The Weekly Epigram (Sept. 1897 - April 1898)
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Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 1. No. 1. -- Sept. 25, 1897.(Harsell, J. T., 1897-09-25) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."Road Briefs. A good road is a public joy. The better the road is drained, the easier it is maintained. Reform the roads and reform the people."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 1. No. 2. -- Oct. 2, 1897.(Harsell, J. T., 1897-10-02) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."The fever is abating in New Orleans and other southern points. The doctors now declare that it is not the yellow fever, but a fever known as the 'Dandy' fever. A disease that stiffens one's limbs and gives a stiff, dignified appearance to the person afflicted."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 3. -- Oct. 9, 1897.(Harsell, J. T., 1897-10-09) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C.Volume number jumps from 1 to 3, between the last issue, and this one.Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 4. -- Oct. 16, 1897.(Harsell, J. T., 1897-10-16) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."N. P. experiment farm. -- Tom Morton is engaged in putting in shape the experimental seed farm of the Northern Pacific southeast of the city. This farm will contain twenty acres and the company expects to experiment and ascertain the different kinds of crops for which this climate is best suited."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 5. -- Oct. 23, 1897.(Harsell, J. T., 1897-10-23) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."The Supreme Court held up the decision on the Arid Land Commissioner's case so long that he will be unable to do any irrigating in the present season. He will probably spend the winter in the mountains constructing artificial reservoirs from which he will spread the current that will make the arid, wastes of Washington bloom like the proverbial rose next year."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 6. -- Oct. 30, 1897.(Harsell, J. T., 1897-10-30) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."Monday, about four o'clock the Smith & Cameron expedition pulled out of North Yakima with their 248 head of horses, to try their fortune in the frozen north."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 7. -- Nov. 6, 1897.(Harsell, J. T., 1897-11-06) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."The wheat crops of Oregon, Washington and Idaho this year will in value, about equal one-half of all the gold taken out of the mines in the United States during 1897. This is richness for the Northwest."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 8. -- Nov. 13, 1897.(Harsell, J. T., 1897-11-13) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."Marshal Dilley ransacked the Hotel DeShaw Sunday night of about 20 of its boarders, and the Kangaroo court has lost many of its terrors."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 9. -- Nov. 20, 1897.(Harsell, J. T., 1897-11-20) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."Indian Commissioner Barge, Hoyt and McNeeley have been ordered to the Unitah reservation to confer with Indians relative to opening the reservation there. Nothing has been done here, and the opening of the Yakima reservation is apparently as far in the future as it ever was."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 10. -- Nov. 27, 1897.(Harsell, J. T., 1897-11-27) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."Reports from Toppenish say the county bridge is in great danger from water, then channel having changed to the south end of the bridge and sweeping under the approach is liable to do a great deal of damage, if not attended to at once."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 11. -- Dec. 4, 1897.(Harsell, J. T., 1897-12-04) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."Thomas Estrada Palma, the Cuban delegate in this city, speaking today on the terms of the autonomy decrees said: 'These propositions were scorned in advance of their presentation. They can receive no consideration now. With Cuba, as it has been since the war began and will be until it ends -- independence or death.'"Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 12. -- Dec. 11, 1897.(Harsell, J. T., 1897-12-11) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."Mr. Fechter has made a good mayor, and we, the voters, have not made any mistake in his re-election, while the other officers elected give assurance that the affairs of the city will be properly and effectively conducted."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 13. -- Dec. 18, 1897.(Harsell, J. T., 1897-12-18) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."A gentleman who came over the Northern from Spokane yesterday, stopping at all the small towns on the way, informs our readers that an army of tramps are on the roads Westward. He estimates that there at least 500 between North Yakima and Spokane, representing every possible description of humanity. Not all of them are hobos in the true sense of the term, however, says our informant. An investigation by the police in a few of the towns where a large number had rendezvoused, proved many had money and were well clothed in heavy winter coats, and such as one would want in a much colder climate than Washington. It is believed that many of them are prospective Klondikers, who are traveling this way to save money for the last end of the trip to buy outfits, and as time just now is new object, prefer 'beating' their way to spending the money for fares, which they may need much worse later on."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 14. -- Dec. 25, 1897.(Harsell, J. T., 1897-12-25) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."Another railroad is billeted for the Yakima county, but is not likely to cross to North Yakima. However, any road that reaches the valley will no doubt be of great benefit if it is not owned by the Northern Pacific."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 15. -- Jan. 1, 1898.(Harsell, J. T., 1898-01-01) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."It was a pretty good Christmas for those whose larders were full, bank balances on the right side, and hearts closed to others' woes. But sorrow sat in the White House, the news from Dawson was depressing, fires at home and abroad had left their funeral emblems behind, and Cuba's wretched story is lengthened by another chapter of distress. No one need lack for opportunity to share his holiday cheer with some less fortunate."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 16. -- Jan. 8, 1898.(Harsell, J. T., 1898-01-08) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."Sam Cameron has received a letter from his brother who is in Dawson. He says the Yakima boys are all in Dawson with a full supply of grub, enough to last till spring. He writes that $1.50 an hour is being paid in many instances for men to work in the mines. The last of the Yakima crowd got in Nov. 18, all safe and sound."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 17. -- Jan. 15, 1898(Harsell, J. T., 1898-01-15) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."Shall women vote will be one of the questions put to the voters of this state in the general election to be held this fall. The ladies are all ready grooming themselves for the conflict and no doubt a wordy war will be waged."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 18. -- Jan. 22, 1898(Harsell, J. T., 1898-01-22) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."Yakima may furnish all sorts of climates, but likewise all sorts of amusements. Those who were regretting that the fall of snow would spoil the skating are now taking advantage of the opportunities for cutter and straw rides, of which there have been many during the last week."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 19. -- Jan. 29, 1898(Harsell, J. T., 1898-01-29) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."A four horse rig, attached to a bobsled upon which was a hay rack, and a load of happy, merry-hearted young people attracted considerable attention several evenings this week."Item The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 20. -- Feb. 05, 1898(Harsell, J. T., 1898-02-05) Harsell, J. T.; Harsell, Agnes C."H. W. Kauffman, offers his Knob Hill farm for sale. This is one of the most desirable places in that well known suburb to North Yakima, and is noted for its healthfulness and freedom from smoke and other objections in the summer that is felt in many localities. It is a big bargain for a man who wants a good house in a desirable location."