Beet Sugar Industry Gains Momentum in Yakima Valley
A Washington dispatch discusses beet sugar rising as a major Yakima Valley industry. It notes congressional attention on proposed Cu ban sugar duties and cites Charles I. Saylor’s farm department report about public awareness, growth, land value increases, and factory capacity from 1897 to 1903.
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Washington
I. C
Yakima Valley
Congress
United States
Department of Agriculture
Charles I. Saylor
Mr. Saylor
Great Britain
Brussels
Germany
Sugar Factory Output Surges Tenfold Since 1897
The daily sugar factory output rises to 3 720 tons from 426 in 1897. Total campaign sugar is 328 104 tons versus 37 573 in 1897. Value at 5 cents a pound equals 32 810 400 dollars, up from 3 757 300. Average daily capacity stands at 664 tons vs 469. Factory value is 36 520 000 with 18 260 000 working capital, compared with 4 248 000 and 2 124 000 in 1897.
Lady Bugs Test Against San Jose Scale Near Grants Pass
A pilot release of thirty Asiatic lady beetles from China near Grants Pass targets the San Jose scale in a Southern Oregon orchard. Report says the beetles, natural enemies of the scale, are feeding on it and may establish locally, with climate similar to China suggesting potential spread to adjacent states.
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San Jose
Grants Pass
America
China
Great Wall
Oregon
Northern Pacific Earnings Rise Sharply in 1898
Preliminary figures show Northern Pacific gross earnings over 6 million and net earnings over 22 million for the year. The report notes a large rise in both gross and net earnings, a low ratio of operating expenses, and about 3 million set aside for further improvements. A pamphlet report will be issued in two weeks. Great Northern annual delayed until the annual meeting next month.
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Northern Pacific
Mellen
Unprecedented Subscription Offer from The Herald
The Herald announces a money back proposition for new subscribers in Washington. New readers pay $1.50 per year for the paper and receive a full refund if not satisfied. The offer is described as bona fide and not a lottery or gift scheme.
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Herald
Washington
The
Married man recalls stove fire in kitchen
A married man describes waking at five to respond to a kitchen stove fire he himself started. The bachelor questions the source of the blaze as the man recounts the incident with weary irony.
A Remarkable Offer for Daily Tacoma News Bundle
The Herald promotes a clubbing deal offering one year of the Tacoma Daily News and the Yakima Herald for 4.50 dollars. Cash payment required with subscription. The offer promises a lively, newsy daily paper and urges readers not to miss the bargain.
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The
Herald
Tacoma Daily News
Yakima Herald
Spokane Interstate Fair Ticket Offer and Rates
Spokane Interstate Fair runs October 6 with round trip rail tickets at 10.90 dollars including one fair admission. Children 5 to 12 pay half the rate. Tickets on sale October 6 only. Also includes a bank joke about a cashier stealing ten thousand dollars.
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N. FP
Spokane
Fair Grounds
M. S. Meeks
Neglected Colds and Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as a remedy for neglected colds affecting the nose throat ears and lungs. It notes prices from 5c to $1.00 and cites a testimonial from W Akendrick of Valley Mills Texas sold by F L Janecke's drug store. A stray joke about a dog and a sausagemaker appears at the end.
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W. Akendrick
Valley Mills
Texas
F. L. Janecke
Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed Worldwide For Cures
Bucklen Arnica Salve is acclaimed worldwide for cures and claimed to surpass all other salves for cuts burns boils sores and several skin ailments. Cure guaranteed and priced at 25 cents at C Case and North Yakima drug store. An exchange about a man’s son misunderstanding a doctor claim follows.
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C. C. Case
North Yakima
Little Early Risers Purgative Pills Advertised
A Johnston tobacco era style ad touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a purgative for biliousness and constipation. It claims the pills cleanse the liver without gripe or weakness and quote W. H. Howell of Houston Texas praising them for constipation and sick headache. Sold by C. C. Case.
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DeWitt
W. H. Howell
Houston
Texas
C. C. Case
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Stark Bros.’ Nursery
W. D. Ingalls
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Eer
Dr. Kellett
Eden
Polevie
Foley
J. N. Mull & Son
Ioods
Mcauray & Meigs
Attorneys AT Law Notaries Public
Ditter Block
Wash
LAW
Miller Block
Jones & Guthrif
Attorneys AT Law
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North Yauine
J. Lynch
M. D
Ditter Building
Natchez Avenue South
K. Wells, M. D
Asbury Methodist Hospital
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Bucklen
Yakima Produce .Co
Fairbanks
F. H. McCoy
Sunnyside Canal
Sunnyside
Yellowstone Park Line
WFEST
North Coast LiMited
City Express Pacific
Nsp
Burlington
Orrick
Sanday
Chariton, A.G.P.A
M.S. Mfees Agt
Portland Orb
David Rosser
Janeck’s Drug Store
Chestnut
Olym
Pension Board
LFP
Frank
Owens-Adair
South Second Street
Corner Second and
Maiu
D. H. H. Hoffman
McDonald's
J E. Banks
Schindeler's
Yakima
G. Redfield
Yakima Ave
Guy M. Richards
North Yakima Drug Store
Sixth Street
C. H. Hinman
U U.S. Land Office
Yakima, Wash
Chas, Collins
F.J. Tickner 4&4 CO
E. E. James
Abstract and Tile
Yakima County
J. T. Foster
HOTEL
Seneca
First Ave
Cor Seneca
Seattle
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