Local Legislature Sets Agenda for City Improvements
The council met with Mayor Fechter presiding and appointed election judges for three wards. Discussion covered Yakima avenue straightening, fire hose purchases up to 750 feet, a saloon license to A Johnson, city hall improvements, and sidewalk bids on Natchez avenue. Warrant payments, tax rebates, and waterworks franchise review were also noted before adjournment.
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Fechter
Poole
Yakima Avenue
Cannon Place
Keck
Committee On
Sinclair
A. Johnson
Front Street
T. G. Redfield
W. T. Stewart
Natchez Avenue
Campaigning in the Philippines by Hicks Judd Publishing Co
The 450 page illustrated history of American forces in the Philippines issued by Hicks Judd Publishing Co San Francisco features a Washington Regiment roster with names addresses occupations and records of deaths diseases and actions The volume priced at 3 50 includes many photos by Harry F Coombs local agent John Sandmyer anticipates strong sales as a holiday gift in Manila and beyond
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Hicks-Judd Publishing Co
San Francisco
America
Manila
Philippine Islands
Washington Regiment
Harry F. Coombs
Co. E
John Sandmyer
A Snake Charmer Strands Show Amid Fire Sweep Debris
A stranded side show set up in a vacant room of Ditter and Mechtel's fire swept store attracted crowds on Saturday. A man handled many snakes, some biting him, as he described the merits of an awake eater inside. Reptiles from the Philippines, the python, and others drew attention, while temperance advocates questioned whisky quality despite a distiller's claim.
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Ditter & Mechtel
Philippines
Isle of Erin
Yakima
Time Locks and Cough Cures in Various Notices
A collection of brief items notes the proposed time lock on state fair funding to stretch two exhibitions, vocal support for Yakima to back another fair, and advertisements for One Minute Cough Cure and Karl's Clover Root Tea. Remarks include quips on elections, jokes about college yells, and a Newfoundland comparison.
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Yakima
Yakima Herald
Treasury
Tacoma Ledger
The Weapon of Science Promises Modern Remedies
A persuasive piece extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a decisive approach against disease, comparing medical progress to superior weaponry. A Somerset County man recounts heartburn indigestion and torpid liver, noting that six bottles led to gradual improvement and return to work. It also promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for obstinate constipation as effective and prompt.
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Pierce
John L. Chenour
Glensavage
Somerset Co
Dr. Pierce
Sacred Vervain Ties to Druidic Rites and Short Sermons
The vervain plant was sacred to Druids who gathered it only at the rising of the dog star to avoid sun and moon witnessing the act. Court chaplains, when preaching before the German emperor, are urged to compress sermons to fifteen minutes.
One Minute Cough Cure Saves Sedalia Child
Mr J Sheer of Sedalia Missouri credited a single dose of One Minute Cough Cure with saving his child who doctors had given up on after a croup attack. The remedy is claimed to cure coughs colds grippe pneumonia bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Janeck's Drug Store markets the product.
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H. N. Williams
Gentryville
Ind
Janeck
Cure a Cold in One Day Propaganda Tablet Ad
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming one day cure for a cold. It notes refund if it fails and features E W Grove signature on each box and a 25 cent price at druggists.
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E. W. Grove
Hoops Return in Philippine Fashion Revival
The article notes a revival of hoop fashions in the Philippines with women near Mrs. Aguinaldo’s captured garments. A brief cultural trend mentions hoops revived among feminine attire and linked to historical dress pieces.
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Philippines
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Shilohs
United States
Canada
England
Sole Proprietors
S.c.wells & CO
Leroy
N.Y
Hamilton, Can
Jilliams
Williams Mfg. CO
Cleveland
Ohio
North Yakima
Alex D. Stenn
Wems
Williams
Wiliams
Williams Manfacturing CO
Props
Alex DD. Sloan
Eureka
MOTT
Mott Chemical Go-Cievelant
North Yakima Drug Store
Alex
Sloan
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
L. C. Janeck
Bosanko CO. Phila Pa
Mott’s Nerverine
Birks PS Chemical
Prop's
North
Yakima Pres
Tiex BD
Robi. Crory
George Bosdet
B. W. Coe
James Curran
Distilling Company of America
Harriet
Fanny
Nellie
Jones
Brown—Smith
Brown
Karl
L. O. Janeck
DeWitt’s
Janeck’s
Newfoundland
THE
Weapon OF Science
Poley
Foley
J.C. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
LA Grippe
A. D. Sloan
Silberman Bro
Metropolitan National Bank
Continental National Bank
Deseret National Gans
Salt Lake City
Utah
People's National Bank
Rock Mea
Iowa National Bank
Stour
Low Montgomery Ward & CO
Nelson Morris & CO
Beef
Rosenbaun Bros. & CO
Union Stock Yards
Clay, Robinson & CO
Silberman Brothers
Michigan St
Ili
Castoria
Selita
Bakery
Ely
Jayfever
Warren Street
New York
Wash
United States Land Office
Washington
William Jackson
Lewis Sanders
W. M
Ale Hawkins
John L. Bedell
Oly Washington
Richard Payne
Sunnyside
Walter J. Reed
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