Fire at Read steam laundry destroys top of building
A gasoline tank explosion at the Read steam laundry on A and First streets caused a major fire last Thursday evening. The blaze gutted the building’s upper floor, with losses about 2700 dollars, while most goods on the first floor and drying room were saved. The insurer's coverage is 2500 dollars. repairs and resumption of business are planned at once with a temporary office opened at 111 North Second Street.
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R. D. Read
First Streets
George Glasier
Ice From Pond Below Stockyards Proves Sound
The pond ice cut below the stockyards is not condemned as previously reported. The error arose from misinformed sources. The ice is said to be as good as any in the valley.
Lombard and Horsley Sell Hop Ranch
Last week Lombard and Horsley sold their 20 acre hop ranch to Charles Ss Mead for about 4000 dollars, a rate of 200 dollars per acre.
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Lombard & Horsley
Charles Ss. Mead
Inland Telephone and Telegraph Co Extends Line With 75 New Phones
Solicitors for the Inland Telephone and Telegraph Co report progress on expanding service by adding 75 new telephones. The move aims to improve connectivity and public access to lines across the city, reflecting ongoing infrastructure upgrades.
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The
Inland Telephone and Telegraph Co
Telephone Lines Expand Toward Ahtanum and Natchez
The company plans to extend its lines up the Ahtanum and Natchez areas, aiming to reach many subscribers among farmers and residents near the city. Workers began weeks ago and will continue placing lines in nearby homes.
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Ahtanum
Natchez
Deserved Recognition From Local Laundry Owner
R. D. Reed presented a $25 check to the fire department on Monday in gratitude for their help during Thursday evening’s blaze at his laundry building. The gesture thanks the men for their services and dedication.
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R. D. Reed
Fire Department
Extra Postoffice Clerk Authorized for 60 Days
The post office department grants the local office an extra clerk for 60 days. Mrs William Thompson, who had resigned, will fill the role. Regular clerk totals remain unchanged until next July when a nationwide apportionment is set. Teachers must renew certificates under Sec 144 of the School Code by February 15 at this office. 8. A Dickgy, County Superintendent.
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Post Office Department
William Thompson
A. Dickgy
New Shaving Parlors by Jackson’s
New shaving parlors opened by Jackson’s offering good shaves. The ad mentions fine bathing apartments with porcelain tubs and includes proprietor Jackson.
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Jackson
Reduced Rates to Hot Springs for 30 Days
Advertisement notes round trip fare of four dollars to Hot Springs on sale daily for a 30 day limit. Includes agent G A Granam. Also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a one day cold cure guarantee and a no cure no pay claim priced at 25 cents.
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G. A. Granam
Teary confession and cough advisory in one item
A humorous exchange ends with a woman declaring joy over a prospective suitor while a health note warns that La Grippe coughs can linger for months and be fatal. The ad promotes FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR as protection and cites North Yakima Drug Store with proprietor A D Sloan.
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FOLEY
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Foley’s
Chronic Constipation Cure Promoted by Candy Cathartic
An old advertisement touts Cascarews Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation. It claims guaranteed relief with genuine CCC stamped tablets and warns they are not sold in bulk through druggists.
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Cascarews
C.C.C
Druggists
Roc
Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Catarrh Promotion
Nasal catarrh relief is claimed from Ely's Cream Balm applied through the nostrils. It cleanses and heals the nasal surface. A 50 cent size is sold with a 10 cent trial by mail. An atomizer option priced at 75 cents includes a spray tube. Druggists and mail forms available.
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Ely
Livaia
Carpenter to overhaul store room for Lombard & Horsley
W. T. Stewart to execute extensive improvements in the Lombard & Horsley building store room on Yakima avenue. Work includes changing the entrance and stairway to Second street, plus minor updates, with completion expected by March 1. Stewart to begin as soon as materials arrive.
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W. T. Stewart
Lombard & Horsley
Yakima Avenue
Second Street
Mr. Stewart
New Candy Manufactory Formed in Yakima
The Cascade Candy company replaces the Oriential Candy Kitchen with Harley J. Hill Mrs Emma Allen and F J Buchanan as partners. Buchanan a Seattle candy maker will arrive next week. They plan wholesale and retail candy and nuts from 201 Yakima avenue with new machinery to be installed this week.
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Cascade Candy Company
Harley J. Hill
Emma Allen
F. J1. Buchanan
Seattle
Yakima Avenue
Fire Team Sold for $225 to C S Mead
The committee of councilmen sold the discarded horses to C S Mead for $225, a better sum than expected. Mead has the animals hitched and they appear to work properly.
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C. S. Mead
Local Market Quotations and Advertisements
Local market notes offer chicken feed and poultry products, with Yakima Hen food sold by grocers and Mill Company Warehouse. Advertisements promote Foley kidney cure Cascarets and Foley Honey and Tar for throat and lung ailments. Carter drug store owners advertise Digestive aids and Mitchel wagons sold by Wyman & Fraser, with Kern quotes for mail contracts listed.
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Mill Company
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Read
H. H. Hoffman
Orrice
MacponaLp
Matt.j. Johnsons
Market South Second Street
S. H. Mason
Jimmie
Fire Team
Star Route
Yakima
Klickitat
Goldendale
Cleveland
I. Cosins
Blockhouse
J. C. Darland
Lucas
A. Denny
Scott
Umatilla
G. Holmes
Cowychee
H. L. Tucker
Tampico
Fort Simcoe
Nile
W. D. Beck
Venus
Sunnyside
Zillah
Miller
J. Peterson
Mabton
Bickleton
R. M. Graham
Pearson & Watt
Foley's Kidney Cure
A.D. Sloan
Loyal Ford
A. D. Sloan Prep
Mitchell
Wyman & Fraser
Prosser
Golden West
Ellensburge
Atari
Japan
Yakima + Tea + Co
First ST
South
Yakima Hardware Co
Standard Oil CO
Keene Mercantile Co
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