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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
5
Wednesday edition notes no war yet but hints at a coming conflict. Possible Turner vice presidential nominee could tilt Washington toward Democrats. Yakima Moxee Bridge gains in popularity. Democratic National Convention set for St Louis on July 6. Hearst touted for presidential nomination. A Moxee rancher accused of spreading diphtheria seeds amid his family’s illness.
A local remark by Col. Nash in Winston's Weekly notes that a rumor among Spokane hopefuls is not a bee but a backtracking bug. The tongue in cheek line highlights the peculiar metaphor circulating in town.
The Herald extends sympathy to RE Green of the Pasco Express for the recent loss of his residence and furniture by fire. It urges Pasco residents to support Mr Green’s business to help him recover from the setback.
A reflective note urges avoiding offense to friends and admirers. It emphasizes kindness, consideration, and appreciation of others feelings, advising gentle conduct and thoughtful speech to prevent deep personal hurt.
The document urges taking necessary steps to secure a settlement by whites and guarantee all property values to the Indians who owned the lands.
James J. Hill introduces a cost tracking scheme on his rail system. Each engine and car will be priced for oil, fuel, repairs, and operation, with engineers and conductors earning bonuses for best performance. A library funding debate sparked a public meeting at city hall, where critics failed to block the plan and urged a public vote on the endowment.
Yakima county expresses strong interest in proper representation at the upcoming irrigation convention in Seattle. It urges sending the ablest delegates to influence future irrigation legislation and ensure the county's interests are fully voiced.
George Francis Train, a noted figure allied with the silent majority, died of heart disease in New York City. He was a benefactor to his children and a controversial writer whose infamous hand and ideas left a lasting printer’s impression.
The House committee on Indian affairs considered opening nearly 100 million acres of reservations to settlement. The Indian commissioner urged that opening lands would rapidly advance the Indian and resolve the Indian question, preferably with Indian consent, but if not feasible.
The piece urges readers to support local merchants over traveling agents. It argues home stores offer equal or better value in soap, clothing, dry goods, shoes, and groceries for the same price, while agents seek profit rather than public good.
County Commissioners Lince and Randle praise the work of new fellow-commissioner W. H. Cline of Sunnyside. They predict he will be one of the county board’s most valuable members.
Apples quoted 80 cents to 1.25 per box with a top reported sale of 1.75 this week. Hay prices remain firm with alfalfa 10, wheat hay 11, timothy 16 per unit. Potatoes steady 12 to 13. hops sales idle with 723 bales stored among growers including J.W. Baldwin and H.B. Scudder among buyers. Contracts filed show 17 cents for one year and 15 cents for two years for prime quality.
The Morrison family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and help during their bereavement.
Al Schnepp and Y Fitts spotted a dark object in the sea off Big Elephant shore. They towed ashore a nine foot long unknown species with three rows of saw teeth and walrus like fins, too strange for local fishermen to name.
Unclaimed letters remaining in the North Yakima post office as of January 18 1904 include Jeee Dumper Jas Carothers Mrs L RB Conley B J Cook Anna C Mrs Dale Gracie Drumhiller F T Durland Mrs Emily Elphring Walter F Fontaine Walter Giles Rev Dr F Howard Hattie Hoyt C W Johnson Lela Kelly Mrs Alice Leathers Milton McGrath John Moss Jas Pearson Aaron Reed C E Robinson W S Shriner J J Smith Kasper Van Nostran W L Wandt C A Young Amelia ay W L Lemon P M.
The advertisement claims One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs, colds, and croup by killing the microbe that irritates the mucous membrane. It asserts it clears phlegm, reduces inflammation, and strengthens the lungs, preventing pneumonia. It is offered as harmless for all ages and sold by C. C. Case.
The notice promotes a one year deal totaling 365 issues for 4.50, pairing the Yakima Herald and the Tacoma Daily News. It highlights full Associated Press reports, Washington Bureau coverage, Northwest state news, local Tacoma and Seattle reports, market data, and broad content including politics and sports.
The record notes total figures for two papers covering specific months. It lists Feete as a key figure associated with the monthly totals, with emphasis on combined results and period coverage.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a life saving remedy. It claims a dose or two will prevent pneumonia or la grippe and urges purchase from North Yakima Drug Store run by A. D. Sloan.
Ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. Includes birth notice: daughter born to Mrs Wallis Williams on Wednesday January 20 1904.
The Herald and Tacoma Semi-Weekly News offer a combined one year subscription. Two papers with 166 issues are available for a total price of 2.50 dollars.
The Tacoma Semi-Weekly News is an eight to ten page paper issued on Tuesdays and Fridays. It covers world and Pacific Northwest news with reliable market reports updated each week. The paper retains the Daily News features and promises prompt office attention for every order.
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