Wheat crops and fruit bounty noted by Yakima readers
A reader named Lightle cites Lightle of Horse Heaven predicting the region will yield its greatest wheat crop if prices hold. Others report on fruit and hops prospects, dairy pricing, and farm investments. Several contributors discuss politics, local theater, and oil ventures in the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lightle
Kiona
Horse Heaven
R. Strobach
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Jim Ashton
Teddy
Washington
Second cutting hay near growth rate and health concerns
The article notes hay cutting advancing at about an inch per day and praises Yakima as a growing, wealthy area while reporting sickness including typhoid. It quotes a social exchange about a man’s brightness and mentions a medical claim for Mull's Pioneer Cure with a testimonial from Mrs. Groves and a note on price and cash-back terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Mull
Question of Funds Prompt Trip to Europe
Mvy doctor ordered a trip to Europe for me and then billed for the trip. He claimed I followed his direction, but refused, as he took the journey himself. This exchange raises questions about who authorized and paid for the Europe trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mvy Dovtor
Europe
Cut Rates to Westport from North Yakima
The Northern Pacific Railway announces a sale from North Yakima to Westport and return at 8.20 dollars starting July 1 1900. Tickets valid for sixty days and only refundable if signed by the purchaser in the presence of the steamer purser plying Hoquiam to Westport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Northern Pacific Railway
North Yakima
Hoquiam
Green delegate to nominate or ratify President
Dialog highlights tension in a political scene with a green delegate eager to nominate and an old Senator correcting him that participation will be in ratification rather than nomination. The exchange underscores constitutional roles and partisan dynamics.
Theatre Dress Codes Prompt Gentlemen to Own Suits
The new theatre calls for dress suits and urges every gentleman in the city to own one. R. J. Curry, the tailor, will take measurements and quote prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Curry
California Consolidated Petroleum Stock Promises Gold Redemption
The California Consolidated Petroleum Company pledges full cash refunds on demand for stock bought with cash or installments within thirty days of payments. It asserts a future price rise to one dollar per share and a stable 50 cent floor, backed by strong assets and early hydraulic rotary drilling success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis O. Janeck
Fechter & Janeck Creamery
Natchez
Jersey
Frank D. Cook
Ainsworth
Snake River Bridge
Judge W. D. Lay
California
Judge Lay
Abraham Lincoln
Lay
W. L. Lince
California Consolidated Petroleum Company
Pacific Coast
Pennyslvania
Canada
British Columbia
Mexico
Santa Barbara
Cal
Standard Oil Company
Oakland
San Diego
R. E. Blackburn
Will A. Harris
Fred L. Johnson
8S. N. Andreus
Southern California
G. W. Luce
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
P. J. Beveridge
Beveridge
Illinois
California Consolidated Petroleum Company stock pitch
A prospectus-like notice touts the California Consolidated Petroleum Company offering ownership across fifty companies and mineral lands. It promises nonassessable stock, rapid price gain, and strong backers including R. E. Blackburn and Will A. Harris, with sales terms and a first-come policy for $0.124 per share upfront and remaining due in 60 days.
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Eem
C. A. White
Farniss & Green
John H. Lynch
Boston
United States
Beck
H. J. Snively
State Board of Audit and Control
Post-Intelligencer
A. E. Larson
J. B. Davidson
Franklin
Pasco
Jason Carpenter
New York
George Jewell
Fred P. Dingle
Nebraska
Lincoln
Dingle
Wallace Williams
D. E. Lesh
Toppenish
Mr. Lesh
By Square
Pred Mailloux & CO
Yakima Ave
Ditter & Mechtel
Boothe
Mair
Miss Cayenne
Home Oil Company
l"Standard
Treasury
Lince
Staress
Laughlin Bldg
Los Angeles
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