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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
10
Real estate listing offers 1 to 6 room Capitol Hill houses with cellars and baths priced from 350 to 1350 plus a 6 room story and a half home at 1250 and a four room residence at 700. Farm options include 40 acres near Mabton for 1050 and 80 acres near Moxee at 65 per acre.
Robert Johnson of Fruitvale brought two twigs from bushes along the Schanno ditch showing heavy infestation of San Jose scale. Fruit Inspector Beck says the ditch line harbors the pest and vows strict enforcement to clear infected brush, warning that eradication is impossible while such growth remains. The spread endangers orchards beyond the waterway if not removed.
A Kansas citizen reports alfalfa seed commands high prices as dyeing and coloring agents for old world manufacturers. An agent for a German house recently bought available seed in Mulvane paying 7 dollars 50 cents per bushel, boosting profits for alfalfa farmers. Clover seed previously used in arts has been replaced by alfalfa seed for better results.
Deputy Crowley returned from Seattle after tracing Jack and Mrs Walters who forged checks on R. I. Scammon and cashed them in the city. Mrs Walters confessed to the broader scheme, revealing ties to Yakima area crimes. Walters, a painter, is tied to Lima county.
Display promotes a large assortment of Oriental items including pin trays mirrors glove boxes handkerchief boxes cigar fans cushions bracelets and related novelties inviting shoppers to view the new stock.
The article highlights the eleventh annual State Dairymen's meeting in this city December 29 through 31. It notes Prof. A L Heacker of the University of Minnesota will speak, and praises the association for advancing dairy legislation and the pure food law, urging dairymen to join.
The eleventh annual Washington State Dairymen’s association meeting will be held December 29 to 31 in North Yakima with H. L. Blanchard as president and Mrs. F Carmichael as secretary. The Yakima valley hosts the event in a major dairy district likely to draw large attendance. A government irrigation survey may inspect Horse Heaven for feasibility of large federal works. Rinehart's continues closing out sale with deep discounts on ladies cloaks jackets and more.
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