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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
6
A reader accuses several individuals of grave robbing at the Chinaman's grave in Tahoma cemetery after a funeral. The writer says more thefts followed and urges respect for the deceased's religion, threatening to publicize any future robberies and naming sexton R. G. Carvosso as a warning.
The letter criticizes local half a dozen real estate men for shadowing homeseekers on streets and trains. It urges firms to open offices instead of street hustling and notes fear that newcomers may be driven away. Judge Rudkin travels from the east to Ellensburg for motion day and may resign from the county bench, with an evasive reply suggesting potential resignation.
Samuel E. Cameron leaves Yakima Monday on an extended tour to Seattle Vancouver B C and British Columbia to study sheep and cattle raising prospects. He plans to visit Alberta near Calgary to assess sheep industry conditions and note that he intends to exit Yakima's sheep business due to dwindling summer range and pressure on large herds.
L. J. Goodrich of Portland arranged a dairy venture on the reservation four miles west of Toppenish. He secured a five year lease, will stock twenty cows, and soon ship cream daily to Seattle after installing a separator.
A brief item notes the James studio reputation for steady, professional operation with consistent focus on business and quality. No further details or context are provided.
The general manager orders demurrage at two dollars per day or fraction for every car held over twenty four hours for loading or unloading. Enforcement is strict with no exceptions at this station. G. A. Granam, 4th Agent.
City Marshal Grant announces a citywide crackdown on untied horses and sidewalk riding. Starting April 5 any horse found untied will be arrested until owners pay fines, with strict enforcement to reduce runaways and prevent injuries. The notice urges securing hitching frames and bans sidewalk bicycle riding now that streets are clear.
The Seattle Paint and Varnish Co began in a single room on Stewart and Howard about three years ago. It expanded to occupy the original building, added two warehouses for surplus oils and varnishes, and now plans a modern factory to be among the nation’s best. Mr. M. Schorn of the Yakima Paint Store ordered a full line in January and, after visiting Seattle, praised the Rainier Liquid Paint and the firm’s business practices. The Hotel Yakima is being painted with Rainier paints.
The ad promotes Dr Loyal Ford's Dyspepticide as a new perfect cure for indigestion and related symptoms. It claims to aid digestion regulate the stomach and improve sleeplessness irritability and fatigue. North Yakima Drug Store A D Sloan proprietor.
The brief notes a discussion about sewing machines and mentions Boston as a locale or publication tag. It invites reader input or replies on machine models, features, and usage. The readable text is fragmentary, offering minimal concrete details beyond topic and place.
Advertises De Witt’s Little Early Risers as safe gentle pills that keep the bowels open and liver healthy. Includes testimonial from C. E. Hooper of Albany Georgia and praise for Dr King’s New Life Pills for liver and bowel troubles. Mentions local drug stores and agents. Also notes feed sacks and trade supplies from Coffin Bros and Flour Mill Co.
Live stock prices for steers hogs veal mutton and poultry accompany grain and hay terms from Yakima Milling. Prices anchor on wheat oats barley corn and flour in sacks and tons with regional farm goods including butter cheese cabbage onions turnips apples and alfalfa.
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