Northwest Fruit Exchange sale plan discussed at Clarkston
A Northwest fruit exchange purchase plan was announced by Otis of Wenatchee at the Clarkston convention of the Washington State Horticultural Association. Delegates from Yakima Hood River Rogue River Wenatchee favored forming a central selling agency and storage plants for year round shipment. The big smoker closed the day with over 600 attendees and leaders listed include Sawyer North Yakima L H Tischnell Wenatchee J D Taggart Waitsburg L M Brown Walla Walla E P Watson Clarkston.
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Otis
Wenatchee
Yakima
Rogue River
Hood River
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
Clarkston
Washington State Horticultural Association
Burr B. Pratt
United States Horticultural Department
Washington, D. C
F. A. Huntley
State Inspection Service
Henry Blakely
Northern Pacific
W.S. Thornber
Lewistown-Clarkston
Lewistown
Blakeley
Wash
North Yakima
North Yakima Wins 1918 Horticultural Meet Location
North Yakima is chosen as the 1918 Washington State Horticultural association meeting site, with W. P. Sawyer of North Yakima elected president and L. Miers of Walla Walla re-elected secretary. The Northwest Fruit Exchange will transfer its facilities to growers, with Oregon Idaho Montana and Washington joining the cooperative movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Spokane
North Yakima
W. P. Sawyer
North Yaka
L. Miers
Walla Walla
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Washington
H. W. Otis
Wenatchee
Northwest Fruit Exchange of
Portland
W. P
New Books for Auditor Provide State Law Conforming Indexes
The county auditor received four large volumes of general indexes to replace individual deed mortgage and miscellaneous indexes. They apply to recording everything except chattel mortgages and conditional sale contracts from January 1. Deputy Auditor Taylor assisted in preparing the forms per state law requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
North Yakima Team Wins Roslyn Debate 2 1
Nakima High defeats Roslyn High by two to one in a Friday night debate held in Roslyn. North Yakima negated the topic that federal control should govern natural resources. Roslyn’s George Temperly and Kate Bowie delivered a strong defense in a close contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Rolland Woodruff
Don Cope
Roslyn High School
Roslyn
Miss Pryor
Yakima High School
George Temperly
Kate Bowie
Irrigation Survey Advances for Pacific Power Project
Engineer Stevens reports progress on surveying crews classifying land and laying lines for the Pacific Power and Light irrigation system. New surveys cover unsold land under the present ditch and extend west and south to Gabel Butte and the Rattlesnake foothills, aiming to yield one of the Wests largest projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Pacific Power and Light Company
Gabel Butte
Rattlesnake Mountains
Hanford Columbian
Sheep grazing praised as timber protection in Okanogan reserve
Stanley Coffin received a letter from the Okanogan National Forest assistant ranger noting officials want more sheep to graze the reserve from April 1 to November 1 to reduce fire risk. The forest supervisor will meet sheep men in Wenatchee January 12 to set conditions, while Coffin, secretary of the Washington Wood Growers association, plans to present the letter to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Coffin
Okanogan National Forest
Okanogan Reserve
Coffin
Ace
Great Northern Railway
Nighthawk
Methow
H. M. Hale
Wenatchee
Forest Service
Washington Wood Growers’ Association
Johnson to Fight Jim Flynn in Nevada Showdown
Champion Jack Johnson signed to fight Jim Flynn in Nevada next July with a tentative July 22 date. The bout may be in Wenger or Metropolis, Johnson to net 31100 plus one third of film rights receipts. Flynn’s share undisclosed. Both fighters vow no other contests May 1 onward without mutual consent. Flynn plans to reach 185 pounds. Johnson weighs about 235.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Nevada
Wenger
Metropolis
Johnson
Flynn
Jack Curley
Curley
Sam McVey
al Kaubiak
Toronto
al Palser
New York
M Flynn
Yakima County Announces 1911 Tax Levy Totals
A Yakima County assessor’s statement shows the 1911 tax levy totaling 410 202 44 dollars with 11 13 mills. The final returns list valuations for land improvements city lots railroad property personal property timber canals and more across counties roads drainages and schools.
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State
Mrs Mattie Campbell Praises Cardui After Illnesses
In Ratcliff Texas Mrs Mattie Campbell writes that her health was poor and monthly suffering severe but Cardui improved her condition quickly. She says Cardui stopped her misery and filled her home with happiness and joy inviting others to try it if they suffer as she did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratcliff
Tex
Mattie Campbell
Cardui
Alaska mining and rail expansion noted in early 20th century report
The report highlights growing demand for California crude in Alaska along with advances in copper and gold mining. Nome dredge activity rises with 22 dredges operating and six more under construction. Alaska’s railway extends to 465 miles, 94 miles built this year, plus a winter trail from Seward to Iditarod placer mines shortening Nome access by 300 miles. It also contains an advertisement for Ballard’s Snow Liniment.
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California
Alaska
Copper
Nome
Pacific
Yukon Basin
Seward
Iditarod District
Plaster Demand Becomes Comic Back Pain Bit
In a New York Herald quip, Uncle Rasberry asks for “one o’ dem plasters to my back” and rejects porous plasters, preferring the best. The playful line hinges on wordplay about pores and plasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasberry
New York Herald
Ballet Visit Sparks Christmas Chatter
Aurora Borealis questions Santa about holiday duties and his plan to watch stockings that are already filled, as the jolly figure explains finishing Christmas jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Borealis
Santa Claus
A Laugh Is Worth a Hundred Groans in Market
A brief humorous proverb notes that laughter holds value beyond complaints in the marketplace, attributed to Charles Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lamb
Tieton Water Trustees Seek Graduated Payments Plan
Trustees of the Tieton Water Users Association plan to petition the Secretary of the Interior for a ten year graduated payment schedule on the Tieton canal. Attorney Ralph Williamson to draft the petition arguing legality and fairness, with smaller early charges rising later as orchard land yields increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Users Association
Tieton Water Users’ Association
Secretary of the Interior
Tieton Canal
Tieton
Ralph Williamson
the Water Users’ Association
Republicans Plan State Convention With East Side Feasts
Republicans propose a February gathering on the east side of Washington for the state convention with several national caliber speakers and a post meeting banquet. If the central committee chooses differently the event may shift to late May or early June on the west side. County primaries and conventions will be held beforehand to gauge member sentiment.
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State Central Committee
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
Advertisement extols Ballard's Snow Liniment as the remedy for lame backs caused by overwork or cold. It recommends thorough rubbing on the affected area with relief described as prompt and satisfactory. Sold for 50 cents and 1 dollar by D. H. Fry and C. W. Gramp at the corner of Third and Yakima avenues.
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Ballard
D.,h. Fry
C. W. Gamp
Cor
Ird
Yakima
Snow Fall Heaviest Since 1907 in Yakima Valley
Yakima valley reports six to eight inches of snow on Saturday with steady snowfall all day. Transportation lines suffer delays though traffic remains active. sleighs appear on streets. Residents note record as among the heaviest since 1907 and the river lapses in activity. Also an herbal liver stimulant ad for Herbind priced at 60 cents from D. H. Fry and C. W. Camp at 8th and Yakima avenues.
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Yakima Valley
D. H. Fry
C. W. Camp
Yakima
State quarry seeks 35000 cubic yards of rock for Vancouver
Superintendent R. E. Woolever of Selah will lead a team to the Fidalgo Island quarry to produce 35000 cubic yards of crushed rock under a Vancouver British Columbia contract this winter. Convicts from Selah return in March as work resumes.
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R. E. Woolever
Selah
Fidalgo Island
Vancouver
B. C
Walla Walla
Woolever
Fidalgo
Belah
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed For La Grippe
A Washington Kansas resident, R E Fisher, credits Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with stopping a severe la grippe attack and preventing pneumonia after three bottles. He urges others to use the product and notes he always keeps a bottle. Sold by North Yakima Drug Store.
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Foley
Jas, McCaffery
Mgr
Schifttz Hotel
Omaha
Neb
North Yakima Drug Store
R. E. Fisher
Washington
Kas
North Yakima Reports 1912 Start With 16504 On Hand
City Treasurer C R Donovan reports year 1912 opened with 16504.37 dollars. December 1911 disbursements totaled 54675.10 with current expenses 650837.79 and bond interest 2550. December began with 55130.29 cash on hand and receipts 16049.08 from various sources including local improvements and police court fines.
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North Yakima
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Promises Lung Healing Relief
A claim of healing balm for lungs and air passages with a dry hacking cough. Product sold by D. H. Fry and Co and W. Camp at the corner of 8th and Yakima avenues, priced 25c 50c and $1 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
D. H. Fry and Co
W. Camp, Cor
Yakima
Inspector Dialogue Sparks City Hall Irregularities Claim
In a Toledo Blade exchange, Inspector Dick asks about irregularities in city hall and Inspector Sharp confirms four employees were at work, signaling an unusual development in the investigation.
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Inspector Dick
Inspector Sharp
Toledo Blade
Not a Gun Man Quote Curbs Firearm Stereotypes
A fragmented quotation themed around gun men and shooting challenges appears from a Houston Post line. It reflects skepticism about a man’s ability to influence violence, paired with a Dickensian remark about burden sharing in a harsh world.
Health officials claim best record in country for Yakima area
The 1911 statistics show North Yakima and Yakima County achieving the nation’s best health record per capita. Typhoid deaths declined sharply in the last half of 1911, with only two deaths, while Seattle and Los Angeles reported higher mortaility rates. Local authorities credit sanitary improvements and funding for the progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Terreau
Yakima County
Seattle
United ‘States
United States
Terreau
Los Angeles
California
L. M. Powers
Northwest
North
Yakima
Game Warden Maps Yakima County Wild Animals
Game Warden Frank Bryant undertakes a systematic census of Yakima county birds and deer. He plans to estimate populations with local reports and field checks, aided by snowfall to locate habitats and poachers. The effort aims at more efficient wildlife protection and habitat monitoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bryant
Yakima County
Bryant
Rosser Physician and Surgeon Listings Card
Dr Rosser physician and surgeon with office over Janeck Drugstore and residence at Sixth and Chestnut. Office hours 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 5 pm. Member of Pension Board.
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Rosser
Janeck Drugstore
Chestnut
Pensions Board
Richeson Confesses Murder After Self Mutilation Attempt
Boston January reports Rev Clarence Richeson, wounded December 20, confessed to killing his former sweetheart Avis Linnell. His lawyers feared mental strain and urged against the confession, but he insisted on pleading guilty. Attorneys contemplate an insanity plea and possible commitment to an asylum.
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Boston
Clarence Richison
Avis Linnell
William A. Morse
Richeson
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North Yakima Wing
Herald
Eastern Commission
Nakima High
H. Stanley Coffin
Okanogan
McCurdy
B. F. McCurdy
Total Valuation
Yakima Avenues
Tieton Land
Secretary OF Interior
Gost
Canada
C. R. Donovan
Houston Post
Dickens
Castoria
Infante
Tabriz
Persia
VIA
Levi Strauss
Polk’s Gazetteer
Gon
R. L. Polk &O., Inc
Worth Wakoma
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