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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1909
Page
7
The notice provides office hours from 2 to 5 p m and an address at 2108 Naches with phone 823, advising office over Janeck Drug Store and residence at Cor Sixth and Chestnut. It also notes office hours 9 a m to 12 m and 2 to 5 p m and states the person is a member of the Pension Board.
Adolph Heinwitz and three men plus a cook depart for sagebrush hills near the Columbia River to trap rattlesnakes and other reptiles for Bosco snake attractions. They offer six cents a pound per snake and plan a three week run, shipping discoveries to Pasco.
United States pomologist G Harold Powell and assistant Arnold V Stubenrauch told a North Yakima gathering that 75 percent of fruit losses stem from improper picking and packing. They urged extension of investigations to Washington to reduce losses and save costs, noting California cuts in fruit losses with expert teams and better storage and transport practices.
H. J. Snively returns from a sound trip and expo visit praising Yakima county exhibit. He notes two displays help, cites 200 plus visitors in agricultural building seeking best-state home opportunities, and urges bringing over 2000 people to Valley Day to replicate Tacoma’s success with Yakima badges.
Herald want ads report strong results for a small liver pill sold by W. Camp at a West Side drugstore. The advertisement praises the pill as pleasant and easy to take, promoting its availability through the local firm.
L. S. Napier of Rugless Kentucky recalls ten years of torture from piles until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him. The ad touts infallible relief for piles burns cuts boils fever sores eczema salt rheum and corns priced at 25 cents and guaranteed by C. C. Case.
A columnist warns against calomel erom oil and aloes pills and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle remedy. The ad claims they cleanse the system and cure colds headaches constipation malaria for 25 cents at Case's stores.
Government pomologist G Harold Powell told North Yakima fruit growers that proper handling raises yields and cuts losses. He argued for educational, union driven methods over contract packing and urged larger grower associations to spread best practices for fruit in California and the Northwest.
North Yakima and Yakima valley residents express eagerness to attend the National Irrigation Congress as regular delegates with official backing. They seek representation beyond private status, aiming for a broad, representative presence from the Yakima valley and various organizations. The congress aims to save forests, store floods, reclaim deserts, and promote regional development to the east.
Cheyenne detective Joseph LaFors uncovers mysteries in the sheep versus cattle feud era. He previously helped convict Tom Horn and recently resolved a Sundance area case, as raids on Berry and Arch Creek ranches are noted in the powder keg frontier region.
The article describes sheepmen gaining control of vast ranges while cattlemen resist. Two herders can manage about 2500 sheep, leaving them vulnerable to armed raiders. Spannled by dead lines and growing competition, cowmen switch to sheep or move herds to forest reserves to graze under government fees.
Tony Raffo a one year old Italian boy confessed to killing grocer Guiseppe Filippelli and described the Society of Justice, the Black Hand gang. He said Antonio Nudo Rafael Nudo Pasqualla Nudo Joseph Cara and Erieste formed the group to extort money from well off locals. Raffo claimed the murder occurred as Filippelli left his store with a baby. he fired after a struggle, others attacked him, and police arrested several suspects with more to be rounded up.
Yakima county poultry fanciers push for a state grant despite a strict reading of the law. Commissioners favor the bonus but require the annual show condition. meeting with county officials is set for Tuesday at 2 o clock to decide.
Mrs W L Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine credits Electric Bitters with turning her 70s into a time of renewed health after twenty years of dyspepsia. The ad claims the remedy invigorates vital organs cures liver and kidney woes aids sleep and appetite. Only 60 cents at J C Case’s.
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