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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1903
Page
6
Letters describe striking season hats in Portland and note better land choices near Yakima. Observers commend North Yakima as a growing home city with new dwellings, strong fruit exhibits, and active merchants drawing visitors from Oregon and Seattle.
William and Charles F. Bohn of Wisconsin lease the No 3 South Third street store in the Wilson block and will soon open a tailoring shop as Wm. Bohn & Son. They are highly recommended as skilled artisans and expect to win broad public patronage.
Commissioners report eager demand for concessions and set one and one fifth fare tickets to draw large crowds. Pullman agricultural college will showcase years of effort with a unique exhibit. Much of the St Louis exposition material will be shown here, including new draft horse facilities and special stables for attending animals.
Wallace the trained lion of the Southern Carnival company was remembered by city visitors who saw the show. Spectators marveled at the trainer's nerve entering the cage as the animal was described as savage, leaving a lasting impression of the performance.
A staged animal act went wrong when a lion named Wallace attacked its trainer in Spokane last Saturday. The keeper was scratched and had to retreat to safety after a fierce beating and a near-fatal bite. Wallace reportedly has killed four trainers, prompting show folk to fear another incident soon.
Round trip excursion tickets go on sale daily at North Yakima until August 25 to Westport Washington at 8.90 and to Long Beach points at 10.00. Tickets limited and valid 60 days from sale. M. 8S. MEEKS, Agent. Also Desirable residence with ample ground in Yakima City for sale by Mrs. Hattie Laird Yakima City.
A historical ad notes the tonic formula printed on every bottle stating it contains iron and quinine. It promises no cure no pay and lists a price of 50 cents.
Sessions and Gilbaugh advertise a new funeral car as the finest hearse in Central Washington. The notice emphasizes premier undertakers and first class service for all funeral needs.
A fragment lists numerous individuals including Ad Bierly Bradham Barrett Bremmer Custis Cochran Carter Davis Evans Fallon Fields Fry Fletcher Gray Highers Hayes James Kerr Keene Layes McBride McDonald McCourt Mitcham Miller Stephens Stannard Vrnklader Williams Lemon Kreader Abeling and more. The passage also notes the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners No 1552 and a meeting schedule at Modern Woodmen hall North Yakima.
List of names including Arnold Barker Beller Bohntinsky Carr Fink Getzle Johnson Leho Moore Mitchell Moley Parker and more sought by residents of Yakima Washington with a notice from Postmaster H. Taylor dated Sept 1 1903 urging claims.
Health officials report North Yakima milk samples show 4.2 butter fat and cream ranges from 23 to 37.5 percent, well above requirements. The Springvale dairy, cleared after an unannounced visit, receives praise from the pure food commissioner for excellent product. Local mill rebuilt and ready to supply dry lumber in all grades.
Advertises Dr Gunn's Blood and Nerve Tonic as a tablet remedy for weak nervous people with pale skin and poor memory. Claims to build rich red blood and strengthen nerves, selling at 75c a box or 3 boxes for $2 with refunds by mail from Dr Bo sanko Co Philadelphia and available at F L Janeck's Drug Store.
Readable fragments show a Herald subscription offer at 1.50 yearly with money-back guarantee and a clerk job ad at Chicago Dry Goods Co. Other items promote Yakima Hardware Co. cooking utensils, Scott's lumber yard sales, and Coffin Bros "Sorosis" petticoat pink. John Ditters fruit jars appear.
Notice states Springvale Dairy Co dissolved by mutual consent as J B Braden retires. Fear and Hillyer will manage accounts and debts. Ernest Fear, J G Hillyer, J B Braden signed. Dated North Yakima Washington August 12 1903.
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