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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1908

Page

7

Favorite Prescription Offered for Nursing Mothers and Women

Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription advertised as a powerful restorative for nursing mothers and overworked women. Claims include relief from headaches back ache irregular periods and pelvic symptoms with a pure glyceric extract of medicinal roots and no alcohol. Offers a booklet by mail for composition and endorsements and urges use as a remedy of known composition.

Pierce Dr. Pierce R. V. Pierce Suffalo

Hop Acreage Cut Urged to Prevent Starvation Prices

P M Rooney, veteran hop handler, argues in a letter to a California grower published in the Oregonian that western hop acreage must shrink. He cites figures for 1906 1907 stocks and consumption and warns of shortages and rising prices until the new crop arrives.

P. M. Rooney California The Oregonian

Hops Surplus Forecast Prompts Grower Warning and Backing Prices

The article argues a looming hop surplus for 1909 with numbers for California New York Oregon Washington and England. It cautions growers to exit a 1907 hold and warns that profits will shift from cents per pound to per bale as overproduction grows and demand tightens.

California New York Oregon Washington United States England Rooney

Dr Kings New Discovery Sold At Local Drugstore

Patient George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after a severe cough. He reports improvement began with the first bottle and that after a dozen bottles he was well and happy again. The remedy is advertised as a cure for coughs colds and weak sore lungs and a preventive for pneumonia. Available at C C Case druggist with prices 50 cents and one dollar.

Washington Fruits Exibited in National Capital Proposed

Senator Samuel H. Piles advocates an exhibition of Washington state fruits in Washington DC to boost publicity. He notes visitors would see apples and other produce from Spokane area and requests literature to distribute, urging the chamber of commerce to organize the display.

Washington National Capital D. C Samuel H. Piles Chamber of Commerce Piles Express Spokane Senator Piles State of Washington State of

Tracts Sold Near Belma Washington Farm Transfers

James Day sells one of his 10 acre alfalfa ranches to Clara Rider of Sprague for 170 dollars per acre. Frank Martin sells his 30 acre Euclid ranch to J F Scott of North Yakima for seven thousand dollars. A seven acre prune orchard accompanies the Euclid property. A C Jenks of Walla Walla will move the Bethany Presbyterian church to Grandview a distance about three miles, with delivery in Grandview within 30 days.

Belma Wash James Day Clara Rider Sprague Frank Martin Mabton Euclid J. F. Scott North Yakima A. C. Jenks Walla Walla Bethany Presbyterian Church Grandview

Increase City Pay Raises for Health Officer and Deputy

The council debated increasing the health officer salary to 75 dollars with the deputy at 75, debating amendments to 50 and 75 while appointing the deputy by the officer. The amendment to set the health officer at 50 failed 4 to 2, and another to require deputy approval by the council was defeated. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs and croup is advertised as immediate relief, sold by C. W. Camp.

Miller Sanitary Department Mull C. W. Camp North Yakima A. D. Sloan

Illinois settlers toast Lincoln birthday in Yakima hotel

Illinois natives now living in Yakima honored Abraham Lincoln at a Pacific hotel birthday banquet. Attendees included leading Yakima businessmen and former Illinois residents. The event featured a portrait of Lincoln, a reception, toasts, and a full banquet with this strong Illinois society forming a lasting presence in Yakima civic life.

Illinois Yakima Abraham Lincoln Pacific Hotel Lincoln

Indian father-in-law uses rifle to scare lovers in daring escape

A Umatilla brave woos a Yakima girl's hand, elopes with her on a pony. The girl's father chases with a rusty rifle, but aims only to frighten the couple. He proudly proclaims he has two other sons-in-law and no real danger, as a white rancher notes the scene. Virgil Womack of Mabton recovers well after appendectomy at St Elizabeth's hospital.

Toppenish Umatilla Lochinvar Alfalfa Virgil C. O. Womack Mabton St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

Illinois Event Highlights Lincoln Themed Entertainment Night

Brandt and a large list of speakers and performers, including W W Watson C Roy King E Remy and H M Gilbert, showcased Lincoln themed pieces and rural Illinois topics. Wright's Orchestra led by J L Hughes was elected to permanent organization with Gilbert as vice president and Van Brunt as secretary. Congressmen Jones drew attention as a former Illinoisan and potential senator candidate.

W. E. Zuppann Illinois W. I. Huxtable Harrison B. F. Barge C. van Brandt Lincoln Stories A. H. Henry H. M. Gilbert Wright's Orchestra J. Ll. Hughes Centralia Jenesee E. C. van Brunt Champaign Lee Tittle Jones

Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promised to Prevent Sickness

A Hot Springs Arkansas testimonial claims Ballard's Horehound Syrup prevents many severe spells of coughs colds bronchitis and whooping cough. Mrs S writes she keeps a bottle in her medicine chest and thanks forethought for avoiding sickness. sold by D H Fry druggist.

Ballard Hot Springs Ark D. H. Fry

Poll tax poll: consolation prize dog catcher offered

City Attorney Forsyth urges appealing the poll tax ordinance describing it as unjust and costly. John Shardell is the sole applicant, offered dog catcher instead, but he declines. Mull says the ordinance is a dead letter. officials face initial losses, and resignation may follow. Liberty Tex dec 25 1992. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup praised in letter from Ed Vindicator reader.

Forsyth John Shardell Mull

Death of Yakima ranch foreman Hoag after suicide attempt

C H Hoag foreman of the Moxee ranch died about 8 30 Friday night in a west side hotel. Death was due to pneumonia possibly superinduced by laudanum used in a suicide attempt. Hoag, a well known local rancher, had lived here 15 years and is survived by a wife, son and daughter. His wife is ill in St Elizabeths hospital and unaware of his death.

Proeumonia Moxee Ranch C. H. Hoag West Side Hoag Yakima County St. Elizabeth's Hospital

Club Rules Limit Public Challenges and Ex exhibitions

Members of the Amateur Athletic Club say letters of challenge via newspaper columns are barred by association rules. They state any exhibitions so arranged will not be counted as club entertainment and that all matches are arranged between club members.

Amateur Athletic Club

Exhibition rounds limited to three for clean sport appeal

The passage describes a side exhibition limited to three rounds to satisfy statute. Members boost support to ensure open access and benefit for any attendee while promoting safe, clean sport.

Commercial Club backs publicity Push to grow membership

The governing board reduced the entry fee from 20 to 10 dollars for 30 days and aims to add 50 members as new city arrivals bolster membership. A publicity committee led by George Donald will oversee efforts including opening an Spokane office and forming a 20 member group to approach valley cities. A real estate collaboration and a smoke and dance social are planned.

Commercial Club George Donald John H. Weigel A. B. Whitson A. T Larson J. D. Cornett C.H. Barnes

Express Office Planned at Selah by Northern Express

Co. F. Hayward route agent and Local Agent Smith visited Selah to study conditions and Hayward will recommend establishing an express office there. Plans include stopping Nos. 15 16 and 5 to provide better train service and express connections for the locality.

Selah Co. F. Hayward Northern Express Company Smith Hayward

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bales Lifornia Secesbeensenseae Herington Herrington Medicine Co Grand Rapids, Mich Herington Medicine Co Herington’s Tablets Cruegist New State Organization Illinois Society Miles Cannon Columbia River E. C. van Ures Pineuse Medicine CO Chicago U.S. A C.W. Camp A. J. Helton Hancock County Council T. J. Chambers Liberty Texas H. Hoag Cracker Trust Globe W. Manheim Og Sl Orino North Yakima Drug Company A. O. Sloan
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