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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1903
Page
8
A Yakima valley grower argues for thorough top to bottom spraying of fruit trees to combat scale and codling moth. He urges mid spring spraying after buds swell, using a Paris green lime salt mix, and stresses 12 day spray intervals until harvest to prevent losses.
An 1899 testimonial claims emaciation signals cure when flesh returns. Will H. Whitmire of Arkton Virginia describes his son's deep cold and bronchial irritation improving after three bottles of Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets, and notes a letter confirming full recovery. The advert promotes Dr. Pierce's medical adviser and book offer.
A letter from J. M. Brown secretary invites readers to question him about spraying. He offers to answer questions and provides his North Yakima Washington post office address R F D No. 1 for correspondence.
The Royal Arch Masons installed their officers last Tuesday night with the usual program. Following the installation, the lodge adjourned to Ditter & Mechtel's restaurant where an elegant spread was laid out and toasts were given by Profs. Barge and Scroggs E B Moore Jos Lannin and others of note were heard.
J E Shannon, back in town after work at the painted rocks, reports strong progress on the canal project. A large workforce is building the tunnel and irrigation canal with water expected by irrigation time barring unforeseen events.
The Ladies Musical Club held a January 15 concert at Mrs. N. H. Lombard’s North Second Street residence. The program featured solo vocalists, piano and instrumental pieces including works by Meyerbeer Hummel Schubert and Mozart, to an appreciative audience amid hearty applause.
Claude Briggs announces a major expansion adding two new salesmen and a piano tuner. John Dean, from Seattle, becomes city salesman and is joined by D. Y. Clark of Spokane on the road. T. M. Balmsforth will handle tuning. Briggs expects to gain a larger market share with the strengthened force.
A Winchester Indiana man writes that his wife suffered illness beyond doctors until Dr. King’s New Life Pills cured her. The pills are praised for stomach and liver troubles and constipation and headaches. Available for 25 cents at Yakima drug stores.
A fragment reports a sold out house and a wife questioning which speculator outside holds the orchestra seats. The scene implies tense competition for premium seating. No further names or places are provided.
The notice urges orchard owners to book pruning contracts with Paul G. Kreper Nurseryman at 114 South Second Street North Yakima. It promises timely, well done work with guaranteed fruit. First come first served and contact numbers are provided for orders and inquiries.
Bal lard's Snow Liniment has long been a trusted household remedy for burns cuts sprains and bruises. Available in 25c 50c and 1 at Fred L. Janeck The authority on watches GOLDMAN'S Seattle.
In order to make room for new spring stock we will make big reductions on every article except groceries. Now is the time to buy what you need as our prices are the lowest. Our lines are complete and satisfaction is guaranteed.
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