Electric interurban railway planned for Yakima valley
The Granger News reports the formation of a Yakima valley interurban company with 1,000,000 capital to build an electric line from Parker and North Yakima to the Sunnyside irrigation district, linking to the Northern Pacific. It emphasizes irrigation, electricity, and rail connections to boost fruit farming and local prosperity.
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Washington
Hand of Plenty
Yakima
Seaboard
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Jones cites flag in Philadelphia procession speech
The Yakima congressman urges loyalty to the flag and assimilation in a Glocester speech on February 25. He says there is no room for the flag of anarchy and calls for citizens to love the nation respect laws and honor the flag. The extract is praised as a sentiment worthy of the people and should be learned by every city schoolboy.
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Jones
Philadelphia
Mr. Jones
Congressman Jones
Yakima
Pierce
Senator Ankeny Names Record In Mail Re Election Support
Senator Ankeny issues a mailed appeal urging reelection to the U S Senate citing committee appointments and a generally solid record. The piece argues opposition lacks a comparable track record and defends Ankeny’s efforts as meeting the standard of performance.
Coroner Jury Links Moore to McCoy Murder Suicide
The coroner jury concluded Moore killed Mrs. McCoy with carbolic acid and took his own life. The finding underscores the influence of coroner inquests and warrants archival preservation in Yakima county.
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Moore- McCoy
Moore
Moore-MccCoy
Outrage at Wapato Sparks City Debate on Color and Labor
The Herald decries a vandal attack in Wapato tied to posted notices against Oriental labor and anti Japanese sentiment. Editors condemn the lawless act as anarchistic and harmful to public order and good citizenship.
The Liquor Trade and Prohibition Movements
The piece argues that temperance aims are restrictive not prohibitive and target abuses in liquor manufacture and sale. It asserts industrial forces are key temperance agents and condemns liquor business ties to youth corruption, debauchery, and gambling, urging dissociation from vice.
Regulation and tax impacts from liquor controls in the United States
The piece argues for stricter liquor sale regulations while opposing total prohibition. It discusses how tightened controls could reduce abuses and decency violations, noting fiscal impacts including potential revenue losses for federal, state, and municipal governments and possible shifts to other tax sources. It warns about broader effects on tariffs, income tax, and property taxes. It also cites the Oregonian’s stance on restricting “thirst parlors” and guiding public action through gradual changes.
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Oregonian
United States
Liquor Trade Warned of Near outlaw Status
A wary quote predicts that within a few years the liquor trade in the country could become virtually outlaw. The remark signals rising regulatory pressure and legal friction facing producers and distributors.
Best Healer in the World Endorsed by Maine Reverend
Rev. F. Starbird of East Raymond Maine praises Bucklen s Arnica Salve as the best healer for an old army wound and other obstinate sores. He also reports success using it in his veterinary practice. Price 25c at C C Case s drug store.
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F. Starbird
East Raymond
Maine
C. C. Case
Tree Planting Offer for Orchard Season
Tree planting season notice by Ernest A. offering to plant and guarantee a full stand at standard prices. Trees will be inspected before setting. Contact telephone 4791 or P O Box 875.
Electric Bitters Praised By San Francisco Architect
Prominent architect Norman R Coulter endorses Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. He says it treats stomach liver and kidney disorders promptly and builds up the system. Sold for 50 cents at C C Case's drug store.
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Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
C .C. Case
Osteopathy and Healing Methods Offered by Prof Zediker
Prof Jas F Zediker has operated from the Ditter Bros. storefront for over five years and treated more than 1300 cases with notable success. He clarifies he does not practice medicine or surgery and employs osteopathy massage magnetic forces electricity vibration hot air baths hydrotherapy and other holistic methods. Doctor Almira Davenport will share the offices for obstetrical work with free consultation and cash terms.
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Jas. F. Zediker
Ditter Bros
Almira M. Davenport
Absolute Decree of Divorce Sought in Yakima Court
Mary F Johnston sues E A Johnston in Yakima Superior Court for divorce on grounds of habitual drunkenness and neglect, seeking custody of the minor child. Judgment by default possible if defendant fails to answer within sixty days after February 20, 1908. attorney H J Snively, North Yakima, Washington.
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Yakima
Mary F. Johnston
E. A. Johnston
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