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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
2
Thursday December 14 1899 officials warn buyers to avoid nursery stock lacking a valid inspection certificate. cautions against foreign certificates as fraud and details fumigation with hydrocyanic acid and chemical ratios for disinfection. recommends burning infested stock and cutting out peach tree borers as needed.
The Wenatchee Advance quotes N N Brown describing Cap Nome beach diggings with daily yields near Penny River and 40 miles of beach at shallow depths. He notes easy rocking and space for anyone to mine. Also included are mentions of cures and ads from various local vendors and brief notes on public figures.
The Chelan Leader notes belief that artesian water could be found almost anywhere in the area and suggests sinking on the plateau east of town. If successful, water could be brought to the townsite and irrigate hundreds of acres, with a valuable land bonus promised to borers who strike water.
Literary Notes remind readers of Mabie’s Wordsworth article and announce a new piece on Weimar and Goethe in the December issue with illustrations. Also ad blurbs and a note on a Canadian thistle law and a refund guarantee for Shiloh’s Cough and Consumption Cure.
A Times-Democrat reader recalls Daniel W. Voorhees as a magnetic jury speaker. He recounts a Louisville murder trial moment where Voorhees mocked a sleeping juror, sparking laughter and later controversy over the retort. The piece also promoting remedies and cosmetic claims appears in the column.
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