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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
7
An advertisement touts Dr Prices Cream Baking Powder made from cream of tartar derived from grapes. It claims to be delicious and healthful, guaranteeing perfect food and protecting against the ills of alum and low grade powders.
North Yakima reports 1906 finances based on ten months of data with expenditures totaling multiple funds including water and light streets and ditches and the city clerk’s department. Receipts from police street scavenger cemetery and licenses push total inflow near 10 000 while annual expenses run about 25 000 beyond receipts.
The Washington Horticultural Society invites fruit growers to attend the convention in Everett January 14 to 16 and the Northwest Fruit Growers' meeting in Seattle January 16 to 18. A one fare round trip is planned if 160 or more tickets are sold, with a two week limit. The society’s last annual report will be available at the gathering. W. N. Irish, Treasurer.
An advertisement from North Yakima Drug Store promotes Orino Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup for permanent relief from habitual constipation. It claims to stimulate the liver restore natural bowel action without irritating organs and to be mild and pleasant to take. The ad warns against substitutes and notes A. D. Sloan as proprietor.
In Yakima the superior court imposed multiple sentences. George Dymond received 14 years in Walla Walla penitentiary for burglary. Clifford Dymond got five years. Jim Butler, Indian, received three years for manslaughter. Black Mustache, Indian, charged with highway robbery, received a sentence. Arthur W. Brownlee got one year for theft of a horse. William Proctor, colored, pleaded guilty to burglary and got three years. Several other cases including a mandamus on coal and age disputes were noted with suspended sentences or delays awaiting new evidence or good behavior.
The Christian church committee closes a deal for Nevins property at Third and B streets, planning a stone or stone and brick edifice. Work to begin next spring with plans by a city architect after site approval, with the old church used until completion. Rev. Morton L. Rose leads a rapidly growing congregation.
An argument that the United States remains a debtor nation due to annual gold payments abroad and high import costs. It claims export values reflect home selling prices, imports exceed valuations after duties, and foreign stock payments and travel outlays drain the economy. The piece links debtor status to constrained development and need for relief during harvests.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women suffering menstrual and bearing down pains. It claims at home treatment without examinations restores health and mood, featuring letters from customers praising results and offering free consultation by letter. It also promotes Pleasant Pellets and the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser book available by mail.
The Cleveland Marine Review urges a united demand for protection of American ships matching land tariff protection. It argues reducing foreign dependencies could save 200 million dollars annually, shift the US from debtor to creditor, and boost domestic and foreign trade. It cites a 750 million dollar shipbuilding cost and emphasis on nationwide support for American shipping.
James I. Curtis died at St. Elizabeth hospital after weeks with tuberculosis of the bone. His leg was amputated twice in an effort to save his life before his death. He was 21, a Natchez native, son of J. E. Curtis.
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