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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
7
Senator Tillman’s lecture date is fixed for Thursday evening September 26 inviting state fair visitors and locals to hear the distinguished South Carolinian. He is described as a natural leader whose strength of mind and body fueled his political clash with the old aristocracy and his ultimate victory in South Carolina.
The passage notes a powerful union of commerce church press and bar backing a speaker who endured four brutal southern fights, ending with his rise to governor and U S senator. He appears in the city with Epworth League, billed as a major feature of the season’s lecture course.
An endorsement from Mrs S of Great Falls Montana extols Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for coughs and a preventive against consumption. The ad notes that consumptives could be spared with proper care and cites repeated use by the family. Sold by Colton Fry Drug Co.
J. A. Adams and his son Roscoe came home Saturday after a month touring St. Louis and other eastern cities. Mr. Adams traveled to buy shoes for a new stock, to be opened in the former Cannon-Allen company storeroom. He hopes to launch the shoe emporium by mid month.
Paris Green priced at 30 cents per pound in Bres market listings with brief note of availability.
Western apples will find a ready market in eastern cities this winter as San Jose scale devastates New England and New York orchards. The scale ruins top quality fruit, leading to scarcity and higher prices for western varieties, with western producers benefiting from increased demand and strong prices.
Beginning October 1, foreign mail will use new rates. Five cents for the first ounce and three cents for each additional ounce replaces the old five cents per half ounce. Canada Mexico Cuba and Panama are excluded from the changes. Prepaid stamps must come from the sending country and stamp colors are specified.
W Phillips former to Colorado mine investor offered 21000 for work rights. Some Naches residents saw the letter and question if suicide followed financial strain. Coroner Cleared inquest, wife states threat of alcohol relapse. He died after two shots with a 38 caliber revolver. Shaw and Sons arranged funeral, burial at Naches cemetery, age 50, widow and four children. Apparent earnestness noted in the present move.
Secretary of War William H. Taft and his party stopped in Yakima Tuesday noon during a world trip. He praised the Yakima valley, noted changes in development, and announced plans to sail to the Philippines September 12 and return to Washington December 12. He received local fruit gifts and spoke to Toppenish and Yakima residents.
Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg Kansas promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick cure for burns boils sores and wounds. The drugstore advertises the salve at 25 cents with a guaranteed result.
Miss Cora Callahan, 1423 Third avenue Seattle, left a note declaring she would die by carbolic acid rather than a broken heart. She died at Wayside hospital after drinking from a 10 cent bottle. Former Yakima resident, her letters addressed to her parents and friend Miss Pearl Applegate cite romance as the cause.
Rings Dyspepsia Tablets claim fast relief from stomach trouble including dyspepsia indigestion and bloating with two days of treatment free. Ask your druggist for a free trial. Sold by C W Camp West Side Druggist.
W H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont hails Dr King's New Life Pills as the next best thing to a pension for family health. He endorses quick relief for headache constipation and biliousness. 25c guaranteed at C C Case's drug store.
The Yakima Valley Transportation Company resumes work on proposed lines into the Wide Hollow district and plans a rapid push to secure its franchise. New cars have been ordered, rails are laid along the right of way, and officials say enough miles could be completed in time to preserve concessions from the city. The company is determined to press forward despite unsettled city relations.
The next year’s corps includes Emily Spalenka drawing, Nina Towne music, Clara Felsted, Myrtle Calavan, and Lyman Edwards, all returning from travels to Stevens Point Chicago Illinois McMinnville Ore Naches City Santa Barbara Cal. The faculty and students anticipate a strong football team and expanded programs in commercial and manual training debate oratory and dramatics for a successful year.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Good Citizens League hosted a farewell at Federated church for Rev E M Smith and his wife. An program of recitals singing and piano solos delighted guests. Lee A Johnson presented Rev Smith with an $80 gift check from friends and the Ladies Auxiliary presented Mrs Smith with a check. Smith, who resigned as pastor after less than a year, expressed gratitude while noting strong community support for his future work.
The War Department shows vacancies at West Point for Senator Piles and Senator Fulton has one vacancy in Oregon while Washington has none. Congressmen Jones and Humphrey each have two vacancies due to the class of 1908 graduation. Alaska reports two naval appointments. Nominations run to March 4. Also, Fruitvale reports a large peach crop from 10 acres producing 2700 boxes at 85 cents each with high per acre returns, plus profits from poorer varieties and other local ranches like Osborn Russell and W I Huxtable.
The Toppenish commercial club backs a bridge project between Wapato and Zillah spans to connect Parker ranchers with shipping points at Wapato and Toppenish. Bids due September 15 for six 70 foot spans or alternative 120 and 140 foot spans. Committee includes H. M. Gilbert and F. A. Wiggins. Toll bridge aims to repay stockholders and then transfer to the county.
Secretary R. J. Logan and Secretary Zuppann secure fruit for display to Algona in Kossuth county Iowa. Backing group is former Algona residents who bought over $100,000 worth of land in the Moxee and aim to bring friends to the county. Varieties include pears apples peaches plums. exhibit ships east today.
T. H. Pointer of Hempstead Texas testifies Ballard's Snow Liniment eases rheumatic pains and is a staple in his home. The product is sold by Colton-Fry Drug Co.
A promotional lure offers a rose cut diamond ring with a free complexion recipe. The ad claims European elegance and Oriental Greek secrets, promising a flawless skin remedy with the purchase of a ring for $2, with the recipe included. Limited time advertising ploy.
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