Increasing Popular Education and Continuation Schools
An editorial page essay discusses education gaps in the United States, arguing that many children end schooling after the sixth grade and urging continuation schooling. It cites Ohio's law for girls aged 14 to 16 to attend continuation classes and critiques lack of a national movement toward extended education for all youths. The piece contrasts German and American education systems and warns about the dangers of prioritizing speed over safety in modern society, using the Titanic disaster to illustrate broader public demand for rapid transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ohio
Titanic Crew Urged Full Speed Ahead To Break Record
The crew and officers pressed for maximum speed despite icebergs and danger. Owners and officials emphasized the race for a new daily speed record, insisting it was essential even with the risk to the vessel and its passengers.
When Knighthood Was in Flower
An homage to Titanic heroes and past warriors, praising the selfless acts of men who gave their lives to save women and children. The piece elevates chivalry as timeless, comparing Titanic bravery with Thermopylae Balaklava and other battles. It emphasizes steadfast duty and sacrifice above fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermopylae
Balaklava
Bunker Hill
Pressing Problems for Northwest Fruit Harvest
The Pacific Northwest faces record fruit crops but major questions loom. Marketing methods, labor needs for picking and packing, and handling imperfect stock to avoid losses will dominate this season as canneries and regulators push efficiency and inspections.
Surplus Handling for Driers and Preserving Plants
Text notes that driers and fruit preserving and pickling plants are not provided to manage the surplus. It indicates a gap in facilities or resources to handle excess produce efficiently.
Generosity and the Cost of Prevention Across Crises
The piece notes London has subscribed a quarter of a million for Titanic survivors while floods on the Mississippi raise over a million in aid. It calls for matching charity to fund prevention and reduce future calamity, urging more focus on early action than later cures. It also comments on party discord shaping the upcoming national conventions and the potential for a new political alignment if unity cannot be reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mississippi
United States
San Francisco Lands Reclaimed for Panama-Pacific Exposition Site
The plan calls reclaiming 76 acres of flooded San Francisco land for the Panama-Pacific Exposition base, with bay sand pumped in for soil. The project aims to spur coastal growth and new Pacific trade as the exposition opens in 1915, while political voices debate voter influence and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bay
Festival Weather Delayed Transmission Delights Fans
Weather for the Blossom Festival was delayed in transmission but could be fed. Festival visitors could not sample the events as hoped, though data and feeds remained available for later viewing.
Progress and Prosperity meeting outlines Washingtons development
The Yakima valley focus on irrigation driven reclamation reflects larger state goals including logged-off lands dry farming and expanding arable acreage. The discussion covered diversified industry cooperative marketing and other related challenges to spur regional growth and coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Progress and Prosperity
Yakima Valley
Pittsburg Women Form Marketing Club to Curb Costs
Pittsburg women follow New York precedent and form a buying cooperative. They will buy when prices are favorable and abstain when costs rise. Butter above thirty cents or eggs above twenty will be stored or left on the market. If sustained, the plan aims to cut living costs for members and other consumers. The cooperative concept is sound. success hinges on thorough organization and steady support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New York
Government to Find Jobs for Panama Canal Workers
The piece argues displaced Panama workers should be shifted to public works projects such as the Alaska railroad and national highway system. It notes government bonds built the canal and suggests continuing investments to save transport costs and boost traffic operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
No Objectors Speak Amid GOP Controversy Harmony Dinner Proposed
The piece notes widespread controversy within the Republican party and suggests a harmony dinner with a toast to reconcile the faithful. It recalls the old belief that the party is greater than any individual and seeks unity after discord.
Primary plan flaws and farm life on roads and travel
The writer questions direct primaries arguing leaders distort the people's will. The piece asserts farm life hinges on back-to-the-farm movement, better roads, and motor vehicles to ease isolation and boost social life.
Foley Kidney Pills Aired In Local Ad Says Relief Found
A reader claims Foley Kidney Pills eased back and kidney pain after several days. The testimonial mentions a recall tied to November ballots and notes the product is sold by North Yakima Drug Store, with address 1218 W 2nd St Little Rock Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. McGowan
2Nd St
Little Rock
Ark
North
Tribute to a Woman's Quiet Greatness in Hats
A St Louis Republic line extols the steadfast dignity of women who wear unseasonable or shabby hats through hardship. It argues crises reveal courage, noting every hat hides a story of loss and unselfish devotion, praising the heroic restraint of the era's womanhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
St. Louis Republic
Hughes as a Compromise Justice in 1908 Politics
The Providence Bulletin notes Justice Hughes as a logical compromise candidate if a nomination were needed, given his record in office and broad respect. It says the split between the president and ex-president is too deep for a settlement short of a knockout, yet rumors of Hughes’ availability may persist as balance shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Hughes
Providence Bulletin
Ebenezer Howard Honored at London Garden City Dinner
A complimentary London dinner honored Ebenezer Howard founder of the garden city movement. Earl Grey presided as German French Polish Belgian and Spanish associations sent tribute. Howard reported the movement had turned the corner financially and was in better shape than years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ebenezer Howard
England
Earl Gray
Springfield Republican
The People's Forum Opens to Public Opinions
A community column invites readers to share views while excluding personal names from publication signatures must accompany submissions as proof of good faith and are not published.
Evaporate Fruit in Hop Driers Now Feasible
Chas Chambers suggests Yakima valley can use existing hop driers to evaporate fruit in September. With 100 to 250 idle machines, dual-purpose drying could ease the seasonal fruit surplus and tap markets on the Pacific coast and Alaska trade. He calls for investigation by fruit and hop growers alike.
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Yakima Valley
New York
Pacific Coast
Chas. Chambers
April Has Come in a Garden of Sound and Light
A lyrical 18th century style verse depicts April awakening nature and people. The speaker describes dawn, bluebells, mossy beds, and the widespread joy as trees clap and crowds listen to a herald cry that April has come. The poem credit is Mathilde C. Hutchins.
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April
Mathilde C. Hutchins
What's the Matter With Your Baby
A column advises that many infant ailments stem from constipation and recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, safe laxative for children and adults. It touts its gentle action, cites familiar testimonials, and offers a free sample by mail from Dr. W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
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W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Ill
McCoy Plans Short Northern Trip Extending to British Line
Nicholas McCoy prepares to depart within a day or two for travel through the northern portion of the state up to the British line. Rev. Rufus Chase of the Episcopal church receives a one month vacation and left Thursday to tour the Coeur d'Alene country.
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Nicholas McCoy
Rufus Chase
Episcopal Church
Coeur d'Alene
Captain Simmons Reports Heavy Snow in River Country
Captain J. T. Simmons visited the pumping river country near his last summer camp and says the mountains hold more snow than in many seasons of prospecting.
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J. T. Simmons
Klickitat stock man reports Hoxter and Newell dissolved
Charles Newell of Klickitat county says the firm Hoxter and Newell has been dissolved with Howard Blanchard buying Hoxter’s share. He also notes the machinery for the Goldendale artesian well boring experiment will arrive early in May.
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Charles Newell
Klickitat County
Hoxter
Sale of interest in brick opposite land office
Capt. J. H. Thomas has sold his interest in the new brick building opposite the U.S. land office to Col. L. S. Howlett. The transfer reflects ongoing property dealings in the district.
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J. H. Thomas
U.S. Land Office
Col. L. S. Howlett
Kennewick Apricots Show Hopeful Crop in Stone Visit
John H. Stone of Kennewick arrives with fruit laden apricots and confirms a large crop forecast across his area, signaling a bountiful season for diverse produce.
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John H. Stone
Kennewick
Popular government gains ground with initiative trend
The Los Angeles Express argues that the initiative and referendum affirm republican government and limit special privilege. It contends state populations will increasingly control delegates to national conventions, reducing professional politicians and corporate influence as the public takes government into its own hands.
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Supreme Court
Oregon
Congress
Los Angeles Express
Morning Prayer for Healing and Hope
A devotional prayer asks Christ for healing of soul and body and to be blessed as a child of God. The speaker seeks guidance, courage, and cheerful endurance on a path to live for Jesus. Amen.
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Christ
Multitudinous Possibilities in a Political Year
A Washington Star quote debates loyalty and influence in politics. It notes that a candidate with real clout must open and fund his own headquarters to prove strength. The remark reflects a climate where independent initiatives signal seriousness and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Ellensburg party reports water discoveries during expedition
W. A. Williams of Ellensburg and Capt. J. T. Kingsbury, members of a land hunting party returning Friday, claim artesian water can be found near Barrel springs and Cold creek at shallow depth and soil matches the richness of the Moxee valley.
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Columes Bia
Fridday
W. A. Williams
Ellensburg
J. T. Kingsbury
Barrel Springs
Cold Creek
Moxee
Yakima Horse Show Lights Up Saturday Display
Yakima avenue hosted a last Saturday horse show with a creditable display despite many fine country animals not being entered.
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Yakima Avenue
Mrs John Donald Buys Three Lots on Second Street
A Tacoma resident, Mrs John Donald, purchased three lots on Second Street where an architect is drawing plans for a new residence.
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John Donald
Second Street
Tacoma
Howard Appointed Post Master at Goldendale
A. Howard takes over as post master in Goldendale replacing John W. Snover who has resigned from the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Howard
Goldendale
John W. Snover
Spokane men return from Seattle convention
Charles Hopkins and Ivan Chase of Spokane spent Saturday in the city on their return from the Seattle convention. Hopkins is president of the telephone company of which the Yakima exchange forms a part.
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Charles Hopkins
Ivan Chase
Spokane
City
Seattle
Mr. Hopkins
Telephone
The
Yakima Exchange
Hard Rock Men at Work on Beverly Hanford Grade
Contractors cut the grade along a 15 mile river bluff above Priest Rapids. A camp was set this week with five camps already in operation and about twenty miles of grade parity completed. Three months expected to finish the project as land plots and right of way are prepared.
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Beverly Hanford
Priest Rapids
Hanford
Chittenden Avenue
Unclaimed Letters Listed at North Yakima Post Office
The advertisement lists recipients in North Yakima as of April 20 1912 with one cent due on each letter. Names include Anderson J R Baock G W Berry Chas Banning J E Belair Mrs Carrie Belair Miss Goldie Bickle Mrs Ray Brophy Mrs N B etc.
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North Yakima
Anderson
J. R
Baock
G. W
Berry
Chas
Banning
J. E
Belair
Carrie
Miss Goldie
Bickle
Ray
Brophy
N. B
Cadwalladers
J. A
Camburello
Calagero
Cleason
Clemen Mens
Edith
Henderson
Earl
Hill
Royal V
Holdway
D. T
Holman
Miss Laura
Jarred
Arthur
Jenks
A. C
James
H. C
Sadie
Karl
Thos
Kerr
Kerwin
Miss Esther
Kyriakidis
Althmasios
McLellan
Duncan
Walter
Reid
Regan
J. H
Robertson
John
Rogers
F. M
Schneider
Bertha
Scoen
M. B
Scott
Emma
Sheppards & Reynolds
Stiles
E. S
Teel
J. Morris
Tusar
Peter
van Nostran
J. L
Waterman
Weller
Whitmore
Chas. A
Williams
Almer
Wilson
W. L. Lemon
P. Ma
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Yakima Herald
Herald Publishing Company
Geo. N. Tuesley
North Yakima, Wash
States of the Union
Yeymany
Steamship Company
Ficers
Ros
Pacific Northwest
Ismay
Captain Smith
White
Star Line
Smithsonian Institute
the People’s Forum
Milwaukee
Helliesen Lumber Co
Wash
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