Open Vents Allowed for Fruit Cars by Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific railway grants shippers permission to run refrigerated fruit cars from North Yakima to Pasco with rear vents left open. The change, born from a fruitgrowers and shippers conference, aims to prevent heat buildup and accelerate ripening, though closing vents remains the default if no request is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railway Company
North Yakima
Pasco
North
Yakima
Gas Found On Drumheller Ranch In Rattlesnake
Natural gas was discovered on the Drumheller ranch near the Rattlesnake 45 miles from North Yakima and 30 miles from Kennewick. Drillers reached 1000 feet while pursuing artesian water. gas flow was heavy and could not be confined causing suspension of operations for safety. Henry J. Snively owns adjoining land and plans to send an expert to report to him on the Columbia Slope area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drumheller
North Yakima
Hanford
Kennewick
Henry J. Snively
West
H. J. Snively
Snively P
Columbia
Daniel Drumheller
Foley's Honey and Tar Recommended for Colds
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for coughs and colds. It claims the product wards off colds if taken early and markets Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for children without opiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Allen
Chelsea
Wis
Foley
chHitren
North Yakima
Cannery and evaporating plant planned for Yakima valley
Rufus R. Wilson announced at the Commercial hotel that within a year a large cannery and evaporating plant will be built and operated in the Yakima valley. Seattle investors back the orchard waste project and North Yakima is favored as the site, with focus on utilizing fruit waste for evaporation and related ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus R. Wilson
Yakima Valley
Seattle
North Yakima
Kennewick
Foley Kidney Pills Adverts Praise Healing Qualities
An increasing number of people report satisfactory results from Foley Kidney Pills and commend their curative qualities. The ad asserts the medicine contains no harmful or habit forming drugs and benefits kidney and bladder troubles, backache, rheumatism, weak back or lumbago. Sold in two sizes only in sealed bottles. Genuine yellow package from North Yakima Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putin
North Yakima
T-T-S
Mabton endorsement boosts Rodney Ackley for county superintendent
Rodney Ackley of this city returns from the lower county where he sought political backing. A Mabton school board letter from 1906 1909 lauds his work, noting improved conditions, salary raises, and strong community support that led to his departure for North Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Ackley
Ackley
Mabton
Wash
School Board
North Yakima
T. W. Howell
KR. E, Crow
J. A
New York Zoo Faces Deadly Gunga Elephant Rampage
At Brony Zoo, the giant elephant Gunga attacked keeper Walter Thuman, striking him across the chest and tossing him fifteen feet. A second keeper armed with a pitchfork finally drove off the enraged animal after Gunga jabbed with tusks and broke one ivory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gunga
Brony Zoo
Walter Thuman
Thuman
Rave Oruseet
Tim Vo D&ath
Primary ballots and write-in questions vex Washington secretary
I L E G A L I N G L O S S IN P R I M A R Y Examine whether socialist candidates must file lists to appear on November ballots and if four or more candidates require second-choice markings. Secretary Howell seeks formal opinion from Attorney General Tanner on vote write-ins and general election definitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
I. M. Hewe l
W. V. Tanner
Socialist Party
Howell Wil
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Tanner
Yakima Clubs Plan Display Cost Split at Northwest Land Products Show
Representatives of Yakima Federation of clubs met at the Yakima Commercial Club to apportion costs for 600 feet of display space at the Northwest Land Products show. North Yakima will bear about one third with others sharing. A delegation led by Robert Rundstrom and Ware will visit Grandview and nearby clubs to secure cooperation. Some clubs have already expressed willingness to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Federation of Clubs
Yakima
Northwest Land
North Yakima
Robert Rundstrom
Ware
Yakima Club
F. A. Wiggins
Toppenish
M. McKee
Selah
Grandview
Sunnyside
Zillah
Mabton
Granger
Kennewick
Wapato
Tappenish
Tigers Meet Moxee For $100 Purse In Yakima
The Moxee phaseball team travels to North Yakima on Sunday, July 28, to clash with the Yakima Tigers for a $100 purse. After Spokane Indians canceled, the challenge came from Moxee with their band to perform between innings. The Moxee squad, boasting ten games won, relies on Dan Marks as pitcher and Henry Marks as catcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moxee
North Yakima
Yakima Tigers
Spokane Indians
Marks Brothers
Dan Marks
Henry
Norris Seeks New Nebraska GOP Primary Over Roosevelt Stand
Nebraska representative Norris a progressive Republican and Roosevelt supporter asks John L. Kennedy to call another primary and issue new instructions for electors for Roosevelt and Taft. He defends his stance amid local criticism and demands party unity or removal from the ticket.
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Norris
Washington, PD
Nebraska
Roosevelt
John L. Kennedy
Nebraska State Republican Committee
First Washington State Fair egg laying contest opens
Thirty three pens of chickens including Buff Plymouth Rocks and Leghorns gather at the Washington State Fairgrounds for a sixty day egg laying marathon set to begin July 27. Entrants include breeders from Yakima, Tacoma, North Yakima, Prosser and Cheney among others with breeds such as Dominiques Leghorns Orpingtons and Wyandottes represented. Eggs produced will belong to the fair board and be disposed of as the contest progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State Fair
Yakima
Oregon
Rhode Island
Fair Board
Buff Plymouth
C. L. Miller
North Yakima
T. Dwight Whitman
Tacoma
Wash
H. W. Sprague
W. F
Emskamp & Company
Spokane
S. C
John Dollenbacher
Selah
Wyandottes
C. F. J. Deysenroth
Colfax
White
Orpingtons
RIT
Stone
Keystone
H. We. Sprague
Plymouth Rocks
J. K. Reed
J. W Bingham
Golden Rule Poultry Farm
Cheney
Ss. C
Rhode Island Reds
H. A
Athanas
Matinsey Bros
Kennewick
Black Leghorns
J. A. ‘Parkingon
White Wyandottes
A. F. Linse
North Yakimid
Auburn Poultry, Farm
Auburn
C. White Leghorns
Raton Eggery
C. Ancona
Golden Dale Woman Killed in Runaway
Mrs. George Bunnell of Centerville died instantly in a runaway accident on a steep grade near The Dalles mountain while driving with a 9 year old daughter. The girl survived with minor injuries after seeking help. the rig struck a rock near the river, crushing Mrs. Bunnell’s head. She was a former stockman widow and an expert horsewoman.
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Goldendale
Waash
George Bunnell
Centerville
Dalles Mountain
Bunnell
Columbia River
Celila
Littl
Mitte
Physicians Claim Diabetes Cure From Bulgaricus Bacteria
In New York on July 17 a Metchnikoff laboratory statement reports a cure for diabetes and nephritis using bulgaricus a lactic acid bacteria. Doctors Klemmann Beveridge and Young say patients show complete or near complete recovery after three to five daily doses over a few months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metchnikoff Laboratory
George Klemmann
Bellevue Hospital
J. W. Beveridge
Cornell Medical School
H. Young
Value of 1912 Crop Totals from Pacific Northwest
The Portland Oregonian notes staple crops across Oregon Washington and Idaho will return nearly 160 million dollars. Wheat exceeds 52 million with 70 000 bushels at 75 cents, oats 18.6 million, barley 10 million, hay over 35 million, orchard fruit 1 million, wool 6 million from 44 million pounds, hops 4 650 thousand, plus other farm and forest outputs equal to staple crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Oregonian
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Northwest
New Borah three year homestead rules issued
Regulations set by Secretary Wisher define entry rules for the Borah three year homestead law. Three years cultivation required with minimum fractions of land cultivated, five year proof window, and allowed absence up to five months with continuous residence shown. Seagirt house reporters note and governor occupies tent with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wisher
Zillah Townsman Harris Fights Police Court Fine
Jack Harris, fined $10 for assault, broke from the mayor and was shot at six times by the town marshal. He fled a mile and a half, pursued by residents, before capture and imprisonment in the county jail. Sheriff Day and Deputy Rightmire coordinated the manhunt after the daring escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Harris
Zillah
Harris
Duat
Chage
J. W. Day
L. A. Rightmire
Harris Ha
Opened Snoqualmie Pass Links Coasts Through Mountains
Snoqualmie Pass reopened for traffic after years of effort by automobile clubs and county officials in Kittitas and King counties. Crews cleared the summit roadway and removed obstructions while wagons have begun crossing the pass, though no automobiles have yet fully traversed the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snoqualmie Pass
Washington
Automobile Clubs
Kittitas
King Counties
Kittitas County
Executive Committee Named
The national Republican Committee announced its executive committee today. Members include J. F. Adams of Iowa, Charles F. Brooker of Indiana, Fred W. Estabrook of New Hampshire, James P. Goodrich of Indiana, Alvah H. Martin of Virginia, T. H. Niedringhaus of Missouri, A. Perkins of Tacoma, Alfred T. Rogers of Wisconsin, Newell Sanders of Tennessee, Charles B. Warren of Detroit, Rey West of Chicago, and Ralph Williams of Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Republican Committee
Hilles
J. F. Adams
Towa
Charles F. Brooker
Enn
Fred W. Estabrook
New Hampshire
James P. Goodrich
Indiana
Alvah H. Martin
Virginia
T. H. Niedringhaus
Missouri
A. Perkins
Tacoma
Alfred T. Rogers
Wisconsin
Newell Sanders
Tennesssee
Charles B. Warren
Detroit
Rey © West
Chicago
Ralph Willams
Oregon
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Rufus Wilson
Castoria
New York Zoo
John Heath
Michigan
Cal
Federated Clubs
Payne
Seagirt
Lon Cver
Dux Centaur Compaxs
Bears
Weany
S. A. Perkina
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