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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1910
Page
7
Billy Larson buys a silver mounted child's casket for his dog's burial after Boots mourns his owner's death. The story notes the spaniel's attachment to Mrs. Larson and his slow decline until death. Boots to be buried near where he first learned to love his mistress.
Austrian pedestrian Joseph Mikulec passes North Yakima during a five year odyssey begun February 1906 in Croatia Austria. He had traveled 21,000 miles visiting European and American regions and aims to complete the journey to New York City and then the Austrian capital. He is backed by Edward Payee Weston and told to file two descriptive letters weekly for Maties magazine.
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. appointed John M. Roach and Henry A. Blair as receivers for the Chicago Railway Co. to conserve assets after a $1,344,600 judgment and lack of funds to post bonds. The move aims to protect operations and allow court decisions to reach the supreme court.
Senate Bill 5451 sent to North Yakima outlines allotments for about 380 to 400 Indians prior to opening lands. The act adds townsite provisions, authorizes surveys, sets aside $30,000 for townsite work and allotments to unallotted children, and reserves up to ten acres per townsite for schools and parks within Yakima lands.
The act allows up to twenty percent of net proceeds from sale of town site lots to be used for construction of school houses and other public buildings within the town site. The remainder of net proceeds goes to the U S treasury as part of Yakima Indians reserve funds. Lands allotted or surplus lands sold remain under U S law for twenty five years to prohibit alcohol in the Indian country. Approved May 6 1910.
Britain joins in mourning as nine sovereigns and leaders from around the world attend Edward VII’s funeral at Windsor Castle. The procession, in bright sunshine after storms, includes Emperor William and ex-President Roosevelt among dignitaries. The queen, guided by kinship precedence, kneels beside the coffin as the royal standard is laid on Edward VII’s casket.
North Yakima Valley railroad and Yakima Transportation Company consider racing to extend into Cowiche Valley. George Donald says his line has right of way and readiness, but no immediate plans, citing freight demand and canyon construction challenges.
In medicine there is no remedy that heals flesh faster than Ballard’s Snow Liniment. It cures cuts wounds sprains burns scalds and rheumatism with extraordinary healing and penetrating power. Prices 25c 50c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by D. H. Fry 10 Yakima avenue and Co W Camp corner 3rd avenue and Yakima avenue.
North Yakima will host the Spanish War Veterans encampment June 10 and 11 with events including a fruit feast at the Wright ranch on June 11 and a grand parade by the Military Order of the Serpent followed by a dance at Eagles hall. Delegates from Bremerton Walla Walla Seattle Vancouver and other camps will join an expected 200 attendees.
North Yakima plans a public old style picnic at the mouth of the Tieton tunnel near Cowiche to celebrate the valley project. The event includes train and auto access from Naches City, a band, speeches by Judge Burke John L Wilson and possibly Judge Whitson, with a basket lunch and Reclamation service hosting.
A Regular Tom Bay describes Susie climbing trees fences and ditches receiving scratches and sprains. Her mother applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve and she recovered quickly. The ad touts the salve as healing boils ulcers eczema old sores corns or piles and sells for 25 cents at Clark's Pharmacy.
San Francisco May 20 District Attorney Fickert ruled that if the contest stays within the code and ordinance it cannot be stopped by authorities. He says the affair hinges on whether the bout is a sparring match or prize fight with law violations punishable if broken. The question, he adds, is for the jury and the Legislature holds the remedy to prohibit professional sparring exhibitions.
Tex Rickard announced the Jeffries Johnson fight will be held in Central Park San Francisco. Final arena work is rushed with bomber arrival from Puget Sound May 25 and construction starting early June. Emeryville arena plans remain unchanged with original seating layout.
A Yakima County farmer urged public action to mobilize thousands for orchard thinning. J. M. Brown warned labor shortages threaten fruit quality and warned that delays will worsen the June drop if thinning starts early. He called for organized efforts to prevent future handicaps and improve pruning and thinning efficiency. Also notices sale of a ten acre tract near Moxee City with potential divisions and a business site option.
A SduKkesman Review notes rapid growth in North Yakima with growing demand for telephone service gas mains and suburban extensions. Officials urge giving public service firms time to catch up as residents push for faster expansion and new extensions.
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea tones the stomach and stimulates the liver. It strengthens the bowels and makes their action easy and natural. Described as the best tonic for the whole system. Price 35 cents for tea or tablets. Sold by D. H. Fry.
Mrs Vestal Snyders reports on state federation efforts highlighting outdoor air improvements, sanitary conditions, youth protection, and juvenile courts. Seattle Tacoma Spokane Walla Walla Waterville Port Townsend and Toppenish clubs push deputy health roles jail matrons detentions homes and park projects while urging tuberculosis prevention and public playgrounds.
The passage praises a corn meal based recipe noting its excellence and economy. It describes breaking two eggs into a round bottom bowl, beating, then adding two cups sour milk, a quarter cup cornmeal, two cups more sour, one teaspoon sugar, one teaspoon salt, one tablespoon melted butter, one level tablespoon lard, and a half teaspoon soda dissolved in warm water. The mixture is stirred thoroughly.
In summertime at night dissolve half a cake yeast in two quarts of lukewarm water. When dissolved, thickening with flour yields a sponge. The amount of flour varies by the flour's origin and the baker's judgement. The sponge requires less northern flour and more of the Kan.
Readable phrases describe celery stalks and waves of celery. Instructions hint at adding chopped celery to liquid, spices, and milk to make a batter. The text mentions salt pepper Tatkiner powder and a garnish with fennel, onions, and parsley.
The text lists ingredients for a cake batter and frosting: half cup of sugar not fully legible, one cup of milk, two and one-half cups of flour sifted with four level teaspoons baking powder, one teaspoon vanilla, three drops of vanilla, almond extract. Also mentions whites of three eggs and preparations for frosting with vanilla and almond extract.
A Siwash waiter from the Carlisle Indian School era has transitioned to restaurant work in Spokane after personal tragedy. The article notes stress from a brother’s death and describes his efforts to adapt, with regional references to Idaho and Northwest fronts.
Mr A Landgrabe of Coalburg Ohio describes years of catarrh with head and body pains and indigestion. After Dr Elartman diagnosed systemic catarrh he used Verona for four bottles and was fully cured. Willian F Sawkins of Westerly Rhode Island also endorses Peruna as a tonic for catarrh and similar troubles.
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