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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
11
The Yakima Herald lists North Yakima Washington as the location with N Tubsley as manager. It publishes every Wednesday and offers subscriptions at one year 1.50 six months 75 three months 50. The date shown is Wednesday December 5, 1906.
The Herald calls on subscribers with arrears to settle within the next thirty days. It notes most readers intend to pay and asks remittance by check or postal note, avoiding dunning. The date beside each name shows the paid-to period.
The people of North Yakima choose Oscar A Fechter as mayor and reelect Steinner as councilman at large. An attorney, clerk, and treasurer are chosen, with two seats staying with sound candidates. The article urges unity to drive Northwest city advancement.
The article reports President Roosevelt urging Congress to take nationwide power over marriage and divorce. He argues state laws create scandals and urges federal action to curb polygamy and protect family life, warning of social decay if home ties weaken.
The text argues that willful sterility is a grave national sin meriting national death for the human race. It condemns shirking essential duties, noting the need for fathers and mothers to raise healthy children in happy homes, and insists moral integrity cannot be sacrificed for ease or pleasure.
Spokane merchants petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission to nullify the haul back freight rate from Seattle to Spokane. Seattle Tacoma and Portland wholesalers pledge funds to oppose the bid, while North Yakima and inland commerce stand to gain if Spokane prevails in this freight-rate challenge.
Woman from Davenport Iowa testifies a twelve year asthma case was cured by Foley's Honey and Tar after a single fifty cent bottle. She warns earlier use might have saved years of suffering. North Yakima Drug Store advertises the product.
Mr and Mrs James Harmer marked their thirty fifth anniversary with a surprise party on Friday night November 30. About four longtime Pine Island residents gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs W N Irish at seven then accompanied the couple to the Haasze home where they continued the celebration.
A surprise ceremony unfolds as the bride and groom are led to a parlor wedding when Rev Daddy's ghost returns to quiz them on vows from 35 years ago in Minnesota. Guests cheer, gifts include a silk parasol and engraved cuff buttons, and music by Charles Parham, George Burlingame, and Mrs Harmer accompanies the celebrants.
An ad states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the national pure food and drug law, containing no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended for children and adults by North Yakima Drug Store.
The Yakima county superior court convenes for civil trials today with many cases on the docket. Juries for criminal trials may not be drawn until late February or early March due to flood disruptions. Notable cases include Jay Shebas t, charged with manslaughter, and the trial of Fred Hawkins over a $20 theft. Numerous docketed cases follow, listing parties and dates from December 5 to December 8.
A large gathering of east side property holders at McAulay & Meigs formed the East Side Improvement association to secure needed district improvements and abate nuisances. Officers include A. J. Splawn president J. H. Corbett vice president George F. McAulay secretary treasurer and executive committee members. The society will oppose a proposed slaughter house on Yakima avenue and seeks action to improve the eastern city district.
The city is asked to submit names to the executive committee for eligibility and membership consideration.
An old advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure can cure kidney and bladder diseases and strengthen kidneys to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes, urging timely use. It references North Yakima as the location.
Edgar C. Van Brandt of North Yakima Washington and Miss Harriett Chambers were married in Charleston Illinois on November twenty first. The ceremony followed by a reception at the bride’s home featured lilies of the valley and orchids with a Sigma Chi emblem gift to the groom. Two youths named Wheeler and Calman were arrested for forging checks during a theater appearance, later detained by local officers.
Veterinarian Dr Hall can be reached by telephone at 2183 or by visiting at 102 South Selah Avenue.
L G and W J Hayes back in the city after business in Spokane with fruit dealers. They note Yakima fruit is sidelined in Spokane in favor of Wenatchee packs. They inspect Wenatchee shipments and say fruit from Yakima valley is superior to Wenatchee produce.
A fragment notes a crowd’s mixed reaction after an event yesterday with an optimistic line about trading and a claim that M. J. B. rice is the best.
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