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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
4
A 1912 discussion notes that smart marketing and distribution are vital for fruit growers. It cites surplus in some areas and demand in others, urging producers to know best markets and timing to sell. The Farmers Society of Equity in Indianapolis aims to centralize market data.
The article reviews support among leaders for a national aid plan tied to agricultural extension work. It cites Belgium’s 25 year extension program as proof of method and notes Ohio voters face a state constitution referendum on initiatives like initiative and referendum, woman suffrage, and broad reforms impacting government, lawmaking, and social policy.
The article argues American crops per acre exceed European yields and stresses soil fertility decline in older states. It warns of a looming food shortage and outlines the Lever bill proposing federal aid and expert supervision through agricultural colleges to boost farming nationwide.
The article notes rising bank clearances and autumn demand across cities, with steel mills and railroads expanding orders. It cites easy money rates yet rising costs, a crop season boosting farm output toward a potential nine million dollars, and overall prosperity not waiting on politics.
A reported movement proposes a thorough revision of the state charter, placing the people at the forefront of a progressive reform agenda. The action signals a constitutional rethinking with broad implications for governance and civil rights.
The Fishers proposal to lease government coal fields to communities would enable towns to mine transport and sell fuel near cost, pressuring monopoly prices while letting the federal government retain oversight and receive revenue. The piece notes the upcoming state fair with expanded youth participation and record prize offerings for agriculture and domestic arts, calling it an educational campaign for boys and girls.
The president signs the Panama canal bill and urges Congress to add amendments later to avoid international issues. The measure allows free tolls for American ships in coastwise trade and blocks railroad owned ships from passing, promising revived ocean trade and lower freight rates, pleasing the West and boosting competition with transcontinental railroads. The fight against free tolls continues, but the initial move benefits the West.
Dr Sun Yat Sen, former provisional president of China, is described as the strongest man in the new republic. He traveled to the capital last week, facing assassination fears, yet his counsel calmed factions and reduced political tangles. The result is viewed as a triumph of reason over force and the start of a new regime.
The Prohibition Party, once a single issue group, now canvasses broad political and economic thought. Its core demand remains liquor suppression, but the party advocates many additional reforms.Japan plans investing a million dollars in Panama-Pacific exposition exhibits as it seeks trade gains from canal opening and Pacific commerce.
In 1901 US cattle excluding milk cows numbered 45 500 000 and sheep 60 557 000. By 1911, despite a population rise of about 16 000 000, cattle reached 47 279 000 and sheep 57 216 000. The stock raising industry did not keep pace with national growth, creating a shortage contributing to higher living costs.
A petition for a local option election in Prosser was filed with the city clerk at the council meeting last week. Circulated by the wets, it aims to restore saloons after Prosser stayed dry for two years. Express companies now operate two wagons for local deliveries.
The Chicago Record-Herald argues the wage dispute involving about eight million dollars annually and the looming strike should be settled by a seven member board, five of them public representatives, instead of through strikes. Both sides present strong cases while pleading a fair, expert award to avoid ruinous consequences.
A satirical Progressive era verse targets Woodrow Wilson at a Democratic meeting. The song mocks his name and ties to Wall Street, urging voters to back Theodore Roosevelt instead and predicting political backlash for Wilson.
In these days of high cost of living a medicine that gets a man up and working in days is valuable. John Heath of Michigan Bar Cal says kidney and bladder trouble for six years kept him bedbound until Foley Kidney Pills relieved him at once. Try Foley Kidney Pills at North Yakima Dry Store.
Andrew J. Hafer sues The Washington Children's Home Society and officers Rev L J Covington and Rev A W Laningham for possession of his children Iva and Lena Hafer. Sheriff Robert T. Hodge of King County is a party, believed the children were detained at the Seattle home. Sweet Denham & Sweet assist Hafer.
The Raspberry is a reliable fruit. it fruits after apples and other crops fail. Blackcap varieties tolerate winter and dry summers best. red raspberries sprout aggressively in small grounds. Plant in semi shade, remove old canes after harvest, limit new cane height, bend cane ends to ground in late summer to root. Set plants in April, three feet apart in six foot rows. Cumberland is the hardiest and largest blackcap variety.
Wallace's Farmer advises poultrymen to fatten surplus cockerels in confinement for rapid, profitable sale. Use cracked corn, oats, scalded wheat, barley, and sour milk. keep coops cool with slatted floors and proper lice control. ensure soft feed, clean water, and grit. Tag each bird to fix prices as demand grows.
A humorous meditation on changing beauty standards. The verse contrasts Rudyard Kipling’s rag bone and hank of hair with today’s ideal, noting modern attire a broadcloth skirt and silk shirtwaist, concealed bones, and more generous hair while hinting at the era’s light expense.
Yakima oats near seven feet tall will be shown at the Tacoma exhibition. Sisters move into a new hospital building to improve comfort and continue their charitable work. Northern Pacific dining car contractes Yakima orchardists to supply table fruit for the season. Pete Herke returns to North Yakima after a successful Soda Springs season and will operate at his old number as sutler caterer and provisioning official.
A stranger asks if the peaches in a box are from California and offers silver to the clerk. The clerk replies that they were grown locally, clarifying the origin of the fruit.
Instructions for baked chicken with green pepper dressing and variations include frying chicken with green peppers and olive oil or butter, a sage onion dressing, and a crusted chicken pot pie with green peppers and mushrooms. Also covered are chicken croquettes with onions and peppers, fried in lard.
Use leftover Saturday or Sunday meat mixed with bread crumbs and warm milk. Add an egg if dry, season with salt pepper curry or herbs, form into a loaf, bake until browned, and top with a tomato dressing thickened with flour then garnish with parsley.
Washington telegrams show Colonel Roosevelt requesting to appear before Senator Clapp's committee Monday to counter Archbald's statements. Roosevelt cites inconvenience if hearings are deferred as several senators depart the capital. Oyster Bay letters reveal publicized correspondence from Hod eevel to Pthel and discuss Penrose's $25,000 amid Archbald testimony.
A Californian traveler extols Yakima noting its lively appearance and strong hop industry. Local buyers Louis Lachmund of Puyallup and A E Poole of Enumclaw visited the city to assess the outlook. They believe Washington will produce a similar harvest to last year though Poole wagered the output would not exceed 95 600 bales.
Esra Meeker the Puyallup hop king has acquired 40 acres in Sunnyside country and is expected to launch extensive hop cultivation. Indications point to Xakima becoming the Pacific coast hop center within the next two years.
Reports say Archbald plans to sail from New York and may sue Roosevelt for libel over his $25,000 contribution claim to Senator Penrose. Roosevelt seeks to shield Bliss and deny any advantage from the disputed money, while a 1904 letter requests return of a $100,000 Standard Oil gift.
A brief wit shot from the Chicago Record Herald notes many men find Christian duty harder when busy aiding their Christian friends.
The fragment features Mrs Exe and Mrs Wye debating a rainy day fund and an umbrella. It quotes a Boston Transcript remark and a Life note about simplifying repeated phrases to save time. The text includes a humorous anecdote about a son addressing his father after meals.
A Houston Post excerpt features a woman boasting a tale that promises to take breath away and urges calling on her husband. The dialogue hints he would see it as a long felt want, after trying cloves coffee and orange peel, with a dollar down offered to seal the deal.
A Sunday scene describes a quiet congregation of flowers trees and breeze as they offer praise to nature. The narrator notes the summer scented ground and blooming plants Daisy buttercup violet and other wildflowers join in the serene benediction with all beings in a forest clearing. Amen echoes through the woods.
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