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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1904
Page
9
Prosser plans the area’s first hop yard as Williamson Bros and Wesley Houck buy a 20 acre tract for 140 an acre. The move, aimed at spring planting, reflects rising hop prices and yields in Yakima valley, with local investors eyeing a regional hop industry.
Coffin Bros advertise for oats rye and ball barley, inviting suppliers to bid or offer in a period likely tied to agricultural needs and local trade. The notice implies a procurement or stock purchase from farmers and merchants in the region.
Dr J C Thoms of Seattle preached at the Presbyterian and Methodist churches on Sunday. At the afternoon Presbyterian meeting he spoke for the Anti Saloon League, warning against bills expanding liquor gambling and brothel interests and urging law enforcement and home purity to protect the young. He noted his NY Bowery practice where over 70 percent of dispensary patients suffered from liquor related diseases.
On January 9 the five presidential electors chosen at the November 8 general election will meet in Olympia to cast Washington state’s vote for Theodore Roosevelt for president and Charles W Fairbanks for vice president. Two electors are Spokane’s Jee D Crow and Pomeroy’s B G Cosgrove, college mates of Fairbanks. Cosgrove is likely to serve as messenger carrying the vote to Washington, a role previously given to Charles Sweeney. The electors include L Nash of Spokane, G Wade of Adams county, and A L Munson of Mason county. The messenger position carries honor and about $1,200 in mileage and allowances.
A Walla Walla dispatch notes Isaac's mill ground half a carload of macaroni wheat grown near Whitman station. Seed was introduced by P. J. Olson of the U S department. yields were as low as thirty five bushels per acre. The flour is hard and gritty, rich in gluten and saccharine matter, with bran and shorts richer than ordinary wheat. The berry resembles bluestem wheat and colors amber. Despite lower flour volume, the premium product compensates in weight.
Christmas observance causes a Monday postoffice schedule with limited hours and normal rural delivery. Stray cattle notice offers reward. land lease ad seeks options on a 100 acre yakima area including irrigation. hops lease possible. Local hardware announces coal screenings available from Melrose and Mohr.
Coffin Bros introduces new dress and walking skirts for the season. Dresses feature updated silhouettes and fabrics while walking skirts highlight practicality and style for daily use. Shoppers are invited to view the latest arrivals and select from a range of colors and sizes.
List of names remaining in the North Yakima post office December 19 1905 with multiple civic events noted. Includes state and regional associations in Spokane Helena Salem Pendleton Seattle and Portland plus upcoming fairs and shows. Johnsons candies advertised for Christmas at 24 South Second Street.
Local hay dealers report a discouraging market with alfalfa unsold at any price while timothy and clover hold modest demand. Officials note no near uplift in prices, despite government orders and potential 6 000 ton Sound shipments. Prices for onions rise to 60 a ton hoped. potatoes and sweet potatoes firm. poultry and butter hold or rise slightly.
Marriage notices report Isaac N. Groves and Jennie R. Nunn wed by Rev. Morton L. Rose at 16 North Venus avenue. Also Wilbur Hughes and Ada Jackson married at the Christian parsonage with Rev. Morton L. Rose presiding. Evangelist J W Updike secured for February revival by the Christian church. Local listings include Dr. Hall veterinary contact, Coffin Bros homestead offer via Sunnyside Canal, and lodging at Lasswell Hotel.
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