Radical new bylaws adopted by Yakima Valley association
Yakima Valley Fruit Growers association trustees approve a radical financing plan shifting from member notes to a $50 000 yearly self assessments for three years. The surplus fund will finance operations and return funds to members as notes bearing 4 percent interest. The change, unanimously approved, aims to speed cash use for the district’s fruit sales and set a precedent for similar organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley Fruit Growers’ Association
Kennewick
Selah and
Naches
J. H. Robbins
Robbins
Yakima Valley
Politicians Accused of Exploiting Indians in House Debate
In Washington on April 6, Congressman Ferris of Oklahoma defended an Indian appropriation bill provision limiting treasury drafts for the five civilized tribes to school expenses. Opponent Miller of Minnesota challenged the school funds limit, noting potential loss of attorney and officer salaries. Ferris cited growth in administration costs and proposed a eight-member committee with up to 190000 annually. The House adjourned with the school funds proviso still under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ferris
Dem
Oklahoma
Five Civilized Tribes
Miller
Minnesota
Sells Herd of Cows for a Good Figure
H Stanley Coffin sold fifteen Holstein cows to Professor A C Jones of Prosser for 1500 dollars, about 100 dollars per head. The stock was young with six due to freshen soon indicating strong local demand and rising prices for good cows in the valley.
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H. Stanley Coffin
A. C. Jones
Prosser
Guernsey
Coffin
Venus
Foley Kidney Pills Boost Old Man Health
M DPD Boardman of Helena Montana reports improved health after using Foley Kidney Pills. He claims at almost 79 years old he has spent hundreds on medicines but received greater benefit from Foley pills. Details available on request. Sold by North Yakima Drug Store.
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M. Dpd
Boardman
W. Main St
Helena
Mont
North Yakima Drug Store
Ashurst Denounces U S Senate in Arizona Speech
Senator Henry F. Ashurst denounces the United States Senate and federal judiciary during a joint legislative session in Phoenix after his election. He derides Washington society as a "millionaires' club" and vows a recall provision to control judges, pledging to denounce graft and speak freely.
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Phoenix
Ariz
United States
Henry F. Ashurst
United States Senate
Federal Judiciary
Washington Society
House of Lords
Millionaires’ Club
Washington
Arizona
Money for Parks From a Tag Day
The American Woman's league plans a tag day during Blossom Festival week to raise funds for city parks in North Yakima. A volunteer committee will guide the effort aimed at acquiring four small parks in key locations, with proceeds supporting early park development.
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American Woman’s League
Yakima
E. Keeler
Herald
American Woman's League
League
Keeler
Yakima Avenue
South Sixth
South Fourth Streets
Miles Avenue
Tieton Drive
Johnson's Corner
North Sixth
Lincoln Avenues
Capitol Grounds
Chestnut Street
Ninth
Tenth Avenues
French youths in London seek French military service
More than 400 young Frenchmen living in London who come of age next year presented themselves at the French consulate to be enrolled for military service at home.
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London
Easter Customs of Yakima Indians Share Spring Thanksgivings
The Yakima Indians held an Easter like spring ceremony seen as both religious and Thanksgiving in one. A master priest and interpreters lead a ceremonial feast with salmon, roots, mats as plates, and a dance after prayers. Bells signal the rite as drums and chants accompany the feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
A. J. Splawn
Margaret C. Splawn
Governor Wilson Defends Democratic Ticket in Chicago Rally
Governor William Hughes of New Jersey spoke at four Chicago Democratic meetings urging support for the party’s presidential delegates. He attacked trusts and the money power, praised foreign-born citizens, and argued America centers on a universal democratic principle rather than race. A separate ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for wounds and skin ailments.
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Chicago
Wilson
New Jersey
Illinois
America
Europe
Retiring NY Navy Yard Head Leutze to Be Replaced
Captain Albert Gleaves to succeed Rear Admiral Leutze as commandant of the New York Navy Yard on June 15 after 89 years of service. Gleaves led small Asiatic squadron ships, the battleship Alabama, and the dreadnought North Dakota. Leutze served 45 years and fought as a Civil War volunteer. he served on the Monterey with Dewey at Manila.
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Washington
Albert Gleaves
Newport Naval Station
RE. H.C. Leutaze
New York Navy Yard
Gleaves
Alabama
Leutze
Monterey
Dewey
Manila
District Parade and Float Carnival for North Yakima
Secretary Averill of the state fair commission urges a big harvest parade in North Yakima with district floats as a fair side event. He favors a city celebration linked to the blossom festival to draw outsiders and plans to reuse worthwhile floats for a fall parade at the state fair. The blossom idea was first pitched by Henry Snively, aiming to attract visitors who stay for Yakima’s seasonal display.
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Averill
State Fair Commission
North Yakima
Mr. Averill
Yakima
Henry Snively
Japan
Floods Delay Burlingon Train Through Hauser Derailment
Train No 41 the Burlington was wrecked through Hauser causing derailment and hours of delay for all eastbound services. Reports from North Yakima indicate Mississippi River floods are delaying western travel and detouring transcontinental trains along the flood belt. Western colonist travel has fallen as flood waters surge on the Mississippi and Pacific coast faces disruption.
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Burlington
North Yakima
Hauser
Pacifie
Almost a Miracle Cure Story from a Texan Family
Clarendon resident W B Holsclaw recalls his brother’s severe cough misread as consumption. After using Dr King’s New Discovery, he was cured after ten bottles and lived healthily at 218 pounds. The family endorses the remedy as quick and reliable with 60 cents to 1 dollar price. Sale advertised at Hed Cross Pharmacy.
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W. B. Holsclaw
Clarendon
Tex
Dr. King
Hed Cross Pharmacy
Higher Hopes Shape Hard Times into Better Outcomes
A reflective adage from William George Jordan notes that dashed hopes forge readiness for greater opportunities, suggesting resilience through disappointment leads to stronger preparation for future gains.
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William George Jordan
Yakima Elate Labor Market Faces Harvest Season Shortages
North Yakima labor agencies report high demand for ranch hands at about 85 dollars with board and lodging but warn that skilled men are scarce. Japanese workers are moving into farming districts while contractors foresee tight labor later in the harvest season across the northwest and Pacific regions.
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Yakima
EK. Redford
Bell Employment Agency
J. Buschhbach
Eschbach- Bruce Company
Trout Hatchery Plans Spotted Near The Herald Region
Harry Fharris establishes a trout hatchery near Naches after migrating from Utah. He imports fingerlings and plans a large hatchery order with the Yakima Protected Association, aiming to release fish in local streams and waterways served by rail stations.
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Harry Fharris
Herald
Harris
Utah
Jacobten
Naches
Yakima
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Woodrow Wilson
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D. H. Fry
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East
P. J. Eschbach
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Eschbach
Palouse
Spokane
Seattle
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Columbia
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