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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1909
Page
8
A promotional note urges families to eat Quaker Oats daily for thirty days in November to gain health strength and vigor while reducing meat and greasy foods. Emphasis on children getting a full share. mentions regular and large family packages.
Local items report residents moving between streets and towns including Glen Hallett and others. The list notes several trips by people from Naches Kiona Wapato Zillah and Parker plus a bootlegging charge and a Denver trip for a mother’s death. Marriage licenses and hunting permits issued. Patent news on roadbed device. Community meetings and bowling records noted along with bids for Moxee road riprapping.
A roundup of local happenings includes visits by John Sinclair of Dawson Yukon to North Yakima. Fraternal Brotherhood changing meeting place to Woodman hall Tuesdays at 8. Miss Bess Giteon returns to Toppenish after teaching there. a harness theft leads to an arrest. Plumbing at the Northern Pacific depot halted for code reasons. Howard Hewitt returns from Seattle. Earl Harper visits Prosser. W. A. White to open John Deere vehicle and implement shop at 18 20 South First, replacing Listmann space. four marriage licenses issued. school superintendent Reed addresses the Ministerial Association on city schools.
A Nashua Iowa man reports severe cold on his lungs last winter improved after using Foley's Honey and Tar with two thirds of a bottle curing him. The Nort h Yakima Drug Store endorses the product as the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world.
A fine rainstorm visited Alf a lb pa on Wednesday night easing dust. Mrs. W L Meyers and Mrs Gates left on No 19 for Portland for an extended visit. Mrs W L Meyers and son Cecil left for Burton Washington for the winter. Wilbur Durham made a business trip to North Yakima. Chris Lambert and family left for Colfax where Mr Lambert bought a 400 acre ranch. Morris Bros arrived with stock and machinery and expect to farm.
A crowd of duck hunters came down from North Yakima Saturday. L. D. Auld of Granger was a pleasant caller at this place Wednesday. A. M. Young of Fort Simcoe and John Warrell of Toppenish attended lease work here Thursday. Leo Meyer is carrying hay for Geo Casey this week.
Mr J W Stice's new house nears completion. W R Smith of Lower Naches fractured ribs after a fall. A Naches Grange dance and oyster supper set for November 12. Archie and Harold Ley left school for North Yakima. Herbert Nelson injured falling from Naches Railroad bridge with no broken bones. Mr Meserve of Seattle took home his son Beryl from school. J M Keene returned from Kennewick. Claude Brown visited North Yakima. A L McLaughlin and wife visited W B Tuttle. Some farmers' hay damaged by rains. W E Blair and family moved to a new home. Cowan family selling 20 acre ranch may move to Elks New and plan Oregon relocation. W T White shopped in the city and acrobatically scaled a 60 foot flag pole to repair Halloween vandalism. J D Gammons and daughter Etta attended The Talk of New York. Vival Reynolds resumed Greed school studies. John Madison recovered from a stiff neck illness.
The North Coast maiden bow from Walden ridge into Parker is noted as wintry days approach. Rev. Smith of Beulah Heights preached at Spring Dale church with positive reception and hopes for another sermon. Hallowe en social at Parker schoolhouse drew little attendance, clearing 15 dollars. Mrs. Sawyer was seriously ill but improving. Local pranks during Hallowe en season included wheel changes and buggies moved to rooftops. Mina Woodall visited her brother Will at Outlook. Mrs. Alta Williams, Miss Pearl Meddis, and Will Goodner packed apples for J. McCurdy, who is preparing a carload for Spokane show. Mrs. Williams, Mrs. A. G. Dickson, and Mrs. Will Thompson spent time with McCurdy. Emer Pieland and family plan to build on ten acres in Parker Heights after moving back from Cle Elum.
Fruit growers report strong interest in Winesap exhibition trees at the Spokane show last December. An agent from northern Stevens county placed heavy orders after inspecting stock in the field and packing house, praising the exhibit and methods rather than price.
Washington state moves to install machinery and construct convict quarters dining hall stockades and other works to activate four rock quarries in Fidalgo Meskill near Marshall Selah Gap and Spokane County. Bids will be asked in unit quantities with bonuses for early completion and penalties for delays.
North Yakima Business College led by Prof. Van Vliet reports record enrollment this year as demand for stenographers typewriters and bookkeepers grows in the Yakima Valley. The college emphasizes thorough preparation over short term training and operates a night school for working students with a modern classroom in a simulated business environment.
A civic note urges youths to follow through on accomplishments as preparation for a useful life. The statement lists numerous local businesses and professionals including First National Bank, Northwest Farm & Home, Spokane Yakima Sunnyside Land Co., and Yakima Valley Bank as contexts for ready examples of success. The call to action connects community role models with practical pathways to achievement.
Certification states all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. Claims to stop cough, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia and consumption. No opiates. Genuine product in a yellow package sold at North Yakima Drug Store.
Forty candidates will receive degrees from the fourth to the thirty second during the Spokane jurisdiction Scottish Rite convocation the week of November 22 in Spokane James D Richardson and Ernest Bertrand Hussey will attend with others assisting W S McCrea F E Michaels Rev Dr William Hindley and Richard B Harris elected knights commanders 375 members in the Spokane chapter expect 500 visitors from the United States and Canada Hindley to lecture on The Symbolism of the Ring The Breaking of Bread and The History and Philosophy of Scottish Rite Masonry.
A vintage reminder that Pinesalve Carbolized is suitable for cuts burns bruises and scratches. Sold by C W Cap at West Side Drug Store.
Howard Elliott signals Northern Pacific support for North Yakima anniversary in January 1910. In a reply to Yaki Commercial Club secretary H P James, Elliott says the railroad will discuss the idea during his west trip and may defer opening a new station to participate in the celebration.
An advertisement touts a hemorrhoid treatment claiming fast relief and soothing pain. It describes a tube with a nozzle for direct application and lists W. Camp West Side Drug Store as the seller.
Lieut Lahm set a country air record while Wilbur Wright completed a two minute flight with dramatic climbs that frightened onlookers. College Park November 1 reports strong performance as enthusiasts noted risks of a potential loss of control during ascent.
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