Magic Words in Tariff Bill Shape Sugar Market
An examination of a tariff provision cites the phrase not above No. 16 Dutch Standard in color as enabling the sugar trust to control imports. The piece argues the standard inflates duties on all but pure sugar, protecting domestic growers and raising prices, with broader benefits to processing and food industries if weakened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Sugar Trust
Tropics
Europe
Wiley
Trust
Tropical Mills
Yakima
Irrigation Congress
Apple
Worthwhile land use questions on North American acres
A New York newspaper letter argues that 700 million acres of swampy land could be reclaimed, but questions the value of new soil when fertile acres exist. It cites 18 billion fertile world acres and a grandfather who supported a large family from one acre, then notes New York’s crowded streets showing urban congestion.
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New York
North America
Sweden
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The fragment suggests advocates favoring rural land for residents to enjoy country air food and county sights, promising relief from city stress. It presents a contrast between urban strain and rural well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Irrigation Congress Boosts Yakima Valley Development
The Yakima Valley pushes to send strong representation to the National Irrigation Congress in Spokane and North Yakima, arguing broad benefits from development, irrigation, and arid-land reclamation. Local growers, businessmen, and the Boosters’ Club urge attendance to learn from peers and boost property values amid expected growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irrigation Congress
Yakima
Yakima Valley
Wideawake
London
Spokane
Boosters’ Club
Parker suits for divorce from Emma L Parker in Alta
Alfred Parker files for divorce from Emma L Parker alleging abandonment on December 23 1907 after their 1905 marriage at Alta Indian Territory. He states they have lived apart since.
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Alfred Parker
Emma L. Parker
Alta
Indian Territory
Quaker Oats Promoted as Healthful Daily Breakfast
The article extols Quaker Oats as the world's perfect oatmeal backed by government tests and Yale athletic trainers. It promotes regular daily consumption for strength and health, noting Quaker Oats is both the best and cheapest cereal and available in regular and family sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Yale University
Stevens County Pioneer association holds sixth annual reunion
The Stevens County Pioneer association held its sixth annual reunion in Colville on July 2 with a noon basket lunch at the fairgrounds pavilion. Over 500 people attended a day of music and addresses by old settlers, led by president Fred C. Kieling and speaker Judge William E. Richardson. The roll of dead grew, listing longtime residents such as Hoffstetter, Bush, Brown, Tarble, Montgomery and Miles, among others.
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Colville
Wash
Stevens County Pioneer Association
Fair Grounds
Fred C. Kieling
Chewelah
William E. Richardson
Spokane
Richardson
San Francisco
Stevens County
John B. Slater
Pioneer Society
Washington
John A. Hoffstetter
Switzerland
Thomas Bush
New York
Francis M. Brown
Illinois
Elisher H. Tarble
Wisconsin
Charles H. Montgomery
New Brunswick
Evan Miles
Pennsyl
Autohitory Pioneer Association Elects Officers
The article lists numerous pioneers who died recently and names association members elected as officers including President Fred C. Kieling and Vice President Louis Perras. Officers also include Secretary John B. Slater Treasurer C W Winter Historian F F Sherwood and directors M C Stolp Chris McDonald and E B Ide. Speakers after the election included George W Harvey W L Fox and A H King. Automobiles and carriages were supplied to transport older members to the grounds.
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Vania
Washington
Andrew Hughson
Scotland
Thomas Brown
Canada
H. K. Hanson
Denmark
Db. J. Zent
New York
George F. CC. McCrea
John S. Wright
Missouri
R. H. Douglas
Fred C. Kieling
Louis Perras
John B. Slater
C. W. Winter
F. F. Sherwood
M. C. Stolp
Chris McDonald
E. B. Ide
George W. Harvey
W. L. Fox
A. H .King
Circle of prairie life and night’s quiet healing contrasts
A poetic reminiscence of long rides across scorching plains and moonlit horizons, contrasting harsh days with cool nights. It blends rugged imagery with a testimonial voice from Outing Magazine and cites Electric Bitters as a health remedy praised by Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick of Danforth, Maine, priced at 50 cents.
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W. L. Gilpatrick
Danforth
Notice of publication for homestead final proof
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at North Yakima Washington June 15 1909 notice is hereby given that Bismark Tucker of North Yakima Washington who on July 7 1908 made Homestead Entry Serial 051 for the s 1 2 nw 1 4 sw 1 4 ne 1 4 and nw 1 4 se 1 4 Section 26 Township 14 N 19 E W M has filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof to establish claim to the land above described before the Register and Receiver at North Yakima Washington on the 9th day of August 1909 Claimant names as Witnesses Co N Kinney of Spitzenberg Wash J Dorriers of North Yakima Wash Anna Hammel of North Yakima Wash Alonzo R Calkins of North Yakima Wash Harry Y Saint Register June 16 23 30 July 7 14 21
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
North Yakima
Washington
Bismark Tucker
Township 14
E W. M
U. 8
Albert Trottier
Natches City
Township
Range
E.W.M
Louis 0. Janeck
Wash
Robert Parker
Walter Parmentier
John Carr
Harry Y. Saint
Register
Contested Homestead Case Notice in North Yakima
William A. Finn files contest against Peter Larson homestead entry No. 5055 in section 8 township 14 north range 20 east. Larson allegedly deserted for nine months. Hearings set for July 30, 1909 at 10 a.m. before the U.S. Land Office, North Yakima. Publication to provide notice due to lack of personal service.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
North Yakima
Washington
William A. Finn
Township 14
Range
Peter Larson
Northern Pacific seeks land in Sec 18 near North Yakima
United States Land Office North Yakima Washington notices Northern Pacific Railway Company has filed an application to select NE quarter of NE quarter Section 18 Township 15 North Range 19 East W M. Serial 03043. Adverse claimants or objectors must file affidavits of protest by August 8 1909.
Special Meeting Notice for Selah Telephone Stockholders
Notice to Selah Telephone Company stockholders of a special meeting at Kings Hall Selah Yakima County Washington at 8 p m on July 3 1909. Meeting aims to increase capital stock from 1750 to 7500 and raise shares from 35 at 50 each to 100 at 75 each. Dated Selah Yakima County
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Selah Telephone Company
The
King’s Hall
Selah
Yakima County
State of Washington
Hearing on Final Account and Discharge of Administrator
Superior Court in Yakima County orders cause show cause hearing for July 10 1909 at 10 a m in North Yakima to approve final account and discharge P Frank as administrator of J D Noonan deceased. Notice to public via Yakima Herald weekly four weeks and posts in three public places. Proceeding overseen by Judge E B Preble with Clerk A W Barr. July 9 16 23 30 and July 7 date sequence listed.
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State of Washington
Yakima County
J. D. Noonan
P. Frank
County Court House
North
Yakima
Washington
North Yakima
E. B. Preble
A. W. Barr
C. Roy King
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Yakima Herald
Geo. N. Tuesley
Pertil Acres
National Irrigation Congress
Congress
Sumagh Park
Sumach Park
Military
Elks
Pioneers
W. FE. Richardson
Rayo
Standard Oil Compa! (Incorporated
Agency. VY
Loomin
Stors
Frederick Clarkson Law
Outing Magazine
Alfred C. Steinman
Wkly
Northern Pacific Railway Company
St. Paul
Minnesota
Superior Court
Dorman Bros
William S. McChesney
Etta May McChesney
John McKay
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
Wiliam Kunz
Frank Hartz
George Miller
G. W. Knee
State of
Farmers & Mechanics Bank
William Kunz
Township Nine
W. M
Court House
United States of America
Joe H. Lancaster
J. W. Day
W. J. Thayer
Empire State Building
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