If Cook and Peary Were Not Of Same Nation
An English paper notes that it would be dangerous for international peace if Cook and Peary were from opposing nations. It argues that national bias could spark acrimonious debate, and minor incidents might trigger war, though not the Maine incident that led to conflict with Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Peary
North Pole
Dr. Cook
Perry
Becuse
England
United States
Maine
Havana
Spain
Chicago’s Foreign Born Population Rise Noted
Chicago city statistician releases a population estimate detailing immigration by nationality with forty different groupings. The report highlights the scale of foreign born residents shaping the city’s demographics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Statistician
Chicago
Immigrant Mix Enriches Chicago Life Says Historian
A historian argues Chicago’s alien population is nearly three times the native American population. Germans Irish Swedes and other groups are now fully Americanized, speaking English and sending children to public schools. Immigration will morally enrich the American character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Europe
Company FE Marksmen At Camp Curry Set State Record
Soldiers of Company FE second regiment finished a week at Camp Curry Moxee with a marksman display that may set a state record. Under battle conditions they fired 1800 rounds at kneeling and prone targets from 1500 to 200 feet, with 675 hits. The accuracy equaled the level seen in actual combat, marking a novelty for Washington national guardsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company
Camp Curry
Moxee
National Guardsmen
Washington
Peruna Promoted By Union Leader For Kidney Back Ailments
Secretary M. Broderick of Local Union No. 406 writes from Chicago praising Peruna for kidney trouble and back weakness. Other letters tell of cold settled in kidneys, liver and kidney issues, and chronic catarrh improved or cured by Peruna, with claims of quick relief and general wellbeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bailey
Col
Ene
Union Veteran Legion
Chicago
New York
Washington
Peruna Company
N. E
Washington, D.C
M. Broderick
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
E. 46Th St
Ill
Joseph Klee
East 4Th St
Topeka
Kas
Peruna
W. H. Armistead
Cumberland
C.H
C.J. Park
R. F. Oh
Buckhead
Quaker Oats Promotes Strength Through Oatmeal Diet
An advertisement extols Quaker Oats as the finest food for bone, muscle, and nerve power. It claims athletes and workers achieve better performance and economy by feeding farm hands this pure oatmeal, urging purchase of regular or large family packages.
Target Practice Demonstrates Regiment’s Readiness at Camp Curry
The Second regiment’s Spokane companies completed the practical trial with 38 percent hit rate and one dummy struck 108 times. Encampment success showed disciplined training, steady footing under cover, and strong fundamentals of the war game reflecting well on officers, regiment, and home town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Curry
Captain Curry
Company E
A Narrow Escape
Edgar N Bayliss of Robinsonville Del says two years ago he was thin and coughing. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar with stopping the cough and restoring his health, noting a gain of twenty eight pounds. North Yakima Drug Store carries the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar N. Bayliss
Robinsonville
Del
Foley
North Yakima
Land Owners Protest Water Meeting Coverage
A land owner letter to the Herald defends the water users association meeting, praising Mr. Larson as chair, criticizing the editor and Splawn, and arguing for postponing assessments to spur broader discussion while condemning alleged misrepresentations about landowner finances and water delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Users’ Association
Splawn
Larson
Water rights clash over Unit No 1 and dam funding
A letter to the editor argues Unit No 1 will only receive flood water in 1910 while the dam at Bumping Lake funds remain, and that hefty assessments threaten homes and land buyers. Jas F Zediker decries forced costs, proxy voting, and rushed government water schemes, urging fair play and legal safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bumping Lake
United States
Parker
Herald
Henry
Jas. F. Zediker
Zediker Institute Pitches Drugless Osteopathy Therapy
The Zediker Institute of Drugless Healing promotes osteopathy and natural therapies including electricity vibration massage baths hydrotherapy and traction to treat patients. Located seven years in Ditter block at 211 East Yakima avenue the institute reports 1700 cases treated and offers telephone contact Main 673 with a no knife no drugs policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zediker Institute of
Ditter Block
East
Yakima Avenue
Right of Way Contest Between Two Railways Near Priest Rapids
A clash looms between the North Coast railway and the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway over the right of way below the Hanford power plant along Priest Rapids. Each line sought the route in April 1909 with a hearing ordered to determine exclusive claims and canyon suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Coast Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Hanford
Priest Rapids
North Coast
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
General Land Office
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
North Yakima
North Coast Hearing Set To End Feeder Rumor
The North Coast and Milwaukee lines prepare for a hearing on October 18 at 10 am, with H J Snively representing the North Coast's attorney. The proceeding will resolve the claim that the North Coast serves only as a feeder to the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul line, a tale recently circulated by a local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Coast
H. J. Snively
Milwaukee
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Uncalled Letters at Post Office Sept 25 1909
List of uncalled-for names and a note from Postmaster W. L. Lemon dated September 25 1909. One cent due on each letter or advertisement. Please mention advertised when calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Aaringebél
H. Averill
Jas. Allen
Roy C. Allen
Sadie Boles
J. R. Barker
H. A. Bickford
Hattie Bateman
Lillie M. Bragg
Herman Bekkum
Alton Baker
Louise Brok
A. Lambert
Maggie Lerch
D. F E. Lyons
C. Lyons
C. McLean
D. Melain
Edith McDonald
Louis Mann
John McDonald
New Idea Portrait Co
Elsie Owen
I. Paterson
K. S. Paterson
Q. S. Roberts
Fred K. Rowe
Allis Readle
William Sissons
E. Sivert
T. A. Stewart
Arthur Stadler
H. P. Stevenson
Robert E. Stevenson
E. Smalley
B. Simmons
Wm. Sulivan
Albert S. Smith
August Schmidt
H. M. Thomas
Thompson
Harry Dwight Wilson
O. K. White
Lida Woolsey
Marion Wilson
R. E. Wiley
John Young
W. H. Zigler
W. L. Lemon
Local option and anti liquor arguments from E A King
A Seattle local option piece argues against liquor with six points on accidents tax costs and public expense. It cites cabinet statistics on drunkenness and notes railroad rules banning on duty intoxication. The author urges public choice to fit open city or abstinence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
New York Central
Lackawanna
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Wabash
Rock Island
Great Northern
Behol
E. A. King
Dr King's New Life Pills touted as miraculous cure
The advertisement claims extraordinary demand for Dr King's New Life Pills a stomach liver and kidney remedy. It states the pills cure sour stomach constipation indigestion biliousness jaundice sick headache chills and malaria and are sold for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Do. C. Case
Do We See Our Wives As Others First Straphanger Quote
A dialogue between two straphangers mentions a wife in a whisper about a sent woman. The exchange reveals tension over perception and relationships in a crowded setting. The line is attributed to a Harvard Lampoon style source with satirical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Lampoon
Pinellels Advertised for Kidney Troubles and Back Pain
An old advertisement touts Pinellels as effective for kidney ailments weakness backache neck bladder pains and rheumatic discomfort. Sold by C. C. Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Camp
Foley’s Kidney Pills Promised To Restore Health
An advertisement warns that diseased kidneys fail to eliminate waste, causing headaches back aches and urinary issues. It promotes Foley’s Kidney Pills as healing antiseptic help to purify blood refine vitality and prevent Bright’s Disease or Diabetes if taken early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Foley’s
Notice of Intent for North Yakima Homestead Land
Morris J. Priddy of North Yakima Washington filed notice of intention to make final homestead proof to establish claim on section 14 township 18 N range 22 E Willamette Meridian. Proof to be made before the register and receiver at North Yakima on the Sunday of November 1999. Witnesses: Thomas H. Smith Charles Becht Albert Triber John Rainey, all of North Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Orice
North Yakima
Washington
Morris J. Priddy
Township 18
Range
Willamette Meridian
Thomas H. Smith
Charles Becht
Albert Triber
John Rainey
Harry Y. Saint
Register
Northern Pacific Files Land Selection in Washington Territory
United States Land Office at North Yakima notes Northern Pacific Railway Company of St Paul Minnesota filed on September 2 1909 to select SE 1 4 SE 1 4 of section 18 township 13 north range 20 E W M under the 1898 act. Protest affidavits due by November 2 1909 with dates listed for observing deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
North Yakima
Washington
Northern Pacific Railway Company
St. Paul
Minnesota
Harry Y. Saint
Register
Notice to Creditors in Mary Lawlor Estate
In Yakima County Washington Superior Court a notice to creditors for the estate of Mary Lawlor deceased requests all creditors present their claims with vouchers within one year after September 29 1909. Claims must be filed with executor James H Simmons at Lynch Grady Mullins Building North Yakima or be forever barred. Attorneys Lynch Grady represent the executor with dates Sept 29 Oct 6 13 20 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Washington
Yakima
Mary Lawlor
Lynch & Grady
Mullins
North Yakima
Yakima County
James H. Simmons
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Yakima Herald Herald Publishing Company
GEO
N. Tuesley
Wash
America
A. F. Hawley
Washington, D. C
William, Bailey
Les
Troub.s
N. C. and
Land Office
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