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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
4
The Yakima Herald announces advertising rates on application and lists subscription options for one year six months or three months. Published every Wednesday under manager Geo. N. Tursley with post office in North Yakima Washington as second class matter. December 9, 1908.
The taxpayers voted yesterday against advancing the city’s class and a public census tied to sanitation. The piece argues the decision supports restraint on expenditures for sewers, street cleaning, and health protection, urging focus on practical governance and the limits of council authority under class three sewer powers.
A farmer notes that wagon roads cause the highest transport costs for farm products and argues for better roads to reduce expenses, boost travel, and raise profits. He urges public-spirited citizens across the state to support road improvements, acknowledging past neglect and the need for practical action.
A reader summarizes a statute regarding how the city may change its class and notes ongoing confusion in interpretation. The piece outlines statutory language and aims to clarify the process and implications for municipal restructuring.
The California Vig Syrup Co promotes a laxative mix of syrup of figs and elixir of senna as a simple gentle remedy. It claims ethical safety and effectiveness for family use and urges purchase only from its product, priced at fifty cents per bottle in drugstores.
The writer argues against elevating the city from third to second class noting sewer powers are identical across classes and fourth class cities. They warn the reform move is a political trap, urge voting down the change, and insist the fight for healthy water and sanitation continues regardless of class.
A noted educator and philanthropist urges converting the football field into a potato patch, arguing the lowly spud is more important than gridiron victories. The piece notes widespread protests by press and clergy, yet the football season returns with its injuries and dangers, praising football’s gritty builders over so-called glory.
An opinion piece laments danger in football as it compares game risks to the allure of potato crops. It argues that enthusiasm, media attention, and crowd cheers thrill players but could erode the sport if safety is removed from the game.
In Sunnyside the Sunnyside Water Users association holds three meetings to test election methods by superior court after postponing the board election to January. President Harrison and the present trustees announce they will resign after court decision amid graft allegations from Attorney McClure.
The piece extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, praising decades of popularity, honesty of ingredients, and lack of alcohol. It notes its strong performance for weak stomach and liver issues and contrasts with fading rivals, while also mentioning Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a lasting, easy to take remedy.
Patient testimonials from Job Jeavons of Wheeling West Virginia praise Vinci for rebuilding strength and restoring work ability after illness. The ad asserts tonic iron and cod liver oil components supply blood-building elements and promotes use for elderly, children, and after sickness. Money-back guarantee offered.
Stark Bros Nurseries and Orchards Co of Louisiana Missouri earn high local reputation for excellent varieties and fair dealing. The ad in this issue begins a regular series aimed at orchardists who should read it.
Advertises Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup as effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Claims prompt relief for children with gentle laxative action to expel poison and phlegm. Guaranteed and sold by C W Camp West Side Druggist.
Jesse Evans returns to old friends as revival meetings run for several weeks at the Presbyterian church. A Dance at M W A leads to a horse runaway injuring two youths. Miss Ivis Jefferys visits North Yakima for Thanksgiving. A Dec 9 basket social at McKinnys hall aims to fund a school bell. George Merton becomes manager on Mr Irwins farm as authorities seek a bank robber who shot an assistant cashier.
In Yakima County Washington the Superior Court orders the estate of Laura J Rochel to show cause why the real estate described must not be mortgaged to pay debts and administration costs. The hearing is set for January 2 1909 at 9 30 am in North Yakima with notice to all interested parties published in the Yakima Herald.
On January 2, 1909 Yakima County Washington directs all parties with interest in the estate to appear at the specified place and time to show cause why the real estate should not be mortgaged. Dated November 30, 1908 J Lenox Ward County Clerk and ex Officio Clerk of the Superior Court AL W Barr Deputy December 4 11 18 25 January 2.
Arthur M. Cain contests Horace Gotts home stead entry No 4641 for land in Section 22 Township 14 North Range 19 West. Contest alleges nonresidence and abandonment. Hearing set for December 21 1908 before Register and Receiver in North Yakima Washington. Publication ordered due to difficulty serving notice.
In Yakima County Washington Myrtie D Roberts executrix files final account and petition for distribution in the estate of Lewis H Roberts deceased The court fixes Wednesday December 30 1908 at 10 am for hearing and settlement of the account and petition and orders notices posted for four weeks in three public places and published in Yakima Weekly Herald until the hearing date
Notice is given that the final account of Myrtie D. Roberts executrix of Lewis H. Roberts deceased has been filed for settlement. A hearing and final distribution petition are scheduled for December 30, 1908 at 10 a.m. in the Yakima County Superior Court North Yakima. Objections in writing may be filed by interested parties. Dated November 24, 1908. Logan H. Roberts, Attorney for Executrix. Yakima National Bank Building North Yakima Washington. Nov 25, Dec 29-16-28.
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