Kimono-plain Yakima would drop North for clarity
A column urges removing North from North Yakima to avoid post office confusion with Yakima City. It argues Old Town residents and merchants want the change, plus rural delivery extending to Old Town could end the Yakima City post office, sending mail directly to North Yakima.
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Yakima
Yakima City
Old Town
North
Post Office Department
North Yakima
Turner- Ald
Free Year Books Reach Office for Distribution
The office acknowledges indebtedness to Congressman Jones for multiple copies of the Year Book of the Department of Agriculture, 1900. The volumes are provided for free distribution to readers and affiliates.
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Congressman Jones
Department of Agriculture
Farmers Urged Not to Sell on Falling Potato Market
All indications point to a temporary downturn in the potato market caused by reports of heavy foreign shipments. Holders are advised prices will improve and farmers should refrain from selling while prices decline.
Washington Prosperity special edition overview
The Seattle Times published last Saturday a special edition titled Washington Prosperity detailing crop, mining and manufacturing conditions for every county in the state. Reported by the paper's county correspondents, the compilation is presented as reliable and represents a strong credit to Seattle journalism.
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Seattle Times
Washington
Times
Seattle
Anarchist Slayings Sparks Debate On Justice
The piece contrasts the planned execution of the McKinley assassin with the two year delayed Goebel assassination trials. It argues the disparity fuels anarchist sentiment and cites political protections and pending trials as context for national unrest.
Gambling halls reopen amid assertion of temporary closure
The district attorney’s order to close gambling rooms was only a temporary measure to rid the city of a vice. Officers must enforce the law consistently to curb gambling, which is illegal to operate and to gamble, with slots running openly day and night including Sundays.
H F Thompson Violin Maker At Briggs & Dam
H F Thompson violin maker with Briggs and Dam North Yakima Washington repairs stringed instruments and tunes pianos orders by mail receive prompt attention
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Briggs & Dam
North Yakima
Wash
City resorts fund policing via monthly fines
The text explains a system where small monthly fines on resorts fund city policing. It argues the need for policing stems from gambling rooms and other resorts where criminals learn their trade, and posits removing the cause would change the outcome.
Ambitious Sunnysiders Welcome John L Wilson Miles Cannon
Tue Herato reports a Sunnyside telegram announcing the arrival of Hon. John L Wilson of Spokane and Hon. Miles Cannon of North Yakima as leading exhibits at the fair. The visit signals a campaign opening for local candidates and preparations for guidance on how to win office and keep constituents engaged. A full report will follow.
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Tue Herato
Sunnyside
John L. Wilson
Spokane
Miles Cannon
North Yakima
Miles
Support Local Merchants and Home Profits
The article urges North Yakima residents to patronize local dry goods and groceries rather than ordering from eastern houses. It argues home merchants support farmers with credit, offer competitive prices, and keep money circulating locally to boost per capita wealth and loyalty to the town.
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Yakima
Market Report on Yakima Potatoes Prices and Demand
The Yakima potato market shows a price decline with a $12.50 per ton sale amid a $14 prevailing price. Eastern shipments drop due to Germany and Scotland surges. Sound markets and Seattle lead demand while Alaska continues small shipments despite winter. Local buyers expect a brief downward trend before European shipments halt as weather slows trade and prices rise.
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Europe
Potato and apple harvests cited with price outlook
Producers wait for higher prices, expecting winter sales. Yakima potatoes fetch premium prices on the Sound, higher than other regions. Apple picking has started with raisers delaying to November. late winter apples store well and are expected to fetch about $1 per box, with some varieties earning more.
Spokane Home Finding Association appeals for public support
A public appeal argues the Northwestern Home Funding Association, active in Spokane, should receive local funding to care for homeless children. It contrasts with the Seattle Washington Children's Home Society which has collected funds but provided no services here, and urges regional division of work along the Cascade line. The petition seeks signatures from fair minded residents.
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Spokane Home Finding Association
Seattle Society
Washington Children’s Home Society
Spokane Association
Northwestern Home Funding Association
Seattle
Cascade Mountains
Edward Whitson
Alex Miller
James Green
G. M. McKinney
T. B. Gunn
W. A. Bell
H. B. Rigg
North Western Home Finding Association
Tailor A H Marquardt Vanishes After Short Stay
A H Marquardt who bought M Probach’s tailoring business a few weeks ago disappeared suddenly. He is alleged to have swindled several locals out of various sums while operating here, though the shop had not been paid for and has reverted to Probach.
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A. H. Marquardt
M. Probach
Mr. Probach
Humane Society Meeting With National Organizer Planned
R. J. O'Hanlon, general organizer of the American Humane association, will visit October 25 to confer with the local society. The meeting takes place at Earl Watt's house and all members and interested locals are urged to attend. The society seeks to help abused animals and asks reports of cruelty with informants kept confidential while prosecutions will follow.
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R. J. O'Hanlon
American Humane Association
Earl Watt
Fine 5-year-old mare harness trained for inquiry
A finely bred five year old mare trained to harness is available for inquiry through the Herato office. Malaria remains the leading fatal scourge affecting the British army in India, surpassing other causes.
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Herato
India
In-Famous Uncle Sam Banned From Hall of Fame
The Chicago Tribune reports that Uncle Sam remains alive and is excluded from a Hall of Fame. The piece notes the paradox of a living figure being barred from recognition, reflecting the paper’s provocative style.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Uncle Sam
European Wives of Japanese Marriage Struggles and Mother In Law Rule
A European wife in Japan faces subjection to her mother in law, often losing autonomy when the husband joins his regiment. She must adopt Japanese dress and customs, living on Japanese food and sitting on the floor. Only after the husband’s return does life improve, as described in a Cornhill Magazine account.
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Japan
Cornhill Magazine
Local Pattern Makers and Corset Sellers Listed
Butterick Patterns Centemeri French Kid Groves Royal Worcester Corsets Coffin Bros. appear in an itemized listing of pattern and apparel suppliers. The short note identifies these names as part of a shop or trade directory sequence.
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Royal Worcester
Coffin Bros
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Yakima Herald
Tuesley, McComb & Tuesley, Publishers
William McKinley
William Goebel
Kentucky
Indiana
Yakima and
Easton
Second Street
Lareen’s Theater
Frank Garrett
C. H. Bugbee
Veterinary
Yakima Ave
H F. Thompson
Okane
Humane Society Work
Chicago Dry Goods CO
Russia
Unite Ed
Kleis & Line
Green Mercantile Co
James
A. H. Jones
Adress
Orth Yakima
Mitchell
Wyman & Fraser
S. H. Mason
Yakima County
State of Washington
Harriet Balch
Lewis Balch
Lewis
Ocaea
Cvorce
Enry. Snivel Y
Inttorney
Dudley Shoe CO
Jordan’s
Bluff City
Thompson Bros
Koken
Dudley
Flour Mill Co’s
Brick Wen
Grove
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