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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1909
Page
7
Office over Janeck Drug Store at the corner of Sixth and Chestnut lists office hours from 9 a m to 12 noon and 2 to 5 p m. The person is a member of the Pension Board.
Nine injured including a boy severely hurt and a fatality after a dynamite bomb exploded among a crowd of street vendors in Woonsocket Rhode Island. John Harrison the necktie vendor escaped injury as police search for a motive and suspect, amid a possible anarchist link.
The Sunnyside Forum reports Mrs. Joseph Lannin visiting North Yakima. She praises Nob Hill and Sumach Park as picturesque, notes improvements like a lagoon created by banker Steinweg, and describes park amenities. The visit includes a Portia club picnic and a reception for the Jusserands. Mrs. Cannon plans library donations and hosting duties.
A traveler praises Yakima and the surrounding country calling it fine and splendid. He notes Mrs. Perry is impressed by the city and mentions this is their first stop since leaving home, aside from the large center of activity they encountered.
J H Perry of Medford Oregon, head of the Horticultural Union, toured Yakima area noting irrigation progress and the value of small agricultural tracts. He says district projects show promise for higher yields with fertility retention and more division of land into family farming units.
A district report from the United States land office in North Yakima summarizes vacant land at the close of the fiscal year, June 30. It lists 767 712 acres total with counts by county including Benton Grant Kittitas and Yakima, noting surveyed and unsurveyed portions and excluding reservations.
George P. Eaton reports from Granger on a Sunday school picnic and Independence Day celebration. He praises the valley’s youth as its finest crop, noting the lively gathering, fireworks, and local pride in Yakima’s young people.
Pine salve carbolized is praised for burning relief and healing by penetrating pores. It also treats cuts sores and bruises and is sold by C. W. Camp, West Side Druggist.
A large continuous bucket dredge is under construction below the Sunnyside canal intake to widen the canal and dig its own channel. The project will create capacity to deliver more water for irrigation, expanding cultivation in the Yakima valley.
Walter Granger of Zillah notes that widening and deepening the canal will stimulate growth in Yakima County. The dredge will not finish this year but significant progress is expected before irrigation season ends. Enlargement is tied to future cultivation and regional development.
Husum July 1 A bull pup trained by Lundy Stuart of Underwood learned to obtain milk directly from a cow. The pup followed the animal to the barn at milking time and acted as a milkmaid, eschewing bottle feeding for the real thing.
The Standard Real Estate Loan Company of Dallas operated here for six months with hundreds of stockholders. Representatives promised 5 to 6 percent returns and easy loans to buy land and build homes, targeting poor and white investors alike, leaving many still waiting after depositing a few dollars and signing up.
Anson S White of Cowiche plans to replace Yakima county honey at the Seattle exposition with honey produced this year by local bees. He has secured promises from prominent valley bee men and aims to present the first and best available honey to uphold the region's honey reputation.
Governor Hay designated North Yakima as a state quarry site and notified county officials and the Commercial club through Hon. L. O. Meigs. Yakima County must supply 200000 cubic feet of crushed stone within the next 48 hours or specified period.
Governor Hay says Yakima county will deed 160 acres to the state for a quarry and a stockade site for convict camp. A board of control member may visit to arrange electric power, else steam power will be used. State geologist Landes praised the quarry, and 200 000 cubic yards of crushed stone could pave about five miles of road.
President Taft spoke at the unveiling of a memorial to Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson founder of the Grand Army of the Republic. He noted the Civil War veterans formed bonds that endure and praised Congress for contributing $10,000 to the memorial.
Pineules are described as a universal remedy for kidney liver bladder rheumatic and urinary complaints. They claim to promote salt and water separation and remove poisons from the blood with prompt action. Sold by Co W Camp West Side Druggist.
Spokane, July 1 The National Apple Show Inc. has named How ard Elliott president, replacing Louis W. Hill. The Spokane expo, December 6 to 11, will offer 35000 in prizes and trophies. The event aims to promote the apple industry, with judges of national reputation and broad continental cooperation.
George Dunn reports Snoqualmie Pass was nearly impassable with snow mud and stumps. He warns friends not to drive through unless six men with two cars and ample tackle join in. A party heads to Seattle while other groups plan coastbound trips.
Paul Kruger tests a spray claimed to destroy dandelions on several city lawns including Alex Sloan s. After application the grass recovered while the dandelions died. repeating spraying is needed due to long roots and stubborn growth. Kruger and others report effective control with minimal effort.
Sickness relief claim for Poley’s Kidney Remedy. Advertises kidney strengthening to purge impurities and lift fatigue. Promotes immediate improvement and urges purchase at North Yakima Drug Store owned by A B Sloan.
Washington factions at the National American Woman Suffrage convention debated and the body unanimously unseated all Washington delegates after Spokane disputes. President Anna M. Shaw asserted the national body has jurisdiction over state minutes. The incident sparked claims the national body interfered in Oregon affairs.
Chronic lung trouble sufferers report relief with Foley's Honey and Tar after other treatments failed. L. M. Ruggles of Reasoner Iowa claims it stopped hemorrhages and lung pain, restoring health. The genuine product contains no opiates and is safe and sure. Drug Store A. D. Sloan, Prop.
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