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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1907
Page
3
Congressmen Jones speaks at Spokane cornerstone ceremony urging young men to pursue ambition with energy and honesty. He says wealth and pull are not required for success and lists assets like industry perseverance and fidelity as keys to opportunity and public service.
A speaker lauds Roosevelt as the influential leader of the era and urges boys to seize opportunity. He highlights James R. Garfield and Geo. 8. Cortelyou as examples of progress, noting the promise of equal life chances under the flag atop the statue. An ad promotes Pinesalve Carb solvent as a healing poultice.
Mrs L V McWhorter owns a rose bush with a perfect American Beauty bloom measuring five inches in diameter and fifteen inches in circumference The item prompts readers who can beat the size claim Also note a health tip touting Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea 35 cents Tea or Tablets sold at Case's Drug Store
Northern Pacific Railroad plans a modern five stall brick roundhouse between the stockyards and ice house to relieve yard congestion. Guy F. Eb ers, master mechanic, arrives from Spokane to supervise design while J. M. Scullin oversees yard operations and Passenger Agent Sater coordinates visitor traffic for the fair.
The Newport Miner reports that Congressman Wesley L. Jones, after nearly eight years in the House, has consented to run for the Senate. He has built a reputation as a diligent worker for the people, especially on rivers and harbors, attracting national attention, and is expected to have broad backing from both parties.
Petitions for annexing western additions to the city include Highland Park Elberta Modern New Modern Cottage Hill Summit View Yakima Heights Nob Hill Melroy Plat Highland Capitol Heights Edison totaling about 320 acres and hundreds of residents. Signers pledge to vote for annexation amid political speculation and a possible special election.
Wm. Hunt of the Seattle canning firm spent Friday in the city reporting about 35 acres of cucumbers near Toppenish. The harvest began July 9 with a twelve man crew and will close the season. Hunt notes good prices due to a short eastern crop and predicts pickle farming in Yakima valley may become a Klondike.
Pineules claim to ease backache with a single nightly dose, offering a 380 day treatment for $1.00. Money refunded if not satisfied. Sold at Camp's West Side Pharmacy.
A memorial will be sent to Secretary Garfield seeking changes in the irrigation system to resolve Indian water-right issues and provide more creek water. The request aims to align the Tieton project with the Ahtanum country, as officials report investigations favorable to the Ahtanum ranchers.
Nob Hill residents push a plan for a new west side fire station on the city outskirts near Reed or Eleventh avenues west, close to Yakima avenue. The proposal includes a complete new apparatus and aims to improve quick access for calls, with annexation debates tied to the area’s future city status. Some council members favor the move, while auto hose carts would remain at their current site with a full station upgrade.
The Toppenish Bridge company incorporates with capital stock of 8590 dollars to build a bridge across the Yakima river into Toppenish from Parker bottom district. Private builders will erect the structure and charge a toll once completed, with profits shared after returns.
A plan moves to turn land over to the county to establish a free passage to Top Penish and the nearest market for Parker producers, facilitating access for local producers to trade routes.
G S Clark of Westfield Iowa thanks Dr King for New Discovery that halted a deadly lung condition after a severe cough. He credits three bottles with a complete cure and notes the remedy’s effectiveness for coughs colds and throat and lung complaints. Druggist C C Case guarantees. 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
Grape grower Beadle at D and Ninth reports a Black Prince vine yielding 175 pounds this season with many clusters sold for window decoration during Fruit Day. A Black Hamburg vine produced four pound clusters and one branch bore eight pounds on two clusters less than a foot apart. Exhibits remain at John Ditter’s grocery store. both varieties command higher prices than common Concord.
The article notes State Senator Walter J. Reed was rumored very ill and despaired of, with reports from Pennsylvania and Theodore Steiner of North Yakima denying the illness. Readers are informed there is no ground for the rumor and friends hope for better health.
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