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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1905
Page
7
The Yakima Herald is published in North Yakima by the Yakima Herald Publishing Co. Geo N Tuesley serves as business manager. The paper states advertising rates on request and lists subscription options for one year six months and three months. Official city paper for Yakima.
The article reflects Easter sermons across many pulpits asserting belief in life after death. It notes the enduring conviction in immortality, though not scientifically proven, and argues faith inspires nobler deeds and higher aspirations for humanity.
Judge Moore urges lawyers to write their own funeral orations at a Spokane Bar gathering for the late Hon. Patrick Henry Winston. He argues obituaries would be fitting tributes better than standard resolutions and jokes about estates funding memorials.
A Cuba unrest report notes President Palma facing discontent among Cuban crowds. Maximo Gomez ponders renewed armed action while another leader vows rural resistance against the United States. The piece argues local Cuban disputes do not justify U.S. opposition and hints at long term policy.
The text argues that land disputes should be settled by the affected groups themselves. It urges a wise policy that allows these parties to thrash out their difficulties privately, insisting that any bloodletting remain within their own nationality.
The Oregon mislabeling practice raises prices in Scotland for so called Oregon apples while real Washington fruit from Yakima valley and Snake River shipments is misrepresented. The Jade Register and Trade Register urge strict labeling Washington fruit and warn shippers and commission men in Tacoma Seattle to stop passing Oregon or California boxes as Yakima grown.
Citizens endorse a bold Independence Day celebration in North Yakima after years without one. With two months to plan, organizers seek a program worthy of the day and hope to attract visitors from Pasco Ellensburg Roslyn and Cle Elum to boost the city.
An old Northwest Horticulturist note explains when and how much to spray to protect fruit trees. It recommends Bordeaux mixture for scale with a formula using lime and copper sulfate in ten gallons of water, plus dusting methods, timing when petals fall and again at marble-size fruit. For aphids on young trees, it suggests quassia chips extract with whale oil soap in eight gallons of water.
The Yakima Herald announces the installation of a new linotype machine two weeks ago, praising its efficiency and economic benefits. It outlines Mergenthaler’s invention, its impact on printing, and invites friends to witness the machine in operation. The paper credits past owners and partners, notes growth in Yakima Valley, and promises future improvements including service enhancements and a possible daily edition when conditions permit.
Rev H P James left Tuesday afternoon for Spokane Walla Walla and Lewiston Idaho to study library operations and buildings in those cities. He is on the Carnegie library committee and aims to use the trip to begin active preparation for a new building costing 15000 dollars to be placed on the corner of Third and A streets. The committee will meet after his return to decide whether to advertise for plans and specifications or hire an architect.
George Horn, a Northern Pacific worker in a Roza construction gang, was struck and killed by a train Friday afternoon while seated on a tie apparently asleep. Authorities in Kittitas county took charge of his body. he is believed to have been under the influence. Piano and furniture moving by J A Orchard at First Street and Yakima Avenue. telephone 381. otf
A blaze last night on the west side near the track leveled Richard Strobach’s home and many household goods, and consumed the Applegate Cider and Feed Mill plus nearby structures. Origin undetermined, possibly a carelessly discarded cigar stub. Wind hindered efforts. several neighboring warehouses and yards caught sparks, but firemen and volunteers prevented total spread. Damages run to several thousand dollars.
The Orpheum Theater continues to attract large audiences this week featuring the comedy drama On the Mississippi and The Ensign, praised for high comedy and strong lines. The illustrated songs include A Rabbi’s Daughter and Last Night as the Moon Was Shining, while the film Hope My Thumb ranks among the best, retelling Hop o My Thumb’s clever escape from a giant. Also advertised are Studebaker vehicles, Yakima Hardware Co. promotions, and local want ads for bargains, millinery, cotton rags, strawberry pickers, and purebred White Rock eggs.
The state fair commission has opened offices in the Yakima National Bank Building. Secretary Coleman has not yet appointed an assistant but will have to soon as the work piles up rapidly. The commission is revising the premium list and hopes to place it in the hands of interested parties soon.
In Pierce City a young man was arrested for kissing his sweetheart by a police officer. The next morning the judge discharged him and urged him to resume his courtship, telling him to start again and to bring back apologies from Missouri.
The petition of the school children to District No. 7 board requests naming the new North Natchez Avenue school as The Barge School. The document notes the measure of the petition as fifteen feet in length.
Schott's millinery department runs with experienced milliners and offers alterations. For sale a four year old horse about 950 pounds and a light wagon, inquire at F. A. Morgan's Feed Store. Dated 17 11.
Notice seeks loan of 400 dollars secured by real estate. Address given as 308 South Second Street. Public notice posted in the 16-tf section.
Personal note urging Jim to buy lots for a new home in Modern Addition. The brief message hints at an opportunity but is incomplete.
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