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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1907
Page
8
GEO N. TUESLEY lists post office rates for subscriptions and repeats a poem excerpt about aging and resilience. The piece references Frank L. Stanton from the Atlanta Constitution and evokes light after rain, a hard road, and enduring duty. It frames a weekly publication motif with steady delivery.
Greatest fruit center of the state North Yakima will have a deputy state horticultural inspector Huntley declares Monday morning He visits the city and the deputy’s identity remains unannounced likely J M Brown who was offered earlier but may stay west Huntley notes a plan to move county fruit inspector dispute to the supreme court
Sanitary Inspector Merwin and Health Officer Terreau oppose private disposal but the council backs the experiment started weeks ago. Terreau cites a 1906 drop in typhoid cases versus 1905 and urges city hauling of garbage, while Mayor Fechter defends the old system. Merwin advocates against a private scavenger hire. The plan and Merwin’s $80 monthly salary are approved to continue.
G W Cloyd a Plunk Missouri merchant recounts a four year old injury when a jimson bar pierced his thumb. The doctor advised amputation but he refused and used Bucklen s Amica Salve to heal the wound. 25 cents at C C Case s drug store.
City council introduced and passed resolutions to pave Yakima avenue with stone blocks east and asphalt west and Front street with vitrified brick. Protests must be filed by May 20. Officials planned contact with the railroad, possible condemnation over Quince street, and delays on Selna street and Rainier avenue. Grants included a wooden sidewalk on Highth street, an electric light request, and saloon license actions.
My Best Friend Alexander Benton of Rural Route 1 Fort Edward New York praises Dr King's New Discovery as his best friend for curing asthma and infant consumption aboard his son’s wife. He notes the first battle ended the cough and other symptoms left one by one until she was well. Fully guaranteed by C C Case druggist with trial bottle free. 50 cents and 1.09 dollars.
North Coast right of way man Mr. Smith is in Kiona Valley to resolve local right of way difficulties as a third camp is established in the area. Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cure stomach and liver trouble and aid digestion without irritation. Refuse substitutes at North Yakima Drug Store.
Dr. Hall the veterinarian can be reached at phone number 2183 or at 102 South Selah Avenue for consultations and services.
A witty exchange about street violence in Chicago, noting the city’s need for cleaning up. Two men threaten each other while one laments the chaos and expresses a preference for any form of cleanup.
The article warns of a severe famine ahead, attributed to shipments and road overload. Edward Smithers, formerly with Northwestern Improvement Company and now leading a local fire company, agrees the surge in goods will clog roads and trigger cascading delays.
A vintage advert describes a home remedy for biooad disorders claiming to enrich the throat and provide relief for rheumatism and chronic backache. It lists Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Wargon, and Compound Syrup Sarsarparil la with teaspoon doses after meals and at bedtime. It touts low cost and easy availability from pharmacies.
An invitation from Genese Lit High School alumni asks Professor Bo it Barge to deliver an address at the twenty fifth canniversary celebrating the graduating class. The event is set for May First with M areae as a class member.
Local readers report a claimed cure for a sick child using Wonderfal Eezena Cure sold by a general store. N. A. Adams of Henrietta Pa notes doctors declared hopelessness before introducing the tonic, with improvement after Mich rie Witters bought a bottle.
Work on the North west Light and Water company project at Secondwideh streets progresses quickly with the foundation underway. The structure is described as handsome and a credit to the area. Also notes Adams models and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea sold at Case's drug store for 35 cents.
A woman reports the loss of a shuttle from her antique American sewing machine. Without the bobbin the machine cannot operate. She fears the part cannot be duplicated and hopes it will be found. A liberal reward will be paid for its return to this office.
A colored man fishing describes a sudden strong tug at his line, shouting Koh de Land as the fish battles the line. The fragment captures a colorful regional voice and the moment of catching a big fish in a casual, humorous tone.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure for preventing kidney disease and restoring health. Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Ohio claims it cured him permanently, urging early use to avoid danger. North Yakima Drug Store promotes the product.
An old veteran of the Mexican War, Colbun Nastin Giles, a pioneer of the valley, died at Auburn. The funeral is set for Sunday, with interment in the local cemetery beside his family. Family and neighbors remember him as a long-time resident and war veteran.
A readable fragment describes worship and distance with garbled words and unclear references. The text mentions worship with a preference and a hoarding house for tin, indicating a disjointed, stray notation rather than a clear event or narrative.
The readable text contains scattered phrases about a crowd, a store, a mountain and a person named Roark Mountaiy Ted. Not enough coherent facts to identify events, dates, or clear entities for a fuller summary.
Notice declares final account and petition for distribution and discharge of administratrices Hind Melltoth and Minnie Fr. Missott in Yakima County Washington. Hearing set May 11 1907 at 11 am at North Yakima Courthouse with notices to be published in Yakima Herald and posted at county clerk offices.
Notice is given to all persons having claims against the estate of Viola Rachel Garrett deceased to present them with proof to the administrator at the office of Fred Parker Now 6 South Second Street North Yakima Washington within one year from April 17 1907 or the claim will be forever barred William Tindsey Administrator of the estate of Viola Rachel Garrett deceased April 17 to May 16
The State of Washington court summons Aaron C. Rosenbach as plaintiff against Loan and Trust Corp and Philomene Bagwell and Sarah E Bagwell and unknowns to appear within sixty days after April 3 1907 to defend suit to quiet title on Lot 25 Block 32 North Yakima described in the complaint. Preble Cull & Davis represent the plaintiff with Sloan Building North Yakima appointed.
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