War relic shell from Dewey era displayed in store window
Regimental Quartermaster Will Lemon brings home an eight inch shell from the cruiser Boston that failed to explode during the Passig bombardment. It weighs 237 pounds with a 28 inch length and was found nine miles from the ship. Lemon regards it as a valuable curio now in Mulhollan and Lemon's window.
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Will Lemon
Philippines
Mulhollan & Lemon
Boston
Passig
Lemon
Yakima Sugar Beets Show High Sugar Content
H B Scudder reports tabulated results from the Washington State College Pullman chemist showing Yakima beets average 18.075 percent sugar in juice. Samples were grown by Clarke Nob Hill Granger Zillah Lowery Ahtanum and Lamberson Natchez, two samples each, with Fulmer supplying the official analysis.
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H. B. Scudder
Washington Agricultural Experiment Station
Pullman
Yakima
Mr. Scudder
Clarke
Nob Hill
Granger
Zillah
Lowery
Ahtanum
Lamberson
Natchez
Justice Lince Court Sees Dismissal and Acquittal
In Justice Lince's Court Judge Lince handles cases this winter hours for public service. William P. Wright, accused of stealing 125 dollars worth of fruit from John Cameron Sunnyside, had the suit dismissed and Cameron paid costs. T G Cherry, charged with assault on J L Denny, requested a jury trial and was acquitted after the case showed Cherry denied the assault and Denny claimed scalp wounds.
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Lince
William P. Wright
John Cameron
Sunnyside
Cameron
T. G. Cherry
J. L. Denny
Denny
Cherry
Defense Claims Denny Cheated in Potato Deal and Violence Used
The defense states Denny cheated in a potato deal and when confronted Denny became violent, forcing the defendant to use violent means for self protection. The case State v. M. O. Stone remains on the docket without action.
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Denny
Ve. M. O. Stone
Ragtime Rhymester Clash Over Muse and Mockery
An exchange between Tok Herato and Will J. Lampton centers on ragtime rhyming by Lampton. Lampton warns against name calling and threatens figurative harm while the editors spar over editorial jibs and a sharpened retort from Yakima.
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Tok Herato
Will J. Lampton
the Post-Intelligencer
Admiral Dewey Arrives in New York as Hotel Guests
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey reached New York from Washington and were chauffeured to the Waldorf Astoria. They did not register at the hotel and are staying as guests of proprietor Mr. Boldt.
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Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Walla Walla
Margaret KE. Putnam
Homestead
Adolphus
Kevil
United States
United States Land Office
Washington
Dows Au Hill
Register
Thomas Mosgrove
Ols
Seattle needs a Commercial Club to spur rail to mining camps
The article argues for coordinated rail expansion from Whatcom to Mount Baker, Spokane to mines, and Seattle to Miller River. It notes Seattle lacks a Commercial Club and could fund several rail lines through private capital and city connections to mining districts.
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Whatcom
Mount Baker
Spokane
Seattle
Miller River
Seattle Times
Does Yakima Want the Road
Yakima letter writer M C Nelson questions editor Wynkoop's call for a four foot road to Gold Hill and Summit mining districts. He argues for a railroad or wagon road and urges developing Yakima’s own industries such as a beet sugar factory and cannery to boost local trade.
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North Yakima
Herald
D. J. Wynkoop
Summit District
Gold Hill
Yakima
Board of Trade
Summit
Wynkoop
M. C. Nelson
Levering's Coffee Tops Local Grocery Ads
A brief reader notice highlights Levering's package coffee as a top choice among local grocery offers. It also promotes Gilt Edge for fancy hams and bacon and Buckeye cider mill at Yakima Hardware Co as notable options in the same ad section.
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The
Yakima
Cleverton and Dashaway Dialogue Leads to Bold Declaration
In a witty exchange, Cleverton asks about a father’s reaction to a proclaimed love. Dashaway responds with a dramatic bit showing he was deeply moved, delivering a humorous moment of affection.
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Cleverton
Dashaway
What Is Shiloh and Patent Cures Featured in Ad Copy
A string of old advertisements touts Shiloh as a universal remedy for coughs colds and consumption with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Banner Salve Witch Hazel Salve and various shop items with local druggists and stores named such as Janeck's Drug Store Ditter & Mechtel and North Yakima Drug Store.
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L. O. Janeck’s
S. B. Keener, Hoisington
Kas
Janeck
Thomas Riddleman
Parshallville
Mich
North Yakima
Geo. Noland
Rockland
de Witt
America
L. O. Janeck
Joseph Stockford
Hodgdon
DeWitt
Dr Loyal Ford's Dyspepticide Promises Cure for Sick Headache
An advertisement proclaims Dr Loyal Ford's Dyspepticide not only relieves but cures sick headache by correcting digestion. It claims to digest food and restore stomach function, offered through North Yakima Drug Store.
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Loyal Ford
North Yakima
For Sale Lot with House and Fruit Trees
A four room house with a small barn and bearing fruit trees is offered for sale. The lot is enclosed by a neat picket fence with shade. Part payment accepted as a good team. bargain price if sold at once. Inquiries via this office.
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Ir Metta
Pitsieste Siestesie St
Est
Sign Pioneer Lumber CO
Rhemke
Ae Hedy
Dewey
Uamberson
Justice Lince
H. L. Tucker
Here
Yakina
Zacks
Shiloh
Glass
Queens
Ditter & Mechtel’s
Coffin Bros
Castoria
Qpillan
New York
Bears
Icastoria
Butterich
Royal Worcester
White House
Neoks
Aaiden
Werner Company
Chenaur
Sherman County
Kansas
Yakima Valley
Rowland
Lanark
Moxee
Herald Office
Lewis Ker
Yakima County
Parker
Lulu Butt
George M. Allen
Jones & Guthrie
North
Mary
Allen
G. M. Allen
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