Death of Swan Swanson in Yakima Shack Believed Foul Play
The body of Swan Swanson a North Yakima born Swedish laborer and home winemaker was found in his shack by neighbor Charles Rogers. He died from a left side head wound inflicted by a billy. Sheriff and coroner investigate. Swanson claimed to have $300 in a local bank and recently sent $4 for deposit.
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North Yakima
Swanson
Rogers
Wisconsin
Seattle
Parl Marr
Marr
Unclaimed Advertised Letters At North Yakima Post Office
March 9 1912 list of unclaimed letters at North Yakima post office including Anderson A H Barkon Jack Barton Jack and many others. One cent due on each letter adv ar lined by W L Lemon P M.
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North Yakima
Anderson
A. H
Barkon
Jack
Barton
Bedal
Geo
Bishop
Miss Marie
Black
H. F
Daines
Ollie
Cann
Pietro
Chapman
M. D
Conrad
Bart
Crounge
Will
Curtis
Miss Rae
Daley
Miss Julia
Davis
Lincoln
de Basa
Anoniog Deltman
DeVoe
A. B
Herm
Mrs
Hess
F. H
Hewett
Thos
Holmquist
Arthur
Hunt
Herold H
Hurley
T. F
Hurtley
Fred
Jackson
Melville
Johnson
Victor
Johnston
EF. H
Jolly
Supt
A. R
Jones
Miss Stella
Joyce
Peter
Kenney
Kellogg
FE. B
Kissam
D. T
le Clair
Willie
Lester
Little
M. A
Lloyd
Wilson
Lynch & Meilke
McFarland
J. B
McIntyre
Makey
Roy
Meyers
M. L
Morton Milling Co
O'Leary
J. P
Grender
Wm. H
Peterson
S. H
Peters
Mia
Peyser
Seymour M
Pickens
Miss
Pearl
Pinning
Miss Daisy
Poe
Edith
Reynolds
Charles
Reynolde
Miss Dorothy
Roether
John
Richmond
Lee
Rickson
Master Tallen
Risen
Mina
Rogers
Bell
Rose
Miss Blanche
Ross
Scott & Mantieth
Scott
J. H
Wallace
Ward
Miss Geneive
Robi
Washington Fruit Grower
Watson
Mas. W
Weitheimer
L. W
Wither
Frankie
Williams
Miss Anna
Nettie
H. W
Wiser
Jesse
Young
E. A
Miss Iza
W. L. Lemon
P. M
Capitalists Form Preston Farms Company in Idaho Ranch Plan
Spokane men organize a development company named Preston Farms with $100,000 capital to develop a large hay stock and fruit ranch in southern Idaho. The plans outline a substantial investment and new enterprise in the agricultural sector.
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Epokane
Spokane
Idaho
Preston Farms Company
Mutts Form UW Campus Fraternity With Height Rule
Four of the smallest punts on the University of Washington campus formed the Mutt club, a national fraternity with a height limit of five feet six inches and no weight or girth limits. The first initiation banquet was held last night and plans for chapters at other colleges were discussed.
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Seattle
University of Washington
Capus
Mutt Club
Woman of 85 Joins Roosevelt Club in Exeter
Mrs. Alvira Buck of Exeter, age 85, registered with Registration Clerk Charlies Knight and announced her aim to vote for Roosevelt. She joined the Roosevelt club of California expressing confidence in her vigor and intent.
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Roosevelt Club
Exeter
Mres
Alvira Buck
Charlies Knight
Apple Box Size Fight Won In Pure Food Law
Washington telegram reports the elimination of the apple box size requirement from the pure food bill and the box penalty. Northwest growers from Wenatchee Yakima Hood River and others opposed the clause with Lafeollette leading the effort and Cashmere's L H Titchenal coordinating funds.
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Congress
Washington
D. C
Congressman LaFollette
Washington, D. C
Northwest
Wenatchee
Yakima
Hood River
Idaho
Colorado
L. H. Titchenal
Cashmere
Wenatchee Valley
Lafean
Sulser
Old Newspapers Recycled by German Paper Process
A new German method recovers fibers from discarded newspapers to produce high quality pulp with an alkaline ink removal stage. Adding a small amount of new material yields paper as good as the original. This could boost newspaper material value and spur a large city trade in refuse matter.
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Germany
lLos Angeles Express
Relief for stomach distress with Herb ine remedy ad
An advertisement promotes Herb ine to relieve heartburn indigestion and stomach distress. It claims quick relief by expelling badly digested food and restoring stomach and bowel tone. Price 50 cents. Sold by D H Fry and W Camp at the corner of 8rd and Yakima avenues.
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D. H. Fry
W. Camp
Yakima Avenues
Insane Family Jests Noted by Judge in Marriage Proposal
A witty courtside exchange has a suitor informing a professor that his daughter accepted the proposal. The professor retorts with a sharp remark about possible insanity in the family, drawing a brief judge's comment that “There must be.”
Spring Tailored Suit in Violet with Crochet Buttons
A representative spring tailored suit features violet cloth trimmed with rows of crochet buttons. The jacket has a fetch ing cut and finish with a bodice faced in gray bengaline and trimmed with silver braid matching the gown color.
Yakima County Leads State Farm Wealth Despite Limited Cultivation
The census bulletin shows Yakima County with 3341 farms valued at $47,777,560 and 9.39 percent cultivated, ranking just behind Whitman in total farm value. Chelan and King share high land value per acre, while Walla Walla leads in farm area percentage and the state average land value is $44.18 per acre. The report details irrigation, native-born farmers, occupation, livestock gains, and the dominance of Yakima in hay and hops production.
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Yakima
Yakihia County
Whitman
Chelan
King
Walla Walla
Bulletin of
Census Department
State of Washington
Walla Walla County
Washington
Pacific
United States
Yakima County
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ballards Horehound Syrup Promises Lung Healing
A advertisement claims Ballards Horehound Syrup heals lung damage and cleans air passages after hacking coughs. It markets at 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar per bottle, sold by D. H. Fry and Co. W. Camp at the corner of 8th and Yakima Avenues.
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D. H. Fry and Co
W. Camp
Yakima Avenues
Mule kicks over policy debate in Birmingham Voice
In a Birmingham Age-Herald snippet, an exchange argues that stubborn policy and stubborn mule both fail to reach goals. The mule repeatedly kicks, illustrating the clashing viewpoints where persistence without progress is criticized.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Now You Know Youre All Wrong Sayings in Chicago Tribune
A brief excerpt from the Chicago Tribune presents humorous dialect samples where speakers debate being wrong. The exchange highlights regional voice and playful self critique in a quaint newspaper chatry.
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Chicago Tribune
Apples and seed potatoes drive Yakima markets amid mixed produce
The Yakima Valley ships two carloads of apples to Bound and Canada, with seed potatoes in strong demand at 35 to 40 per ton. Hay prices hold, potato prices show slight gains, and local greens compete with California crops. Fresh onions and spinach arrive, while meat prices stay steady for choice stock.
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North Yakima
Pacific Fruit & Produce Company
Canada
Yakima
California
Kalispell
Vrasr Yakima
Prosser
Washington
Kennewick Best
Vescesesees Cds
Essecees
Wisconsin
Asces
Herbal Liver Stimulant HERBINE Offered For Sale
The liver loses activity at times and needs help. HERBINE is an effective liver stimulant that purifies the bowels strengthens digestion and restores strength vigor and cheerful spirits. Price 60c Sold by D H Fry and C W Camp at the corner of 8rd and Yakima avenues.
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D. H. Fry
C. W. Camp
Yakima Avenues
Brains and Ability Count in the West
John H Gray of Springdale Washington, who drafted Spokane 1881 charter, travels east to Monro County Iowa after 41 years. He argues brains and ability count west of the Rockies, urging farming skill and capital, and noting frontier era ends. Also a health advert for Ballard snow liniment and local药sale details.
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Spokane
Wash
John 8. Gray
Springdale
Robert W. Forrest
Pennsylvania
Monro County
Iowa
Northwest
Gray
Rocky Mountains
Bulletin on Codling Moth Control Issued by Pullman
The state Agricultural Experiment Station at Pullman released bulletin No. 103 by Professor A L Melander summarizing seven years of codling moth life history and control research. It covers spraying frequency and methods, calyx spraying principles, orchard trials across the state, and a list of recent U S publications. Free copies available by writing to the Experiment Station Director at Pullman Washington.
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State Agricultural Experiment Station
Pullman
A. L. Melander
United States
Washington
Ballard's Snow Liniment Offers Quick Back Relief
The ad cites causes of a lame back such as overwork or cold, and promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as the proper remedy. It claims prompt relief with thorough rubbing and lists prices and local sellers D. H. Fry and C. W. Camp at the corner of 8th and Yakima avenues.
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Ballard
D. H. Fry
C. W. Camp
Cor
Yakima Avenues
No Legalized Saloon Debate Draws Crowds At North Yakima
Dr Bulgin argued saloons lack legal sanction as immoral and harmful to public peace while railing at tolerance. He urged abolishing licenses and compared saloon existence to a wart on the nose. He then preached the sin of barrenness urging fruitful Christian living and salvation through Jesus Christ.
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Bulgin
Blackstone
Joel
Yakima
God
Jesus Christ
the Evangelist
Dr. Bulgin
California Lemon Crop Stabilizes Market Outlook
FE McCormick vice president of the Southern Pacific railroad says California lemon production this season should match the past five years. He dismisses reports of 50 to 75 percent crop damage as market manipulation. He expects home crop to balance prices and warns against undue fear of abnormal costs.
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Los Angeles
California
McCormick
Southern Pacific Railroad
New York
The Hound’s Farewell from the Ozarks to Saint Louis
A Missouri dog narrator bids farewell to fame and shame as Hadley calls him a hound and demands he be kicked around. The speaker travels from Lebanon to Koshonong seeking a place where dogs are loved, lamenting the Ozark life.
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Hadley
Cure for bed wetting touted by parent in Oregon town
Charles Durham of JLovington NL recounts a Foley Kidney Pills cure for his son’s bed wetting. He reports improvement after two days and full cure after two thirds of a bottle, about six weeks ago, with no relapse since. For sale by North Yakima Drug Store.
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Charles Durham
Jlovington
Foley
North
College spirit not a real asset in life success
The college yell and cheerful atmosphere do little to help win in the real world. Successful men enter the game of life with minimal encouragement from the sidelines.
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Wm, IL
Lafolletth
United Fight
Chelan County
Sound
Chambers of Commerce
Oregon
Montana
Missouri
Wood
Ozark
Lebanon
Koshonong
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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