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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
7
The article praises Quaker Oats as the top nourishing yet inexpensive food for workers and families. It cites Professor Fisher of Yale University in 1908, noting oats improve work performance and reduce fatigue, with both regular and large family packages available.
Mrs Lydia McMillan Reed files suit against David C Reed claiming he fraudulently filled in blank deeds for Walter J Reed's North Yakima property while he lay dying. She alleges he used bad faith to transfer lands to himself and asks court to restore estate value amid ongoing controversy. The case centers on alleged manipulation of deeds and requests for legal action against Reed and defense by his sister Mrs Steiner.
Yakima country farmers around Selah and Venus raise apples and favor milk delivery on regular routes. A farmer’s wife asks for eggs and a cake, while Be. A. Cleman from Pullman begins supplying milk to busy apple growers, reflecting a shift from pasturage to valued land and local dairy services.
For rheumatic pains and twinges, neck of the bladder and joints Pineules are praised as a new remedy. Widely used, Pineules are claimed to act promptly and be dependable for kidney troubles. Sold by C C W Camp.
Pat Mullins purchased the 50 by 140 foot corner lot at the southwest corner of A and North First streets from Ed Parker for about 20000 dollars. He plans improvements likely starting next week and this adds a third Mullins corner property on First street. The deal underlines Mullins faith in North Yakima’s growth and ties to prior purchases dating five years earlier when David Maule bought the lot. Governor Lowe was previously involved in the broader history of the site.
From nursery direct to the planter Stark Trees offer a 25 percent discount on mail order purchases. Formerly sold through salesmen with commissions, they now bypass salesmen and ship straight to irrigated valley and orchard regions in the west. The catalogue price list is presented as the only salesman.
The article traces real estate deals surrounding Mr. Mullins, noting prior purchases from Mr. Maule and Mr. Parker and a $16 000 sale to Mullins. He plans a substantial building on the First and Chestnut corner, predicts city-acknowledged growth, and cites improvements and financial gains amid a string of transactions.
A convoluted case involving a father on a spree and a feather deserted by an Indian companion ends with a senior court action. Names Flora Edna Jay Harvey and Molly are cited among the children as proceedings proceed. The fragment outlines a court order last Saturday in a tragic family dispute.
George P Masterman criticizes the local police for neglecting horses. He says horses belonging to white men and Indians were tied on streets overnight, then taken to Venus barn with two hitched to a meat wagon after an all night vigil.
In King County a remarkable will carved on a cedar shingle by real estate dealer David Leonard during a hunting trip is probated. Leonard, mortally wounded, dictated a message to his wife as the improvised document was signed and witnessed before his death. He left his entire estate to his wife despite the perilous journey.
The note states hexamethylenetetramine is a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine and recommends Foley's Kidney Remedy for urinary irregularities. From North Yakima Drug Store.
H. H. Blough was afraid to eat meals prepared by his wife who warned she would murder him and poison his coffee. Testimony at the November 27 superior court trial, supported by evidence, led Judge Preble to grant the divorce on Saturday. The couple married in Chicago in 1901 and have one child.
Physicians agree Miss Ingberg 20 died from self harm after exposure to carbolic acid while police still suspect murder. She cried They got my diamonds then gave me poison as mother found her on the porch with burns. Diamonds missing and circumstances point to foul play but a remorseful act cannot be ruled out.
Morgan and partner Geo W Perkins say in a public statement that their aim in buying majority control of the Equitable Life Assurance Society is to protect policy holders and keep control away from current or future financial risks in New York and the nation. They seek cooperation from the Insurance Department to safeguard the stock in policy holder interests.
A 25 cent salve claims to cure pimples skin eruptions sores and boils and improve complexion. It is advertised as infallible for piles and available at Fred L Janeck's with promises of softer velvety skin and relief from cracked lips chapped hands sore eyes and cold sores.
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