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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1910
Page
6
An advertisement touts Foley's Urine Laxative as a gentle laxative that aids digestive organs, stimulates the liver, regulates bowels, and prevents gas. It targets women and children, claiming mildness and non irritative effects. It also promotes Foley's Orino Laxative to ease indigestion and biliousness with a suggestion to insist on the genuine product.
Receipts since September total 23 026 cattle 32 016 sheep 34 328 hogs and 509 horses with 1 490 cars valued at 2 285 000. The market boasts high hog prices and premium sheep values, aided by a 25 percent rail rate reduction and routing options via Portland.
Simple remedy for la grippe airway coughs. Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughs and strengthens lungs to prevent pneumonia. Genuine product has no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package sold by North Yakima Drug Store.
A net gain of 669 telephones in use from the North Yakima exchange for 1909 signals growing prosperity in the region. The increase reflects improved communication and economic activity among residents and local businesses.
Miss Callie McKinney left for Wallon Oregon to visit friends. Mr and Mrs Matt Hagerty were North Yakima visitors last Thursday. Mrs Robert Lamberson and children are guests of Mr and Mrs F M Lamberson. Christmas trees reported a grand success in the district. Lyndon Bannister and Elmer Dixon Cowiche were Naches City visitors Friday. Nile people attended the Masquerade ball at Woodman hall hosted by Al Hayes and George Kennedy. Mr and Mrs E A Wright of Seattle are guests of Mrs Wrights sister Mrs Forsythe.
The postmaster lists uncalled letters at North Yakima on January 1 1910. Names include Lizzie Ames James Alford Alonzo Adams Mrs Lucy Anderson and many others with one cent due on each letter. Please call for the letters from W L Lemon postmaster.
Senator Jones introduces bills to grant travel pay and subsistence allowances to U S volunteer officers and soldiers who served in the Philippines beyond their enlistment and were transported home at government expense. The act deducts government costs and outlines payment and valuation methods. A second bill proposes a five member commission to study holding an expo.
Proposals to mark the fiftieth anniversary of emancipation include a $5,000 appropriation and a seven member commission. Senator Jones pushes appeals court reform and allows Indians with allotted lands to sell timber, while opposing government stamped envelopes.
In New York Jennings greets fans at Waldorf hotel and predicts "Nobody but the Tigers in 1910" while crediting teammates Ty Cobb Sam Crawford and George Mullin for Detroit's pennant wins. He notes a manager must stay alert and that injuries could have altered the outcome.
Senator Jonathan Bourne of Oregon pushes a referendum to amend the Oregon primary law to have delegates to presidential conventions chosen directly by voters. He argues the plan ends boss rule and eliminates corporate influence, pledging delegates to candidates favored by the people. The measure goes to a November vote.
In Columbus Indiana Sheriff Irvin A Cox and Deputy William C Smith auction goods on the block A Taft portrait is sold while a Lincoln likeness fails to find a buyer Smith, a Democrat, takes the Taft picture to Cox's office and hangs it on the wall The sheriff quips that if County Clerk Carter can have a Taft in his office he can have Cleveland too
Henry George Jr. argues that British lords promise wage increases via reforming trade laws and taxing raw materials like cotton. He contends such moves will raise food prices and benefit landowners, not workers, calling the pledge a hollow rescue and a trap for voters.
The Yakima Commercial Club board approved a rough program for its January 15 anniversary. A public meeting at the new Northern Pacific station features coffee and sandwiches, an old settlers gathering at the club rooms, and a dance for young people in the evening. Judge Edward Whitson of Spokane will speak, with an invitation sent to J. J. Hill.
In a county office a deputy defends a portrait of Grover Cleveland while Sheriff Cox questions the Democratic official's decor. After a closer look the deputy removes the image from view.
Boston reports Dr. Percival Lowell of the Lowell Observatory says Mars hosts canals and may be inhabited. He cites two new canals observed September 30 1909 and notes regular lines similar to older waterways.
Chelan county judge Grimshaw, a bachelor, refuses to marry couples. He cites nervous prostration at the thought of matrimony and declines to solemnize contracts, including kissing the bride. He is noted as a unique state figure who has publicly opposed aiding Cupid.
Wapato shippers led by Carver Shadbolt Co push railroad to fix scarce freight cars. Carver says congestion intolerable and seeks fair car allocation after visiting Toppenish where 54 cars were seen with 21 loaded and 16 loading. W W Robinson Co reports upcoming relief from shortage, signaling change for the community.
Notice is given of the regular annual meeting of the Old Union Ditch Company stockholders to be held in the Farmers Room on the second floor of the Yakima County Courthouse North Yakima Washington on Saturday January 8 1910 at 2 oclock P M to elect officers for the ensuing year and transact other business. Dated December 28 1909. H F Luhman Secretary Dec 29-Jan 5.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office North Yakima Washington December 21 1909 Alfred L Jenkins of North Yakima Wash Black Rock route filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to land described in Homestead Entry No 4559 Serial No 01590 section 20 township 12 N range 22 E Willamette Meridian before the Register and Receiver at North Yakima Washington on February 16 1910 Witnesses named James G Skidmore Isaac Vanderlinde James A Slayton George W Barron Dec 22 29 January 5 12 19 26 Register Harry Y Saint
Public notice from North Yakima Washington dated Dec 15 1909 announces a special stockholders meeting for February 14 1910 at 1 PM in North Yakima to vote on increasing capital stock from 24000 shares at 60 dollars each to 34500 shares. stock books close January 25 1910 at 5 PM. Trustees A J Splawn A E Larson H M Gilbert W I Huxtable W L Lemon sign.
In the Superior Court of Washington Yakima County probate matter for Wilhelm Regelmeier deceased, administrator de bonis non W L Steinweg requires all creditors to present claims with vouchers within one year from December 8 1909 at McAulay Meigs 516 Miller Building North Yakima Washington. Dated December 7 1909.
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