Calendar snippet notes March 18 1902 on Wednesday
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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1903
Page
5
Readable fragment shows a date line stating Wednesday March 18 1902. No additional context or events are provided in the fragment.
A discussion of St Patrick and his uncertain birthday on March 17, tracing origins of the feast from Scotland, Ireland, and England. It cites Patrick's life from birth in AD 395, his captor years, writings, and missionary work in Ireland, and notes broad celebration with green ribbons and shamrocks on St Patrick's Day.
The piece argues that Washington voters will recall unredeemed pledges and broken covenants by the late Olympia legislators. It asserts representatives must follow constituents' will or be retired for more trustworthy public servants in 1904.
The Elite at 10 North Second Street has received Washburn, and Stuart & Bauer guitars mandolins and banjos. Prices on these celebrated makes have been reduced. Call at The Elite to see for yourself.
Yakima residents greet Congressman W L Jones after his Washington trip. He discusses irrigation plans for Cowiche and Cascade reservoirs, Department of the Interior projects, and the hope for early action while stressing patience. He notes the Indian reservation ditch project could boost cultivation and growth in the county.
Mrs Vestal Snyder hosted a dinner at Hotel Yakima in honor of Mrs H B Ellwood of Ellensburg president of the State Federation of Clubs. Attendees included James Ellwood Edward Whitson J J Snively F C Hall Miles Crimon and Vestal Snyder.
The Herald reports indications of large petroleum deposits in the western county foothills of the Cascades. Prospectors left Monday to test the find, with the discoverers unwilling to reveal exact locations until they are more established.
North Yakima Milling Co. reports Utah alfalfa clover timothy and seed grain now in stock at the warehouse west of the depot. Local buyers are urged to inquire at the depot area for bulk and bagged lots. Deals and delivery terms available.
For sale a near new seven room house and lot at 516 North Second Street. Also 20 acres fine farming land with a new seven room house and outbuildings, 44 miles west of the city. For particulars address A. W. Brewer, R. F. D. No. 4, North Yakima.
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