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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
13
The Yakima Herald from North Yakima Washington lists publication details with manager N Tuesley and weekly Wednesday issue. Advertising rates are available upon request and show a $1.50 rate for 65 line editions.
The Herald urges subscribers with outstanding balances to settle within thirty days. It notes most readers will pay willingly and offers payment by check or postal note, emphasizing no aggressive dunning and that the date beside each name shows paid-to time.
The piece urges delaying Christmas purchases to avoid crowds, stressing peace and goodwill for buyers and sales staff. It notes early buying yields better selections, calmer service, and smoother deliveries, contrasting the jitters of late rush with foresight.
Dissatisfaction with public utilities and rising rents prompts sweeping London municipal reform gains. The anti–ownership push wins 1,101 of 1,362 seats, giving control of 25 of 28 boroughs as workingmen revolt against light plants tramways and river operations.
The text notes that the proposed remedy proved an elixir that would not cure and was overwhelmingly repudiated by the classes who bore the brunt of its effects.
The piece urges shoppers to buy gifts early to spare overworked sales staff during Christmastide. It appeals to the spirit of giving and the Christian motto Peace on Earth Good Will to Men, highlighting the link between timely purchases and holiday cheer.
New York reports total dividends of 90 million dollars for December. Standard Oil stockholders receive 9.75 million, American Tobacco pays 4.024 million, United States Steel 2.542 million. American Sugar Refining no dividend noted. fined 18 thousand dollars by a U S court for rebates from New York Central.
The House Appropriations Committee adds a provision to this year’s bill mandating that all public documents authorized by law or ordered by Congress be printed according to Webster rather than Carnegie. This signals a political stance aimed at messaging to Washington, D.C.
Butter is 75 cents a roll and 37% cents per pound, a prohibitive price for many. The piece notes the impact on poor households and the hardship of enjoying hot cakes, suggesting people may have to skip them or adjust portions to save money.
A humorous line urges gifting black diamonds as a valuable and useful present this season, noting they are the blaze in these parts this year.
Rising cotton prices could curb holiday spending and dull Santa Claus cheer as merchants warn of tighter budgets and slower gift demand this season.
The Vatican protests the expulsion from France of Monsignor Montagani secretary of the papal nunciature in Paris. Vatican officials condemn the move as mean and aimed at portraying the church as anti republican and allied with France’s foes.
Six workers trapped by a cave in at Edison were contacted today. L. B. Hicks, rescued through a two inch pipe, reported he was alive and well and spoke with fellow entombed men two hours after Friday’s collapse. He believes the others may have perished.
A fierce snowstorm rages in the Sierra Nevada and Siskiyou mountains causing widespread train delays on all Southern Pacific lines. Telegraph wires were damaged but no other harm reported.
The appeal of Enrico Caruso, the Italian tenor, who was found guilty of annoying women near the Central Park monkey house, will be argued tomorrow in New York.
Washington dispatch reports debates on the Algeciras treaty and a proposed resolution to limit U S participation in European political affairs to trade protection. Senators discuss Reed Smoot's right to sit in the Senate with Burrows delivering a lengthy arraignment of Mormonism.
The house debated the executive legislative and judicial appropriation bill covering topics from Alfred Nobel to Congress salaries. Boutell cited Roosevelt’s Nobel prize funds for capital and labor harmony while Gaines urged higher pay for members and Murdock spoke on railway mail service wages.
Senator Flint of California visited the state department to urge a demand on the Mexican government to repair damage at the Imperial canal outlet. He argues the break in the river is caused by Mexico failing to supervise canal construction, affecting California lands watered by the canal.
New York December 11 Bishop McCabe of the Methodist church was taken to a New York hospital after a stroke. Officials announced his condition was decidedly favorable to a speedy recovery and his illness is not believed to be serious.
Rev. Hilton reports Ellensburg will host the 1908 Christian Endeavor gathering. Committees are being formed and plans laid, with locals predicting the convention will be one of the best ever held.
A playful exchange shows a Boston girl confessing fondness for beans and farmer Sway agreeing, joking that beans roll off a knife. The light moment captures neighborhood humor cited by the Washington Herald.
Creamery butter rose to 80 cents per roll this week up five percent from last week and may rise further next week. Ranch butter holds at 60 cents per roll while eggs stay firm at 45 cents a dozen for fresh and 40 cents for case eggs. Hay demand remains high with alfalfa in demand but railcar supply limits shipments.
Dealers report a large number of orders on their books they cannot fill. Prices paid per ton include Alfalfa from $10 to $10.50 Timothy from $16 to $16.50 and Clover from $11 to $11.50.
A list shows sack pricing for various grains including Puritan Blue Bell and Middlings. Prices range from 1.05 to 1.86 per sack, with specific entries for Whole wheat Bran Shorts and other items.
A list of upcoming events including Idaho Agronomy association corn convention in Moscow December 11 14 Seattle Horse Show December 13 15 and multiple December dates for Washington State dairymen education and poultry shows plus January meetings for shingle weavers barkeeps stock breeders and irrigated stock events across Pullman The schedule also covers Oregon Oregon Angora Goat Show The Dalles Horticultural society Portland and Spokane trade gatherings and the Inland Empire stock show
Snohomish county Everett and other cities report a sequence of dates from December 27 to January 26. The list includes South Bend Seattle Oregon State Portland Walla Walla and Victoria B C with specific day ranges for each location.
A light exchange about birthplace turns into a humorous revelation as a father confirms each parent’s birth state and a boy notes the unlikely unity of their origins. The dialogue highlights shared roots across different places with gentle laughter.
A Bohemian Magazine snippet shows a speaker replying to inquiries about a cold by saying they are following their doctor's directions. The brief exchange emphasizes adherence to medical guidance.
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