal could be completed in 1910 with water in surrounding land earlier. AJ Splawn and Mr Swigert, locals, express cautious optimism about steady progress despite tougher conditions.
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Tieton
Jacobs
AJ. Splawn
Swigert
A Real Wonderland of South Dakota Cures Child
At Mound City in the name of Mrs EB Clapp a remarkable healing occurred as her son suffered near death from lung and throat trouble. After using Dr King’s New Discovery he recovered fully and was saved from a severe illness. The medicine is guaranteed for coughs colds throat and lung troubles by C C Case druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Mound City
EB. D. Clapp
C. C. Case
Veiled Lives of Persian Women and Secrecy
The text discusses Persian customs separating genders and limiting women’s education and social life. It notes veiling and seclusion, the harim, and how such norms fuel intrigue. An anecdote involving a high rank lady in a jeweller’s shop is cited, ending without a conclusion.
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Persia
M. de Lorey
Persian divorce laws and a tailor’s tale in Teheran
A reflection on arranged divorce in Persia where a husband may end a marriage by citing a wife’s faults, paying dowry only in some cases. A Teheran tailor servant story illustrates pride, insult, and poetry as defense, ending with a Cairo-like note on employment. Includes an unrelated medical ad for Pinenes remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
West
Teheran
Sa’di
London Globe
Kleis Engages in Wood Business at Grand Rapids
J A Kleis writes to the Herald that he has started a wood business in Grand Rapids Michigan. He recently sold his grocery, and with his family has moved there.
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J. A. Kleis
the Herald
Grand Rapids, Mich
Kleis
Grand Rapids
Winter winds warn of disease with Hillister Tea
The verse urges protection against illness as winter arrives and promotes Hillister's Rocky Mountain Tea sold at Case's drug store.
North Dakota Landholder Visits City From Hills
J. C. Steenson, a large land holder with several North Dakota farms and owner of the Dimmick ranch in the Selah valley, arrived Sunday afternoon from Hills. He is in the city on business connected with the ranch and asserts there is really only one state and that is Washington.
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J. C. Steenson
North Dakota
Hills
N. D
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad
Take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to relieve sluggish bowels aid digestion and soothe upset stomach. 35 cents Tea or Tablets sold at Case's drug store.
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Hollister
Case’s
Dean's Colts Defeat Ellensburg 6 to 0 in City Match
Dean's Colts outplayed Ellensburg High despite a 15 to 25 pound disadvantage per man. Ellensburg led by Green Lennon Kid Spencer M Spencer and Ed Goins of North Yakima were unable to score as Goins weighed 201 pounds and was the heaviest on the Ellensburg team. Dean's Colts fielded nine men due to a two man handicap.
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Dean
Ellensburg
Green Lennon
Kid Spencer
M. Spencer
Ed. Goins
North Yakima
Goins
Lind disappears after crossing Columbia near White Bluffs
Martin Lind a wealthy young man travels with a noted companion toward Yakima. His boat and one oar are found downstream and Lind is missing after an overnight camp with Brown the baccaroo and Hoffmans. Authorities seek relatives as speculation turns on possible self harm.
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Columbia
Martin Lind
White Bluffs
Lind
Yakima
Brown
Gable Ranch
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Longstanding Asthma
A Davenport Iowa woman writes that a twelve year cold developed into asthma and Foley’s Honey and Tar cured it after one bottle. The testimonial notes earlier medical help gave only temporary relief and credits the product with a complete recovery. North Yakima Drug Store advertises the remedy.
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Foley
Adolph Buesing
West Third St
Davenport
Iowa
North Yakima Drug Store
A. D. Sloan
Prop
World’s most valued fiddlestick and historic pens
A curios collection features the Queen of Siam’s lotus shaped gift fiddle valued at 65 000 with ruby emerald petals bearing royal initials and a rim inscription. Empress Eugenie’s quill pen from a golden eagle wing adorned with diamonds recalls treaties of Paris 1856. Paganini’s farewell fiddle bow once owned by Verdi shows an estimated value of 75 000.
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Siam
King Chunlaongkorn I
Pongsi
Eugenie
Paris
Mr. Ward
Lord Bangor
Hich
Vienna
Ward
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promises Quick Cough Cure
Advertisement claims Horehound Syrup cures coughs influenza bronchitis and all pulmonary diseases. One bottle convinces buyers at the druggist price of 25 cents and 1.00. Sold by D H Fry Drug Co.
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D. H. Fry Drug Co
Smallpox Cases Reported in Yakima Valley End
Several smallpox cases appear in the Yakima valley near Bela and Mabton. Quarantines affect L A Marsh of Plainview and Roscox Crow of Mabton while George Selle of Belma has just recovered. Health officer Dr. Alexander orders immediate school vaccination and has been vaccinating children for the past few days. The illness is generally mild with most patients not bedridden long.
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Bela
Belma
Wash
Yakima Valley
Il. A
Marsh
Plainview
Roscox Crow
Mabton
George Selle
Alexander
Postmaster Shakeup at Zillat Sparks Inquiry
A fragment indicates J P Fox’s appointment as postmaster at Zillat is disputed with a resignation noted months earlier. Mrs Fox was pushed to rewrite records for proof while Fox may relocate to Seattle with Mrs Fox nearby. A separate ad promotes Man Zan Pile treatment in a collapsible tube for 10 cents.
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J. P Fox
Zillat
Fox
Ty C. W. Camp
Nashville distiller to open denatured alcohol plant near Spokane
Jacob Hert zka of Nashville plans a $100,000 distillery at Steptoe, Washington, near Spokane. The plant will produce 4 gallons a day of denatured alcohol, start construction within 20 days, and operate early next spring. Six tons of potatoes will supply the output, rising to 300 gallons daily by fall 1908, on the Spokane & Inland Electric Railway line.
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Northwest
Hertan
Merizka
Spokane
Jacob Hertzka
Nashville
Spokane & Inland Electric Railway System
Washington
Idaho
Orino Urino Laxative Syrup Promises Gentle Constipation Relief
The advertisement promotes Orino Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a permanent relief for habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and restoring natural bowels action without irritating organs. It claims no nausea or griping and endorses North Yakima Drug Store run by A D Sloan as the distributor.
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Orino
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Reclamation in Trouble Amid Rumors of Upheaval
An insider linked to the United States Reclamation Service reports upcoming upheaval rumors among employees. Engineers struggle with conditions and demoralization as talks of cuts, demobilization, and investigations circulate, affecting ongoing projects and workforce efficiency.
WMAHEN CAPTAIN OF STRONG HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
Prospects for one of the strongest high school teams are bright for next year. Earl Bieace was chosen as captain at a meeting this afternoon. The team will largely stay the same with two graduates Halfback Brain and left tackle Ralstad leaving. The squad expects several new linemen from Wichita to bolster the front next season.
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Teeanees
Earl Bieace
Weriously
Brain
Teftend Ralstad
Moxee Hardware Co Shoppers Focus on Firearms and Coats
Shot Guns Rifles and Revolvers also good serviceable Hunting Coats moxee hardware co su tu wk The notice highlights available hunting gear and weapons at the Moxee store with emphasis on firearm types and outerwear.
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Moxee Hardware Co
Su-Tu-Wk
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Hillister
Case’s Drug Store
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West Side
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Pak
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France
Johns Hopkins University
Rowland
Singer
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