Army encampment site search for Northwest troops
Major R K Evans of the U S Army investigated sites for a joint National Guard encampment. Yakima Reservation near Union Gap was considered but sagebrush may hinder drill. Other options include American Lake area and Spokane, with Fort Simcoe as a possible HQ if transport proves impractical. Evans headed to Spokane for final site assessment.
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Congress
National Guards
Union
Washington
Dato
Orescan
R. K. Evans
Evans
Yakima Sedian
Belman
Union Gap
Parker
Yakima
American Lake
Spokane
North Yakima
Major Evans
Fort Simcoe
Spokam
Wool buyers report strong sales and steady prices
Buyers of wool arrived and completed several sales last week. John Cleman sold 200 bales weighing 55,000 pounds at 12 cents. Coffin Bros sold 150 bales of 60,000 pounds at 10 3/4 cents. Wenner Sheep Co moved 100 bales of 40,000 pounds at 10 1/2 cents. Mrs Vessey sold 80 bales of 24,000 pounds at 12 cents. Prices are considered very fair.
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John Cleman
Coffin Bros
Wenner Sheep Company
Coroner Heliker Named Administrator in Britt Estate
Coroner E. P. Heliker appointed administrator of the estate of W. W. Britt, who was poisoned in March under suspicious circumstances. Britt was said to have brought about $10,000 into the city, but only a small sum has been found. details of disposition remain unclear.
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Heliker
E. P. Heliker
W. W. Britt
Mystery Surrounding Death Spurts Hope for Heir
Harry Britt, son of the deceased, visited recently seeking clues to his father’s death and information on the estate but left without results.
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Harry Britt
Veteran Justice Comes West Pioneer Squire McLaughlin leaves Clinton for North Yakima
Alva McLaughlin longtime Clinton merchant arrives in the city to visit his daughter Mrs Hatfield before settling in North Yakima. The Clinton Daily Herald notes he began as a young justice of the peace at 26 and served 33 years across Clinton county Jackson county and Nebraska. He also served in the state legislature and will likely stay west during his declining years. He recalls boyhood memories with E K Current groceryman and is joined by social ties in the city.
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Alva McLaughlin
Clinton
Towa
Hatfield
Clinton Daily Herald
North Yakima
Sqire McLaughlin
Clinton County
Lyons
McLaughlin
Jackson County
Nebraska
Squire McLaughlin
Pacific Slope
Judge McLaughlin
E. K. Current
Greene Mercantile 25 Percent Discount Sale Announcement
A Ladies Listen notice announces a 25 percent sale at Greene Mercantile Co lasting until June 1. Shoppers may buy fancy decorated china and crockery including sardines, with exceptions for plates cups saucers and tumblers, offered at a nominal cost to replenish china closets.
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Greene Mercantile Co
Hop crop prospects and trade pressures across Pacific markets
Charles Z Daniels of MacMinnville observes poor hop conditions with many missing hills and stunted vines signaling a light crop in 1899. In North Yakima T A Livesley sold 118 bales at about 17 cents to Horst Lachmund Co while growers demand at least 30 cents. San Francisco bears tighten control as Oregon, California, and Washington stocks are tallied with California contracting new crop at 14 to 15 cents.
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Charles Z. Daniels
MacMinnville
Oregon
The
Oregonian
North Yakima
T. A. Livesley
Horst & Lachmund Co
Portland
Francisco
Bears
Winstanley
Oregon Hop Growers’ Association
California
Washington
Impressions on Inland Empire by E A Thompson
In a South Minneapolis News letter E A Thompson describes a Minnesota to Washington trip and praises the Inland Empire. He notes Spokane’s growth and calls the land rich with volcanic soil, claiming easy cultivation of alfalfa and fruits, high yields, and extensive colonization across a wide territory.
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E. A. Thompson
Howard Thompson
The
Thompson Music Co
South Minneapolis News
Minnesota
Washington
Inland Empire
Spokane
Jsoil
Yakima Valley
Startling Discovery Promises Cure By Dr Merrit
A North Mehoopany physician reports a life saving test with Electric Bitters leading to a cure. He treated a patient with violent stomach ulcers and hemorrhages using the tonic. The patient improved from the first dose and has had no attack in 14 months. Electric Bitters are guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. Price 50 cents at druggists.
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T. G. Merrit
North Mehoopany
Sermon Echoes on The Poor We Have Always With Us
A churchgoer praises a Sunday sermon titled The Poor We Have Always With Us. The pastor notes the smaller collection that day and reflects on the service.
Stops the Cough and Cures a Cold in One Day
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise a rapid cure with no cure no pay. The ad notes a 25 cent price and claims relief from coughs and colds in a single day.
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Yakima Herald
U. S.A
Wool Notes
Veteran Justice
McCormicix
Wyman & Fraser
Northwest
Patton & Rogers Meat Market
WM. Westerfield
Diamond 'C
Cudahy Packing Co
Omaha
Neb
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