North Yakima described as thriving irrigation center
The Polk directory for North Yakima, printing 6 900 names for a 17 250 population, portrays North Yakima as a growing county seat on the Yakima river. It highlights its rail link, large mills, dairies, canneries, fruit trade, banks, and a lush irrigated economy driving homes, industry, and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
North Yakima
The
Herald
Yakima County
Yakima River
Cascade Mountains
Washington
Northern Pacific Railway
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Yakima
North
Northern Pacific Railroad
Oae
Chicago
St. Louis
Yakima County's Climate and Growth Prospects Highlighted
The text notes a temperature range from 15 degrees below zero to 105 above with rare extreme events. It concludes Yakima country has achieved great agricultural attainments and holds future potential, standing in the front rank for quantity, diversity and value of productions.
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Washington
Yakima
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co
Society Notes Celebrate Mrs Barber Birthday and Local Gatherings
About 35 guests gathered Thursday at 105 South Wenas to honor Mrs J T Barber on her 52nd birthday with nut and prize contests won by Mrs J C Walker Geo Barber and Pennick. Receptions followed at 222 North Second Street hosted by the Moores and Phillips with many ladies assisting. Additional guild meetings and social visits occurred at St Agnes and St Michael's churches along with a prize at a Friday gathering at 280 North Second Street. A note ends with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promotion at Case's drug store.
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G. W. Barber
South Wenas
J. T. Barber
Mary E. Barber
F. D. Clemmer
H. H. Allen
J. B. Barnes
North Second Street
Woman's Guild
St. Michael's Church
Washington Altitudes by Geological Survey
Altitudes for Washington towns listed include Conner 830, Ellensburg 1570, Endicott 1690, Granger 519, Kennewick 350, Kioma 519, North Yakima 1067, Union Gap 900, Olympia 17, Pasco 360, Riparia 527, Pullman 2550, Ritzville 1825, Starbuck 624, Toppenish 769, Outlook 740, Waitsburg 1270, Walla Walla 1980, Dayton 1660, Wallula 322.
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State of Washington
Geological Survey
Conner
Ellensburg
Endicott
Granger
Kennewick
Kioma
N.P. Station
North Yakima
Union Gap
Yakima City
Olympia
Pasco
Riparia
Pullmma
Ritzville
Starbuck
Toppenish
Outlook
Waitsburg
Walla Walla
Dayton
Wallula
State Fair Board Reelects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Yakima State Fair Commission renewed officers S. J. Cameron as president L. O. Janeck as treasurer and George A. Graham as secretary. The premium list was revised with boosts in the livestock department and new prizes for outstanding vegetable displays. Fraternal day was set for September 24 and ground improvements were approved to be completed by fair opening.
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The
State Fair Commission
Commission
Yakima National Bank
S. J. Cameron
L. O. Janeck
George A. Graham
Knapp Sues Northern Pacific for 15000 Damages
L. J. Knapp brings a Superior Court suit against the Northern Pacific railroad for 15000 damages alleging he was thrown from a train platform at Mabton while a passenger, suffering a broken arm and other injuries not yet recovered. Attorneys W. M. Thompson and H. J. Snively to prosecute. papers served recently.
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L. J. Knapp
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Knapp
Northern Pacific
Mabton
X Ray Laboratory Services Advertised by Dr. Nagler
Office and Sloan Block offer X ray laboratory services with treatment and examination by X rays. Prompt day or night attention. Residence listed as 8 Natches Are with phone numbers 1908 and 1904 for Dr Nagler.
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Sloan Block
N. Natches Are
Dr. Nagler
Death of Louis H. Roberts at residence on power house road
Louis H. Roberts died Friday afternoon after a short illness at his home on the power house road. He was 60 years old and leaves a widow and a baby. Roberts had recently operated the Vendome rooming house.
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Louis H. Roberts
Power House Road
Roberts
Bunnell Family Hosts Visitor and Farewell Trip
A. M. Bunnell and family receive a visit from Mrs. Sarah Bunnell of Centerville. Mrs. Charles Frost and her daughter depart Saturday for Seattle after a stay with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sinclair.
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A. M. Bunnell
Sarah Bunnell
Centerville
Charles Frost
Seattle
Alfred Sinclair
D David Rosser Physician and Surgeon Listed
Office over Janeck's Drug Store Residence Cor Sixth and Chestnut. Office hours 9 am to 12 and 3 to 6 pm. Member of Pension Board.
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D. David Rosser
Janeck's Drug Store
Cor, Sizth and
Chestnut
Pension Boara
Yakima Veterinary Hospital Ad
Yakima Veterinary Hospital at 205 South First Street offers care and treatment for domestic animals. Surgery is a specialty with scientific work guaranteed. Calls answered day or night. Hospital phone 4313. Dr. G. B. Duncan, proprietor.
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Yakima Veterinary Hospital
South First Street
G. B. Duncan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Engravers
Denver
Society Notes
Alexander Miller
Edward B. Moore
Marquis W. Phillips
Moore
John McClure
W. A. Bell
H. J. Snively
Frank Horsley
George Donald
M. B. Miles
Jessie Snively
Alma Lesh
Lucile James
Laura James
Lily Boggle
Lena Motz
Bessie Gamble
Suzanne Erwin
Lucy Scudder
Helen Scott
Phillips
Elizabeth Diehl
Vestal Snyder
F. C. Hall
J. J. Rudkin
B. W. Pickett
W. L. Steinweg
Mary Cannon
Sue Lombard
Alice Scudder
Merritt
Miss Smith
South Reed Street
George Grant
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Case’s
D. M. Ferry & CO
Detroit
Mich
State Fair Board
Redfield—Graduate Optician
Yakima Avenue
Ralph K. Nichols
Attorney AT Law
Opera House
N. Second
North Yakima, Wash
John H. Lynch
Mullins Building
Logan H. Roberts
Guy K. Brewster Roberts & Brewster
Notaries Public
Yakima Nationa Bank
W. M. Thompson
Attorneys AT Law
American Surety Co
Empire State Surety Co
Ditter Block
North Yaxima
C J. Lynch
M. D
Mullins
Velis & Nagler
Physicians
B. B Scott
W. B. Newcomb
Sea
Hollistor's
Heuister Dive Company
Madison
Wis
Morning Herald
R.F.D. No
W.D. Ingalls
No. Yakima
Norris
Rowe
Newskyoff
Ava Lion Troupe
Melnette Lenelle Trio
Leffel
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