Tietan irrigation project gains engineering approval and funding
Government engineers back the Tietan project with Chief Engineer Newell recommending state execution. Agreements with water users advance, paving way for construction of a 25 000 acre canal system costing about 1 500 000 dollars with reservoirs at Bumping Lake and in the Tietan basin.
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Newell
Bumping Lake
Tietan Basin
Ahtanum
Cowychie
Nob Hill
Cowychie Creek
Physicians tout Foley's Honey and Tar remedy
Broad minded doctors recommend Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe reliable treatment for throat and lung troubles. North Yakima Drugstore, A D Sloan Proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
North Yakima
Sloan
Mabton Fire Destroys Eleven Buildings in Town Conflagration
Early Monday October 30 a massive blaze devastated Mabton wrecking eleven structures and causing about 16000 in losses. Firefighting and nearby residents aided containment as several insured and uninsured properties including Hoag lodging house Beilstein saloon Wommack store Clark harness shop and Creamer Bradford billiard hall suffered extensive damage.
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Mabton
David Hoag
August Selle
Phillips
Frank Martin
F. Fearl
C. Clark, Leonard & Howell
Creamer & Bradford
H. Hussey
Mrs. Johnson plans lobby enlargement and first town elevator
Mrs. N S Johnson of the Hotel Yakima told the Herald she will enlarge the lobby by at least twelve feet and install a passenger elevator, the first in town, saying her improvements benefit the city. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised by North Yakima Drug Store, A D Sloan proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley's
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
N.S. Johnson
Yakima
the Herald
Yakima Valley Restaurant Closes After Poor Patronage
The Yakima Valley Restaurant in the Wilson block closed last Thursday. Mrs. Wilson turned keys to attorney Logan H. Roberts who now handles creditors. Competition with Orientals and capital shortages led to the failure. she returns to her sister on the Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley
Wilson
Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised for neuralgia pains
An early 20th century ad touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as effective against neuralgia rheumatism lumbago and sciatic pains. It claims deep penetration to nerves and bones and blood absorption with cures promised. Prices 26c 50c and 1.00. Sold by Janeck's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Janeck
Morris Pienick Found Guilty of Arson
Morris Pienick was found guilty of arson in the May fire at his Wilson Block store. The four day trial featured circumstantial evidence pointing to incendiary origin with no eyewitnesses. Bond was set at 10,000 after verdict. he remained jailed awaiting further action.
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Morris Pienick
Rigg
Wilson
Ellis H. Gross
Campbell
Tacoma
Fred Parker
H. J. Snively
Krutz
Snively
the Herald
Marsh
Marsh & Arnold
Prisoner Remains Confined Awaiting Supreme Court Bond
The prisoner has not yet secured bond for release and remains confined in the county jail while the case awaits action from the Supreme Court of the State.
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Supreme Court of
Sail
Ail
Ballard's Snow Liniment Endorsed by City Water Works Chief
Henry D. Baldwin, superintendent of Shullsburg Wisconsin water works, praises Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism and pains as the best liniment on earth after trying many kinds. Available in 25c, 50c, and 1.00 sizes through Janeck's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Baldwin
City Water Works
Shullsburg
Wis
Ballard
Janeck
Visit to a Chinese joss house and Longfellow home
The narrator describes visiting a Chinese joss house in Victoria with a guide and a return to freestanding rooms adorned with a gold image and jewels. The account ends with memories of a trip to Henry W. Longfellow’s home in Cambridge and the Craigie House.
Visit to Henry W. Longfellow's Cambridge Home
A tour of Longfellow's house in Cambridge recalls his Boston legacy and ties to Harvard. We view the study with two chairs linked to his works The Children's Hour and The Village Blacksmith, the birch bark frame Indian picture, and the desk facing the Charles River. The grandfather clock on the stair landing echoes The Old Clock on the Stairs as we depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Boston
Henry W. Longfellow
Cambridge
Washington
Harvard College
Charles River
New England
Yakima Valley Nursery Accepts Blackberry Plants Offer
W. D. Ingalls sole proprietor announces acceptance of Tim Kellys offer of blackberry plants at actual digging cost. He will take all plants and dig them himself to keep Tim Kelly out of the patch. Yakima Valley Nursery.
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Tim Kelly
W. D. Ingalls
Yakima Valley
Mystery Meets Danger in Yakima Hardware Ad Fortunes
Fragmentary snippet shows dialogue with Elsie and Johnny hinting at deception and fear. It references loaded shells sold at Yakima Hardware Co and mentions new roads and Coffin B 39-tf, indicating a mysterious wartime or Western setting with perilous undertones.
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The
Yakima Hardware Co
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Yakima Mill
N. P. Depot
Brooklyn
W. A. C. and
Rebeccas
John Kussmaul
A. D
Brighton
Wright’s
Yakima’s
Dittter Bros
Jayne
Ruggist’s
Coffin Bros
NBR
Sos Saga
Florence Stephenson
Victoria
Chinatown
Joss House
Fred L. Janeck
Elsie
Johnny
Coffin B
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