How Yakima Looks to a Sporty Visitor
North Yakima 1902 letter describes Washington State Fair betting culture horse races with a percheron versus thoroughbred, a county stakes free for all, and outside money flowing into sport and politics. Marr signs the lost communication offered at the office.
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Yakima
Herato
North Yakima
Jim
Salem
Q. T
Doc
Ahtannm
Parker
Kiona
Marr
Tue Heravp
You Know What You Are Taking and More
The ad extols Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with plain labeling of iron and quinine and the slogan No Cure No Pay. A brief dialogue follows about Hiller’s driving, and a quip about inherited auto skills referencing his father as a wheelbarrow expert.
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Grove
Razor Strops Unrivaled Leather and Canvas Ad
Prepared by ex port barber Razors honed perfectly priced at 25 cents each Strops and canvases offered at 1.25 dollars Solicitors wanted for C F Wichman located at 2621 Fifth Avenue Seattle This ad lists grooming tools and a sales contact with a Seattle address.
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C. F. Wichman
Fifth Lavenue
Seattle
Humorous Exchange About Venus de Milo Arms
A playful remark wonders how Venus de Milo lost her arms. The punchline suggests someone broke them off while attempting to button the back of a shirt waist.
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Venus de Milo
Prosperous Firm Briggs Dam Dissolve Partnership
The firm of Briggs & Dam dissolves partnership as of October 4. Briggs will keep the musical instruments and machines in the Clegg building while Dam handles stationery, books, and runs a bicycle shop. Grace Bunnell will join Briggs, Everett Dam resigns to work with his father, and Briggs plans a relocation when possible. The Sunday school rally at the Methodist Episcopal church drew large crowds with three speakers and a combined offering of 38.68 for the State Sunday School work. Also contains an automobile of local notices and light readings.
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Briggs
Clegg
Grace Bunnell
Everett Dam
Moore Clothing Co
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. C. Merrett
Tacoma
Mary Foster Bryner
Merritt
Messrs
Hayden
James
Tickner
A Perilous Calling of Bridge Builders Across Vast Spans
A Century article by Frank W. Skinner describes the brutal precision of bridge construction. It details how engineers calculate stresses from weight wind and movement and how massive components are produced tested transported and assembled at dizzying heights. The piece highlights the danger and skill involved as builders work in deserts gorges and storms to complete a single span.
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Ihs
Frank W. Skinner
Andes
Cloaks Sold At Actual Cost at Coffin Bros Sale
The sale of ladies' and children's cloaks at actual cost continues at Coffin Bros. The store advertises deep discounts on outerwear, inviting customers to take advantage of the ongoing clearance.
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Coffin Bros
Engagement at the Beach Sparks Row Over Fudge's Double Life
At a sunny beach setting this summer a couple discusses engagement and reveals that Fudge leads a double life. The confession notes he works in Baltimore and resides in Roland Park. The exchange hints at hidden loyalties and local intrigue.
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Fudge
Baltimore
Roland Park
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J. P. Wilson
Modern Business College
Seattle, Wash
Washington
Fear & Hillyer
Springvale Dairy Co
Yakima Avenue
Barnes
Hiller
Shedd
Briggs & Dam
Bailey
Dr. King
New Life
W. P. Whitehead
Kennedale
Tex
Clara Morris
Fan Killiwink
Viola Allen
Senator Sorghum
Countess Mogelstad
Chicago
Ill
Miles’ Nervine
Christiana Maria
Countess Mogelstud
the Authority On
Goldman
Sunnysig Law
Suntryside Valley
Sunnyside Canal
Northern Pacific Railroad
Washington Irrigation Co
Hi. B. Scudder
North Yakima, Wash
Prof. Flores
Academy of Dancing
London Lancers
Flores
Home Sweet Home
N. Y. Save
Joel R. Gay
X. W. Denny Bidg
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