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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1903
Page
7
Lombard and Horsley Furniture Co of North Yakima sends Chief C. M. Hauser a $100 check for the fire department’s efficient response to a basement store fire on July 10. The letter is dated July 16, 1903 and signed by Lombard & Horsley.
W S Trimble of the Douglas County Press fought with attorney W J Canton at the paper office in Waterville. Canton, bruised and under a doctor’s care, reportedly attacked Trimble with a loaded cane. Trimble defended himself and returned to duties with partner Ben Spear present.
State Grain Inspector Arrasmith reports yield will reach 80 percent, five points above prior anticipation. Generous rains and southwest winds boosted crop development this season.
A large crowd gathered at Yakima Tennis Club last Friday to watch a six to two first set win by Irving Bounds and Warren Erwin over George Gandy and Marshall Sendder. The younger duo showed rising form by mid second set as the veteran team faltered.
After a tightly contested early phase both sides won a set. Aerial turns and strong serves brought a dramatic shift as one team briefly led by a safe margin but then lost the set 6-4. In the final frame the younger squad faltered under nerves and dropped the last set 6-3.
The Spokane Spectator notes urgent reports of illness and deaths tied to shipments of gourd-like watermelons from Yakima. Despite the danger, the fruit sells briskly at five cents per pound in Spokane markets.
The North Yakima city marshal reports that in June he sent 40 vagrants out of town and killed 40 stray dogs. The coincidence of the figures is remarked with concern.
P N Campbell returned from the Cow litz Pass with Cowlitz Mining Co members and a large stock of provisions. Ten men will work there until snow flies and about sixty people are involved including Spokane capitalists.
Heat guidance urges light dress daily baths and cold meals while favoring berries fruits vegetables custards and cool puddings. DeWitts Little Early Risers claim gentle liver and bowel support without choking or irritation. An irate father contemplates arbitration rather than strike as his boy stands by.
An advertisement claims the tonic builds rich blood and strength, promising 1 to 3 pounds of solid flesh weekly. It is sold at 75 cents a box or 3 for $2, with mail orders to Dr. Bosanko Co. and local listings noting a Morgantown patient cured by Foley's Kidney Cure at North Yakima Drug Store.
Advice on facial blemishes blamed on liver issues and a pledge that Herbine cleanses the bowels and regulates the liver for clearer complexions. An ad notes 50 cents at F L Janecks. A criminologist after studying thousands of ears concludes cars reveal no personal traits.
Joe Golobick of Colusa California says after 15 years of relentless rheumatism pain Electric Bitters cured him completely. The ad claims benefits for liver and kidney troubles and general debility and notes price at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
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