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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1910
Page
2
Thirteen killed and at least twelve injured when North Western Pacific passenger No six collided head on with a work train near Ignacio California. Relief trains rushed to the scene as wreckage blocked the line and bodies remained amid the debris late at night.
The Western Forestry and Conservation Association warns that a dangerous forest fire season continues across Oregon Washington and nearby states. Dry conditions persist with many outbreaks and several deaths reported while active firefighting strains resources if rain does not come soon.
Fire warnings stress long distance spread and urge timber owners to patrol beyond their tracts. Citizens brigades should be formed with ready leadership and equipment. Cities must mobilize men for transport, while every resident reports fire law violations. Previous warnings could have saved lives and property. these steps are urged again.
In Wilson Creek the first wheat of the season arrived at A Nicholls’ warehouse. George Gose delivered 5061 pounds of bluestem No 1 wheat, with an expected 10 bushels per acre. Gose won the four horse team whip offered by Nicholls for the debut delivery.
In Zillah a 44 year old peach tree owned by J W Smith of the town yielded forty five boxes harvested by an unknown picker. The report notes unusual fruiting from the historic tree and records the bounty attributed to the local orchard.
In the Palouse country harvest is delayed due to a shortage of harvest hands. Farmers roam Spokane streets offering two fifty to seven dollars per day. Snake River valley orchardists call for 400 workers to tend the fruit crop with two months’ employment. Fall wheat yields about 20 bushels per acre.
Ned Bruse was arrested by Forest Ranger W H Smith for refusing to join a fighting party at a fire near Blakers mill by Yacob. He remains jailed unable to post bond and will have a hearing Monday. He has not explained his refusal and spent Sunday in jail.
J Helm completes private irrigation for his 22 acre Pasco orchard west of town using a 14 horsepower gasoline engine. He expects the water enabled system to boost his valuable fruit farm and local output. Pasco market notes peaches from Franklin county orchards filling local demand with Pasco Orchards Company.
Colfax report notes J Adams threshing 1740 sacks of wheat with a steam thresher on the Torrance ranch near Richmond nine miles west. The day’s haul is about 8800 bushels, with light grain typical of the season. The run is believed to be the season’s record to date.
In Lewiston a display of dry farmed products from the Lewiston Clarkston valley will be sent to the Spokane Dry Farming congress. J H Ames is asked to lead the Nez Perce county exhibit collection for the Lewiston Clarkston fair. In Moscow Julius Cherpilloid reported a threshable 40 acre wheat stand three miles west of town yielding about 50 bushels per acre using Idaho harvesters.
Shakespeare in Esperanto features the sixth international congress program in Washington this week. The comedy As You Like It will be acted by players who previously knew no Esperanto.
The second National Conservation Congress in St Paul will feature a talk on birds by Francis M. Chapman, curator at the American Museum of Natural History. He will show stereophan views and discuss birds’ value to farmers and the economy, arguing that protecting wild birds supports forests and crop health.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis reports about 12 000 prisoners nationwide with TB amid overcrowded, unsanitary facilities and only 800 beds in 21 institutions. Discharges yearly total 100 000 with 10–15 percent TB, prompting New York and state groups to launch a reform campaign.
A lively Yakima County political scene previews twenty plus filings for office in the fall. Unpledged Republicans and rival parties discuss senatorial bids, pledges to support voter choice, and potential open race contests for county engineer and coroner.
Two young women Mina Barry Well and Laura Gray vanished after an attack by a band of men who tarred and feathered them and rode them on a rail. Police seek witnesses and the attackers’ identities as residents at the Heights note the women’s recent move and rumored neglect by locals.
The article reports that organized groups including doctors and lawyers are illegally shooting protected birds such as sagehens and Hungarian pheasants in the county. It notes Japanese as a less costly target group and mentions high powered rifles used by professionals. A game warden is appointed and promises enforcement when the season opens September 1.
Teething babies suffer in hot weather with sore gums and upset stomachs. MeeGee's Baby Elixir corrects sour stomach cools and quiets bowels and aids digestion. Price 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by D. H. Fry 10 Yakima Avenue and W. Camp Yakima and Third Avenue.
Mrs Rose Glaser of Terra Haute Indiana reports long suffering and costly cures until Foley Kidney Pills provided a permanent cure after four weeks. She was bedridden with severe backache and pelvic pain and is now able to work again. North Yakima Drug store.
The National Tribune article denounces lands in Yakima County as unworthy for settlers and claims entry can be secured by an agent. Local readers challenge the piece arguing the lands’ value depends on irrigation and cultivation, and the opinion overlooks possible productivity with proper care.
The piece argues reformers arise inside or outside parties. It claims the Democratic Party lacks public confidence and tariff discipline. It notes insurgent reform within the Republican Party as a path to preserving party supremacy, urging timely reforms.
Frustration rises as Yakima valley ranchers show little interest in supplying produce for an advertising car bound for the East. Walla Walla leads with orchard goods and Spokane will process samples from Blalock orchards. North Yakima may withdraw from the exhibit unless a collector is hired to gather products.
The article warns of malaria's harsh toll on Panama Canal life with symptoms like chills fever and debility. It claims electric Bitters destroy malaria germs and cure related ailments, citing William A. Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina who says three bottles cured a severe malaria attack and led to lasting health. The ad also mentions stomach liver and kidney benefits and Typhoid prevention, priced 50 cents and guaranteed by Clark's Pharmacy.
McAulay and Weigs Attorneys at Law notaries public advertise services for American Surety and Empire State Surety. Offices listed in Miller and Elk, North Yakima.
Dr David Rosser physician and surgeon with office over Janeck Drug Store at Cor Sixth and Chestnut. Office hours 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 6 pm. Member of Pension Board.
Coast Chautauquas to gather in Albany Oregon for a September 14 meeting to align circuits share speakers and routing. Albany Chautaquae Association secretary Wallace R Struble invites representatives to discuss better arrangements and cost sharing for speakers on the Chautauqua circuit.
John A Hall son of former Mass Mutual Life president committed suicide in a Pittsfield hotel today by cutting his throat with a visor. He had been suffering from nervous trouble.
Prosser Washington based Prosser Fruitgrowers Association under Mr Heinzerling ships two carloads of Bartlett pears. Most fruit from orchards west of Prosser with some from Tiboon and nearby areas. Contributors include H. C. Robinson I. H. Richards H. Debiston WH ideta A. A. McPharen John Saar ym yisholm William McDonald J. K. Bishor Mortis Allgaier G. W. Phillips Mrs. N. Cullen and A. H. Van Sernm.
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