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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1902
Page
9
A local notice promotes new stock of wall coverings in rich designs and colors. It touts none seen before in the city, with handsome durable patterns and prices at ten cents per roll, urging quick purchase before stocks run out.
A reflective piece on contentment, cheerfulness, and cultivation of a positive outlook. The author cites a nurse’s example amid hardship, notes health and perspective affect mood, and argues cheerfulness aids through life. Mention of church benefit sales in town highlights community efforts driving these virtues.
C C Case drug store relocates to the Wisconsin building beside Ditter brothers, with a redesigned, elegant interior and extensive stock. The store features a holiday goods line and invites patrons to visit the new quarters at 213 Yakima Avenue.
The Woodmen of the World invite members and families to a social at the IOOF Hall next Wednesday evening December 17. Attendees may expect a lively event with the order known for entertaining gatherings.
Rev J J Tickner, pastor of the Baptist church, appeals to the better element of society with means at their disposal to do a good work for the city's moral improvement.
Advertised Letter List for December 5 1902 at RTH Yakima includes Amy AC Byson Frank Campbell Francis Chamberlin Dr CW Cunningham Mary Ne Weekend Adams Mary Brooks Daniel Carlan Anton Cobart Hary Cobb A Ellis H C Gray FM Hennen Edna Hill Bell King Ed Lemon Ester Mason Mrs Morehead Edn Peters Susie Purser John Pugh Robi Rosensone B Simpson Mary Smith Herbert D Solomon Mary Strawberg Netta Smith J D Sanford Clary Tupper Isila Thomas Alvin Thorne W H Waters E Wheeler Elijah T West W W Williams Dan Zimmerman C Conger Bros W L Lemon P M Granger Harry Hinderman Hugh T Johnson J E Lagasse Napoleon McCormick Arthur McNeily John McDonald Doeha Price Clara
The document enumerates numerous individuals including Alderman W J Aldman and G G Burnett among others, with residents and business names such as Patterson & Co and Ross. Paragraph reads like a society roster for YAKI dated December 1, 1902, in Ma City.
Homer Hall of West Point Iowa suffered a severe lung illness and obstinate cough. After trying Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption his condition improved dramatically and he reports a weight gain to 227 pounds. The ad promotes the remedy as a guaranteed cure for coughs colds and lung troubles with trial bottles free at Yakima Drug stores.
Ephora Heraup urges Yakima residents to establish a city club-room for young men with a social, nonsectarian aim. The proposal calls for a well lighted space free of gambling drinking or profanity, managed by a Young Men's Christian Association to host evenings and provide magazines newspapers and literature.
Listings report Xmas jewelry at Dingler and Pusch in the Hotel Yakima block and note various local business ads. Other items include E C Nagel at Hotel Bartholet, J J Rudkin at Pasco court, new watches, bakery changes, furniture stores, clothing services, and moves of residents between Spokane and King counties.
Real estate promoter Cons B McConnell announces in Kennewick Washington that he buys and sells land along the Northern Pacific Irrigation Co ditch. He solicits local patrons for property transactions and advertises his services.
Orchardists urged to contract pruning work as season approaches. Pact G KrouGer, Nurseryman, offers guaranteed quality with office at 114g South Second Street North Yakima and telephone 625 for orders. The text includes unrelated humorous dialogue about a country place and historical fiction accuracy.
John L. Sullivan, once the world heavyweight champion, files a bankruptcy petition claiming $60 in apparel and about $3000 in debts. The piece notes his squandered fortunes, declining health, and urges youth to shun a life of such risks and excess.
Cash paid for all kinds of household goods. D B Fox advertises buying used furniture and items at 23 South Second Street.
Goldman Jewelers in Seattle proclaims the largest inventory of diamonds watches and jewelry ever carried in the city. Archie notes traveling abroad and comparing experiences with Reggie as part of a broader push. Keene showroom at 108 Yakima Avenue anchors the operation.
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