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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
6
The notice claims Gophers Sage Rats and Prairie Dogs devastate crops annually and promotes Woodlark Squirrel Poison as a reliable extermination method. It asserts female-targeted reduction, universal effectiveness, no preparation needed, and a refund if not as claimed. Hour Curmicar Co. of Portland, Oregon endorses the product.
Senator Bilkeley defended the innocence of the Black soldiers in Brownsville arguing outside Mexicans rioted. Borah debated night darkness while Foraker backed re enlistment bill linked to innocence. The Senate approved 250000 for tornado relief in the south and eyed rail and traction projects in Yakima valley. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertised for coughs and bronchial issues.
The Yakima Valley Transportation Company proposes a multi-line interurban system to link Yakima Valley cities with an electrified railroad costing about 2 million dollars. A three mile Nob Hill line operates, with surveys complete and capital subscribed. Plans extend toward Granger Sunnyside Prosser and Kennewick with connections to Hanford White Bluffs. expansion hinges on eastern money and bond issues.
Special Horticultural Inspector J M Brown reports apple crop in first class condition near Sunnyside. He praises spraying against San Jose scale but notes under sprayed areas. Recommends lime and sulphur solution 1 to 16 plus arsenate of lead for codling moth, warns on correct application and neglect of roses and shrubs. Predicts abundant harvest with Bartlett and Winter Nel1s pears thriving.
The council approved regular monthly bills and read an ordinance amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. S88 to ban slops in alleys and streets. Felton and Miner won the Front Street curb bid, with $924 awarded. New firemen J C Perkins Will Parham and Carl Beck replace resignations. Curb work on A Street completed. cement testing gear purchased. brick testing machine loan accepted from Denny Clay of Seattle. Two inspectors authorized. fountain moved. Yakima hotel monument cleaned for $25. damages to E E Kelston set at $22.65.
Claims Hyomei neutralizes nasal and throat inflammation in less than 24 hours with soothing antiseptic air. Full Hyomei outfit costs $1, extra bottles 50 cents. reader Harbaugh of Heldredge Neb reports quick relief for cold and sore throat after two years of use.
Residents of Nob Hill Capitel Heights Cottage Hill and Modern addition seek annexation to North Yakima. Attorney Edward Lockhart and Councilman John J Miller lead the effort. Some oppose joining now due to taxes and timing. A petition of 135 signatures is needed to trigger a special election.
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