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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1909
Page
7
Office hours posted for the Pension Board member at the Janeck Drug Store corner of Sixth and Chestnut. Open 9 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm.
W. C. Michael of Gibson Fruit Co. visits Yakima and forecasts the Northwest as the premier fruit region. He notes rising apple production, distribution gaps, and Colorado as a leading state with Idaho lagging, predicting the fruit of the future will come from the West. A parade plan highlights regional irrigation hubs and district representation at an August 12 event.
Historic incidents depict the northwest’s transformation from semi savagery to civilization during the National Irrigation congress in Spokane August 9 to 14. A August 10–11 progress parade and August 12 march of 10 000 uniformed men will feature period floats and tributes from Indians to pioneers.
Hearing at White Plains discusses a commission of three alienists to determine Harry Thaw's sanity and possible release from Matteawan. With witnesses favorable to Thaw and Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw expected to testify, the case moves toward a final disposition. District Attorney Jerome is out of the proceedings, while Clark supports a full examination.
Union Ditch company stockholders back President J M Brown as guards monitor city ditches for unauthorized irrigation. Offenders face closing of their ditch and written notices of theft with potential prosecutions for repeat offenses. The city had shut off water previously but Brown reaffirmed his stance.
If you are sick Foley's Kidney Remedy will help you even if you have no pronounced symptoms of kidney trouble. It strengthens the kidneys to eliminate impurities and restore vigor. Commence today and you will feel better at once. Pleasant to take. North Yakima Drug Store.
Senator Wesley L. Jones writes to the Spokane Commercial Club that government and landowner cooperation on the Tieton irrigation project cannot occur without new legislation. He says the plan to fund laterals by landowners with government water-right certificates faces legal obstacles and anticipates a debate next winter. Meanwhile Ballinger’s westward trip and talks with the Treton Water Users Association are noted.
Dunkards across Washington Oregon and Idaho plan temporary care for homeless children and the aged until a district home is built in North Yakima. The work welcomes any child to be placed in a suitable Christian home. George E Wise of North Yakima chairs the care committee and was reelected for three years. He reported active charity has begun and noted care for an Oregon aged lady under existing arrangements. Wise preached at Spokane and spoke of a spiritually uplifting district meeting.
Spokane dates set November 15 to 20 1909 for the National Apple Show to promote Northwestern apples. Premiums total thirty five thousand dollars in cash and kind. entries open to growers worldwide. Executive officers include Howard Elliott of St Paul as president and E P Cartier Van Dissel as secretary and manager.
Ranchers show hesitation as Klickitat ditch extends into Horse Heaven with no definite water delivery date. Water rights set at 60 dollars, no payment for a year, then 4 dollars per acre annually for 15 years. Many large owners sign, but numerous holdouts remain cautious about irrigation benefits. W P Romiuns says project offers a lifetime opportunity but unfamiliar irrigation readers lack alertness.
A Swiss cave yields bones of ancient hunters dating to 100000 years ago amid notes on early life danger. Modern disease threats loom today per A W Brown of Alexander Maine, who credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing a severe lung ailment and stubborn cough. Trial bottle offered free and medicine priced at 50c and 1.00.
Sheriff William P. Jarrett was held prisoner at the Waimanalo plantation by about 300 Japanese strikers after arresting six alleged leaders of assaults on Japanese laborers who had returned to work. Police and deputies rushed to the scene as Jarrett sought refuge in the plantation mill amid threats.
Company EF of North Yakima, National Guard of Washington, plans a rifle match at the Moxee hills on a Sunday in the near future. Captain Curry aims to lift marksmanship and divide the company into squads to spur rivalry among both novices and experts ahead of forthcoming events.
Chronic lung sufferers find relief with Foley's Honey and Tar after other treatments fail. L M Ruggles of Reasoner Iowa reports doctors said consumption but benefits followed, noting reduced coughing and lung pain. The product, claimed to contain no opiates, is sold by Drug Store with A D Sloan as proprietor.
Pinenles are claimed to aid kidney liver bladder rheumatic and urinary complaints by promoting salt and water separation and poisons from the blood. They are sold by Co. OW. Camp West Side Druggist.
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