Yakima Valley Richest in the World
The Yakima Valley in Central Washington is celebrated as one of the richest areas worldwide. The New Year edition notes large profits from farms, including $3000 from a 160 acre farm and 9000 apple boxes valued at a dollar to a dollar fifty per box, with other growers like G S Rankin and B Sanford earning substantial returns from fruit crops and land investments.
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Yakima
Washington
Valley of the Nile
F. Walden
G.S. Rankin
B. Sanford
G. L. Allen
Nob Hill
The Post Office and Postal Reform Call
The piece argues for reform in postal policy noting a deficit and suggesting that higher periodical postage or broader taxes would fix profits. It criticizes government spending on mass free post for unread publications and urges Congress to curb printing costs and distribution.
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Post Office Department
Congress
Postal reform and parcell post plan face opposition
Orange Judd Farmer argues postal deficiencies stem from high railcar charges and advocates fair hauling rates universal free rural delivery and a low cost parcels post. It supports consolidating third and fourth class mail and proposes 1 cent per 2 ounces for letters 1 cent per pound for periodicals and 1 cent per 4 ounces for all other items. Public management vs private efficiency is debated.
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Transportation Trust
Post Office Department
Gen. Madden
Uncle Sam
Orange Judd Farmer
Jones Pushes for North Yakima Deputy Marshal Post
Congressman Jones seeks restoration of a deputy marshal in the Yakima district to curb bootlegging. He has appealed to the Indian Office and Justice Department. The Indian commissioner favors restoration, the attorney-general has not decided, but Jones remains hopeful for a post at North Yakima.
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Congressman Jones
Yakima District
Indian Office
Department of Justice
Jones
North Yakima
School Board Considers Hygiene By Law For Pupils
Section 43 of the state code gives boards power to set by laws for schools. Board of district No. 7 contemplates requiring pupils to observe personal hygiene. It urges strict enforcement of sanitary practices using soap and water to protect overall student health.
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Code of Public Instruction
Advertised Letter List Yakima City January 1 1908
Week ending January 1 1908 in Yakima City lists addresses for letters advertised including Anderson L Butler Mrs Ed Barron Joe Crown Geo Wash Berry AGington Becker Herman Brooks Frank Call Al Cooper Thomas Dalrymple G W Dalrymple Mrs Geo Dickinson Ira Floyd Charley Farris Miss Lela Holt Mrs Anna Henderman Hugh Klamens Mrs Lena Kiger John Lemons Mrs Esther Lando MC Larkey Mrs Blanche McCormick John Parker Mrs Lois I Smith Roy Scott Maud Schindt J M Shong Miss Clare Stout Robert Lee Mrs JFE Tribune Yakima Van Nostran Mrs Watson Miss C Wise Wisdom Dorothy E Young Augustus.
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Yakima City
Anderson
L Butler
Ed Barron
Joe Crown
Geo Wash- Berry
Agington Becker
Herman Brooks
Frank Call
al Cooper
Thomas Dalrymple
W Dalrymple
Geo Dickinson
Ira Floyd
Charley Farris
Lela Holt
Anna Henderman
Hugh Klamens
Lena Kiger
John Lemons
Esther Lando
MC Larkey
Blanche McCormick
John Parker
Lois I Smith
Notice to Ranchers and Others
William Meister proprietor California Commission Company will be in North Yakima at Mattoon s stable from Friday January 16 to Friday January 23 to purchase three car loads of horses and mares weighing 1000 to 2000 pounds. Horses must be in good condition sound and well broken. California Commission Co.
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William Meister
California Commission Company
North
Yakima
Mattoon
California Commission Co
Rare investment share offer and local notices
A rare investment notice details six Gold Hill Summit mining claims with Elizabeth lode extensions, Elizabeth mine proximity, and stock at $1 per share with a 50,000 share cap offered at five cents. Also promoted are Carborundum uses, Yakima agency listings, cherry plant sales, and local services including hair care and bill collection.
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Gold Hill
Summit Mining District
Elizabeth Lode
Elizabeth
MacCrimmon & Needham
North First Street
Rob Roy
Artificial Granite Factory Established in Whatcom
A four-man group led by George L Brown L J Brown Charles Scott and David Burkett leased a room in the Cadwell block Whatcom to manufacture artificial granite and related stone products They claim bricks cost 25 percent less than burnt brick and that their granite resists 33 tons pressure A specimen is on display at Tue Herap office for inspection by interested parties
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North Yakima
Whatcom
George L. Brown
L. J. Brown
Charles Scott
David Burkett
Cadwell
Coffin Bros
Tue Ilerap
Manager Yale Promises Bigger Version of Devil's Auction
Yale announces the current edition of the celebrated extravaganza is larger and better than ever before, boasting enhanced features. The well known Devil's Auction remains a staple drawing theatergoers, underscoring the production's enduring popularity.
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Yale
Larson’s Theater to Host New Season Attractions
The notice praises the production and common praise for the venue. It highlights new features and specialty artists for the season and predicts a crowded date with the arrival of the attraction. Dr Brock has relocated his dental practice to the Sloan building at First Street and Yakima Avenue.
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United States
Larson
City undertaker KE L Sessions guarantees all work
KE L Sessions, city undertaker, guarantees all work with an expert embalmer and a lady assistant. Satisfaction guaranteed or no money asked. 18 South Second Street.
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KE. L. Sessions
South Second Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Yakima Herald
Tuesley, McComb & Tuesley, Publishers
Yakima Valley
AH. Cousins
Imperial Hotel
North Yakima, Wash
Spokesman-Review Agency
Yakima Avenue
Glen Mary
New York
Wa Ler, Jr
Mill Company
Kruger’s
Case’s
Jackson
Yakima Collection Agency
First National Bank
Furr Titti
South Aeonserneur
B. Hoxn
Eastman
Jeweler and
Keene
Shiroxer
Whatcom, Wash
T. R. Fisher
A. Schindeler
A. L. Flint
Yakima Furniture Company
Hotel Yakima
Third
D Streets
Tahoma Cemetery
B. N. Sigmund
Vinton & Reese
Chas, Collins
Ellis Collins W. H. Burwell
Collins Bros
Burwell Contractors and Builders
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