Alkali soils in Kittitas and Yakima valleys studied
State college chemistry bulletin by W H Heilman describes alkali distribution and its damaging effect on irrigation soils in the Kittitas and Yakima valleys. It notes the Ahtanum district hosts the largest alkali tract with rising salts, seepage drainage issues, and expanding barren areas. It urges drainage measures to prevent widespread future trouble.
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The
State Agricultural College
Department of Chemistry
Kittitas
Yakima
W. H. Heilman
Kittitas Valley
Yakima Valley
Ahtanum
Wide Hollow
Apples on Unirrigated Land Reported by Prosser Record
S. Wommack on Tuesday brought 85 boxes of fine winter apples from the Glade. They were grown on high land without irrigation and are said to be better keepers than apples grown on the lower lands under irrigation.
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Wommack
Prosser
Bartholet Hotel Changes Hands in Seattle Sale
The Bartholet hotel changed ownership last Wednesday evening. John Michels sold the business and fixtures to E. G. Tennant and M. B. Miles of Seattle, who have entered in possession of the property. Mr. Michels remains associated with the venture for a transition period.
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Bartholet Hotel
John Michels
E. G. Tennant
M.B. Miles
Seattle
Mr. Michels
For Sale Good Milch Cows and Jersey Heifers
For sale by owner. Several good milk cows including some fresh. Seven half-bred Jersey heifers about two years old. Two full blood Jerseys about three years old. Two half-blood Jerseys of the same age.
Hotel Change Prompts Southern California Departure
The current owner retains ownership of the building and plans to move with his family to Southern California in a few days, then visit the Hawaiian Islands. New proprietors are experienced hotel men, well acquainted with the business.
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California
Hawaiian Islands
Alfalfa Ranch Planned on Sunnyside District Land
H. M. Gilbert buys 320 acres in Sunnyside near Snipe's mountain to convert into an alfalfa ranch. Ground preparation will be completed in time to feed cattle in the spring.
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H. M. Gilbert
Sunnyside
Snipe’s Mountain
Theft of Overcoat and Hat at Dr Wells Home
A thief stole an overcoat and hat from Dr. H. R. Wells last Wednesday evening. Wells had hung the items in the hall at the Walker house while taking supper. Police suspect a transient crazed man who was in town on Wednesday carried out the theft.
Who Is He Hunter Fails To Shoot A Goose In Washington
A North Yakima gentleman visiting Kiona tried geese hunting over three days but lost both live geese and has not shot any. The Pasco News Recorder notes the state bureau of statistics released State of Washington Its Resources Natural Industrial and Commercial 1901. The book by A W Frater and Sam H Nichols is for free distribution from Olympia upon request.
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Yakima
Kiona
Pasco
Bureau of Statistics
State of Washington
A. W. Frater
Sam H. Nichols
Olympia
Yakima Mill Co Plans Large Elevator at North Mill Site
The Yakima Mill Co announces a 40 by 40 feet elevator rising 60 feet high with 50 000 bushels capacity to be built on the mill grounds within 60 days. It will store wheat from Central and Eastern Washington while the mill continues 260 barrels of flour daily plus stock feed. Oil cake meal is noted to improve milk and calf fattening. Coffin Bros. ditf
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The
Yakima Mill Co
Washington
Dyspeptic Warnings and Pork Advise from North Yakima Ad
The notice cites H M Gilbert living west of North Yakima and warns Chester White boars result from indigestion. It touts Dr Loyal Ford's Dyspepticide to fix stomach issues and restore household health, with North Yakima Drug Store and A D Sloan proprietor listed.
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H. M. Gilbert
North Yakima
Wash
Chester
Loyal Ford
A. D. Sloan
Vote results and census data from early 1900s reports
The article notes a low municipal election turnout with a single-ticket race and gives ward breakdowns. It also previews a census bureau table on 1900 manufacturing in Washington state and its cities Seattle Tacoma Spokane with capital, establishments and product values. Mentions health ad and Arabian wool notes.
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Census Bureau
Notice to Contractors for Moxee School Building
Directors of School District No. 56 Moxee invite bids by noon December 24 1901 for erecting a frame school building Plans and specifications available with the clerk The board may reject any or all bids By order of the Board H Garrertson Clerk School Dist No 56
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Moxee
H. Garrertson
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Gazmrwoop
Ugeli
Cardus
M. A. Yount
Iota Adv
Depa
Square Meals
Niahalin
Yakima Avenue
Lucy
North Yakima, Wash
Geo. Donald
Hugh K. Sinclair
J. D. Cornett
Frank Bartholet
Capital
Pie Rerheading
Aamenne
Guilland
W. W. Felton
Ferry's
M and Solon
D. M. Ferry & CO
Detroit, Glen
Esult
S. Fear
South Front Street
Ole Overcoat
Coffin Bros
Chester White Hogs
Tacoma—Capital
Spokane Capital
Foley’s
Bagdad
Mosul
Kurdistan
O.A Fechter
H. B. Doust
Vestal Snyder
P. Frank Tee
Harry Moran
Nan
J.C. Liggett
Taz Herato
Fulkerson
Armory
Tmat
Kloh’s
S. C. Wetts & Co
le Roy
N. Y
Karl
C. D. Parker & Blurton
J. H. Dougherty
Genesos Blacksmithing
Second St. North Yakima
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Quiett & Ayres’ Drug Store
Foley
Pioneer Lumber Co
W. M. Watt
Mgr
Read’s Steam Laundry
Herth First Ser
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