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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1907
Page
9
A publicity committee has launched a plan to publish letters from local ranchers about their financial success and enjoyment in the Yakima valley. The sample letter from North Yakima details moves from New York to Washington, buying and selling orchards, debts paid, and rising apple profits, ending with pride in the valley and irrigation in the climate.
The text promotes a home-made mix claimed to relieve rheumatism by forcing kidneys to filter uric acid. It lists Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, advising a teaspoon after meals and at bedtime. The author asserts the remedy is harmless to the stomach and effective for kidney and blood issues.
North Yakima records show both passenger and emigration departments will actively promote the Yakima valley. Rail officials will cooperate with the publicity committee, follow up inquiries, and have agents visit inquirers. C W Mott heads emigration and will send pamphlets and arrange lectures in rural schools to farmers about Yakima prosperity.
The November 1907 teachers examination yielded 562 successful applicants from 893. Among them 187 raised grades, 67 gained certificates on normal diplomas and state-acknowledged university diplomas. 9 renewed first grade, 9 renewed second grade, and 55 earned permanent first grade certificates after proving 90 months experience, 36 in Washington. 144 held first grade, 203 second grade, 215 third grade certificates. 123 applicants had no teaching experience, with 35 succeeding. Factors include many permanent first grade certificates issued in July, temporary certificates allowed by county and city superintendents, and higher August success. Also notes unrelated ad about Dr King’s New Life Pills.
J. D. Cornett traveled to Ellensburg on Friday to attend a session of the State Board of Regents at the Normal school.
Yakima National Bank has brought foreclosure proceedings against Frederick Hoffer. The case seeks to recover the mortgage debt and enforce the lien on the described property. No further details are given in the available text.
Local hardware store Moxee Hardware Co promotes the Universal Heater ahead of winter. Su Tu Wk schedule highlights specials and availability for customers seeking dependable warmth during cold spells.
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