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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
6
The column notes sleighing and harsh weather affecting campers sorting potatoes. Mrs. Crampton suffers neuralgia amid the snow. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Reynolds visited Mr. J. M. Moore in Venus last Friday. Hill nurserymen Stevens and Brown buy a new survey.
The usual services were conducted Sunday by Rev. McIntyre. W. E. Bradley of St. Joseph Missouri visits the Hatch place and praises the country but prefers Missouri. Wilbur Durham visits Orchardvale. F. L. Costar spends Sunday at H. S. Hatch’s. Bert Burlingame of Outlook stays for coal then leaves in disgust. Postmaster Ide remains in critical condition from last week’s accident. Sunnyside branch is finally back in running condition.
Mrs Andrew Rees of Portland visits her parents Rev Lee A Johnson and wife. H H Wende of North Yakima and Fred Brown from North Yakima visit Sunnyside. Mr and Mrs John Ferrill Jr welcome a baby boy. The Rev E M Smith travels to Toppenish to meet Bishop Wells. The Women’s Guild hosts a fair at the I C O F Hall Friday and Saturday. Dr F C Jones is called to the Columbia River Sunday. Episcoal officers election held at the rectory with Mrs A Yakey as president and Mrs Minnie Atkinson as secretary. Mrs Lyons of Brighton born 1865 dies in Sunnyside aged 41. funeral at the Federated Church. Rev Burgess and others participate. Rest of obituary notes family details and services.
A Strand tailor displays a Roosevelt admirer sign Mi Nu Gods. A moving firm claims to move you cheaply and quietly with free estimates. A London judge notes nautical witnesses often stick to their stories under cross examination. The London Observer notes Bathing dresses on stage.
The article notes David Hughes, longtime engine driver for Great Western railway, retiring after 45 years of service. King Edward awards him the Royal Victorian Order. The Munster News reports Ireland's first trademark a circular two inch design bearing Made in Ireland in Irish letters. The London Dispatch comments on a British army order requiring mustaches, suggesting deeper implications for war office staff.
North Yakima residents report relief from chronic catarrh using the Hyomei inhaler system sold by C. C. Case. The ad promises a cure or money back, notes no stomach dosing, and estimates a two week treatment costs one dollar with optional refills at fifty cents.
The state college in Pullman reports growth in veterinary science enrollment and clinics. An extensive student run surgical clinic provides free owner guidance after case review, with operations done under professor supervision in a sterilized operating room. A large hospital with stalls, kennels, and emergency transport supports practical training.
The clinic is valued by towns and farmers as many diseased animals are sent for treatment. About 1000 horses and scores of dogs are brought annually, illustrating the vast scope. The program also trains students for government service, with rising demand in the U S Bureau of Animal Industries after meat inspection laws.
Philadelphia Inquirer notes that George Washington, earning 25000 a year as president, faced heavy expenses and misfortune. He laments inability to live as ordinary citizens, cites extravagant servants, unproductive Mount Vernon, low grain and tobacco prices, unpaid rents, and widespread borrowing demands while maintaining dignity.
Election of student body officers at North Yakima high school occurs this evening. Juniors and freshmen have formed a combined slate with two freshmen representatives to secure the freshmen vote and favor junior control of the organization.
Fred L. Janeck promotes Vinol, a cod liver oil preparation with tonic iron, as a remedy for weak lungs and coughing. He claims it can strengthen lungs, fight wasting diseases, and offers a money back guarantee if it fails.
The article notes student elections with junior control, fees for voting, and the planned ticket for president Culberson via Alma Lesh. It covers Yakima High School debaters in a regional league against Ellensburg Sunnyside and Prosser, plus the subsidy debate topic on American merchant marine policy. It also mentions the first scholastic basketball game between North Yakima and Sunnyside girls, and announces team leaders Culbertson and other class updates.
A December 1 arrivals list shows guests checked into city hotels from Seattle Spokane Portland Chicago Denver Tacoma New York and other locations. Names include F K Brown H G Hawkins H Dickenfield H Hanson Fred C Diven M Beale G F Stowell C A Crisman G H Gray E D Williams C Simonsen J A McCully and wife Wm Adams Walker R Davis A G Wallace W B Brown and E M OBrien with many others.
A physician contributing to the American Magazine dismisses many old-time cures as useless. He cites flaxseed poultice as ineffective for boils beyond its hot application, while a humorous verse about an old baker in Ealing ends with a pie splat joke.
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt recalls the enjoyable feeling from hot flaxseed poultices curing boils. The author argues heat itself aids healing and dismisses medical cautions against poulticing, noting the soothing effect and proven relief beyond mere pain reduction.
Local Elks club members in North Yakima met Wednesday to plan securing a charter for a lodge in Ellensburg. A three member committee H B Elwood W B Price and D C Clark was appointed to assess steps needed. There are 30 Elks in Ellensburg and current out of town dues are costly.
A railroad engineer leaves his family to duty and asks his wife to set a lantern in two colors telling if their sick child may live or die. As the train passes the signal light turns green, bringing a glimmer of hope and prayer in the night.
McClure's will begin a yearlong, impartial, and complete life history of Mary Baker G. Eddy and the Christian Science movement in January 1907. Georgine Milmine leads a team of six writers who have studied the subject for years to ensure accuracy fairness and thoroughness.
The press has carried diverse and conflicting news about Mrs Eddy making it hard to learn the truth quickly. McClure's prepares a long and thorough series to provide for the first time a true history and account of her and her sect.
A Thanksgiving license issued to Frank McDonald and Vena Hawn led to a ceremony performed by Rev. G W Rosenberry with Frank McDonald Jr as groom and Vena Hawn as bride. Nebraska officials say neither father nor son is legally married under current law since the son did not apply and the father did not appear as principal.
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