Congressman Jones Backs $35,700 Police for New House Office
A Portland Journal report highlights Congressman Jones and James Tawney defending a $35,700 appropriation to employ 24 policemen for the new House of Representatives office building. Critics call it wasteful graft in small items, while supporters argue for security and oversight amid budget battles.
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Jones
House
House of Representatives
Portland
J. E. Lathrop
Senate
Panama Canals
James Tawney
Appropriations Committee
Ofice
Ifice
Graft Allegations Plague Treasury and Public Works
A fragment cites graft as a cause of treasury deficits and blok allowing meritorious measures. It claims lawmakers unanimously oppose wasteful policing costs and harbor funding while funds for essential works are denied.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Guarantee Card
Certification that all druggists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. Claims it stops coughs, heals lungs, prevents pneumonia and consumption, no opiates. Notes genuine yellow package and North Yakima Drug Store A. D. Sloan, Prop. Refuse substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Canneries Plan for Inland Empire Growth
John S. Hughes urges every Inland Empire fruit district to build a canning plant to salvage low grade fruit, stabilize prices, and boost local economies. He cites profits from 6000 to 9000 quarts daily, a $5000 baseline, and the need for careful planning and local leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Hughes
Spokane
Wash
National Canners’ Association
Inland Empire
J. S. Dumas
Dayton
State Horticultural Society
Walla Walla
Fruit Growers’ Union
Neighborhood Favorite HElectric Bitters Promotes Health
Mrs E D Charles of Harbor Maine praises HElectric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite. The tonic relieves dyspepsia liver complaint kidney derangement malnutrition nervousness weakness and general debility and purifies the blood as a spring medicine. Sold under guarantee at C C Case’s drug store 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Charles
Harbor
Helectric Bitters
C. C. Case
Owls Offer Late Dance Clue for Members
A note invites participation in a late night Owls event from 11 to 12 p m on the 14th, promising entry through a special dance.
Naches Ranchers Claim Mail Route Change Harms Valley
George Chapman of Naches denounces the new rural route as isolating Naches from Yakima. He says mail now goes to Selah for distribution, depriving Naches of direct service and harming land values. A petition to the postal department may follow the protest.
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Naches Valley
Yakima
Naches
George Chapman
Post Office Department
Chapman
Selah
Postal Department
Garfield to Settle Water Rights on Ahtanum Creek
Secretary Garfield considers final settlement of water rights between Yakima Indian lands and white settlers along Ahtanum creek. A committee representing all interests is urged by March 15 to avoid court action, with plans discussed for power from the Tieton canal and wells in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahtanum Creek
Garfield
Ahtanum
Avery
United States
Indian Department
Yakima
H. J. Snively
Snively
The
Herald
Tieton Canal
Ahtanum Water Users’ Association
Ahtanum Valley
Abraham Creek
Indian Office
Reclamation Service
James Rudolph Garfield
Uncalled Letters at Yakima City Post Office 1908
Advertisement lists uncalled letters remaining at the Yakima City Washington post office as of February 1 1908 with names including J Burns Mrs Stanley Bradley Miss Alie Berndorf Arthur Cooper and others. One cent due on each advertised letter. callers should mention the advertisement list and address mail to E H Taylor postmaster.
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Yakima City
Wash
Busi
E. H. Taylor
P. M
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Levi Strauss & Co
Yakiman
Mann
Wlinois
Holman
Treasury
Erdes
Jude Weut
Zeuthoman
Hansrotenis
Dericiniok
Jones Knetts
Powers That Be
Ferry
House of Tce
Congress
Foleys
North Yakima Drug Company
A. D. Slo
Bright
Naghes
Washing,w. D. C
North Yakima, Wash
C. W. Camp
West Side Drug Store
Denver
Omen
Fred E. Pierce
Arthur C. Pryor
Mia
J. 3. Potter
High Rathburn
Frank Rose
Globe
Manheim
Pineule Medicine CO
Chicago
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