North Coast Lays Track Progress in Yakima Valley
North Coast railroad reports three track laying crews moving through Granger, Kennewick, and Attalia with trains expected into North Yakima before February 12, 1910. President Strahorn notes surveys east of Walla Walla and a possible Idaho line, while a 3000 ton rail delivery is arranged for Granger material yard.
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North Coast Railroad
Yakima Valley
Robert E. Strahorn
North Yakima
Spokane
Strahorn
Union Gap
Granger
Kennewick
Attalis
Walla Walla
Chicago & Northwesterns
Yakima
Priest Rapids
Embro
Chicago Market Finds Demand for Good Fruit
Denney & Co. of Chicago report a brisk bidding climate for good fruit in their September 28 circular. Prices for a mixed pear and prune car from the state include Italians in good condition at 1.12, Green Gages at 0.65, Flemish Beauty pears at 1.95, De Anjou at 3.07, and Grimes Golden apples selling from 2.80 to 3.25, averaging 1.85.
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Chicago
Denney & Co
B. de Anjeau
Grimes
Census for North Yakima Directory Signals In-Office Visit Drive
Five young solicitors in North Yakima began a door to door census for a new directory. Cr D Heming leads the effort, describing his Alaska proxy method and the care taken to avoid duplicate names as every office, store and residence is canvassed.
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North
Yakima
Cr. D. Heming
Christopher Duncan Heming
Heming
Alaska
Mr. Heming
North Yakima
Big Bill FC Benton County Prosser Trial Costs
The Dennison murder trial at Prosser last summer led to jury costs of 1700 with total expenses near 3000. Four fifths of the bill allegedly relates to Dennison’s case. the county seeks 389.50 claiming this covered transporting him to North Yakima for safekeeping as he has assigned his property.
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Prosser
Sam Dennison
George Evans
Brou
Dennison
North Yakima
City to retain water plant franchise in North Yakima
Mayor P M Armbruster announced possession of R J Strahorn's signed proposal for selling the city its water plant. The document outlines terms with Water Superintendent George Arrowsmith and will be reviewed at the next council meeting with a resolution to accept the terms. The mayor questioned the franchise value and noted no mention of the franchise in Strahorn’s letter.
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P. M. Armbruster
R. J. Strahorn
North Yakima
George Arrowsmith
Water Company
Strahorn
Armbruster
Mr. Strahorn
Valuation in North Yakima Jumped by Half Million
The city clerk reported to Auditor Crocker that North Yakima's equalized valuation rose about $500000 for the year, guiding next year’s appropriations at $6,631,950. The gain reflects improved property and rising personal holdings from new buildings, not real estate values. Total tax divisions A B and C show $70030, $297720, and $264200, with 60 percent of actual value used for tax purposes, implying actual values well above $16 million.
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Yakima
Brooker
Crocker
North Yakima
Riverside hiking district formed to guard Fairview lands
A delegation of Fairview ranchers led by Edward Remy persuaded Yakima County to start forming a hiking district under state law to protect lands in Fairview from a shifting Yakima river. Prosecuting Attorney Ward will craft the plan mirroring the Moxee district as a di ke north of Fairview to curb the river’s erratic channels.
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Fairview
Yakima
Edward Remy
Atorney Ward
Moxee
North Yakima
Yakima Avenue
Wright Sets Historic Flight Record Above Potsdam
Orville Wright pushes beyond all prior heights in a high flight reaching over 1600 feet though no official measurement was taken. He later describes a 15 minute climb and 5 minute descent with a 60 foot lift for Crown Prince Frederick amid astonished naval observers three miles away.
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Pottsdam
Orville Wright
Wright
Crown Prince Frederick
Effort Aims at Better Freight Rates via Northern Pacific
At a commercial club meeting a three member committee was chosen to push for improved freight rates between Yakima area and Seattle. The group will approach Northern Pacific, noting current disparities with Ellensburg to Seattle and the Milwaukee road’s impact. The board seeks gains before new competition emerges.
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The
Commercial Club
Sound
H. P. James
A. H. Henry
J. L. Hughes
Northern Pacific
Ellensburg
Seattle
North Yakima
Milwaukee Road
Yakima
Farmers Get Forecasts From Rural Mail Carriers
Rural Yakima area mail routes began displaying weather signals on wagons Friday morning. Postmaster Lemon will distribute explanatory cards but it will take days to reach all patrons. Farmers are asked to keep the cards for reference as no extra copies will be produced.
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North Yakima
Lemon
Pineules Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Pineules are advertised as a new remedy to aid weak kidneys. The ad claims rapid relief from backache rheumatic pains bladder pains and urinary disorders and lists sales by Cc W Camp.
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Cc. W. Camp
Fargo Party Sees Yakima Valley as Investment Preview
A Fargo North Dakota business group of 26 toured North Yakima aboard the Northern Pacific, viewing irrigation projects and the Yakima Valley as a finished product. They expect to invest locally, with several members possibly relocating, and will continue on to Seattle, Hood River, Spokane, and the Furnish Coe project before returning next Tuesday.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Fargo
N. D
North Yakima
Furnish-Coe
Umatilla County
Oregon
Columbia Land Co
Portland
F. E. Ball
E. N. Wheeler
Yakima Valley
Dr. Ball
Yakima
H. E. Allen
Co. E. Webster
John Lamb
Towers
Dunlap
Gund
Peterson
Norstrom
Wisner
Pregnants
Kimball
Wallin
Masper
Sands
Nelson
Mesdames Meyers
Tozier
Spalding
Cromb
Mrs. Pregnants
Rival firms cut prices in Capitol Hill sewer dispute
At a Monday council meeting the Capitol Hill sub sewer bill, to be built by Northwest Bridge Co., was paused. Superintendant Hoagland protested discrimination as Councilman Shaw claimed concerns over improper construction. Shaw charged Northwest Bridge with bid rigging to form a city contractor combine.
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Hoagland
Shaw
Pettijohn
Capitol Hill
Northwest Bridge Company
Yakima Demands Rule Change for Apple Show Carloads
Yakima and Wenatchee clash over National Apple Show rules with Yakima seeking district carload displays to ensure fair play. The proposal, backed by the horticultural union and the local commercial club, targets allowing cooperative carload entries and district displays. Officials warn current rules hinder Northwest growers and may repeat last year’s unfair carload outcome. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for health.
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Yakima
The
Horticultural Union
Richey & Gilbert
Wenatchee’s
American Pomological Society
Wenatchee
Northwest
Rice
Parker
Quick tea rinse to remove odor from hands and dishes
A simple method suggests rinsing with strong tea to neutralize odor from onions on hands or dishes. Use left over luncheon tea for an always ready scent-free result.
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Advertisement
A historical ad touts Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a gentle bowel mover that stops colds and soothes lung and throat inflammation. It emphasizes pleasant taste and notes it is sold locally.
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Cc. W. Camp
Building Boom in North Yakima as 41 Permits Issued
Building inspector George H. Wise reports 41 permits issued in September for projects worth 62 500 dollars. Of these 20 were new buildings, 18 repairs, 8 removals, with 147 dollars in fees. The fall construction surge is expected to continue with only a mild winter dip. July set a record with over 100 000 dollars in new structures started.
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Wise
Yakima
George HE. Wise
Brooker
Drunkard's Island Home Promoted by Salvation Army
The Salvation Army in New Zealand proposes a resort named Drunkard's Island, Pakatoa, a 70 acre oasis in Haraki gulf 25 miles from Auckland. Access is by boat, alcohol is forbidden, and residents live on fruit and simple living. Magisterial commitment powers for repeat drinkers were recently enacted. Residents work in market gardening fruit culture frame making and toy manufacture.
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Salvation Army
New Zealand
Pakatoa
Pakataa
Baltimore News
Insurance settles auto loss for Seattle doctor
Dr J J Lynch received a single $2000 check for his burned garage automobile in Seattle last week. The payment came Saturday at H B Scudder Co local agents for the insurer. The quick adjustment prompted Dr Lynch to express appreciation for the settlement.
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J. J. Lynch
Seattle
H. B. Scudder & Co
Four to Prison bootleggers from Toppenish sent to Walla Walla
Four former Toppenish residents Ed Burnap J T Thomas Peter Welch and John Carlson were escorted to the Walla Walla penitentiary by Traveling Guards Grahen and Lovell. Sheriff Lancaster also moved Dave Simpson for bootlegging selling liquor to an Indian and brought Billy Jim an Indian charged with horse stealing to the county jail.
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Walla Walla
Grahen
Lovell
Ed. Burnap
J. T. Thomas
Peter Welch
John Carlson
Lancaster
Dave Simpson
Justice Goodrich
North Yakima
Billy Jim
Toppenish
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Attalia
Thomas Jones
Washington
Co. D. Heming
BIG Bill FC
Benton County
Sam Pennicon
Prince Frederick
Board
of Commercial Club
Apple Show
Hollister
Case’s Drug Store
Ih. B. Scudder & Co
Noah Y4kima Drug Company
A. D. Sloan
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