Sugar beet industry could boost Yakima farming economy
The Yakima Herald argues Yakima soils and climate yield high sugar content in beets. Beets tested show 18 20 percent sugar, with Utah samples around 13 percent. Authors urge farmers to promote a regional sugar industry as rail and market access expand with Portland rail line building and two transcontinentals eyeing the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Union
Judge Stout
Portland
Sound
Chicago & Northwestern Railways
Yakima Groups Call for Stronger Local Unions
Yakima voices urge formation of beet, fruit, miners, carrymen, cattle, wool, and hop growers associations. A county board of trade would unite these interests, reflecting a spirit of regional solidarity. The piece notes local clubs and political commentary on leaders and labels the Oregonian’s stance amid national rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Hop Growers
County Board of Trade
Li Hung Chang backs anti expansion and US selling Philippines
The Chinese statesman Li Hung Chang declares opposition to expansion and urges the United States to dispose of the Philippines to Japan. He then hints at bribing Aguinaldo but notes Aggy will not be bought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
United States
Philippines
Japan
Aguinaldo
Aggy
Li Hung
Tacoma Poets Glimpse Yakima Rise In State Rank
The speaker phrasingly urges Ta coma out to snore so and says Tacoma has cold feet and loves not Jim Hill. He invites poet Lampton to travel to Yakima where the town he foresees will rank third in the state within a decade and inspire his muse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.I
Tacoma
Jim Hill
Lampton
Yakima
Nation admits anti-imperialist defeat in elections
The Nation declares anti-expansion opponents defeated in the latest elections. It notes Nebraska’s Bryan support but states, apart from that, the country supports the president on the Philippine question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nation
United States
Nebraska
Bryan
Nation
Advertisements and local notes from Yakima November items
A collage of local ads and notices including C. & B. Clothing price points from $6 to $18, Library Ball on November 23 with premiums from Levering’s coffee, Kinsey & Co cheese, J. J. Macdonald women's wear, and real estate deals like Col. Howlett selling Nob Hill for 3500. Humorous notes on tents, mushrooms, and sheep from Pendleton. Sam Cameron returns with flock details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Macdonald
City Officers Election Planned for December Fourth
The article details Moore Clothing Co coverage of the annual city election to be held on the first Monday in December the 4th. It lists offices including mayor clerk treasurer attorney health officer three councilmen and one at large with current officeholders and candidates mentioned. It notes registration rules delays and potential party tickets plus a Congregational church reception program by Company E and local groups with performances and an address by Rev. J H Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keck, Hough
Alex Sinclair
C. A. Anderson
O. A. Fechter
W. H. Redman
G. H. Hough
H. B. Doust
J. R. Coe
L. O. Janeck
Vestal Snyder
H. B. Rigg
Dr. Frank
Young People’s Societies
Home Circle
Sclepgreli
Crow
Bunnell
Ae Lovell
Nivins
Parkhurst
J. H. Wood
Gumbert
Slemmons
Horsley
Miss Barge
William Tell Marion Whitson
Elsie Leen
Wieniawski
Rain Coats for Ladies Men and Boys at J S Macdonalds
Rain coats for ladies men and boys offered at J S Macdonalds dry goods and mens outfitter in the old post office building. Boys double texture Mackintoshes priced at 2.50 and mens all wool cape Mackintoshes 7.50 with options in navy black wool cashmere Inverness and covert double texture Mackintoshes for Ladies. Call and examine these goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ‘S. Macdonald's
Inverness
For Sale Cheap Fruit and Alfalfa Ranch Near Yakima
Property listing for a 20 acre ranch near Yakima offering alfalfa and fruit crops. Mentions peach trees, prune trees, apple trees, and pear trees with yearly yields and prices. Notes past peach yield of three car loads and per acre costs and profits.
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Yakima
Property and service notices from local classifieds
Three rooms Apply to Mrs Sarah Walker First Street one block north of Read s steam laundry Inquire or address H M Gilbert SALE Two lots containing good six room house and large barn near west Wal street a bargain Inquire this office SALE Pure bred Cornish Indian Game Cockerels Inquire at Herald office RENT House near town and school house Inquire at Benson s fish market Found or lost A lady s gold ring Finder leave at Herald office and receive reward
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Walker
First Street
Read
Wal“t Street
Ata
Herald Office
School House
Benson's
Econd Street
Notice for Public Sale of Homestead Claim
Land Office notice from North Yakima Washington dated November 15 1899 states guardian William Jackson for heirs of Lewis Sanders seeks final proof for homestead application No 1947 in section 10 township 9 range 25 east. Proof will be made December 22 1899 before the US Land Office register and receiver. Witnesses Ale Hawkins John J Regen Washington Richard Payne of Sunnyside Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Wash
United States Land Office
Washington
William Jackson
Lewis Sanders
Ale Hawkins
John J. Regen OY
Richard Payne
Sunnyside
Walter J. Reed
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Yakima Herald
Tuesley & McComb, Publishers
Ellensburg
Col. Fife
Col. Scott
Oregonian
McKinley
America
Miles
Direct
North
Kinsey & Co
Fred Yale
Wide Hollow
Big Tent
Second Street
Coffin Bros
Jumbo Bartholet
Ludwig Brigge
Mr. Dudley
Sam Cameron
Pendleton
Oregon
Mr. Cameron
E Company
Nob Hill
Town
Luzon
Harry Wells Co. L
U.S. A
New York Post
Switzer's Opera House
Co. C, Lat Reg
Northwest
Briggs
Ain
H. M. Gilbert
Uel
Dudley Shoe CO
G. T. Aumiller
St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co
Yakima Avenue
North Yakima Furniture CO
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