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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1902
Page
4
County Fruit Inspector Beck, aided by Clinton Sawyer, plans spring spraying campaigns after cutting infected cottonwoods and preparing brush for torching. About 15 applications exist to spray trees at low cost, with inspections and frequent orchard visits to follow.
A. R. Bryant his wife and mother of Chicago and brother-in-law W. V. Carnicle of Esterville Iowa arrived at Outlook last Wednesday to establish a permanent homestead. Bryant had bought a 40 acre ranch near Outlook last fall and shipped two carloads of furniture and stock to Alfalfa to begin development. They plan to move in and welcome friends soon and expect Yakima valley to have a bright future.
Advertises a piano for rent at three dollars per month with application at the office.
Arthur Coffin of Coffin Bros visited Prosser to finalize plans for a two story brick building 50 by 130 feet. The first story will house a department store while the second will serve as an Odd Fellows hall. A large wareroom for wool wheat and valley products will also be built. Work to begin soon with completion expected in early summer.
A. R. Starr, a trained nurse, has bought two lots on Yakima avenue and seeks bids for a seven room sanitarium. He plans a residence to care for a small number of sick people and expects to begin work when weather allows.
B W Pickett bought the Hiscock building on Yakima avenue recently vacated by Yakima Furniture. He begins major repairs including lowering the floor to pavement level and installing a new front. Mr Stewart of Tacoma plans to operate a saloon there after securing a license.
The Northern Pacific Railway Company general manager orders demurrage on every car held over twenty four hours for loading or unloading. Charge is two dollars per day or fraction thereof per car. Enforcement to be strict with no exceptions at this station. G A Graham, chief agent.
Warning to consumers to obtain only genuine Cascarets tablets stamped C C C. Do not buy in bulk as substitutes are cheats and frauds. Available from all druggists for 10 cents.
A dated 1899 letter proposes a trial of Ely's Cream Balm with a ten cent sample and a full size sixty cent product from Y Bros at Warren Street New York. Messages praise the remedy for catarrh and head colds and request further shipments.
Travel note announces a daily sale offering a $4 round trip to Hot Springs for up to 30 days. Foley's Cure promoted as a top kidney remedy by North Yakima Drug Store with A. D. Sloan as proprietor.
State Superintendent R B Bryan certifies the apportionment of current school funds to the state auditor. The rate is nine and one-tenth mills per day’s attendance. Yakima reports 323,155 attendance earning 3 005 384 dollars with King county at 24 403 74, Pierce 15 458 51, Spokane 13 428 10 and Franklin county at 159 59.
Insurance adjusters settled with R. D. Read for fire losses at his laundry. The total coverage was not disclosed. Repairs began Wednesday and crews expect completion this week. machinery, though water damaged, will be usable after cleaning and minor fixes.
The Coffin Bros plant under construction will house 20 machines initially with room to add more. The firm aims to begin operations by sheep shear ing time in spring and offer lower rates than hand shearing. One pound per sheep is saved and fewer cuts occur with this method.
Mrs. Charles Doll and her sister Miss Lillie Sawyer left for Dawson City after two months here. Doll plans to invest in local business properties and may move here next fall after wrapping up Klondike affairs. An Idaho division agent reported hundreds of cars held for loading, with wait times from three to seven months, a situation expected to aid Yakima shippers next summer. Mitchell wagons marketed by Wyman & Fraser.
The railroad will strictly enforce a 24 hour unloading rule for carload freight at North Yakima and other points. A 2 per day demurrage fee applies after the limit. The measure aims to relieve the freight car famine by preventing long holds.
Winter coughs risk lingering illness if ignored. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended to break up the cough. North Yakima Drug Store, A. D. Sloan, Proprietor.
An advertisement touts Queen Bee as the top metal door mat with all sizes at Yakima Hardware Co and mentions local drugstores Foley's Honey and Tar and North Yakima Drug Store. It also references Cascarets candy and a C C C money back guarantee.
Adolph Meiser and John Slattery from Crystal Falls Michigan met a shaggy emaciated stranger while partridge hunting near the Deer river headwaters fourteen miles from the city. The man, who uttered only public, fled into the woods, carrying partial gear and eating a dead skunk. A posse forms to pursue the possible lost hunter turned fugitive.
In Hoboken New Jersey St John s Episcopal Church members confront rector Rev David B Matthews after he served as referee for a boxing bout at a church minstrel show. The match between cadet members Charles Rogers and August Tierney lasted three rounds with heavy punishment and surprised many congregants.
Ground clam shells and oil meat offered as best feed for all stock. Sold at Mill Company's Brick Warehouse. Includes poultry and other livestock feeds with prices and availability.
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