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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
3
A fire started Monday forenoon on the Ahtanum valley side of Ahtanum creek due to Indian camp sparks. A strong wind spread the blaze across the river, threatening homes, barns, and sage brush. NMe Kagy and neighbors barely saved his house and barn with prompt help as the Indians left, leaving coals unextinguished.
The Minnesota Democratic plan outlines delegate figures for the 1904 nomination fight. It shows 226 potential delegates for Johnson and Bryan’s rival position, with New York 78, Pennsylvania 68, Ohio 46, Delaware 6, Maryland ties, and Minnesota 22, needing 109 to block Bryan under the two thirds rule.
H E Crosno of the Ahtanum captured a large bull trout found in an irrigation ditch using a board as a make shift net. He lifted the fish from muddy water and rushed to town for medical care after injuring his hand. He recalls the muskrat escaped and admits forgetting trout was closed season.
North Yakima druggist Fred L. Janeck promotes Vinol claiming leading doctors endorse it as the best cod liver preparation. Testimonials from W. XN Rand and Dr Bonchelle say Vinol strengthens the elderly and children, aids bronchial and pulmonary troubles, and lacks oil while retaining medicinal elements.
A new guide on tomato blight explains why tomatoes beans peppers and related crops suffer and offers effective methods to overcome the trouble. The Sunnyside Sun of Sunnyside Washington advertises the booklet, priced at one dollar with a mail order copy offered free.
Dr. W Stevens former Japanese embassy counselor and Korean adviser to Seoul was shot at San Francisco ferry station by I W Chang a Korean national. A second wounded Korean was struck by a prior punch and a third shooter possibly involved. Stevens survived after treatment and expressed surprise at the fanatic attack motivated by Korea Japan tensions.
The junior class won the interclass track meet defeating the rest of the school 69 to 48 at the state fair grounds Friday afternoon. Burke, a Seattle transfer, won the 100 yard dash, and Remy narrowly beat Darling in the mile. McWhorter led in the 220, 50 yard dash, and the quarter mile, with Shyley taking high jump and pole vault.
Graham Hood presents ten commandments for today’s business world. Rules urge hard work personal appearance integrity prudent debt limits and clear refusals while promoting square dealing and self promotion as keys to success. Herald Want Ads claim to deliver results and profits.
Simpson the nurseryman offers large and small shade trees for home yards. Order now to secure preferred varieties and sizes. Residence 602 North Fourth Street, city. Phone 1593. 1t
Deputy assessors must refund all poll tax money collected this year and will be instructed not to collect further poll taxes. A tiny 1903 clause repealed sections of chapter 119, yet the index omits poll tax items, and Whitman County appears to be the only one in the state to uncover this.
The 30 Days Trial offer promotes Pineules claiming relief for backache weak back lame back and rheumatic pains. It markets benefits for kidneys bladder and blood with a money back guarantee and states it is suitable for all ages. Sold by C W Camp West Side druggist.
Mrs A Barr of Houston Texas reports January 31 1902 that one bottle of Ballard's Horehound Syrup cured a severe cough. The ad notes coughs from cold winds and exposure and promotes Fry the druggist as seller.
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