Fight for Ten Million Dollars of Public Money
Persuasive notice urging representation from counties and cities to the Eleventh National Irrigation Congress in Ogden Utah September 15 to 18 1903. It explains the ten million dollar reclamation fund and calls for delegates from boards of county commissioners mayors irrigation associations and other groups to influence federal water storage and conservation policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Irrigation Congress
Ogden
Utah
United States Senate
Congress
United States
West
Arizona
California
Oregon
Washington
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Secretary of the Interior
Ao Reclamation
Board of Couty Commissioners
Commerece
Irigation Assocation
Varicultural Society
Livestock Association Society of Engineers
Fred J. Kiesel
Alaska Real Estate Bargain and Market Growth Highlighted
A government purchase of 7.2 million dollars for Alaska is described as a bargain. Within a year 10072,454 worth of Alaska products found markets beyond the territory. The text portrays Alaska as a rich, undeveloped region with high production potential.
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Alaska
Bothered By His Money Colonial Billionaire Quotes
A famed financier, Cornelius Vanderbilt, reportedly reflected on wealth before death. He said money does him no good as he cannot eat it or spend it and most of his wealth remains in others' hands used for their gain.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
PITHY PARAGRAPHS SIZED UP IT
Local notes list dozens of movements and plans. Residents travel attend funerals attend services and visit relatives from Seattle Spokane Toppenish Santa Cruz and Port Angeles. Campbell Bros circus promises August 6 performances with a large parade in the city.
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Chestnut Streets
Chas. Gleeson
Campbell Bros. Big Circus
Campbell Bros
Soda Springs
Johnny
Yakima
Cadwell Block
M. W. Carrison
Bronchitis Relief Then Foley’s Honey and Tar Cited
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville HL says she suffered bronchitis for twenty years before using Foley's Honey and Tar, which she praises as a sure cure. North Yakima Drug Store operated by A. D. Sloan is noted. The rest of the text includes a dialogue about a father and son with a joke about pain.
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Minerva Smith
Danville
Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Health and jewels in a dated sales pitch
An old advertisement extols gems and beauty items while warning women about health costs. It promotes Dr. Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for coughs and bronchial issues, claiming it stops consumption in early stages. A light joke about man ends the piece.
Special Ten Per Cent Reduction on Refrigerators
Yakima Hardware Co offers a ten percent cut on all refrigerators on display. A double shipment mistake allows this special inducement to clear stock. The Alaska Refrigerator is highlighted as superior and available through Alaska Hardware Co. Agents.
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Alaska
Yakima Hardware Co
Difficult OCR Reads Lead to Conflicting Transcripts
A brief note describes unreadable handwriting and the struggle to extract a clear transcription. Officials request a fresh review of the document and verify legibility before publication.
Foley's Kidney Cure Ad Promotes Curing Claims
An old advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure with the claim it cures when other remedies fail. The copy lists North Yakima Drug Store and proprietor A. D. Sloan.
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Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Dr Gunn's Improved Liver Pills advertised cure
An advertisement claims stomach constipation and bilious attacks cause headaches and lists relief from dyspepsia belching muddy complexion and yellow eyes. The product Dr Gunn's Improved Liver Pills is sold for 20 cents a box with samples offered by mail and local dealer Fred L Janeck.
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Dr. Gunn
U.S
Samplestree
Jr. Bosanko Co
Philadelphia
Fred L. Janeck
Oom
Church Meme Sparks Quiet Debate Among Readers
A brief exchange hints at a dispute over language and belief as participants clash over the meaning of being “Christian.” One speaker defends the man’s faith while another challenges the phrasing, calling it a meme rather than a religious claim.
The Leisure Class Lunch Break Exchange
A brief exchange about Mr Smith’s prolonged absence from active business. One speaker notes his meals are short, another confirms Smith has been out of active business for some time.
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Smith
Treat Your Kidneys for Rheumatism Remedy Ad
An old ad urges treating rheumatism by cleansing kidneys to remove uric acid, touting Foley’s Kidney Cure as effective. A testimonial from I Hopkins of Polar Wisconsin claims cure after years with doctors. Also notes North Yakima Drug Store and A D Sloan. A cut image caption features a girl watching her mother fix hatpins with imagined future holes in the hat.
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Foley
I. Hopkins
Polar
Wis
Foleys
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Junmy
Perfect Liver Medicine Endorsed by Mrs Jolley
Mrs M A Jolley of Noble Oklahoma endorses Herbine as the most perfect liver medicine and greatest blood purifier. The letter claims Herbine achieves all claimed benefits and acts as an efficient liver regulator despite systemic lodgment issues.
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M. A. Jolley
Noble O.T
Ste
Janeck
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Bros
He. Allen
Seattle
W. I. Reed
C.K. Lum
Kennewick
Robert
Dunn
Parker Ranch
Ira Krutz
H.W. Snively
Claude Briges
Sound
Grove Smith
Leon Green
J. B. Burns
Santa Cruz
Agnes Hart
James Barnett
James Greene
North Ninth Street
Day Mel. Richards
Port Angeles
Wash
J.D. Cornett
Whatcom
Washington Bankers’ Association
W. H. Redman
Toppenish
Jay Lynch
Baptist Church
The
Baptist Junior Union
Church Lawn
North Fourth Street
Bb. L. Bull
Herald
Shano
Ball
Sunnyside
M. EB. Church
Jayne
Rostyn
Melrose & Flak
R. R. Track
B St
Muggsy
Swipsey
Seno and Jewels
North
Auspices Yakima Brass Band
J. N. Mull & Son
Ioods
S. Second St
Yakima Produce CO
Fairbanks
Yakima County
J. T. Foster
Seneca
First Ave
Cor Screen
Shaping
Perrin
al Draggis
Dr. Perrin Medical Co
Helena, Mé
Askineg
Perri
Yellowstone Park Line
Trais
Noth Coast Limited
Twin City
Furlington
Permet
Chariton
Meeks
Portland
Ure
Yekime, Wash
Nited Brotherhood OF Carpenters and Joiners
Woodmen Hall
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