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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1907
Page
7
The Burlington offers multiple through routes for travelers reading Burlington, including Mississippi River Scenic, direct Southeast trains, Billings direct route, and Scenic Colorado options. An inquiry to Burlington folders helps plan an east or southeast journey with through-service details.
West Side Alderman Armbruster issues a bold challenge to Colonel W. W. Robertson for the mayoralty race. He offers an opponent handicap with help from supporters including Billie Thompson and H. J. Snively and backing from the Horse Shoe saloon, which reportedly will contribute $1,000 to defeat him.
Councilman P M Armbruster writes to defend his honor and challenge critics. He offers a $100 donation to any cause designated by Phil Ditter and W Lemon if defeated, and vows to follow the same if beaten. He accuses an esteemed colonel of attacking him over alleged evils and invites the political confrontation.
The state convention of the W C T U ends in Wenatchee after a three day assembly. Mrs Brakefield of Elmira at 75 attends her 57th convention. Little Inez Callender of Wenatchee made a life member. Next convention will be in Dayton. Officers include President Mrs E C Bardwell and others. Resolutions urge total abstinence, prohibition, anti polygamy amendment, Bible reading in schools, and voting rights for women. Authors thank Wenatchee members, churches, citizens, press, and supporters.
Washington enforces an anti cigarette law prohibiting cubeb sales. The attorney general unofficially voices the opinion that loosening the ban could create a loophole for broader violations.
Coffin Bros offers a sale on hammocks cots and camp stools advertised as lowest prices in town for outdoor and camping gear.
The Emporium OST promotes a large sale on hats and accessories with prices cut from $3.59 to $1.00 all week. It touts a wide range of caps for men and children and features tailor-made suits from $25,000 to $50,00 while noting 1,100 customers visited last Saturday and most had shopped before.
A chaotic list of fabrics including Thunder Bolt Swiss Organdies Cretonnes and Madras features prices up to 65c, slashed to 9c for items through Saturday night. The sale lure highlights plain and figured designs drawing bargain hunters.
The sale offers 60 bolts of dress goods in Mohairs Henriettas Albatross Serges and Flannels in all colors and patterns. Prices drop from up to 85c to 25c until Saturday night.
Panamanian novelty fabrics offered in 54 and 48 inch widths. Positively unmatched value with prints priced up to 1.35 dollars, sale running through Saturday night at 45 cents.
Forty equals six dozen corsets remaining in broken lines with prices up to $1.50. They are offered at 15 cents each until sold, in a clear sale notice likely from a department or dry goods store segment.
A week long sale offers remnants of laces and embroidery with about 2000 yards available and values up to 60 cents per yard. Prices drop from 1 to 15 cents per yard during the event.
Assistant City Engineer Youngdale has watched Lee and Blake of Spokane over their cement sidewalk work on west Yakima avenue. The Spokane firm ended the contract for the long-etch sidewalk after disagreement with the committee and city engineer who said the work did not meet specifications. Spokane crews say they followed local Spokane specifications and were brought from Spokane, making changes difficult. The assistant city engineer was called in to supervise the work.
Washington Nursery Co. of Toppenish Washington seeks a gasoline engine to rent for one month. The notice appears in the Herald.
San Francisco October 14 following are plague totals to date Verified cases 68 deaths 40 recoveries 11 remaining under treatment 17 suspects 36.
Cascade Orchards near Leavenworth offer sales with cash incentives. H. C. Peters at 622 Alaska Building Seattle provides particulars.
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