Frisco Shaken by Two Major Quakes in Minutes
Two earthquakes lasting about five seconds each rocked California and western Nevada, causing panic and a pell mell exodus from large buildings. In San Francisco minor damage was reported at several structures while telegraph and telephone service briefly ceased.
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San Francisco
California
Nevada
Sacramento
Fresno
Carson
Reno
Herbert Hadley
Lodging House
Mechanic’s Bank
Earthquake felt across California towns amid mild damage report
Santa Rosa and San Jose reported strong tremors but little damage. Stockton Fresno and Sacramento saw only trifling effects while Reno was quiet. In Carson City the quake was severe and the federal court rushed outside as judges and lawyers fled.
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Santa Rosa
San Francisco
San Jose
Stockton
Fresno
San Joaquin Valley
Sacramento
Reno
Nevada
Carson
California
Seismic Shock Strikes Berkeley No Preliminary Tremor Noted
Readings from the University of California student observatory show a 27 second quake with no preliminary tremor. Horizon drums on both instruments were displaced. center location remains undetermined, though movement was likely northeast to southwest per Professor Euchner.
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Berkeley
Cal
University of California
Professorueuschner
State G A R encampment at Wenatchee ends in success
The state G A R encampment at Wenatchee drew nearly six hundred veterans with W A C members and other auxiliaries. The three day gathering showcased Wenatchee hospitality as Pullman was chosen for the next meeting site. Officers named include F Hurd of Seattle commander J W Ferguson Wenatchee senior vice commander and J K Ferrier Vancouver junior vice commander. Mrs President Long Mead corps is junior vice president of the Women's Relief Corps.
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Wenatchee
Pullman
F. Hurd
Seattle
J. W. Ferguson
J. K. Ferrier
Vancouver
Mra
Long
Mead Corps
Women’s Relief Corps
North Yakima Loses Bid for Federation Meeting Site
Delegates from North Yakima clubs returned from Olympia reporting a three vote defeat for hosting the State Federation of Women’s Clubs next convention, Tacoma winning the bid. The Olympia trip featured a governor’s ball and a pleasant clubhouse evening despite weather and a large turnout at voting.
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North Yakima
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Olympia
Tacoma
Supreme Court
F. W. Nagler
J. G. Boyle
A. E. Larson
J. G Gawler
A. B. Dow
Philip Frank
P. D. Babcock
F. C. Whitney
Florence Scow
W. L. Lemon
W. W. Robertson
W. L. Jones
Electric Bitters Promised to Purify Blood and Heal
A historic ad claims disease germs attack everyone in air water and food but Electric Bitters can destroy them. It touts quick relief from chills fever ague and malaria and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied at Clark's Pharmacy for 50 cents.
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Clark’s
Local News Notes From North Yakima Area and Surroundings
L W Vincent and wife have disposed of property in Boise and visit Vincent's father in South Third street. Dr Eliza M Culbertson of Wisconsin bought a ten acre orchard from Western Empire Land Co and will settle in the area. Pete Eschbach returned from the Palouse with Robert E Strahorn to inspect railroad work under Bruce Eschbach Co for Harriman. Bank clearings in North Yakima total 383071.11 for the week vs 398658.86 last year. Pat Mullins and wife returned from Portland to North Yakima. Eagles plan an excursion to Hoquiam on Sunday July 9. Grand Aerie meet in Hoquiam starting July 10. many locals likely to ride a special train.
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L. W. Vincent
Boise
Idaho
Mr. Vincent
RE. G. Vincent
South Third Street
Eliza M. Culbertson
Wisconsin
Western Empire Land Company
Pete Eschbach
North Yakima
Palouse
Robert E. Strahorn
Portland
Walla Walla
Eagles
Hoquiam
Grand Aerie
Legacy of Valor and Honor in Napoleonic War Tale
A famed Frenchman recounts a joke about Napoleon and a one armed veteran at Austerlitz. The emperor asks if the veteran received a decoration and the veteran replies no. The exchange highlights changing views on military praise and legacy.
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Legion of Honor
Austerlitz
Happiest Girl in Lincoln Praises Stomach and Liver Tablets
A Lincoln Nebraska girl writes of chronic constipation and stomach trouble being cured in three days after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. She proclaims herself the proudest girl in Lincoln and notes the medicine is for sale by all dealers.
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Lincoln, Neb
Chamberlain
Linecoln
Route of Columbia Indicated by Dots in Old Geography
A North Yakima feature reflects on early 19th century geography showing Pacific Northwest ignorance beyond the Missouri. It notes Lewis and Clark sources, describes Vancouver Island, Puget Sound, and tribal customs, with statistics on banks, post offices, and commerce as of 1812.
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North Yakima
Pacific Northwest
Nob Hill
Missouri River
Williams College Bowdoin College
Dartmouth
Phillips-Exeter Academy
Union College
Elijah Parish
Byfield
Mass
Burke
Elijah
North America
Yakima
Pacific
Columbia River
Lewis and Clark
Stoney Mountains
Vancouver's Island
Nootka Sound
Mackenzie
British Columbia
Juan de Fuca’ Inlet
Gulf of Georgia
Puget Sound
Great Salt Lake
United States
City approves 50 000 west side drain bond by 3 to 1
Voters cast 489 ballots with 256 in favor and 138 against for the intercepting drain bond. Most opposition came from the First precincts of the Third and Sixth wards as city clerk notes the measure will benefit the entire city by reducing seepage and lowering the water table east of the tracks.
Cardui credited with saving life in Lebanon Kentucky
Mrs Minnie Lamb of Lebanon Ky says Cardui saved her life by preventing a deadly spell. The advertisement claims Cardui is a safe vegetable based medicine for women's ailments and has been used for over fifty years with distribution at all druggists.
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Lebanon
Minnie Lamb
Frosts Hit French Fruit Crop and Europeans Face High Living Costs
Consular reports warn of a stek fruit season in southern France with apricot losses and smaller yields. The piece notes U S fruit exports to France and rising prices abroad, including Bahia Brazil where a family of four spends about 3660 a year, while Java and Buenos Aires reveal costly clothing and hats for women.
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Java
Brazil
Yakima
France
Roquevaire
Marseille
United States
Paris
California
Department of Commerce and Labor
Buenos Ayres
Bahia
Batavia
Enormous apple supply predicted nationwide
The country will harvest more apples this year than last, says E. H. Payor of The Fruit Grower. He cites widespread good crops, new orchards entering bearing, and better care including spraying, with Missouri reports of abundant Kenmoor orchard yields and local buyers expecting five cent-per-apple prices to end.
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Enquirer
E. H. Payor
Gtrower
United States
Favor
St. Joseph
Kenmoor
Swap That Ply Exterminating Flies Could Save Nations
In Munsey's Magazine, a vivid plea compares fighting mosquitoes to a global war, arguing that unleashing every power against the common house fly would tenaciously curb summer child deaths and urban diseases. The author contends ten years of effort would eradicate the pest and greatly enlarge productive land.
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United States
Munsey
Cure for Coughs and Bronchial Ailments Promised
H B Martin of Port Harrelson recalls nearly died from consumption and a stubborn cough. After year under Georgetown doctors with no relief a friend urged Dr King's Discovery which completely cured him. The ad touts a guaranteed throat and lung remedy priced 50 cents to a dollar with a free trial bottle at Chauk's Pharmacy.
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H. B. Martin
Port Harrelson
Georgetown
LL. C
Chaurk's
Canteloupe and melons bloom early in Yakines Parker districts
Canteloupe ripens across Yakines and Parker districts signaling home grown produce will reach markets before July end. Water melon and cantaloupe will be later this year due to the late spring weather.
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Yakines Reservation
Parker
Topponish Tribune
Alfalfa Theaters To Boost Valley Feeding And Sheep Output
Farmers in the Columbia river valley expect improved alfalfa use as two creameries to be erected simultaneously to feed hay on site rather than ship it. Prospects rise for the region to become a major sheep feeding ground with local functions expanding. Nemnewlock Reporter notes a bad mouth taste links to stomach disorder and liver issues. HiURBING is promoted as a remedy with claims to correct stomachs and regulate liver function priced at 300, sold by D Henry and C W Camp on Yakima avenues.
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Columbia River Valley
Nemnewlock
D. Henry
W. Camp
Peor Old
Yakima Avenues
Moonshine Claimant Quips During North Carolina Arraignment
An arraignment in a North Carolina backcountry court features a defendant answering the judge by declaring he is the man who made the moonshine. The man identifies as Toshua and is among several accused of illicit distilling in the rural region.
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North Carolina
Toshua
Remedy Promised For Diarrhea At First Sign
An old advertisement urges quick action with HamblERLAIN'S Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at the first sign of illness. It claims faster relief during busy seasons and notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
Fertilizers Tested by State Chemist for Yakima Valley
State chemist Elton Fulmer tested commercial fertilizers sold in Washington and found most show fair value and honesty overall. Results vary by element with some samples under or over claimed percentages, especially in western Washington. common products include bone meal, sulfate of potash, nitrate of soda, and fish guano priced from 10 to 50 dollars per ton.
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Yakima Valley
Elton Fulmer
Pullman
Prof
Fulmer
North Yak Tina
Muilmer
Portable remedy urged for travelers in old notice
Never leave home on a journey without a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is almost certain to be needed and cannot be obtained on board cars or steamships. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Bolt Sut Orchard Note About Fruit and Tools
Fragmentary note mentions nine bushels of fruit and warnings about split trees and dangerous wretches. Advises attention to bolts and tools with terse instruction. Likely a historical orchard reference from Bigala Orchard Book.
Roosevelt quote on effort and failure
The line reflects on the difficulty of falling yet emphasizes the greater regret of not attempting to succeed. It underscores perseverance and courage as essential to achievement.
Plan to follow my convictions at personal cost
A quoted statement asserts a lifelong plan to pursue personal convictions despite personal cost, attributed to CGarteld.
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Cgarteld
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