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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1909
Page
7
Promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as an ethical, proven family laxative. Claims wide world approval and genuine manufacture by the California Fig Syrup Co. Available through leading druggists.
President Roosevelt led celebrations at Fortress Monroe as the American battleship fleet returned victorious. Admirals and captains toasted the fleet while Rear Admiral Sperry noted the mission’s weight and duty. The event included salutes, weather delays, and plans for exhibitions and funding boosts across Yakima and surrounding counties.
Yakima county committee from all districts agrees to raise 25000 in addition to 9000 tax funds to cover Yakima building costs at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. Architect H J O Pohl presents plans accepted over prior options for a two story main hall with two wings and three entrances.
Williams Indian Pile Ointment is advertised to cure blind bleeding and itching piles by absorbing tumors and acting as a poultice. The preparation targets piles and itching of the private parts and is sold by druggists with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar. Williams Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio. for sale by Fred L Janeck. cow
Secretary H P James of the Commercial club said Representative Slayden’s bill allowing county commissioners to spend up to half a mill on exhibits or buildings at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition passed the senate with only four votes against it. Those who objected were unnamed in the report.
North Yakima reports Sunnyside will vote within weeks on municipal water works bonds to sink artesian wells and pipe water through the town. Strahorn seeks an electric franchise, while poles for the transmission line arrive. business district and housing expansions are accelerating with growing demand for Sunnyside town and acreage property.
An advertising claim asserts no pneumonia cases from coughs or colds when Foley's Honey and Tar is used. It warns against unknown substitutes that may contain opiates and cause constipation. North Yakima Drug Store, A. D. Sloan, Prop.
The Chicago Tribune reports that $82 million of 20 year Southern Pacific bonds will fund Harriman's return to railroad construction in the Northwest, chiefly Oregon. Several lines surveyed and under construction in 1967 may be resumed as Hill extends Harriman routes into former Harriman territory.
Harriman aims to forestall competition as Oregon legislature passes a constitutional amendment permitting state construction of railroads. Recent irrigation and reclamation progress spurs railroad activity in the state.
Holdings of E. C. Burlingame and Yakima Apple Land Co totaling about 1000 acres in Wide Hollow are sold to the Iler Investment Co. The formal transfer was not completed but the deal is near closing with abstracts being reviewed. The price is believed to reflect Tieton market levels. The Iler Investment Co. plans platting and subdivision for immediate sale.
A laxative cough syrup labeled Bees Laxative Cough Syrup becomes increasingly popular for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Mothers urged to keep it on hand for children claiming prompt relief and immediate effect with a gentle laxative action. Sold by C. W. Camp West Side Druggist.
Word received in North Yakima Saturday that the sundry civil appropriation bill reported to Congress by the appropriation committee carries with it $45,000 for the start of a federal building project in the region.
North Yakima reports a new federal post office on a 100 by 140 foot lot at Third and Chestnut. Postmaster Lemon notes surveying done, curb lines set, test pits sunk, and bids to be advertised after final plans are approved. Congress has appropriated 140000 total, with 15000 already spent on the site.
Reader notice on Hall's Catarrh Cure claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces to cure constitutional catarrh. Proponents offer $100 reward for any case not cured and urge sending testimonials to F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
San Francisco February 22 Monta Attell won the decision over Jimmy Reagan in a 20 round bout this afternoon.
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