Clean the City Promoted to Boost Property Values
Wisconsin promoter J L Jacobs claims he can raise street property values by ten percent in ten days with minimal cash by enlisting owners to donate hours of work and improve home exteriors. He cites mass meetings and before after photos to persuade repairs and painting. Local clubs or realty figures could adapt the plan in North Yakima.
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Wisconsin
J. L. Jacobs
Veralco
Jacob
Jacobs
North
Yakima
Commercial Club
Make Them Take the Pledge Senate Direct Election Call
Wesley L. Jones declares he will vote for a constitutional amendment to elect U S senators by direct vote. The Spokane Chronicle notes primary laws may yield a de facto direct vote as legislators pledge to reflect the people's choice. Voters are urged to back candidates pledging to vote for the people's choice.
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Wesley L. Jones
United States Senate
Ankeny
Jones
Senate
Spokane Chronicle
United States
Local Yakima letter writer recalls meeting Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A Yakima reader in Honolulu reports meeting Ella Wheeler Wilcox and muses on locals abroad. He recalls an incident where a town faced a calamity as telephone service failed due to soaked cable while joking about overcoats and office changes.
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Honolulu
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Orchard Lands of Long Ago Recalls a Summer Apple Dream
Poem by James Whitcomb Riley longing for past orchard scenes. Vivid images of blossoms, birds, and laughter restore memory of a sunlit season and the enchanted orchard described as a bygone paradise.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Osteopathy and Healing Methods Offered by Zediker
Prof Jas F Zediker has operated from Ditter Bros store offices for over five years and treated over 1300 cases with noted success. He emphasizes he does not practice medicine or surgery and uses osteopathy magnetic forces electricity vibration hot air baths hydrotherapy and mental and hygienic methods. Doctor Almiral Davenport will share offices for obstetrical work with free consultation and cash terms.
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Jas. F. Zediker
Ditter Bros
Almiral Davenport
City Considers $150000 Bond to Refinish City Finances
A special election to bond the city for $150000 will be ordered soon to replace $125000 planned. The plan claims $9000 annual interest savings, clearing over $60000 in warrants and $30000 in current interest, plus $40000 needed to pave intersections. Bonds run 20 years at 4 1 2 percent, payable semiannually, with denominations from $310 to $160. After old accounts are squared, about $12600 remains for a future aseptic tank if needed. The council notes sewerage handling may be required to protect downstream communities.
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Promoted for Cough Relief
An advert promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a guaranteed remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial trouble. It is described as pleasant to take and a gentle laxative expelling phlegm with sale by C W Camp West Side druggist.
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C. W. Camp
West Side
City Acts On Saloon Box Location Ordinance
A city ordinance approved by the council on Monday requires boxes in saloons to be cut out and removed along with those in restaurants and eating houses. Offenders face fines from ten to fifty dollars.
City moves to remove restaurant boxes after police push
The ordinance targets boxes and stalls in eateries, urged by Chief Short to curb vice. Mayor orders action, but restaurantkeepers resist. City Attorney Forsythe says no existing city ordinance prohibits them. An amendment to include saloons passes with one dissenting vote.
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Police Department
Short
Forsythe
Miller
Mercantile Agencies and Thomas' Register of American Manufacturers
The Mercantile Agency Books aid sellers by listing dealers and ratings. Thomas' Register serves buyers by indexing American manufacturers with names addresses and ratings. A third annual edition (Sept 1907) is available free at the First National Bank in North Yakima Washington for non subscribers.
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Mercantile Agency
Thomas’ Register
Washington
United States
First National Bank
North Yakima
Wash
Evelyn Thaw denies demand for money in annulment case
Mrs Evelyn Thaw told reporters in New York that she did not demand or receive any sum to end her marriage to Harry Thaw. She said no lawyers had approached her and she has been ill with the grippe, not at Matteawan, and that detectives have not followed her.
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New York
Evelyn Thaw
Harry Thaw
City to Divide Districts for Bidders on Yakima Paving
City plans to split North Yakima paving into districts to give small contractors a fair chance at bids. Previous rules required equal assessment across abutting properties, hindering small bidders. Ordinance postponed to next meeting while city attorney drafts sections ensuring location benefit and open competition.
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Yakima
Woman's Club Marked Fourteenth Anniversary With Violet Themed Luncheon
The Woman's club celebrated its fourteenth anniversary with a luncheon at the Commercial club rooms. Mrs. George Graham chairs the entertainment committee and committee members assisted by Miss Ida Charkey Miss Zilah Fraser and Miss Lucy Scudder served the refreshments. The violet color theme appeared in table decor and place cards spelled backwards for amusement. Covers were set for 43 and a program featured toasts remembrances and club work. Also noted is the twentieth anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. A Brandnow with prize contests and a Friday night gathering.
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Woman's Club
Commercial Club
George Graham
Richard Strobach
H. P. James
Marshall Scudder
W. L. Steinweg
E. B. Moore
Sne
Ida Charkey
Zilah Fraser
Lucy Scudder
Young
Matloon
H. M. Gilbert
Brewers Reform Campaign Targets Undesirable Saloons in New York
The New York State Lager Beer Brewers Association launches a plan to shut down disreputable saloons by denying bonds from reputable bonding companies. Proponents seek proof of reputation to secure bonds under excise laws, while the Central Federated Union opposes local option bills as a path to prohibition, warning of mass unemployment and pledging to lobby lawmakers and unions statewide.
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New York
New York State
Central Federated Union
Federation
Charles E. Hughes
Board of Aldermen
Senator-elect Bradley hailed by North Yakima friends
Ed Parker and his brother Fred sent a congratulatory telegram to Kentucky Governor-elect W O Bradley. Parker praised Bradley as the greatest man in the south and a personal friend. Parker had supported Bradley in a prior campaign, spending money without success.
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W. O. Bradley
Kentucky
North
Yakima
South
Ed. Parker
Mr. Parker
Bradley
Fred Parker
Mr. Bradley
Sunnyside Girls To Play Local Team At Holstein Rink
Sunnyside high school girls basketball team visits this city next Friday to face the local girls team at Holstein's rink. The Sunnysiders, in pink of condition after prep with State Normal, are strong and well drilled and aim for a standout season opener.
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Sunnyside High School
Holstein
Neal
Sunnysiders
North Yakima Names New Dog Catcher and Extra Officer
John Walker has been appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council as dog catcher and extra police officer. He will earn 75 dollars per month and begin his duties next Monday. One week remains to se
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North Yakima
John Walker
Dog tax tags issued to North Yakima residents
City Clerk Brook er collected funds from dog owners on Monday and issued licenses allowing each dog to reside as a duly authorized resident of North Yakima.
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Canine Tribe
Brooker
North Yakima
Excellent February rifle contest ends at Tierna gallery
The Tierna gallery rifle contest closes with top marksmen from Yakima achieving high scores. W R Nevitt wins first with 39 of 49, Edwin Cox second with 38 of 40, and A J Nanemaker third with 38. Prizes include a silver teapot, cup, and napkin ring.
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Tierna
W. A. Mundein
C. L. Pieres
Belly
Edwin H. Cox
Joe Isney
P. J. Barry
J. W. Freeman
R. O. Silfies
W. R. Nevitt
A. J. Nanemaker
Award for Wapato bridge contract goes to Burrell firm
County commissioners awarded the Wapato bridge project to Burrell Bridge and Construction of Oakland for two 120 foot spans and a 140 foot span across the Yakima river at a bid of 10 739 dollars. W W Pettijohn will grade the fill at 2246 cents per cubic yard for a 430 foot length. Trestle approaches for Mabton bridge by C E B Lum with the county supplying piling and Lum the lumber for a 1000 foot trestle.
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Burrell Bridge and Construction Company
Oakland
Yakima River
W. W. Pettijohn
Mabton Bridge
C. EB. Lum
Lum
Wrong House Prank Targets Newlywed Chester Morrison
A group of youths living near Wapat o played a late night joke at the home of Chester Morrison. mistaken by a be whiskered rancher who confronted them about the intrusion as they entered the kitchen during their serenade. The visitors retreated in mild embarrassment but not entirely silenced.
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Chester Morrison
Wapato
Benedict
Chet
Chet Morrison
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