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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1911

Page

6

Advertising Rates and Subscriptions for North Yakima Paper

Geo N Tursley announces weekly publication from North Yakima Washington. Advertising rates available on application. Subscriptions offered for one year six months and three months.

Winning the Boy for the Farm Education program at state fair

The piece urges returning youths to farming by showing agricultural careers and scientific methods. It notes federal support to train boys and the New York state commission's plan to send 100 interested youths to the Syracuse state fair to spread knowledge and improve conditions statewide.

Ward The New York State Commission

State Fair Outlook Promises Record Exhibition

The fall crop season brings a strong outlook for the Washington State fair with expectations of the best show yet. Counties plan cooperative displays and rivalry among districts aims to produce more comprehensive exhibits, highlighting the fair as a premier means to promote state and local resources.

Washington State Fair

Taft Triumphs With Reciprocity Measure After Extra Session

After the extra session, President Taft secured approval of the Canadian reciprocity trade pact amid partisan battles. He claimed victory despite Democratic vetoes on tariff revision bills and faces a re election bid linked to his policy record and party rehabilitation. The session’s outcomes will mainly reflect on Taft’s material gains.

Democratic House Senate House Bryan Underwood Congress

Clark Praises Democrats Yet Downplays Session Outcomes

The article critiques Speaker Clark’s post session praise for Democrats while noting concessions under veto pressure. It argues the record shows Republican influence shaped policy and that campaign measures and tariff bills were driven by political needs. It predicts Taft’s tour as early 1912 campaign opening moves.

Clark Democratic House

State fair exhibits draw homeseekers and investors

An exhibit carries prestige beyond its face value and proves highly effective publicity. Stock and manufacturing shows demonstrate this, and a strong display at the state fair can advance any section or county by reaching a wide audience, attracting homeseekers and investors in greater proportion than other exhibits.

Home Buying Supports Local Economy and Community

The piece urges households to buy locally during the fall outfitting season, arguing money spent at home stays circulating in the community, boosts local trade, raises per capita purchasing, and strengthens local needs. It stresses supporting home merchants as sound business philosophy.

Moskee Valley notes and early Yakima fruit trade report

Twenty years ago in the Tacoma News A. O Farre reports on Moxee valley farming showing 600 acres of grain and fruit near North Yakima. Hops shipments to Milwaukee, melons and fruits to Seattle Spokane Helena and beyond, plus local business changes and a note on World's Fair commission election.

A. O'Farre Tacoma News Mosxee Valley Moxee North Yakima Columbia River H. B. Scudder New England Scudder Chicago Seattle Tacoma Helena Spokane Fairhaven Olympia Roslyn Orting Puyallup Express Yakima Ireland Puget Sound Maine Washington Pennsylvania

Hop Growers Offer Dollar A Box To Pickers In Yakima Area

The Yakima Hop Growers association offers a dollar per box to hop pickers and targets white men women and children to work. Reported earnings range from one to three dollars per day.

Yakima Hop Growers Association

Danville Residents Return From Simcoe Hot Springs Marvel at Bear Encounter

Robert Scott and family with B. B. Coombs and wife and Mr. Fry returned Saturday from Simcoe Hot Springs. Among the happenings was an encounter with a bear by Mr. Scott.

Robert Scott B. B. Coombs Mr. Fry Simcoe Hot Springs Mr. Scott

Yakima Producers Plan Glass Front Cabinet Exhibit

Messrs Leach Dunn and other producers arrange a glass front cabinet twenty feet long and eight feet deep to be placed on the depot platform for an exhibit of Yakima products. The project aims to boost the area and invites assistance from the public.

Messrs. Leach Dunn

President reasserts independence and principled leadership

The president presents as above party lines and faction, shaped by steadfast principles. He has strengthened himself and faces the future with confidence, having met issues as a patriot and statesman rather than a time server.

Politics as Education and Direct Talks with Voters

The passage argues that campaigns should educate voters and rely on direct heart to heart talks rather than political bosses. It notes the direct primary removes ward heelers, placing office holders and seekers in direct communication with the people.

Made-in-Washington Day Spirit Welcomed by Communities

Many communities stayed busy or indifferent to observing Made-in-Washington day yet the sentiment is commendable and spirit of it expected to grow.

Washington

See America first plea inspires travel and industry push

The piece notes American tourists spend about a hundred million dollars yearly in Europe and argues for prioritizing domestic travel. It cites a Chicago judge opening a baby check room in court, comments on direct primaries, and praises Aviator Atwood for proving aeroplanes as practical transport. It urges state immigration funding to promote home building and opportunity.

World Flight Record Pace Sparks Aviation Optimism

The forty day global trip reflects upgraded transport, with planes proving reliable in cross continent routes and paring distance across oceans. As aero planes shine, the Paris record appears vulnerable within the year amid rapid growth and modern logistics. Two states gain support in statehood votes. electoral college influence rises with growth in the north and west.

Paris

City urged to number houses in new districts

The Herald calls on the city council to require numbering of houses and businesses in newly added districts. It argues clear street names and house numbers aid visitors and residents alike and reflects well on any city that implements such numbering.

Herald

Farmer Wives Answer Call For Lighter Farm Life

Editor of the Kansas City Star invited letters from farmers wives across nearly twenty states. Respondents offered plain practical views, stressing duties and improvement rather than discontent. The Christian Science Monitor praised their sensible tone and noted their influence toward stability and quieting social turmoil.

Kansas City Star the Star The Christian Science Monitor

Editor Mistake Over Fatal Accident Phrase Sparks Controversy

A newspaper editor faced criticism after misphrasing a fatal accident by saying the victim “met his death at the hands of a horse.” The editor’s relative reportedly claimed the deceased “was sick in bed with a trained nurse.”

Cure for tomato blight found by North Yakima nurseryman

North Yakima nurseryman Brown, visiting Walla Walla, claims carrots planted among tomato rows ward off blight. He notes blight presence in the valley and says tomatoes distant from carrots fare worse. He advises not pulling affected plants but cutting them off at the roots.

North Yakima Walla Walla Union of Brown Yakima

Advertised Letters Listing Names and Dues

A long list of names including Booty Ernest L. and Barrett Catherine with one cent due on each letter advertised. The notice is signed by W. L. Lemon, Postmaster.

Booty Ernest L Barnett Chas. L Barrett Catherine Bartenders’ League Bell J. A Lena Bermett James Blair Geo. L Bowling Elmer Boyden Bridgeson John Brit Geo Browne Mayme Burstram Johan Bye Miss Nellie Cary P. M Chambers E. G City Dye Works Clark Miss Addie Clemens L. Ethel Castella Harry Daffron Joe Davis N. C Miss Mary Davidson Alice Dearsley C. F Dennis Thos Dewar Ellen J Dodd C. M Duff E. N Doty Miss Laura Evens May Eyler G. Edgar Faley J. J Finch Julian Flanagan Jettie Ford Mr. White Frink Minnie Gilbert Margaret Gill Gibbons John L Gilmore Miss Ruth Goodspeed J. W Grisson Miss Vera Gragin Mr. Frank Hannon Miss Nora Hansen Mr. Gen Haun Robert Heisinger G. H Hollett Harmon Holmquist Arthur Harford Hudson M. May Huistin Ethel Harris G. V Jones Miss Bessie Johnson Frank Kester M. B Keynon C. R Kingeorge David Knittle George Koltcheff Nickla Langdalen Manda C. C Homer Sullivan Sutherland Leslie Swanzy Jay Thiraits Richard Wash Wood D. F W. L. Lemon

Vancouver tax system compared to Chehalis county

The Aberdeen World analyzes British Columbia taxation, noting no general property tax and a split: unimproved land taxed more than improved land, vacant lots taxed, and income and business levies. It argues for local option in taxation similar to liquor local option, allowing counties or cities to decide tax policy.

Vancouver B. C British Columbia Chehalis County State of Washington Aberdeen World

Taft to Focus Tariff Topics on Western Trip

President Taft will headline tariff revision during his western tour. He prepares speeches supporting vetoes on wool free list and cotton bills and plans limited outreach to progressive Republicans, concentrating his political message in their region.

Beverly Mass Taft

Exquisite lingerie dress with lace and embroidery details

The dress features fine lawn, duny and valenciennes laces worn over a ceil satin slip. Japanese embroideries show huge roses and leaves, with embroidered medallions on epaulets, emphasizing the waist. The front is straight and scant while the skirt draperies are full and flowing at rear.

Drainage on Reservation Praised by Major Lynch

Major Jay Lynch, visiting North Yakima, lauds drainage work under Engineer Martin. He says the government is doing the right thing and commends Martin’s leadership and progress, urging Yakima residents to note the improvements.

Jay Lynch North Yakima Martin Lynch Yakima

Wanted a Wife Then and Now

A humorous contrast of a cowboy courting tales and a 19th century dating ideal. A lover jeers a rigid marriage script while a modern Chicago News piece questions women’s subservience, noting a shift toward equality and personal choice.

Circus Aftermath Shows Johnny’s Bold Circus Fever

A backyard scene captures Johnny performing trapeze and tumbling on a swinging bar while a watching mother prays he will tire of the circus craze. The youngster rehearses stunts on a tight rope and ground, thrilling a nearby crowd in a nostalgic, period voice.

Johnny Mother

Kitchen and drawing room chatter in Life quotation

A witty exchange notes Mrs Rich asking what Maggie and the others discuss. Maggie replies they talk about visitors in the drawing room and, with a wink, say upstairs they discuss the servants. The quip highlights servant talk as a social motif.

Maggie

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