Young Yakima man lands giant canal contract
Theodore Weisberger of Yakima wins a $270000 contract to construct 12 miles of concrete slips for the Tieton canal project. The work includes 15,000 feet of tunnels and two large main tunnels 4000 and 3800 feet long, with 800 workers planned and government-supplied cement and concrete. Construction to begin after bond approval, with spring 1908 as a target for substantial work.
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Theodore Weisberger
the Herald
Weisberger
Tieton Canyon
Yakima Valley Canal
Horticulturists Enthralled by Leckenby Helio trope Discovery
Seattle dispatch notes A B Leckenby of Brighton Beach developed the Leckenby heliotrope from the common heliotrope. The plant bears deep blue flowers with a cream center, and blossoms two to three times the size of typical varieties, signaling a major advance in ornamental horticulture.
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Seattle
Burbank
A. B. Leckenby
Brighton Beach
Royal Baking Powder Advertised as Absolutely Pure
An advertisement highlights Royal Baking Powder by the Royal Baking Powder Co of New York, praising it as absolutely pure.
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Royal
Royal Baking Powder Co
New York
Pioneer botanist Leckenby makes Northwest plant debut at Brighton Beach
Leckenby of Brighton Beach, discoverer of a new plant, formerly California agri botanist and Northern Pacific experimenter. He later served under a Washington roving commission west of the Cascades, introducing grasses and plants deemed unlikely to grow on the Pacific coast. Now retired, he lives on his Brighton Beach ranch pursuing his preferred vocation.
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Leckenby
Brighton Beach
California
Washington
Northern Pacific Railway
Northern Pacific
Cascades
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Health for Kidneys
Will interest readers with claims that good health depends on kidney function and that Foley's Kidney Cure cures kidney and bladder diseases, strengthens organs, and prevents Bright's disease or diabetes if used promptly. Sold by North Yakima Drug Store, A. D. Sloan, proprietor.
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Foley
Bright
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Board considers bonds for two more city schools
The school board, noting crowded rooms in all buildings, votes to hold a public meeting December 31 at Central to decide on a special election for bonds to build two additional schools. Current district bonds total 95 000, with potential rise to 300 000. state funds at 4 percent may be available.
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Barge
District No. 7
Lincoln
Herald Seeks Jobs for Work Service Per Herald
Classified brief notes the Herald offering job work services with emphasis on reliability and customer satisfaction. Short, direct appeal to businesses and individuals seeking printing and editorial tasks.
Wealthy Alaska mine man missing after wedding plans
N Lewis Marios a wealthy mining man from Alaska disappeared after leaving Wenus school house near 15 miles from town following an engagement to Miss Ambrosia Adams. Some fear foul play while others suspect drowning after attempting to ford the Natchez river. Sheriff and friends search as river is dragged and a waste ditch will be checked for traces.
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N. Lewis Marios
Alaska
Wenus
Marcis
Ambrosia Adams
Wenas Valley
Wenas
Miss Adams
Natchez
Michigan
West
An Appeal for the Poor in North Yakima Society
Editor Herald I thank the citizens of North Yakima for past help in clothing and feeding the poor. We currently have many requests for clothing especially men’s underwear children’s clothing and shoes for all ages as we prepare for a Christmas effort and outreach.
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North Yakima
Salvation Army Captain Appeals for Aid to the Poor
A letter from A. T. Munston Captain Salvation Army at 103 North First Street thanks supporters for past aid and asks the public to donate money or edibles to help the needy, assuring continued service.
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A. T. Munston
Salvation Army
North First Street
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
Notice from North Yakima Drug Store announcing Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the national pure food and drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults.
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Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
New Home Made Christmas Candies Recipes
Soak four ounces of gum arabic in one cupful of water until dissolved then strain. Bring the strained rum into a saucepan with half a pound of powdered sugar set over boiling water. Stir till thick and white then test in cold water. Remove and fold in three stiffly beaten egg whites. Flavor with orange flower water and roll in cornstarch. Let stand twelve hours then slice into inch squares and dust with sugar.
Walnut Pops Candy Method from Old Cook Book
Instructions describe making walnut pats by combining one cup granulated sugar one cup light brown sugar and one cup cream without stirring until a soft ball forms in cold water. Then stir constantly to creamy, melt over hot water, and drop onto oiled paper creating small rounds with a walnut half centered.
How to candy walnuts with syrup dip method
Heat half a cup of boiling water in a saucepan add a cup of sugar and a few grains of cream of tartar. Do not stir until boiling starts. Remove from heat at first faint yellow tinge. Dip halved walnuts in syrup then place on oiled paper. Keep syrup warm in hot water while dipping.
Fruit Balls From Figs Dates and Nuts
Combine equal portions of figs dates and nuts minced or ground then add cherry juice or melted currant jelly to form a paste. Shape into bite sized balls and roll in powdered sugar for a simple no bake treat.
Chocolate dipped marshmallows for a crisp finish
Slice the marshmallows in halves to remove corn starch. Dip in melted chocolate and set them aside to harden for a glossy coating.
Chocolate fudge recipe for buttered pans
In a saucepan combine one fourth pound unsweetened chocolate two cupfuls sugar one teacupful milk and a piece of butter the size of an egg. Cook until the mixture hardens in cold water then stir in one cupful chopped nuts and vanilla. Pour into buttered pans and cut when cool.
How to Make English Toffee
Melt one pound brown sugar four ounces molasses and four ounces butter with one tablespoon water and the juice of half a lemon or vinegar. Cook gently until a drop in cold water crisps. Pour onto buttered tins, mark into squares as it half sets, then cool.
Grandma's Peppermint Sticks Recipe
Roil three cupfuls of granulated sugar with one and a half cupfuls of water and a quarter teaspoon tartaric acid until it nearly cracks in cold water. Do not stir, pour into a buttered dish to cool. When firm, add one teaspoon peppermint extract and pull until white. Cut into sticks.
Sugary Nut Candy Recipe Directions
Instructions describe boiling light brown sugar with water to a syrup, slowly adding hot sweet milk, stirring until sugary at the edge, then cooling until thick. Fold in two cupfuls of whole nut meats and cut into squares when cold.
Almond Hardbake Recipe Steps and Tips
Prepare by melting one pound sugar with one cup water in a saucepan, skim as scum rises. Boil fifteen minutes, then add one tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice. Stir in quarter pound blanched sliced almonds. Pour into a buttered tin and keep until needed.
Bull's Eyes Candy Making Steps
Describes making bull s eyes by boiling sugar water and cream of tartar until it cracks then pulling part into a creamy white mass. Adds tartaric acid flavoring and lemon essence, then forms striped portions, folds, cuts, and rolls into balls.
Turkish Delight Recipe from Old Collected Notes
Soak an ounce of gelatine for two hours in half a cupful of cold water. Dissolve two cupfus of granulated sugar in half a cupful of cold water. As soon as it boils add the gelatine and cook steadily for twenty minutes. Flavor with orange rind and juice and orange flower or rose water. Turn into tins wet with cold water and when set cut into squares. Roll in a mixture of cornstarch and confectioners sugar. chopped nuts may be added to the syrup after firing.
Mint Cream Sandwich Candy Recipe Steps
Dissolve two cupfuls of granulated sugar in half a cup of water. Boil the syrup eight minutes after sugar melts. Remove from heat add seven drops of peppermint oil and heat until creamed. Drop on waxed paper. Dip flat side into melted chocolate and add a second cream layer.
Senate Deliberations Quiet As Pension Bills Pile Up
The senate devoted time to private pension measures with over 100 on the calendar and a resolution for a record of negro troops dismissed before the Brownsville affair. A few private relief bills passed, DC child labor bill proceedings began, and the house started on the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill with no time limit set for general debate.
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Washington
Senate
Brownsville
District of Columbia
House
Almond Nougat Recipe Instruction Note
Blanch one pound of almonds and cut in small pieces. Pour two ounces of honey into a tin cup and set in a kettle of hot water, boil until you can roll it into a ball, then add one ounce of powdered sugar and the well beaten white of one egg. Stir this and the almonds together. Dust with sugar.
House Debates Simplified Spelling Bill Before Holidays Adjournment
Lawmakers spar over a proposal to fix a standard orthography for 300 common words. Representatives Clark Missouri Gillette Massachusetts and Livingston Georgia argued the merits of the president’s order to the public printer on simplified spelling.
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House
Clark
Missouri
Gillette
Massacusetts
Livingston
Georgia
Lone Tennessee Fight Ends Nasal Catarrh
W L Rawls of Bells Tennessee writes of twenty years suffering nasal catarrh. He says applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve to the sore inside his nose relieved swelling and soreness, which disappeared and did not return. He recommends the salve as the best, selling for 26 cents at Cases Drug Store.
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Tennessee
W. L. Rawls
Bells
Lesan
Bucklen
Arnica Sa
Benton Accepts Transcribed County Records
Prosser Dec. 9 The county commissioners last week accepted the remainder of the transcribed records of Benton county from Yakima and Klickitat counties the new county was formed. Yakima county was paid 5012 for correcting and certifying the records and Klickitat 522 for state work. Auditor F H Gloyd of Prosser did the transcribing at an estimated cost of about 3000 his bill is blocked by an injunction from J R McKeand alleging the contract is invalid because Mr Groyd is a county official.
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Prosser
Benton County
Yakima
Kijekitat
Yakima County
Knickitat
F. H. Gloyd
J. R. McKeand
Groyd
Miraculous Cure Reported for Eczema Child
H M Adams and wife of Henrietta Pa report a miraculous cure in their home. Their child, once with eczema for five years deemed incurable, improved after using Electric Bitters, completing seven bottles with full recovery. Sold at C C Case's drug store for 50 cents and 1.00.
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H. M. Adams
Henrietta
C. C. Case
May Result in Improved Methods
A Trade Register editorial argues that killings of railroad presidents in their private cars may prompt safer rail travel. It cites Nast’s cartoon showing a train cab with the executive locked inside titled How to protect human life and suggests more prominent railroad deaths could force safer practices.
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Nast
Weight loss claims offer quick results with no exercise
Three years ago I reduced my weight 125 pounds, bust 15 Inches, waist 16 inches, hips 20 inches. Remedies guaranteed harmless. No exercise, no Starving, quick results. Booklet free Address, with stamp, Mrs. G. H. Tripp, Ellensburg, Wash.
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G. H. Tripp
Ellensburg
Wash
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