Among the Old Timers North Yakima as it Was Fifteen Years Ago
The Yakima Republican dated Feb 21 1886 is reproduced noting North Yakima as terminus of the N P track with three day trains and a brewery. It lists early officials merchants professionals and services, describes rail work including Cascade tunnel rails and bridges, and mentions local growth plans, a Chinese exclusion agitation, and a Seattle attorney visit. The state legislature will meet in Olympia a week from next Monday.
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Heracp
Yakima
Chas. M. Holton
Holton
Geo. Wm. Wesbrook
Kribbs & Ranfro
Roslyn
Adkins
Chas. M. Baldwin
Timothy A. Byrnes
Yakima Indians
J. J. Tyler
J. H. Thomas Register
L. 8. Howlett
U. S. Land Office
W. F. Morrison
W. H. Hare
S. O. Morford
Milroy Bros
Reavis & Pruyn
Chas
W. Berthh
Allen & Chapman
Weed & Rowe
Cascade Division
North Yakima
Republican
Teanaway
Fred Parker
H. D. Cock
J. W. Beck
C. B. Graves
L.S. Howlett
Messrs. Clark
Ward
Cascade Tunnel
Ellensburg
Northern Pacific
Helena
Buckley
Dan Libby
Switzer’s Hall
A. M. Miller
H. J. Snively Esq
Seattle
U.S
White
Kingsbury
Snively
Bear on the Track Delivers Wild Ride at Wilder's Cut
A train at 20 mph meets a large bear on the curve near Wilder's Cut Pa. The cow catcher grips the bear as the engine advances. The bear clings to the cow catcher then bolts to the station, evading the agent and heading for the woods.
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Wilder's Cut
Cleat Run
Knights of the Engine
Bear
European notes reveal wind powered Brussels clock and more
Notes from Europe describe a wind driven clock in Brussels, a Greek works petition by Italian hoteliers, Swiss macaroni output, dancing etiquette in Russia, child labor in Coburg Gotha mills, and a newly found Botticelli Virgin and Child in Florence dating from 1869 from Leghorn.
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Botticelli
Pitti Palace
Florence
Leghorn
Ingenious Earl's Tool Adopted by War Office
The Earl of Wemyss and March designed a multipurpose implement that serves as a spade, pickax, saw and bullet shield. The British Weekly notes it will join every soldier's kit and be issued widely.
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Earl of Wemyss
March
War Office
High-class Chinese Villain Swallows Gold Leaf
A Chicago Tribune report notes a death by suicide through swallowing gold leaf by a Chinese suspect described as high class. The piece frames it as another foiled effort by the villain.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold Ad Claim
Advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets stop a cough and cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer priced at 25 cents. The ad references a 38 52 figure likely a code or price notation.
Cle Elum Woman Killed in Deputy's Self Defense
Ellensburg Localizer reports a Cle Elum deputy sheriff, tied up in a drunken quarrel, struck by a knife wielding woman. In self defense he kicked, hitting her in the stomach and causing her death as she lay in critical condition.
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Cle
Cle-Elum
Ellensburg
She Took the Trick in Whist Farewell
Mr Meekton and his wife play whist when she declares she trumped the ace. He questions the action but accepts it, noting the comfort of trumping to avoid losing the trick. The exchange shows cordial, playful game-room dialogue.
Irrigation Scheme Aimed At 6000 Acres Along Columbia River
A syndicate led by C B Waring and C B Livermore plans to irrigate 6000 acres along the Columbia near White Bluffs opposite the river. Livermore and engineers have surveyed the area, with artesian wells considered first and river pumping as a backup. Waring and Livermore will meet Yakima experts to begin plans.
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Columbia River
White Bluffs
C. B. Waring
C. B. Livermore
Seattle
North
Yakima
Messrs
Waring and
Livermore
Dyspepticide Advertises Household Harmony
A promotional note claims dyspeptics cause irritability and trouble at home and credits Dr Loyal Ford's Dyspepticide with settling indigestion and restoring health and happiness in the household.
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Loyal Ford
Then It Grows Monotonous Quote Exchange
A brief dialogue captures a Bohemian lifestyle view with one friend praising its ease and the artist countering that freedom is pleasant only when not forced into that life. The exchange emphasizes tension between carefree living and obligation.
Foley’s Kidney Cure credited by Missouri Valley woman
Mrs. Francis L. Sales of Missouri Valley Iowa reports lasting kidney trouble cured after trying five doctors and three bottles of FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE. The clip also includes a joke defining a reserve fund as the ten dollars the other fellow won’t lend.
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Francis L. Sales
Missouri Valley
Foley
Cure Coughs and Indigestion With Patent Remedies
A mix of health ads and political notes urges use of FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR and One Minute Cough Cure for throat and lung relief. A House bill seeks higher VP and cabinet salaries, arguing social demands justify raises. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is promoted as the digesting remedy that cures indigestion by digesting all foods.
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Foley
House of Representatives
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Ashon Stables
Ag “Fale
Yakima Wash
Ditter & Mechtel Bakery and Restaurant
Ianter
Meh
Yakima Ave
Square Meals
Viahalir
Wilbubu
Yakima Avenue
Lucy, Propr
N. P
Olympia
Brain
Europe
Brussels
Italy
Switzerland
Russia
Coburg-Gothica
PEROT
Baldwin
Bend
Pree Sample
Medical Menanel
San Francisco
Mamma
DeWitt’s
Quiett & Ayres Drug Store
Vox Populi
C. W. Chamberlain
Western Avenue
Seattle, Wash
Majestic
United States
John Sawbridge
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