Geographical Peculiarities Of The United States
Washington dispatch surveys peculiarities across the nation. It notes Texas size, largest counties Custer Montana and San Bernardino California, smallest Bristol Rhode Island, and New York City as the most populated county. It describes long blocks in Watertown New York and Western Avenue Chicago as the longest street, plus cross-border quirks in Texarkana Bristol Morehead Fargo and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Texas
Lone Star State
Chicago
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Custer County
Montana
San Bernardino
California
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Delaware
New Jersey
Bristol County
New York
Bailey County
Watertown
N. Y
Halsted Street
Arizona
Idaho
Nevada
Wyoming
Durango
Col
Commonwealths
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Harper's Ferry
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Mount Whitney
Death Valley
Two Oceans Pass
Yellowstone Park
Continental Divide
Atlantic
Arkansas
Texarcana
Bristol
Tennessee
Missouri
Kansas
State Street
Kansas City
North Dakota
Minnesota
Red River
Fargo
Morehead
Boundary
Canada
Vancouver
New Brunswick
Fort Covington
America
Queen’s Domain
Twin Cities
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Falls
St. Anthony
North
Favor Three Districts Formed From Local Counties
A Yakima Kititas Franklin and Benton county bar meeting at H J Snively law offices elected Fred Parker chairman and W A Harrison secretary to push creation of two new judicial districts. One district to form from Kittitas and another from Franklin Klickitat and Benton, leaving Yakima in a district alone.
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Yakima
Kittitas
Franklin
Benton
H. J. Snively
Fred Parker
W. A. Harrison
Benton County
Kittitas County
Franklin, Klickitat
Herbine touted as remedy for liver complaints
A promotional testimonial from E. Harrell of Austin Texas extols Herbine as a positive cure for all liver ailments. The ad claims the product brings joy and regulates health and urges readers to try a bottle from Oditea Fry Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Harrell
Austin
Texas
J. C. Smith
Tampa
Minty
Colton-Fry Drug Co
Miller Elected Chief of Police in North Yakima
James Miller was elected chief of police by the council Monday evening. Bert Cayou, previously senior officer, was approved as patrolman under Miller, with four votes for Cayou and three against. The council also approved new police uniforms policy, lighting contracts, and several ordinances including a dog and poll tax and the office of city engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Miller
North Yakima
Bert Cayou
Charlie Niles
Jim Buckley
J. A. Kelley
Cayou
Bert
J. P. McCafferty
Council
A. B. Weed
Improvement Club
T. A. Noble
Steinweg
Dooly & Baker
Austin
Yakima Avenue
Third Street
Natches Avenue
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for Women’s Ailments
An article extols Dr. R V Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female weakness and related ailments. It credits nature derived remedies from Lady's Slipper, Black Cohosh, Unicorn, Blue Cohosh, and Golden Seal roots. The ad-style text claims a long record of cures and invites readers to seek advice from Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Nature
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Schools to Open in Cadwell Building February First
The board failed to secure eight Miller building rooms but has rented 16 rooms in the Cadwell building for high school use. School will open February 1. Books arrived Tuesday from Portland and a school supply representative confirmed arrangements for blackboards and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadwell
Board of Education
Miller
Portland
How to Avoid Pneumonia with Foley's Honey and Tar
An advertisement claims no cold has led to pneumonia when Foley's Honey and Tar was used. It asserts the remedy stops coughing and heals the lungs, with a doctor from Agnew Michigan and a report from North Yakima Drug Store endorsing its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
C. J. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
North Yakima
Fire Department 1906 Annual Report Highlights
Fire Chief C. M. Hauser submits 1906 annual report noting 354 calls, 30 in city and southside. Major fire May 5 caused $130,000 damage to warehouses freight depot. Calls cited causes include defective flues and gas, electricity, accidents, and unknown factors. Urges aerial truck, new building ordinances, and extended fire limits east to blocks 90 91 and west to Moxee avenue. Recommends new headquarters and lists current apparatus and property.
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Southside
Eastman
Moxee Avenue
Former Yakiman id in hard luck
G. E. Parker, a flood refugee from the Yakima valley, arrived in Wallace with his wife and four children having only $2. He sought immediate work to feed and house his family while hoping to start anew in the mines. The family lost most belongings in the flood and faced an uncertain future as they waited for shelter and income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Idaho
G. E. Parker
Yakima Valley
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Pacifific Station
Mr. Parker
Patronize Your Home Paper And Help Our Town
An oft repeated plea urges readers to support the local newspaper to strengthen community ties and sustain town services. The message emphasizes loyal readership and enrollment in subscriptions.
Estate of Henry V Hinman final account hearing set
In Yakima County Washington probate court the executrix Jane L Hinman files final account and petition for distribution for the estate of Henry V Hinman deceased. A hearing is ordered for February 18 1907 at 10 o clock in the forenoon in the court room of North Yakima. Notice to be posted and published for four weeks in Yakima County including Yakima Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
Yakima County
Henry V. Hinman
Jane L. Hinman
Preble
Cull & Davis
North Yakima
Washington
Yakima
Notice of Final Account and Distribution Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the final account of Jane L. Hinman as executrix of Henry V. Hinman deceased has been filed for settlement in Yakima County Washington. A petition for final distribution is filed. Hearing set for February 18 1907 at 16:00 in North Yakima court. Objections may be filed in writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
Yakima County
Henry V. Hinman
Jane L. Hinman
North Yakima
Washington
Edward EF. Cleaver
Superior Court of
Superior Court
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Vitol
Fred L. Janeck
Committee On Lighting
Nate Corners
Water and Light Company
Armbruster
Water Company
Fire
C. M. Hauser
Ted
Yakiman
Wallace, ID
Scott's Lumber Yard
Jane Ll. Hinman
Menry
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