Letters from Yakima readers share humor and local thoughts
A collection of reader comments from Yakima includes anecdotes about a tree limb hit, praise and critique of politicians, reflections on weather and Christmas, oil prospects in Selah, paint costs, Burns celebrations, and a proposed road to Gold Hill. The diverse notes reveal community concerns and humor.
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Ococ
Yakima
W. L. Steinweg
L. W. Hayworth
Bobby Burns
Dawson City
Bob Blair
New York City
Judge Stephenson
Gold Hill
Congressmen Jones writes to a Yakima friend 1899 note
Hon W L Jones reports on bills in Congress. He aims to tax telegraph revenue and stamp duties, push pensions for life saving service disabled, and seeks grazing rights in forest reserves. He notes a successful floor presence and committee placements on merchant marine and fisheries.
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W. L. Jones
Yakima
House of Representatives
U. S
Washington, D. C
Tam
Secretary of the Interior
Foest
Lic lands committee seen as key for state progress
A speaker emphasizes two committees will enable action benefiting the state and their own reputation. W L J.
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Lic
W.L. J
The President Coming to Yakima Next September
President McKinley plans a stop in Yakima in September to join the Ohio delegation en route to San Francisco for the launching of the battleship Ohio. Local residents may host a royal reception and gain public recognition from the president.
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McKinley
Yakima
Ohio
San Francisco
Northern Pacific
Sound
What is Shiloh Grand old remedy for coughs and consumption
What is Shiloh a long established cure for coughs colds and consumption used worldwide for decades It promises refunds if unsatisfied and is sold in 25c 50c and 1 packages L O0 Janecks drug store The death of the Earl of Tankerville in London elevates Leonora Van Marter to Countess through marriage to Lord Bennet on October 23 1895
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J. B. Clark
Peoria
Ill
DeWitt
Janeck
Janeck’s
Earl of Tankerville
London
Tacoms
Countess of Tankerville
Leonora van Marter
Lord Bennet
Stomach as Root of Many Ailments Cited by Dr Pierce
The article argues stomach disorders cause heart and liver troubles and cites Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy. It includes patient testimonials praising recovery from heart pain and other symptoms, and notes a free sample offer for The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser with address in Buffalo.
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Pierce
George W. Trustow
Licomb
Augusta Co
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
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Col. Howlett
Dr. Hill
J. M. McCleary
Philippines
Lowe
Rogers
O. V. Carpenter
R. Strobach
Turner
Taft
P. T. Contine—Selah
Col. Taggard
California
Judge Beck
Henry Ditter
South Africa
W. I
Selah
Mount Rainier
Wenus
D. L. Bryson
St. Paul
A. Schindeler
Aeeske Rede
Tuckel
Sers
H. L. Tucker
Front &T
Congressman Jones
L. Jones
P.S
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
Grace Della Baker
Schlotfeldt Block
Tod P
Pug
Bruno
Poodle
Dewey
Bob
Shiloh
Joo Drors
Castoria
Bien Rere Ois
Astoria
Bears
Icastoria
Kinsey
Mulhollan
Grocers
City of North Yakima
Central Washington Nursery
Northwest
Charles S. Simpson
Fair Grounds
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Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
G. A. Graham
North
Wash
Ore
North Yakima
Atlantic Mail
Pacific Mail
Loreal Freight
Pullman
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