Bids Called for Northern Pacific Improve Yakima to Mabton
O L Hanson chief engineer of the Northern Pacific railway at Spokane visited Yakima and Mabton with contractors to inspect plans to widen the road bed between Yakima City and Mabton, enabling two tracks and a possible double track to Pasco. The move aligns with a Chicago announced cut off through the Rockies to shorten routes via Missoula and the Clearwater country.
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O. L. Hanson
Northern Pacific Railway
Spokane
Yakima City
Mabton
Pasco
Chicago
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Rocky Mountains
Missoula
Montana
Clearwater
Northern Railways
Mississippi River
Seattle Firms Plan Branches In City
Information from good authority indicates four or five large Seattle mercantile firms are seeking to establish branch houses here. The plan, discussed last fall, now proceeds this spring with aims to buy a place or acquire suitable locations and erect substantial buildings.
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Seattle
Yakima Fanciers Win Prizes at Seattle Poultry Show
At the Seattle poultry show last week Yakima entrants led with A. G. Carrasso displaying 17 birds and winning multiple awards including first and second places in Wyandotte varieties and White Rocks. Mrs. C. B. Grenache presented seven birds earning several prizes such as first and second cockerels and pullets on White Wyandotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Yakima
A. G. Carrasso
Grenache
Robbery Hits Yakima Northern Pacific Safe
Robbers blew open a new safe in the Northern Pacific station at Yakima City last Wednesday night, entering through a window. An acid used to breach the vault failed to reveal any money as the criminals vanished without a trace.
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Northern Pacific
Yakima City
Banks Elect Officers for Another Year at First National
Stockholders of the First National bank met last Tuesday afternoon to elect officers for the year. No changes were made to the board of directors or bank officers who were all re-elected. Officers include President W. M. Ladd Vice President Charles Carpenter Cashier W. L. Steinweg Assistant Cashier A B Cline. Directors are W. M. Ladd Charles Carpenter W. B. Dudley H. B. Scudder and W. L. Steinweg. Last six months showed a large increase in business and earnings with a standard semi annual dividend after expenses and depreciation.
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First National Bank
W. M. Ladd
Charles Carpenter
W. L. Steinweg
A. B. Cline
W. B. Dudley
H. B. Scudder
Yakima National Bank Re-elects Directors and Officers
Stockholders report increases in capital and undivided profits by 4000 dollars. The Yakima National Bank holds its annual meeting re-electing directors George Donald P A Bounds C F Meyer H Sinclair L Thorpe W J Lince and J D Cornett as officers president George Donald cashier J D Cornett assistant cashier Frank Bartholet. A six months leave with full pay is granted to Mr Cornett for health reasons and he will depart soon for Pasadena California.
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Yakima National Bank
George Donald
P. A. Bounds
C. F. Meyer H. Sinclair
L. Thorpe
W. J. Lince
J. D. Cornett
Frank Bartholet
Cornett
Pasadena
Cal
G A R Officers Installed at Mead Post Hall 1902
The Mead Post G A R installed Commander D C Lovell and six officers on January 11 1902 at the G A R hall. The affiliated Woman’s Relief Corps also installed officers led by President Mrs George Jacobs and Vice President Mrs Kussmaul. The ladies served a bountiful dinner to the veterans.
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Mead Post
G. A. R. Hall
D. C. Lovell
R. W. Allen
J. O. Clark
E. R. Leaming
F E. Boyle
M. Cole
Women’s Relief Corps
George Jacobs
Kussmaul
Dodge
Osborne
King
Creditable Yakima Publication Highlights State Progress
The Yakima Heraxp New Year edition praises Washington's progress and resources. Tue Heraup publishers Tuesley McComb Luesley are noted as champions of Yakima County. The color cover edition offers a concise history and features notable local figures.
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Yakima Heraxp
Banker George Hoven Announces Retirement February 1 1902
Notice from banker George Hoven stating his retirement from banking on February 1 1902. All creditors are urged to call for sums due and debtors to settle at once. he thanks patrons for past favors.
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Grorge
Hoven
New Shaving Parlors and Promenade Advertisements
An old newspaper insert promotes Jack son’s new shaving parlors with bath ing apartments and porcelain tubs. It also markets jewels and gifts as a women's priority, then endorses Dr. Boschee's German Syrup as a preventive treatment for coughs bronchial troubles and consumption. The piece notes Get Green's Special Almanac and North Yakima Drug Store as distributors.
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G. G. Green
Get Green
North Yakima
Deyspepticide touted as cure for indigestion burden
An ad claims The White Man's Burden causes indigestion and insomnia and promotes Dr Loyal Ford's Deyspepticide as a perfect cure aiding digestion and stomach regulation at North Yakima Drug Store. It cites U S poster practices vs European limits as a revenue tactic.
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Loyal Ford
North Yakima
A.D. Sloan Prep
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Easy Action
An old DeWitts product claim touts constipation relief by promoting bowels without distress. A Depauw Indiana man J O Green reports nine years of costiveness improved by Little Early Risers. A Yellow Drug Store ad notes a sale of a masterpiece for $5000 to banker Parvenue.
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DeWitt
J. O. Green
Depauw
Ind
Yellow Drug Store
Banker Parvenue
One Minute Cough Cure Proves Lifesaving
Mrs. Mary Bird of Harrisburg declares her child was saved from croup by One Minute Cough Cure. The advertisement touts the medicine as an instant, safe remedy for coughs croup and throat and lung troubles suitable for the youngest child. It urges every family to keep a bottle especially for urgent need and notes Yellow Drug Store as supplier.
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Mary Bird
Harrisburg
Yellow Drug Store
Local ad touts Foley’s Honey and Tar for throat diseases
The exchange features Miss Highup and Miss Wayup discussing paintings and endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for throat and lung ailments. Dealers guarantee satisfaction. North Yakima Drug Store lists A. D. Sloan, proprietor.
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FOLEY
North Yakima
A.D. Sloan
Birthday Banter Echoes Time on Two Minds
A playful exchange centers on age and birthday feelings. One speaker claims youth, the other jokes about not feeling young enough to die yet, revealing a wry, dark humor about aging and mortality.
Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic: iron and quinine bottle claim
A vintage advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic with plainly printed formula. It promises “No Cure No Pay” and cites iron and quinine as ingredients for 50 cents.
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Grove
Cascarete Promises Constipation Cure
Advertises Cascarete to educate bowels and claims candy cathartic cure for constipation. States a 100 and 2c price with druggists refund if CCC fails.
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C.C.C
Chicago Police Turn Clubs Into Musical Instruments
Chief O Neill explains officers convert clubs into musical instruments to dodge regulations while keeping morale and musical skills. He notes a few officers can repurpose tools like tires into playable items and deny that boring a club harms its value or effectiveness.
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Chicago
O'Neill
Billy
The Lordly Cuban and Winter Chicken Feeding Tip
An army officer on Cuba notes every Cuban needs a helper for tasks like hammering and handing tools. The item promotes Yakima Hen food sold by grocers and Mill Company’s Warehouse opposite the depot, advising ground feed mixed with warm water for hens in winter.
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Island
Mill Company
Removal Sale at The Wonder Store
Removal sale at The Wonder offers big reductions on millinery, ladies tailor made suits jackets capes waists and wrappers. Mrs. L. B. Rinehart advertises the event.
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The
Wonder
L. B. Rinehart
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Sterling Remedy CO
New York
Herard
Flour Mill Co’s
Clegg
North Yakima Furniture Co
Yakima Avenue
Yakima Gash
Patton & Rogers
Clegg Block
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