Fruit pests alert and press advertising grievances
On Tuesday January 28 1902 readers are urged to help Inspector Beck remove fruit pests in the valley. Admiral Schley declares he will seek no office. North Yakima improves its fire system under Chief C M Hauser with a new engine and alarm boxes. The piece criticizes expositions for underpaying country newspapers and calls for fair ad rates instead of complimentary admission tickets.
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Schley
North Yakima
C. M. Hauser
San Jose Scale Origin Attributed To Japan
The U S department of agriculture reports successful completion of its search for the original home of the destructive San Jose scale. For years Japan was suspected as the native home, and last spring an agricultural entomologist continued the inquiry to trace its origins.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
San Jose
Japan
Insect's Native Home Found Near Great Wall of China
Gists, dispatched to study San Jose scale, finds the pest in China between Tientsin and Peking on native fruit trees. The San Jose scale appears balanced with natural enemies, notably the Chilocorus smilis lady beetle. Secretary Wilson notes potential value to U.S. fruit growers if the importation acclimates.
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Gists
Japan
China
Great Wall
Tientsin
Peking
San Jose
Wilson
United States
Hall of Fame proposals for 1903 World’s Fair St Louis exhibit
The plan seeks statues and busts of representative nonliving citizens from states including Washington. Proposed for Washington are Marcus Whitman Isaac I Stevens and Robert Gray famed for Pacific Northwest exploration and naming Grays Harbor. Also mentioned are Dr John McLoughlin and pioneer Michael T Simmons lauded for settlement feats.
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St. Louis
Washington
Marcus Whitman
Isaac I. Stevens
Robert Gray
Pacific Coast
Northwest
United States
Puget Sound
Grays Harbor
Columbia River
Dr. McLoughlin
Hudson Bay Co
Fort Vancouver
Columbia
McLoughlin
Michael T. Simmons
Tumwater
The Big Ditch Expands to Meet Growing Yakima Valley Demand
Walter N. Granger of the Washington Irrigation Company reports increased land sales under the Sunnyside canal and a rising immigration to the Yakima valley. He notes three crews rebuilding the main canal and several new laterals to boost capacity for a larger acreage this year.
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Herald
Walter N. Granger
Washington Irrigation Company
Yakima Valley
Sunnyside Canal
Yakima River Headgate Upgrade Signals Local Growth
The passage highlights a new headgate on the Yakima River replacing the old wing dam. The improvement cost the company $10,000, reflecting a community oriented toward water for irrigation and benefiting settlers seeking homes and a thrifty, church and school supporting valley community.
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Yakima
Malicious act at Beggs Bradner creamery boiler
Sunday night a water drain was opened from the boiler at Beggs Bradner Co creamery on the west side while fire was under it. The fireman left the plant and on return Monday morning found the water removed and flues warped. Repairs completed by Monday evening and operations resumed.
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Beggs, Bradner & Co
Tram Road From Prosser to Bickleton Proposed
A plan to construct a 45 mile electric tram road from Prosser to Bickleton aims to reach the Horse Heaven country. Promoters have conducted surveys and estimate a low build cost, with general belief the project will proceed.
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Prosser
Bickleton
Horse Heaven
Horse Heaven Country
Prosser Glade road aims to reach Horse Heaven wheat fields
The route from Prosser will run up Glade road with short spurs into adjoining districts to develop Horse Heaven. The main objective is to reach the big wheat fields and spur further district growth. Local notes record various visits and community events, including club meetings, housing ads, and public notices.
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Prosser
Glade
Horse Heaven
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Yakima Herald
Tuesley, McCom
Tuesley
Beck
Sunnyside Valley
Northern Pacific Railroad
Washington Irrigation Co
H. B. Scudder
North Yakima, Wash
D. R. Barton the Hardware Man
St. North Yakima
Tribune
Imperial and
Cleveland
Briges & Dam
Hall OF Fame
West Side
Ila AN
South Second Street
North
Charles Hatch
Zillah
G. E. Dickson
Ellensburg
William Ferguson
William Roles
Joel Shumaker
Walla Walla
I. P. Englehart
North Fourth Street
T. J. Watkins
Sunnyside
Wide Hollow
E. G. Peck
Armory
Palma
Karla Schramm
Larson
Frank Lanterman
Roy McWain
Louis Nt. Fulkerson
S. H. Mason
Clegg
Wonder
L. B. Rinehart
Coffin Bros
Royal Worcester
G. Macl. Richards
Sloan’s Drug Store
Catlin Bros
Foley
York Cash Store
New York
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