Yakima Herald December 9 1903 notice page
Publication header for the Yakima Herald dated Wednesday December 9 1903. Publisher names Tuesley McComb and Tuesley appear with advertising rates and subscription terms listed.
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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
7
Publication header for the Yakima Herald dated Wednesday December 9 1903. Publisher names Tuesley McComb and Tuesley appear with advertising rates and subscription terms listed.
The city election is over and the people urge the new officers to keep faith with the public. Tur Harratp calls for forgetting animosities and serving North Yakima with an honest administration to make it the healthiest inland Empire city.
Report notes Elijah UI is under receivership, with emphasis on safeguarding assets for creditors. Observers caution the move may benefit broader interests beyond the entity and its detractors.
The quotation notes eggs at 70 cents per dozen during Thanksgiving week in Boston, the hub of the universe. This price highlights market conditions and consumer costs for poultry products in the period.
An inquiry asks what result would follow if evidence like that in the Schley or Miles case had been produced. An immediate answer is sought to aid the investigating committee.
The state bureau of statistics hints at a revived rivalry between Seattle and Tacoma amid new population estimates. The fragmentary note suggests ongoing regional dynamics in population trends without firm conclusions.
The state reports Yakima County has nearly 27 000 residents, confirming a substantial population increase since the 1900 census. The rise reflects rapid growth across city and rural areas within the county.
Reading public regaled with testimony rehash in the Dreyfus case. Ex-captain proves a stayer as the populace believes charges were trumped and Dreyfus innocent of wrongdoing.
In a letter the public complains that cutting electric lights at 9 a.m. would force many users to burn lamps. The writer suggests delaying shutoffs would be a prudent investment during these dark days with perpetual twilight.
Report claims startling developments will target land frauds in the Walla Walla and Yakima land office districts with Franklin Klickitat and Yakima counties providing most complaints. Prosecutions of fraudulent entrymen are expected and a long list of filings for cancellation is being prepared.
The Sunnyside Sun and Prosser Record are urged to cool their rhetoric about North Yakima's Commercial club. Editors may err in tone, but excessive denunciation misstates facts and risks bitter, counterproductive sentiment as the lower county’s development approaches.
Speaker Cannon rewards Washington with committee spots. Jones lands on the river and harbor committee Cushman on interstate and foreign commerce and private claims Humphrey on merchant marine and fisheries and agricultural expenditures.
In Cleveland John D. Rockefeller proclaimed religion comforted him and felt like telling the people. He then raised oil prices sharply to boost his income by several million dollars, signaling the faith within him.
The Herald asks all in arrears to send their due amounts. After a lenient period, a general clearing house of accounts is near. The wrapper date shows when the subscription began and should remind readers the printer needs money.
The mind of man runneth not back to the time when such wholesale dood ling and corruption existed as is now charged in various departments of the government. The post office and land departments are said to be honeycombed with frauds and prosecutions of many in high places have begun, with more expected.
The Sabbath rest lectures at the Presbyterian church attract enthusiastic audiences as Rev. S. W. Gamble presents fixed-date Sabbaths and the logic of weekly and yearly rest. The talk covers Sabbath lengths, dates never falling on Sabbath, and how Christ observed midweek Sabbaths between baptism and crucifixion.
For sale by John Butterfield two miles from city limits North Yakima includes 15 acres partly improved ideal for early crop or fruit. Also a good family refrigerator, 50 feet garden hose, large vise, set pipe cutting tools, ice plow B A Steavens make. Residence corner A and Tenth streets. 48-4 in. Se obiy.
Rinehart’s closing out sale draws town talk as Coffin Bros promotes heavy grocery deliveries. Prices advertised as low bring fresh stock and strong savings across many lines.
James S Dougherty a 35 year old blacksmith died after swallowing an ounce of aconite in Shardlow's saloon on Front street. He left a private note to his wife urging caution and denying excess drinking. Coroner ruled no inquest action.
Quest and the body were prepared for burial with the interment planned for Tuesday afternoon in Tahoma cemetery. The note ends with an advertisement for food choppers in all sizes from Yakima Hardware Co.
The Coffin Bros dry goods department closes with actual cost pricing on cloaks skirts and shirt waists. Also portable coal and wood deliveries arranged from mines. Wording notes promotions for second hand clothing and various local businesses including Harmon Hill bakery hardware and lumber suppliers.
The notice lists W H Carver with an office in the Yakima National Bank Building and a residence at 416 South Second Street. Office phone 1501 and residence phone 1505 are provided for contact.
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