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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
2
Town residents report new shop moves and visitors from Ellensburg and North Yakima. Local religious services, outings, a Fourth of July band, and a festival are planned. Fred Althen dies of typhoid fever. burial held. Weed control and wastewater issues prompt community discussion.
Letter from Representative Jones to W Goodsell discusses petitions for free mail delivery along the Zillah route. The note indicates many residents have awaited this change for some time and mentions Christenson building a new blacksmith shop to support growing business.
An ad style notice notes cold weather gear and seasonal reductions. It mentions ice at 100 and temperatures around 90 with thin coats and summer coats discounted. It also references cheap pantaloons and declining duck and flannel goods and boys crash suits with slim profits and gilt-edged stock.
Ed Mudd and the Zillah celebration committee announce a morning literary program followed by a basket dinner and grand horseback march. Events include multiple horse races with purses, foot races for various ages, a Zillah versus Moxee baseball game, a grand fireworks display and a famed ball. All are invited for a full day of athletic competitions and celebrations.
Advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicide as the only cure that destroys the dandruff germ causing hair loss and baldness. Also endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion stating it digests food and nourishes the body while organs recover. Quiett & Ayres Drug Co.
The state fair commission lined up a Pythian Day drill with five Uniform Bank companies for a $300 purse on September 26. Rube Shields and partner, famed bicycle trick riders, will perform daily during the fair. Excursions from Seattle and Tacoma are arranged, with crowds expected from Sound cities and visitors from Salem and California.
A collage of small town ads notes trimmed hats still available in display windows with a few left. Shoe and jar deals appear alongside health tonic and farm supply promotions from Kinsey’s Schott Shoe Co. and Metcalfs Paint Store.
Mrs H M Bartlett hosts luncheon with young ladies. Rev Hammerling of the Reformed Church of America organized a city society last week. Saint of the Living God camp meeting to be held near Natchez July 13 to 23. Hats offered at $1. popularity rising. Evangelist Geo Newton conducts revival in Mennonite mission nightly and Sundays. Elwood Bryant, brother of Mrs Chas McConnell, returns from Oxford to help in the store. Rev Crockett moves to a new residence. former Sixth Street house leased to McConnell family. W T F Clark reports irrigation canal work on the Moxee progressing but capital delays remain.
Yakima merchants promote mineral water paint brushes ice cream freezers and home industry products. Coffin Bros advertises materials while Yakima Flourfest booster urges market participation. Binder twine prices show cash discounts. Local stores feature varied farm and craft inputs.
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