Tearing Down of Small Adjacent Building Soon Begins
The planned work to demolish the small building adjoining a nearby property will commence shortly, with crews preparing site access and safety measures for the demolition sequence.
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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
2
Monopoly and racial boycott threaten North Yakima dining options
A local owner, described as head of a group targeting white restaurants, buys the Acme on South Second for 4000 dollars, signaling a shift of control to Chinese and Japanese operated venues. Other eateries, including Calumet on North Second, face pressure. unions boycott and more white outlets may close, while workers and residents endure potential displacement and mixed housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bon Ami
Highbinders
Acme
South Second
Calumet
North Second
Cra... for Apples Tutored by Yakima Fruit
A California military school professor fell ill with an overwhelming craving for Yakima apples after tasting them from a student's box. He wandered into obsession, babbled of Yakima orchards, and planned to return to grow the fruit. He has recovered and aims to leave teaching for the Yakima valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Aiden Gauntt
Newton C. Gauntt
Yakima Valley
Miller to Build Exact Duplicate of His Yakima Block
Alexander Miller, owner of the five story Miller building at Yakima Avenue and Second streets, announces plans to construct an exact duplicate on the Boston Store block site. The new block will double in size, cost over 100000 dollars, and house offices on the upper four floors with ground floor stores. The steel construction will be steam heated with electric lights and modern plumbing, aligning with the current building’s design and corridor placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Miller
Yakima Avenue
Second Streets
Boston
Washington
Miller
Arble
Milles
Tennants
Foley's Honey and Tar Declared Safe Under Pure Food Law
Special Announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended for children and adults and sold at North Yakima Drug Store, A. D. Sloan proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Railroads seek telegraph operators amid city exodus fears
Operators wanted as railroads face a March 4 vacancy deadline. H B Perham of the Railroad Telegraphers urges members to name noncompliant operators for new positions. Local residents weigh telegraph work against current lives, with ex telegraphers considering rapid job changes and city employers eyeing new hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Perham
The
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
North Yakima
I. B. Turnell
Pacific Hotel
H. B. Spencer
Herald
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promise
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Tablets as a health booster. Claims include increased appetite better digestion and refreshed sleep. Product sold at Case's drug store with price 35e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Case’s Drug Store
Mabton Booming As Water Nears Reach
Mabton sees a rush of buyers as irrigation nears. Land priced at 30 per acre weeks ago climbs to 50 and may hit 100 in fair state with Mabton water. Hotels report thriving business while reclamation engineers work near Rocky Ford on the Mabton siphon, promising a garden spot when visitors travel to the Alaska Yukon Exposition in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabton
Reclamation Service
Rocky Ford
Seattle
Mabton Chronicle
Sunnyside Seeks Early Spillway Construction
The Sunnyside drainage committee met with Attorney Williamson and Assistant Supervising Engineer Hopson to push a spillway near Sunnyside. They report 65 percent of lands in the benefited districts signed, plan to file a memorial with Secretary Garfield, and aim to reach 85 percent by August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Positive Necessity Lays Bed 14 Days Then Recommends Liniment
D R Byrnes of Doversville reports severe bruising requiring bed rest for fourteen days. He credits Ballards Snow Liniment with relief and calls it the best medicine for bruises. Text prices 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by D H Fry druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
D. R. Byrnes
Doversville
D. H. Fry
Evangelist Sunday Planned Spokane Campaign Here
Rev. William A. Sunday will visit North Yakima soon, with a broader Washington campaign likely to begin in Spokane in the autumn. The noted evangelist is already known in the Yakima valley, where many residents anticipate his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Sunday
Yakima
Washington
Spokane
Sunday
Yakima Valley
Sunday Evangelist's Yakima Campaign Draws Stir in Valley
Citizens of the Yakima valley show growing interest as William A. Sunday prepare for a major campaign. Born in Ames Iowa on November 19 1863 Sunday played baseball with the Chicago White Stockings before turning to evangelism and has since led about 100000 people to accept Christ. He preaches with a distinct style and believes in a personal devil while attracting opposition from critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley
William A. Sunday
Ames
Iowa
Anson
Chicago White Stockings
Chicago Y. M. C. A
J. Wilbur Chapman
Christ
Mr. Sunday
Rochester
Minn
Sunday
Apple Show Draws Northwest Growers to Spokane Event
Spokane County Horticultural society led by H. W. Greenburg invites growers from Washington Idaho Oregon Montana California and northwestern Canada to compete at the interstate apple show in Spokane the last week in January 1909. The Spokane chamber of commerce will offer 10000 in purses plus trophies and ribbons for top apples with special prizes for exhibits from middle western eastern and southern states. Government officials and horticultural experts will visit Northwest orchards in June to advise growers on desired quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Spokane County Horticultural Society
H. W. Greenburg
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Montana
California
Canada
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Northwest
Washington Horticultural Society Show in Spokane
Levi G. Monroe secretary of the Washington Horticultural Society says the Spokane event will be the most pretentious ever attempted on this continent. The meeting occurs during the first three days of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi G. Monroe
Washington Horticultural Society
Spokane
Hoosiers Meet Organize Native State Society in North Yakima
About fifty Indiana natives gathered at Vestal Snyder’s offices on Friday evening to form an Indiana society. John Hedges was elected president L Woods Bryant secretary and Mrs L Rowe treasurer. Committees on membership and entertainment formed with plans for a ball or banquet. Snyder expects 100 members within a week and the effort aims to host frequent entertainments. The item also promotes Golden Grain Granules cereal coffee sold by Yakima Grocery Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Sons and Daughters of
Indiana
Vestal Snyder
Stae
Yakima
John Hedges
L. Woods Bryant
L. Rowe
Snyder
Yakima Grocery Co
North Yakima
North Yakima Dairy Inspector Praises Local Milk Quality
L W Hanson the state dairy inspector toured North Yakima and praised local milk as excellent with 4 per cent butter fat under the 3 per cent minimum. He noted strong milk routes, suggested a city dairy inspector, and compared conditions with Ellensburg. Hanson planned further visits to eastern Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Hanson
L. Davies
Seattle
Hanson
Ellensburg
Washington
Kittitas
Walla Walla
Frank A Hawk Wins $80 Verdict Over Steer Incident
Frank A Hawk was awarded a verdict of $80 against John McPhee after a four hour jury deliberation. Hawk claimed 1900 damages for being gored by a steer allegedly belonging to McPhee. Evidence showed McPhee’s sons rounded up the steer in Ahtanum and drove it into Naches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Hawk
John McPhee
Hawks
Mr. McPhee
Ahtanum
Naches
Steer attack on plaintiff leads to jury award
The incident unfolded on a highway when Hawks and two brothers drove an ugly steer toward the Nelsons. The steer charged the plaintiff, causing injuries including a dislocated shoulder and a gash. The jury awarded 50 for medical attendance 5 for medicines and the rest for nurse and lost time. The Nelson boy testified the youths warned him to beware. The defense offered no witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Toppenish’s Webless Duck Genius Draws Crowds to Town
Feb 20 report chronicles F A Wiggins and Mrs Atkinson of Toppenish where a webless duck problem led to a water pan solution. The tale claims Wiggins inspired settlers from Oregon to move to Toppenish, promising barefoot wanderers on Newport beaches and a civic boast for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toppenish
F. A. Wiggins
Wiggins
Salem
Ore
Newport
Oregon
In a Few Days a Want Ad Finds a Buyer
A brief notice notes that within days a want ad can secure a buyer, highlighting quick results and practical use of classified advertising.
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Ward
Orraies
Cor
Ferry
O. M. Ferry & CO
Dernerr, Mica
North
Teir
Alex. Miller
VDI
Moon & Co
Scientific American
All Newsdea §Co
New York
Sunnyside Commercial Club
Billy
Levi Strauss & Co
Cornfield State
Trust
Mr. Nelson
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