Pioneer Belshaw Visits Yakima From Grant County Oregon
Hor ticulturist Charles Belshaw of Grant county Oregon, originator of the prune bearing his name, visits Yakima with his daughter Mrs. H Cummings family. He traveled across the plains in 1853 and praises the Yakima valley as thriving and progressive amidst his half century of western travel.
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Yakima
Charles Belshaw
Grant County
Oregon
H. Cummings
Great Northwest
Plains
Northwest
Herald
Washington
Nevada
Idaho
Yakima Valley
Benton Commissioner Resigns and Smith Seeks Replacement
Commissioner W P Sims of Kennewick resigned and handed the papers to Chairman Jensen last Friday. he moves to Columbia county near Dayton to lease and possibly purchase a barley ranch. Sims nominates Fay Dean as his successor, a Republican lawyer now farming near Kennewick.
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Benton
W. P. Sims
Kennewick
Jensen
Sims
Columbia County
Dayton
Fay
Dean
Gas safety device by Victor E Campbell aids burn prevention
A Goldendale jeweler Victor E Campbell invents a thermostatic gas shutoff bulb to prevent gas leaks and accidental asphyxiation. The device, two inches across, auto shuts gas flow within 24 to 40 seconds if flame goes out. Also notes a home corn remedy with lemon juice and pearl buttons declared curing.
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Goldendale
Sentinel
Doctor Warns Kidney Health Vital to Life
Quoted claim from Dr. Abernethy on kidney disease risk. Advertisement for Foley's Kidney Cure touts kidney health benefits and lists North Yakima Drug Store and A. D. Sloan as proprietors or distributors.
As Good as Some Older Recitation Delights Mamma
Johnny recites a playful stanza to his proud mother amid applause from the gathered company. The verse features whimsical mispronunciations and comic refrain, capturing a lighthearted moment in a family gathering.
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Johnny
Liza Grape
Allry Mindus
Maka
Liza Blime
Andy Parting
Lee B. Hindus Footbrin
Johnny Sands
Danger in Fall Colds Warns of Winter Risks and Remedies
Fall colds threaten pneumonia bronchitis or consumption through winter. Foley's Honey and Tar cures quickly and prevents serious results. It is old and reliable tried and tested safe and sure. Contains no opiates and will not constipate. North Yakima Drug Store A D Sloan Prop'r.
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Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Globe Clothing Store Sells Out Amid Health Issues
Public notice reports the Globe Clothing store disposing of stock and fixtures due to ill health. Yakima Hardware Co. offers new loaded shells. In North Yakima seven businessmen were arrested for selling cigars and foods on Sunday, provoking debate over Sunday closing.
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Globe Clothing
The
Yakima Hardware Co
North Yakima
City Council Proceedings Record Several Permits and Grants
The council granted a booth permit for Jacob B. Taylor to sell laces and pencils, renewed John Ryan’s saloon license, and referred a west district night policeman request to police. It approved a H street sidewalk, Reed avenue improvements, a saloon license for Sam Heller & Co, a ten acre addition plat was disallowed, and a fair fight permit was rejected. Reports on fire, police, and finances were reviewed.
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Jacob B. Taylor
John Ryan
Yakima
Bull
Dudley
Committee On Police
T. A. Davis
H Street
Yakima Avenue
Walnut Street
Reed Avenue
Sam Heller & Co
Theodore Bedker
The
Catholic Church
First and
Chestnut Street
Medill
Fire Department
Reserve Department
Committee On
Sexton
Public Improvements Committee
Cox & Young
Messrs. Cox & Young
Committee On Fire and Fire Limits
Seventh Street
Dingle
Thompson
City Institute
City Officials Address Grants and Reforms
The council endorsed ward inspectors and judges for the election and discussed refunding the city's bonded debt. A North Coast Railway franchise was studied, and street projects were approved. Fire hydrant and electric light projects were ordered, jail facilities criticized, and a new fire alarm system authorized with the fire chief to supervise.
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J. A. Lynch
J. N. Mull
W. A. Hall
LeRoy Brooker
C. H. Hoffman
C. E. Lum
the Herald
North Coast Railway Company
Yakima
Reed Avenues
Moxee Avenue
B Street
Lynch
Illinois Central Maintains Excellent Service Across Regions
Illinois Central advertises strong west to east and south rail links with connections to Chicago Louisville Memphis and New Orleans inviting travelers to learn lowest rates and best routes from Commercial Agent B H Trumbull Trav Passenger Agent J C Lindsay and Paul B Thompson. Ballard’s Snow Liniment praised by J W Davenport of Wingo Ky after a remarkable recovery, with sales by Fred L. Janeck.
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Mlinois Central
Dwest
Chicago
Louisville
Memphis
New Orleans
Far East
B. H
Rumbull
Third St
Portland
Ore
J. C. Lindsay
Trav
Paul B. Thompson
Colman Building
Seattle
Wash
Proficiency and Car Insurance Crackdown in Advertisements
A mix of humorous quips and bold ads from old papers. A Philadelphia humor line mocks auto knowledge while ads promote life and property insurance, cheap car stock, and local services.
The Schoolboy's Favorite Poem Recited at Grandmother's Visit
A playful poem by J Whitcomb Riley extols a child’s road trip to Grandmother's house. The verses celebrate family scenes and seasonal imagery with a lively, nostalgic tone.
The Best Doctor uses Ballard’s Snow Liniment
Rev B C Horton of Sulphur Springs Texas reports Ballard’s Snow Liniment and Horehound Syrup as satisfactory. He says the liniment relieves headaches and pains while the cough syrup has served as his doctor for eight years. Prices 25c 60c and 1 00 sold by Fred L Janecn.
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B. C. Horton
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Ballard
Fred L. Janecn
Synonym Lesson Cited by Cleveland Leader
The Cleveland Leader cites a dialogue on synonyms with a pupil defining a synonym as a word with the same meaning and a teacher noting language richness. An advertisement promises Foley's Honey and Tar to cure stubborn coughs with no danger of consumption.
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Cleveland
Foley
He Was a Waiter Myer Detroit Tribune Tale
A Detroit Tribune snippet notes Gyer leaves the bank to become a waiter in a cafe. He jokes about the odd career switch and awaits his dinner, highlighting a light moment in daily life.
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Myer
Gyer
Detroit Tribune
For Rent or Sale Sunnyside Hotel
First class hotel at Sunnyside Washington newly papered and painted listed as a money maker for the right party. Apply to L L Higgins Sunnyside W C Smith.
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Sunnyside
Wash
L. L. Higgins
W. C. Smith
Cows for Sale and Local Notices
Dairy cows offered in lots with guarantee and rental on shares for qualified buyers. Address Hecox and Lavigne box 186 North Yakima. Also an offer to buy harness and saddles at Coffin Bros to save money. A brief gossip item mentions Kate Millie accusing Jack of attempting a kiss.
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Hecox & Lavigne
North Yakima
Coffin Bros
Kate
Millie
Jack
Tom
Detroit Free Press
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Prosser
Dr. Abernethy
A. D. .Sloan
Henry H. Schott CO
Oxford
Alaska
Jayne
Schorn
Big Yellow
C. W. Crompton
Drug Department
New Yorker
J. W. Davenport
Wingo
Fred L. Janeck
Washington Star
E. G. Peck
Doc
Ostend
Chicago Daily News
Gray
Lotty
Robert Volney
Charley
J. Whitcomb Riley
Miss Passay
Orien Miller
North Yakisia
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