The Myth of Yakima Valley Irrigation Bets a Boom
An ex Bostonian narrator touts Eastern Washington’s Yakima valley as a land of abundance. He predicts irrigation will transform barren ground into bountiful fields with huge pumpkins and hops while dismissing rain as a nuisance. Travelers debate weather as the train crosses the Cascade range.
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Acre
Yakima
Jim
Porthind
Charley
Proctor Knott
Duluth
Yakima Valley
Sitle
Washington
Porthmmd
Tacoma
Seattle
Dusty Desert Banter Sparks Yakima Clash Aboard Train
A fat stranger in the smoking car teases Yakima and Puyallup locals about irrigation and hops. The exchange grows tense but ends without violence as the party realizes the exchange is ritual, not a fight, amid their east–west Washington conversation.
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George
Iowa
Puyallup
Lam
Yakima
Acre
Puyallup Valley
Washington
Hoplice
Ancient Oregonian and Tennessee banker in Seattle tale
An aging Oregonian miner and a Tennessee banker linger in Seattle as the former mutters about landscapes and the latter plans property purchases. The banker departs after six lots bought in subdivision No 4 11 44 on the hill, signaling a shift toward a future upscale area.
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Seattle
Aqeu
City of
Apples For Sale Cheap By The Box At Warehouse
An advert announces apples for sale by the box at the Yakima Produce company's warehouse opposite the freight depot. It notes Clean Grain and feed of all kinds sold at Flour Mill Co.'s warehouse and provides phone number 321.
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Yakima Produce ‘Company
Flour Mill Co
The Best Prescriptions for Malaria In 1900s Ad Lot
The advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malarial remedy with iron and quinine in a tasteless bottle. It promises no cure no pay and states a 50 cent price. It also shares a tale of a French fiancé ending an engagement to marry a dressmaker after discovering his partner’s spending. Thompson Music Co advertises violin making and instrument repairs at North Second Street near the post office.
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Grove
A Very Close Call in a Burlington Fireman's Tale
C. W. Bellamy a Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman recalls enduring pain and fatigue while at work. He credits a bottle of Electric Bitters with restoring his strength and vitality, claiming renewed health after use. The message ends with a sales pitch offered by C. C. Case and North Yakima Drug store.
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C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
C. C. Case
North Yakima
Yakima Commercial Club Officers Election Set
At its annual meeting on Tuesday evening January 26 the Yakima Commercial club will elect a new slate. Two tickets named Citizens and Peoples list officers and boards led by A E Larson and A B Weed respectively, with a full roster of nominees for trustees and governing boards.
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Yakima Commercial Club
Citizens
People’s
A. E. Larson
E. B. Moore
C. A. Marsh
Frank Bartholet
M. H. Grover
L. C. Janeck
J. A Loudon
W. W. Robertson
A. B. Weed
J. D. Cornett
Edw. Whitson
Miles Cannon
W. L. Steinwey
People’s — Ticket
A. B .Weed
W. A Bell
H. H. Lombard
F. C. Hall
Fred Parker
Alex Mit
Pearson's for 1904 Dramatic Frontier History
Eight papers recount a brilliant history of the hostile frontier over forty years. From Fort Phil Kearney to the Little Big Horn, Canby, Captain Jack, Chief Joseph, and the 7th Cavalry, with revisions and reminiscences by living leaders and Brady's distinctive style.
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Old Fort
Phil Kearney
Fpetterman
Powell
Piney Island
Porsythe
Roman Nose
Oregon
Wheaton
Canby
J.C. Davis
Jack
Joseph
Nez Perces
Milesand
Howard
Seventh Cavalry
Custer
Black Kettle
Washita
Little Big Horn
Crazy Horse
Sitting Bull
Dr. Brady
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Fast Relief
Advertises One Minute Cough Cure as a fast remedy for coughs colds and croup. Claims the medicine kills the microbe causing coughs clears phlegm reduces inflammation strengthens lungs and wards off pneumonia. Prominent claim of harmlessness and suitability for all ages with local seller C C Case.
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C. C. Case
Late-night visit as guest parts with host
A guest apologizes to the host for waking them at an odd hour to catch the 8:30 train, while the host expresses happiness to see the guest off.
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Lady Guest
A Life at Stake in A Remedy Advertisement
A promotional note urges readers to trust Foley's Honey and Tar to prevent pneumonia or grippe. It claims the remedy can save a life and promotes sale at North Yakima Drug Store run by A. D. Sloan.
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Foley
North
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Cures Cold in One Day
Advertises a cold cure claiming stops the cough and works off the cold in one day. States No Cure No Pay and a price of 25 cents. Includes a bold sales line emphasizing quick relief and payment terms.
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Chicago Herald
Pasco
Spokane
Lake View
Cascade Range
Heaven
Singer
Singer Manufacturing Co
North First Street
Fred Canege, Driggs
F. A. Thompson
Thompson Music Co
North Second Street
P.O
Dolars
M. C. Barnes
Propr
Peamonia
Unique Supply CO. P. O
Wash
M. A. Phelps
Empire State
Novelty Rug and Carpet Co
North Front St
A. Schindeler
Izvboss Yakima Av
Pearson's
Cyrus Townsend Brady
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