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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1907

Page

5

Yakima Valley urged for rapid development and capital

Editor decries non capitalist leadership while praising Yakima valley growth and potential. Nine day Troy Idaho camp meeting closed June 16 with 120 professions and assistance from Mrs De Lance Wallace of Spokane. speaker J B Creighton commends progress and calls for applied capital and industry.

Herald Yaki- Ma Valley Canada Mexico Interior Yakima Valley Troy Idaho de Lance Wallace Spokane J. B Creighton

Lightning Strikes Home Near Fair Grounds

During a Friday storm the residence of Edward Remy near the fair grounds was hit by a bolt that damaged telephone wires and the house. Miss Alice Remy stood at the door as it passed within a foot of her, dazing her briefly. other family members witnessed the event and nearby telephones went out of order.

Edward Remy Alice Remy

Poley’s Honey and Tar praised as best cough remedy

A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas reports Poley’s Honey and Tar cures early lung trouble and consumption. He states many users experience satisfaction with Foley’s Honey and Tar, sold at Sloan’s drug store.

A. A. Herren Finch, Ark Poley Foley Sloan’s Drug Store

New Law Form Ready for Torrens Act Lands

County Clerk R K Nichols has prepared a Torrens act required form for land title registration. The form is at the printers and an application is awaited. A stock of forms from Olympia will cover until the new printers’ supply arrives.

R. K. Nichols

Hub Mercantile Wins Judgment Against McKinney Couple

The Hub Mercantile Company secured a superior court judgment for 192.25 against A. W. McKinney and his wife. The ruling records a monetary award in this civil action.

Hub Mercantile Company A. W. McKinney

Woman Rejuvenated by Hollister Tea Elicits Curiosity

A brief 19th century style blurb touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming it restores youth and improves complexion. It promotes tea or tablets for 35 cents, sold by C. C. Case.

Hollister C. C. Case

Assessors Busy as Rolls Fill and Meeting Set

The assessor's office remains busy as the assessment rolls fill. The board of equalization will meet August 5 to pass upon the rolls with county auditor and county assessor added as members, meeting jointly with the county commissioners.

Board of Equalization

First Inquiries Arrive From Farm Journal Boosters Campaign

The publicity committee of the Commercial club reports early responses to farm journal advertisements. A. D. Chalquist of Williston North Dakota sent a letter asking about the country and requesting descriptive literature on North Yakima and the Yakima valley. More inquiries are expected soon.

The Commercial Club A. D. Chalquist Williston N. D Yakima Yakima Valley

Flood Break Damages Wapatox Ditch Near Naches City

A heavy cloudburst between Naches and Venus caused a flood that broke the Wapatox ditch two miles from Naches City. Water was redirected into a waste ditch after headgates were reached. Ten teams faced slippery ground Friday night, delaying repairs.

Naches Venus Wapatox Naches City

Death From Lockjaw Cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve

Chas. Oswald of Rensselaersville New York reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured Seth Burch of a severe neck sore. The salve promises antiseptic healing and prevention of blood poisoning for cuts wounds burns and sores. 25 cents at C. C. Case’s drug store.

Chas. Oswald Rensselaersville N. Y Seth Burch C. C. Case

Native Washington Pioneer Sons and Daughters Society May Branch Here

Plan to form a non secret non ritualistic society for native Washington sons and daughters. The new state wide group will include pioneers and is led by Edwin Eells born 1841, a Tacoma resident, who advocates establishing a local Seattle branch.

Seattle Native Daughters and Sons of Washington

Herbine praised for liver support in Alba testimonial

W C Simpkins of Alba Texas writes that Herbine keeps the liver in good condition and treats chills fever and La Grippe. He says it is suitable for children and grown ups and would not be without it. Sold by Col ton Fry Drug Co.

W. C. Simpkins Alba Texas Colton-Fry Drug Co

Sunnyside Schools Enrollment Report for Year Ending June 7

The Sunnyside district reports 552 pupils, 276 boys and 276 girls, with 19 students neither tardy nor absent. The high school enrolls 85 with an average attendance of 62 students.

Sunnyside

Stimulation Without Irritation Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup

A brief note promoting Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild digestion aid. It claims to stimulate the liver and bowels without irritation, nausea, or griping, unlike pills or ordinary cathartics, and lists Sloan's drug store as the seller.

Sloan’s Drug Store

Frost in City for State Tax Tour and County Auditors Meet

State Tax Commissioner Frost spent Wednesday and Thursday in the city and remains today as part of a state tour. He reviews the books of assessors and auditors offices and addressed the state convention of county auditors in session here.

Frost

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promises Health Brew

A vintage advertisement warns against ignoring disease signs and urges using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. The notice touts 35 cents for tea or tablets and lists C. C. Case as the seller.

City Carriers System Improves Mail Delivery

The new city carriers system established recently by Postmaster Lemon is functioning smoothly. The city free mail delivery system shows marked improvement, benefiting the business district in particular.

Lemon

Children Steal Coal From Rail Line Near Ice Plant

Northern Pacific officials allege considerable coal is being taken from tracks near the ice plant by children. An investigation is likely, with a few arrests expected. The thefts by the poorer class have continued with little interference, but authorities plan to deter raids by making an example of some culprits.

Northern Pacific

Italian barber shoots on sleeper car near Selden

In Denver on June 22 a crazed Italian barber, June Bello, shot and killed tailor C. V. Topp and wounded two women aboard a Chicago Rock Island & Pacific westbound train near Selden Kansas. Bello was overpowered by passengers and a porter, bound, and handed to police with Patsy Longobardi with him.

Denver June Bello C. V. Topp St Paul San Francisco Morris Olson Harry Blakesley Marshall Patsy Longobardi Goodland Bello Chas. A. Gilliat Griffin Wheel Company D. R. Slawson Pueblo Colo

Bankers Association Names Officers At Spokane Meeting

The twelfth annual convention of the Washington bankers association closes in Spokane with North Yakima favored for next year. W. D. Vincent of Spokane is elected president and W. L. Adams of Hoquiam is vice president. Executive council includes W. Steinweg of North Yakima and H. Latimer of Seattle. Delegates to the American Bankers Association include N. B. Coffman of Chehalis and George Brooks of Spokane.

Hoquiam P. C. Kauffman Tacoma John H. Smithson Ellensburg H. Latimer Seattle W. I. Steinweg North Yakima A. F. Albertson J. K. McCormick Palouse N. B. Hannay McVernon The American Bank

North Yakima Library Sees Surging Patronage and Growth

The North Yakima library reports a strong rise in readers since moving to new quarters. Daily loans average fifty to sixty books with about 100 on Saturdays, while many patrons read or use reference works beyond loans.

Bessie Hall Miss Hall

Simple home remedy claims to ease rheumatism and kidney troubles

A home made mix of Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla is advised for rheumatism backache and urinary disorders if taken before Bright's disease. The note claims the formula is plant based, inexpensive, and harmless, with anecdotes of some users experiencing benefits.

Marriage licenses fail to boost local nuptials in North Yakima

Despite a new cheaper license law, marriage activity remains steady in North Yakima. Reports say men avoid borrowing for licenses and brides are not pursued primarily for lower costs.

North Yakima

Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets Ad

Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets marketed as a busy medicine for various ailments including constipation indigestion liver and money troubles, eczema and bad breath. Presented in tablet form for 35 cents a box by Hollister Divai Company Madison Wisconsin.

Hollister Rocky Mountain Hotister Diva Company Madison, Wis Sartow Oracty

Children Visit Library For Saturday Hour

Children’s hour at the library ran from 2 to 3 on Saturday with twelve on time. The program, started in Pittsburg and adopted here three weeks ago, aims to foster library habit among youngsters and their mothers. Miss Hall read a story as kids listened and left eager to return.

Pittsburg Miss Hall

Two Weeks Left in Mrs Cary Shop Sacrifice Sale

Limited time sale at Mrs Cary's ends after July 4 with hats starting at 25 cents. Store location listed as 122-21.

The Secret of A Beautiful Complexion Ring Offer

A limited time offer promises a flawless complexion via an Oriental Greek secret recipe. The scheme pairs a rose cut diamond ring with a free complexion recipe and a two dollar price, urging prompt mail order before supplies run out.

Europe

Headgates Placed in Sunnyside Ditch

The Valley Ironworks of North Yakima completed placing immense steel and iron headgates on the Sunnyside canal opposite Wapato. The Gates form the canal's largest headgate in the region and the contract for the government was executed neatly and expeditiously. This first big contract by the new firm attracted much praise.

Sunnyside Ditch Sunnyside Canal Wapato North Yakima The Valley Ironworks Northern Pacific North Yakima & Valley

Dog Catcher Ousted After Short Service

Sherman Wood, dog catcher, was discharged by Chief of Police James Miller on Thursday for failure to perform duties. Wood held the post for two or three months after Graham resigned and did not ensure dog licensing. No successor has been decided yet.

Sherman Wood James Miller Wood Graham Miller

North Yakima to Build Sidewalk on A Street

The City Council of North Yakima Washington resolves to construct a cement sidewalk on the south side of A Street between Front and First Streets. The project covers a 14 foot wide sidewalk per standard specifications with estimated cost 1029 dollars and will be funded by special assessments on the designated block district, with notices to be published before July 1, 1907.

North Yakima Washington Rainier Avenue West Yakima Avenue West Maple Street Courvcil State of Washington Front Street Chestnut Street Race Street First Street City of Lmits

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