Moral decline and wealth inequality in a national crisis
A reader letter rails against wealth concentration and political corruption, citing ancient and modern examples. It argues that ownership of land and capital by a few leads to famine and social decay, condemns trusts, political graft, and moral laxity, and ends with a local citizen signature.
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Egypt
Babylon
Persia
Rome
Great Britain
Ireland
United States
Times
India
Africa
Philippines
Washington
China Sea
Spain
Croesus
United States Senate
Montana
The Saloon Question in Yakima Prohibition Debate
The piece argues for moderation of saloon licenses and hours to curb crime and misery in Yakima. It cites pro and anti license positions, questions religious liberty, and compares licensing to broader temperance reform while condemning extending Sabbath observance to conscience. It reflects local press debate on licensing and Sunday closing.
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Herato
Templar
Yakima
Elder Smith
England
Atlantic Ocean
America
Purify Social Welfare Urges Sunday Closing
A local faction appeals to public conscience to end Sunday saloon operation. They argue closing is for the welfare and moral uplift of the town, seeking broad support from all residents who value social betterment.
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Vance
Goon Tremplar
Spring Color Fancies in Liberty Satin and Creped Silk
The Chicago Chronicle notes spring fabrics favor soft silks. Liberty satin with lace inserts and lovers knots appears in plaids and stripes, including black on lettuce green and white striped lace satin. Creped silk, peau de soie, and gros-grain satin renew popularity with wedgewood blues, fern greens, prune, and rosewood shades.
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Chicago Chronicle
Quest to locate Murat corpse ends in stalemate
In Naples province researchers sought King Joaquin Murat's resting place at St George the Martyr church in Pizzo. The 1515 burial site could not be distinguished from cholera victims of 1587, vaults sealed, investigations suspended, and government funded the costs, per a London Post report.
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Neapolitan
Joaquin Murat
Murat
George the Martyr
Pizzo
Naples
London Post
Constipation Cure Sold 50 Years in Clover Root Tea Ad
Muddy complexions and nauseating breath blamed on chronic constipation. Karl's Clover Root Tea touted as an absolute cure with a fifty year track record and a money back guarantee. Available from L. O. Janeck, Druggist for 25 or 50 cents.
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Karl
L. O. Janeck
Hospital Misunderstanding Leads to Human Treatment Demand
Mrs Dimpleton insists on switching doctors after a physician allegedly told her to treat the baby as a human being. Dimpleton questions the current doctor's stance and pushes for immediate change.
Minstrels Offer Populist War Song Night at Mason's Opera
Col Roosevelt praised a campaign favorite as a battle song and inspiration for courage. Richards Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels, famed for humor and originality, perform at Mason's Opera House on Wednesday March 7 with a large troupe, vaudeville acts, Arab performers, and a 2:30 p.m. street parade.
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Col. Roosevelt
Old Town
Teddy
Cuba
Dixie
Richards & Pringle
Georgia Minstrels
Mason’s Opera House
Alabama
Dinah
Northwest Farm and Home Debuts as Yakima Valley Farm Paper
Leigh Richmond Freeman restarts his farm journal with the first issue of Northwest Farm and Home. The twenty page weekly offers colored illustrations and targets Yakima valley farming. Subscriptions cost 1 dollar yearly or 1.50 for three. A reader from North Yakima bought Mull's Pioneer Cure at 1 dollar per box and received a refund under the maker’s guarantee.
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Leigh Richmond Freeman
Northwest Farm and Home
Yakima Valley
W. H. Cole
North Yakima
Mull
Lightning Medicine Co
Muscatine
Iowa
Mull’s
Cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes refund of money if not effective and carries KE signature of Grove on each box.
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KE. W. Grove
Boer boast on sphere of influence sparks bold banter
A Boer declares the British sphere of influence while a listener questions. An ad pitches Mull's Lightning Cough Cure for sale at 25e through Taft & Tait.
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Taft & Tait
Dispute Over Firm Name Reveals Comfort Clash
Mrs Fizzington funds a business with you and insists the firm be named Rootle and Fizzington to reflect her greater stake. A quip surfaces about divorce as the Major notes Tom’s marriage ends due to incompatible temperature, not temperament.
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City
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Ormler
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Corton
Sears. Roebuck & Co., (Inc
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Ehuman
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Ladies’ Hair Emporium
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Kinsey & Co. Prompt Delivery
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