The Prosser Editor in Danger as County Split Debate Rages
The Prosser Bulletin editor, now in critical condition from a severe appendicitis, faces life saving surgery. The item lampoons Yakima county division, urging division to save lives and preserve public records amid accusations of misquoting the law and political bias.
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Prosser Bulletin
Court House
Prosser
Angus
Yakima County
State of
Montana
Tom Carter
Rockies
Mrs Chadwick and the limits of a female dealer
The piece argues that society feigns astonishment at Mrs Chadwick for deceiving men in business, but claims women excel in intellect and emotion. It says sentiment gives men the edge, and when a woman abandons emotion for commerce she deserves no mercy for breaking honesty laws.
Professor Wiley Sideshow Deems Whiskey a Food
Washington noted scientist Professor Wiley of the Bureau of Chemistry predicts whiskey could be classified as a food while awaiting his forthcoming report on wood alcohol.
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Wiley
Washington
Bureau of Chemistry
Representative Lee A Johnson Eyes Irrigation Legislation
The Tacoma Ledger quotes Lee A Johnson of Yakima as saying he aims to aid a fair irrigation law and keep Yakima County intact. He notes 15 years in Washington and a prior ministry, and adds this is his first offense as a legislator while praising fellow representatives.
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Lee A. Johnson
Tacoma Ledger
Yakima
Megler
Johnson
State of
Washington
Yakima County
House of Representatives
Irrigation Feasibility Discussed by Congressman Jones
Congressman W. L. Jones writes that a Yakima area irrigation project could use a Burlingame canal route with tunneling. He notes reconnaissance by geologists this summer to test feasibility and emphasizes federal funding from the Newlands act to aid state wide irrigation.
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The
Herald
W. L. Jones
Yakima
Burlingame Canal
Yakima County
Geological Survey
Harness Bargains Offer Value in Hand Made at Factory Prices
We invite buyers to call and inspect our stock, compare prices with others in the city, and buy where value for money is best. Hand made harnesses are offered at machine made prices to attract customers seeking quality and savings.
Washington Day Proposed by Elks in Seattle Meeting
The Elks hold a state meeting in Seattle on the 21st and 22d of next month to discuss business and consider designating February 22 as a state holiday and observance. The proposal honors Washington and the nation’s capital, suggesting a wide celebration of the birthday of the father of his country.
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Elks
Seattle
Washington
Washington State
Revival services yield fifty new church members in Yakima
The Presbyterian church reports a successful revival led by evangelist Rev. Thomas H. Atkinson. Nearly fifty new members have joined, with many more to be received next Sunday. The pastor and officers close January duties as Rev. Hayden departs for California for rest with friends in San Francisco and Berkeley.
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Presbyterian Church
Thomas H. Atkinson
Yakima
Hayden
California
San Francisco
Berkeley
Local Notices From WEWS Column Informal Community Items
Elizabeth Perkins dies at 88 on the Cowyche after a short illness. Mrs. Morgan suffers grip. Turner family leaves for Scotland for several months. Orno Strong returns to Tacoma after visiting his sister. Light housework job wanted at 9 North Natchez avenue. Reverend Jones to preach at Baptist church January 29 with baptism at 3 pm. Rollin Watkins joins Claude Briggs in real estate and plans to stay. George Sunderland dies of typhoid pneumonia in Portland at 37. burial there. High school seniors visit Dr. Crompton to see X ray uses. Woodmen of the World to organize a uniformed rank branch. Demoulier and Mazure charged with revenue-law violations, held on $300 bonds. F C Hall notes irrigation substitute mass meeting attention from Hare and Johnson.
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William Turner
Scotland
Orno Strong
Tacoma
Rollin Watkins
Ohio
Claude Briggs
George Sunderland
Portland
Ore
Deaconess
Crompton
Clegg
Benefit Ball Planned by Library Ladies at Armory
The library ladies announce a benefit ball to be held in the armory on Friday evening February 17 with Flint's full orchestra providing music. Further details will be released next week. Mr Arthur N Swigart and Miss Olive E Stanshut wed at the Methodist parsonage on Saturday January 19 and will reside in Sunnyside after February 1. They are noted as popular figures in the lower valley. Rinehart's half price sale continues through January.
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Herald
Flint
Arthur N. Swigart
Olive E. Stanshut
A. H. Henry
Sunnyside
Lower Valley
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Wakins Herald Pubscribing Co
North
Geo. N. Tuesley
New Court House
United States
C.H. Barrett
West Yakima Ave
New Jersey
Elizabeth W. Perkins
Cowyche
F. A. Morgan
North Third Street
Lodge of Woodmen of the World
Order
G. Demoulier
D. Mazure
United States Revenue
Howlett
F. C. Hall
Irrigation Commission
Hare and
Manhattan
Wilson Bros
Wachusett
Lion Brand
Rinehart
M. L. Hatfield
Eleventh Street
Oregon
Foley
Foley & Co
Chicago
Dana
Ind
Mrs
Mary Ambrose
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
OT Foley & CO
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