State fair praised by Yakima paper readers
A Yakima Herald communication lauds the tenth annual state fair as a historic success. It credits a broad-minded commission and spirited citizens for a large art hall display, music, and events despite inclement weather. The piece highlights a growing Yakima, notable home plans, Commercial Club reception, and strong local press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Art Hall
Dow
Toll
Bunce
Miss
Yakima
A. E. Larson
Nob Hill
Commercial Club
Hotel Yakima
Miles Cannon
Col. Walker
Zillah
Hibbard
Seattle
Lee A. Johnson
J. Harrison
Joseph Lannin
Sunnyside
North Yakima
Edi
Sunnyside Real Estate Praise and Pioneer Newsman Endorsement
A Sunnyside editor and pioneer Lega R. Freeman receive praise for progressive offices and a strong farm paper. The writer notes rising land values up to 1500 per acre, compares Sunnyside land at 800, and hints real estate men may push prices higher with local support. Mrs. Jos. Lannin endorses the sentiment.
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Fors
Sunnyside
Lega R. Freeman
United States
A. C. Cowan
Jos. Lannin
Kidney health cautions from old physician
Quote from Dr. Abernethy warns kidney issues threaten life. Foley's Kidney Cure is promoted as a remedy, with North Yakima Drug Store operated by A. D. Sloan advertising the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Abernethy
Foley
North Yakima
A. D.sloan
Good Demand for Apples in Eastern Markets
Scattered complaints aside, growers report an excellent apple crop this season. Large Washington apple purchases for eastern shipments set records, with hundreds of carloads heading east. Puyallup Sumner Fruit Growers’ association offers 50c per 45 pounds, providing boxes and packing, as North Dakota Manitoba demand exceeds supply. Strong prospects of steady demand, few overstock concerns, and ongoing market expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Puyallup and Sumner Fruit Growers’ Association
North
South Dakota
Manitoba
Plans to Get Rich Fails From Dyspepsia
Advertisement notes that schemes to get rich often fail due to dyspepsia or constipation. It urges readers to take Dr King’s New Life Pills to clear energy-blocking materials and start anew. Headache and dizziness are claimed to be cured. Available at C C Case's drug store for 25 cents with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. C. Case
Charley Jones Held Up In Tacoma Robbery
Charles E. Jones a former local resident now in Tacoma was held up by a highwayman last week and robbed of a gold watch and all his cash. Friends say the incident still haunts him as he recovers from the scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Jones
Charles E. Jones
Tacoma
Charley
Best Doctor Endorses Ballard Liniment and Horehound Syrup
Rev B C Horton of Sulphur Springs Texas writes July 19 1899 that Ballard's Snow Liniment and Horehound Syrup have proven satisfactory for headaches pains and coughs for eight years. Sold by Fred L Janeen with prices 25c 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Horton
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Ballard
Fred L. Janeen
Duncan Disappears With Large Debts From Cary & Cary Store
W A Duncan, the groceryman who bought out Cary and Cary, vanished from the city last week leaving about 6000 in unpaid bills. C E Grimes takes stock to protect creditors while investigators believe he departed with cash, selling goods cheaply to hasten departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Duncan
Cary & Cary
C. E. Grimes
Duncan
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Beauty Aid Ad
An advertisement from Case's Drug Store touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a supreme beautifier for girls promising red lips laughing eyes sweet breath and good looks. The item is offered in tea or tablets for 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Case's Drug Store
Yakima County Exhibit at Washington State Fair
The Yakima Horticultural Union showcases the Yakima County display in the western pavilion. Visitors see a long central stand with stacked shelves, a grape vine with heavy clusters, a large bee hive display, and vast varieties of vegetables, fruits, grains, and apples arranged by color. Ice blocks hold frozen berries, and bunting frames the colorful exhibit.
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Yakima Horticultural Union
Yakima County
The Poultry Exhibit at the Washington State Fair 1905
A visitor notes the poultry display in a long building near the main entrance, with four cage rows per side and two deep per cage. The exhibit features nearly all local poultry varieties, plus fancy pigeons, rabbits, and Guinea pigs, with larger fowls leading in numbers.
Poultry Exhibit Showcased Wide Range of Breeds
The author notes Buff Cochin, Dark and Light Brahmas, Silver Laced Wyandottes, Rhode Island Reds, Black Minorcas, White Brown and Buff Leghorns, Hamburgs, Bantams, Frizzles, and a food display of ducks Pekin Roen Indian Runner. The gathering of many classes by various persons is seen as boosting poultry culture competition and improving stock while costing less.
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Rhode Island
Valley Visitors Speak of Prosperity and Progress
J N Arendt and Paul Kruger share views on the valley’s resources and contentment while Postmaster Lemon outlines a new rural box numbering requirement. George Sloan discusses soil inoculation and potential yields, George Vance denies Yakima Valley Railroad suspension, and local officials urge early voter registration and courthouse bond approval. A new line of ladies hats will arrive soon at The Ladies Hat.
Foley Honey and Tar Ad and Millinery Sale Prompt
An ad touts Foley Honey and Tar as a superior cough and cold remedy from North Yakima Drug Store run by A. D. Sloan. It also advertises a six week closeout sale of millinery items at H. H. Schott, offering ladies hats in pattern and street styles at bargain swap prices.
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Foley
North Yakima
H. H. Schott Millinery Department
Government Ownership Sought for Sunnyside Canal
Mabton resident T L Stephens reported strong support for government purchase of the Sunnyside canal. He said signatures have been gathered to back a reclamation bureau application, arguing all land under the ditch would gain water rights and ownership would revert to the people after ten years. About 16 000 acres of homestead railroad and school lands are among signatories.
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T. L. Stephens
Mabton
Sunnyside Canal
Mr. Stephens
Department
Noble
Reclamation Bureau
Cures Chills and Fever and Housekeeping Teasers
An ad lists Herbine for chills and fever praised by a father in Nacogdoches Texas 60c via Fred L. Janeck. A joke about golf education via correspond ence school appears. Also promotes Ivory wood fibre plaster Scott's lumber yard Hammer paints Rubberoid roofing and a bank account offer with Coffs Bros clothing. 36-tf.
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Wrirt
Nacogodoches
Texas
Fred L. Janeck
Scott
Notice to Contractors for Yakima Public Library project
Sealed proposals will be received by the Yakima Public Library Board of Trustees until noon on Wednesday November 1 for the construction and completion of the Yakima Public Library. Plans and specs are on file at the city clerk’s office. Proposals must use architect forms on file with the city clerk and be accompanied by a five percent certified check conditioned on bond for faithful performance if awarded. Sealed bids go to Mrs W W Robertson secretary 216 North Natches Street North Yakima Washington. The board may reject any or all bids. 42-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Yeremariani
W. W. Robertson
North Natches Street
North Yakima
Wash
Washington
National Bank
State of Washington
Ty ‘K
North Yakima Seeks $30,000 Municipal Bond Sale
The city announces plans to issue bonds totaling 30000 dollars in denominations of 1000, dated November 25, 1905, due November 25, 1925, at 4 percent interest. Bids must exceed par, with sale details to City Treasurer on November 10, 1905 at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
First National Bank of
Washington
J. C. Brooker
Notice of Main Trunk Sewers Contract North Yakima
Notice declares a sewerage project in North Yakima Washington to be built under city engineer plans and ordinance. Sealed bids due November 6 1905 with 5 percent bid security, required bonds, and strict bid completeness. bids opened at a special city council meeting.
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Lady
State Fair
Gale
Call
Gee Us
Room
Everett
Ditter
Yakima Rational Gan
North Yakima, Wash
George Donald
L. L. Thorp
J. D. Cornett
Frank Bartholet
Asst
North Yakima High School
Schott’s
M. Ley
Yakima Mill
N. P. Depot
J. N. Arendt
California
Paul Kruger
Lemon
George Sloan
Natchez
George Vance
Yakima Valley Railroad
Brooker
John Hardy
Zillah Ranch
Ethel
Mama
Belle
Bertie
Wigar Head
Puck
Coffs Bros
Employment Agency
North First St
Fire Department
Henry G. Hill
Mgr
C. W. Crompton
Drug Department
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