Ahtanum Valley Forms Water Users Association
The people of Ahtanum valley form the Ahtanum Water Users association a cooperative stock company with nine trustees to regulate and develop irrigation for about eight thousand acres. Subscriptions cover forty five hundred acres and plans include tapping untapped water resources and fair distribution to prevent illicit diversions improving social and economic prospects for the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artanum
Sears
Ahtanum Water Users’ Association
Ahtanum Valley
Rudkin Suggested for Public Board
Friends of John J. Rudkin of Kennewick report from the Kennewick Reporter that he is being strongly recommended for appointment to the state public service commission. Rudkin, secretary and manager of the Northern Pacific Irrigation company, would leave his large private interests, though he says he cannot afford to leave them to take public duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Rudkin
Kennewick
Northern Pacific Irrigation Company
Inland Empire
State Public Service Commission
John ©. Lawrence
Hay
Yakima
Rudkin
Persia yields to Russian ultimatum in Persia
Persia accedes to Russia's demand to dismiss W Morgan Shuster, the American treasurer-general, and to pay an indemnity for the cost of an armed expedition. Russia had pressed for Shuster's removal since displeasure over Persian finance. A war scare is expected to subside with withdrawal of Russian forces pending stipulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Persia
W. Morgan Shuster
Russia
Shuster
Balloon cannot cross Atlantic warned by weather chief
Willis L. Moore, head of the Weather Bureau, said no gas balloon will cross the Atlantic. He commented after replying to Melvin Vaniman about sending two weather experts to Cape Race to analyze sea reports before an Atlantic City airship voyage. He noted observations off Cape Race would be useless to the maneuver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atlantic Ocean
Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Melvin Vaniman
Europe
Atlantic City
Akron
Moore
Vaniman
Cape Race
After Grip Look Out for Trouble Vinci Restorer Claim
A Watertown Wisconsin reader attests Vinci after a severe grip heals energy loss and nervous weakness. The ad promises a money back guarantee if expectations are not met and urges trials for convalescents and the run down.
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Vinci
Watertown
Wis
Adelaide Gamm
Ocean crossing by air deemed impossible by experts
More argues no gas balloon can cross the Atlantic citing six mile altitude limits and intense cold that sap lifting power. Weather chief says crossing would require unseen altitudes and two days stay, while an aeroplane could finish in under 24 hours. The article also promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment with claims of relief for inflammation and pain.
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Atlantic
Ocean
Moore
Vantman
Weather Bureau
Hope for Intervention in Chinese Affairs Sustained
Secretary Knox met with Masano Hanihara of the Japanese embassy to discuss Chinese affairs amid a hoped for agreement by Shanghai peace commissioners. Britain and Japan may mediate with six powers approving. In Pekin fighting has ceased temporarily with minor robber-band clashes and an armistice expected to renew after December 21.
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Washington
Knox
Masano Hanihara
Shanghai
Great Britain
Japan
Pekin
China
Heartburn Remedy HERBINDE Promises Quick Relief
Advertises HERBINDE as a cure for indigestion with instant pain relief and rapid bowel movement. Claims users feel fine and vigorous afterward. Priced at 50c and sold by D. H. Fry and C, W. Camp at corner Third and Yakima.
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D. H. Fry and
W. Camp
Corner Third
Yakima
Conference in Deadlock Sends China Peace Talks To Impasse
Report from Shanghai indicates peace negotiations with foreign mediation are unlikely to succeed soon. Both sides refuse compromise on the future form of government, raising the prospect of an absolute deadlock within days. Elders and conservatives oppose a republic.
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Shanghai
Kidney and Urinary Ailments Promoted by Foley Kidney Pills
A North Yakima Drug Store ad promotes Foley Kidney pills as a regulating and strengthening remedy for kidney and bladder ailments and urinary irregularities.
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North Yakima
Valley loses valued citizen George F. Crooks
George F. Crooks a five year resident of North Yakima died Saturday at his home near the School Section precinct. A native of Canada he had lived in Red Falls Minnesota where he was a respected blacksmith and later a rancher. He belonged to Knights Templar and Minnesota Masons and Foresters. Survived by wife, son Frank in North Yakima, son Roy in Vesta Minnesota, daughter Ida a teacher in Walla Walla. The body will stay here until the Minnesota son arrives then be taken to Red Falls for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Crooks
North Yakima
Canada
Red Falls
Minn
Knights Templar
Chapter
Blue Lodge Masons
Minnesota
The
Foresters
Frank
Roy
Vesta
Ida
Walla Walla
Ballard's Turroa Hound Syrup for Children's Coughs
Children take Ballard's torrous Hound Syrup willingly as a pleasant tasting remedy for coughs hoarseness and bronchitis. A good medicine and easy to take it comes in 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle sold by Fred L. Janeck Druggist Dr H Fry and W Camp at North Yakima and Third Yakima.
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Ballard
D. H. Fry
C. W. Camp
Third
Yakima
Fred L. Janeck
H. Fry
W. Camp
Wash
Valley Federation Proposed for Yakima Commercial Clubs
Dr. H. James, secretary of the local organization, will propose a Yakima valley federation to unite commercial clubs or town representatives. He cites shared fruit exhibits and publicity efforts that have yielded large advertising gains and potential savings on printed materials. A January meeting with delegates from other towns is planned to discuss business and future action.
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Yakima Valley
H. ®. James
James
North Yakima
Yakima
China Motherland of Many Flowers in Garden History
The article notes China as the origin of many common plants and flowers, highlights Ernest H. Wilson of the Arnold Arboretum, and explains China’s flora influence on US gardening. It cites lacquer varnish trees, bamboo shoots, Gingko, and cross-continental plant similarities, with glacial land links shaping distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Ernest H. Wilson
Arnold Arboretum
Boston
National Geographic Magazine
England
East India Company
United States
Wilson
North America
Atlantic
Japan
Kentucky
Europe
Asia
America
Indians Back From Capitol Unite In Brotherhood Call
A Toppenish communication from December 1911 describes Yakima delegates returning from Washington urging all tribes and allottees to unite under a North American Indian Brotherhood. Mixed and full bloods should stand together, with meetings planned after delegates Waters and Ow-hi return for a general report.
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Toppenish
The
Herald
Wash
Yakima
Washington, Dyts
United States
Ballard’s Honey Cough Syrup with Free Plaster Deal
Deep seated coughs demand both external and internal remedies. Buy BALLARD'S HORE HOUND SYRUP and get a HERRICK'S RED PEPPER POROUS PLASTER for the chest free with each bottle. Sold by D. H. Fry and C. W. Camp at Third and Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Herrick
Railroad Engineers Work in Yakima Canyon
A Northern Pacific crew of 10 engineers established headquarters at Roza station between Ellensburg and North Yakima. They will work for several weeks in the Yakima river canyon to straighten tracks and improve grades between Kittitas and Yakima valleys, split into two crews operating east and west from Roza.
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Ellensburg
Northern Pacific
Rota
North Yakima
Yakima River
Roza Station
Kittitas
Yakima Valeleys
Roza
Californian inventor touts seven-pacilier plane engine
The inventor claims a seven cylinder pacilier engine built like a bullet. The design features a streamlined head to reduce air resistance.
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Ike
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Ornam
Standard Oil Company
Incorporated
Benton Vs. Johncox Et al
Cape Horn
Goldendale
Snoqualmie Pass
Winderness
Ahtanum
Tampico
John C. Lawrence
Tim Kelly
Wapato
Mr. Buyer
S. First Street
Valley
Valley Federation
Capitol
Dd. C
Warm &Springs
George Waters
Sluse-cum
Ow-hi
Yakima Canyon
London
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