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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1909
Page
2
David Meekison states that after using Peruna he feels greatly benefited by his thirty year catarrh and is encouraged he can eradicate the disease with a short further course. He attributes the improvement to the remedy and expresses optimism about a full recovery.
Readers across Missouri Iowa and Michigan report lasting relief from chronic illnesses ailments and stomach catarrh after using Peruna. Testimonies credit twelve bottles five bottles and three to four bottles with restoring health and curing stomach distress.
Deep snow on the Yakima ranges forces feeding of sheep in the lower valley and Horse Heaven, with an average snow depth of 14 inches reported in Horse Heaven. Sheep adapt up to six inches but rely on outside hay as depth increases. Commentators note bands near feeding sites and a declining path of snow in North Yakima, while a long‑time orchard horse, now toothless, wanders seeking food and is considered for mercy.
A west of the city rancher tells the Herald that worn horses are abandoned rather than shot, facing starvation or freezing in sagebrush. He cites this practice as cruel and seeks humane alternatives for animals past their working time.
Sam T. Shell and C. B. Kee ley plan dedication of the Eschbach siding hall in Lower Naches valley on December 20 and 21. The Washington State Grange shows rapid growth with 14 granges and 1200 members in the county, plus new halls planned in Wide Hollow Selah Yakima City and Fruitvale.
President and Mrs Taft visited a Fifth Avenue jewelry store with Mrs McLaughlin amid a holiday rush. They were shown to a private room and bought gifts for White House members. Taft plans to stay in New Haven for events and will return Wednesday.
Annette McCrea heads landscape gardening for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad and Lincoln Park project, creating a role for women in rail and park beautification. The piece notes other women achievers including Lillian Russell and Auntie Brookfield, with social reformers, academics, and a suffragist novelist also mentioned.
Brussels reports Leopold II of Belgium in grave condition as rheumatism dropsy and intestinal obstruction worsen. Surgeons planned a possible operation, while rumors swirl around Princess Louise and Baroness Vaughan pressing to see the king before fate decides his life.
Yakima poultry fanciers filed with the county auditor for incorporation as the Yakima Poultry Association with stock of 2000 dollars. Incorporators include A F Linse Mrs E S Hill Db B Greenwalt I W Bugg and Miss Bere nice Barnes. Entries for the Armory exhibit close tonight with many entries already received.
Post office offers speedy delivery on Christmas parcels with ten cents on deposit per package. If parcels fail to arrive the money is returned. Postmaster Lemon aims for fast delivery and avoids pileups by using a crew of messengers under special delivery rules. The system benefits senders and recipients.
Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina suffered indigestion and biliousness with head and stomach pains until using Dr King's New Life Pills. The ad claims complete relief from constipation and related ailments. Medicine priced 25 cents at Fred L. Janeck's.
The article reports Sam Gresso, an Italian, being given a star and made a deputy sheriff of King County. He aided in locating a murderer in North Yakima with Seattle police support, while another man was arrested for robbery and a third suspect remained jailed.
Firemen of North Yakima plan a public New Year’s Eve ball with celebrity prizes donated by local merchants. Top awards include photos, glassware, hats, leather goods, and merchandise from businesses such as Coffin undstrum Co, Kohls Shoe Co, Dean Clothing Co, The Emporium Co, and J. B. Stetson. Special prizes for couples, waltz winners, and a Roslyn egg bundle are also listed.
Kennewick report notes North Coast railroad filing condemnation against Lot 5 Block 210 near the West Side saloon for depot warehouse and switch yards. Defendants named include Mary A Clerf John N Faut and wife James Corbin and C Hindley dba Yakima Avenue saloon.
Ed. H Cleman of Selah and other speakers will address the Washington State Dairymen's Association at Monroe December 15 to 17. Cleman will discuss Building up the Dairy Herd while Guy M Richards of Seattle speaks on Dairy Sanitation. The program covers dairy inspection, feeding, breeding, and profitability with multiple county and state officials listed.
Enlistment for the second company of the Washington National Guard proceeds rapidly. Captain Meigs expects a strong 60-man corps with former regulars, guardsmen from other states, and veterans who saw action in Cuba or the Philippines. Some applicants have served in detached military or semi military groups, while many young men have not yet served.
The passage states that the National Guard will conform to regular army discipline and be available under direct presidential orders without further examination. Enlistees must be 18 to 45 years old and are motivated by county pride and patriotism.
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