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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1904
Page
7
Advertisement note from The Washington Wednesday issue dated December 7 1904 lists Geo N Tuesley as business manager and notes publication every Wednesday with advertising rates on application and subscription options for one year six months and three months.
The official paper lauds President Roosevelt's message as lengthy yet strong and refreshing urging honest government. It portrays Roosevelt as the peoples’ President with a united Congress behind him and notes demands for reform will meet popular approval despite local political obstruction.
The Herald analyzes the defeat of the sewer bond plan noting most opposition came from the west side near the railroad. Homeowners favor sewerage but doubt relief matches the cost and question combining sewerage with drainage. Some argue drainage is unnecessary until irrigation ditches are controlled.
The piece notes residents opposed a $250 monthly engineer salary as excessive and cites a lack of understanding of the proposed sewer plan. It argues the public supports sewerage in principle and suggests resubmitting the question with an education campaign to win voter approval for sewer bonds.
The 1904 Treasury report to Congress shows receipts of 684,214,373.74 and expenditures of 725,984,945.65, a deficit of 41,770,571.91. A 50 million payment for the Panama Canal right of way accounts for the shortfall. Tax duties produced 261,274,564.81 and internal revenue 232,904,119.45. Public land sales brought 7,453,479.72. Civil, Panama, and public buildings costs totaled 180,201,712.06. military 115,035,410.58. naval 101,056,101.55. pensions 142,559,266.36.
The czar, after announcing the destruction of Russian vessels at Port Arthur, recalls the Baltic fleet and scraps a voyage to Asiatic waters. This act appears to oppose the grand dukes' council, suggesting the czar weighs advisers' counsel. The fleet showed demoralization from the start.
The article argues the Baltic fleet is doomed if it sails toward the Yellow Sea and meets Japan. Naval experts believed Port Arthur’s fleet could reinforce, but that uncertainty has vanished. If Baltic proceeds, Russian officers expect destruction, potentially saving the navy only by recalling it. Seattle P.I.
The article stresses Christmas advertising as essential for merchants two weeks before the holiday season. It argues newspapers provide broad reach and readers scrutinize ads as closely as news, citing advertising success as key to wealth and political win in Massachusetts led by a major advertiser.
In Dubuque Iowa Frank Phillipson a Dane claims to revolutionize creameries by turning waste buttermilk into glue cheese ice cream mucilage and various drinks He asserts that creameries’ greatest fortune lies in utilizing buttermilk through his new processes
The quote urges self reliance on fairness and integrity, noting popularity may lag but inner contentment comes to those who act honestly and do what is right.
Louis Molpoer and wife promote a French dress and coat cutting method using a carpenter rule and tape measure with no fitting. They offer free perfect sleeve fitting demonstrations and home lessons in Room 12 at The Wilcox on N Second Street. Sunday sermon by Rev Rose at 11 a.m and talk by Hon Thomas Bain of Seattle at 7:30 p.m.
A Christmas sale in the H. H. Schott Millinery department promises money saving bargains. The event highlights discounted hats and festive headwear as shoppers seek seasonal decorations and gifts.
120 acres of hops and hay offered as a good investment. This year’s crop brought 12000 dollars. Sold within 30 days. For details call at room 9 Yakima National Bank building or 510 South Third Street.
The speaker recalls Saul Shelton, a frail but spirited child who inspires family pride and church leadership. His late father led for peace, and Saul’s bravery contrasts with illness. The memory culminates in a Christmas tree moment where Saul declares the plumsy prize, a touching if whimsical end from the Christmas Cosmopolitan.
Good soil and central location highlighted for plots in the Modern Addition with city water and electric lights noted as amenities. Details suggest favorable residential development prospects in a growing urban area.
Portland December 14. On Heney motion land fraud cases in the district of Oregon were ordered to go over for the term. Witnesses appeared and were excused. Prosecution suggests the move may justify forthcoming actions. The federal grand jury, recess taken in November, is ordered to reconvene next Monday. Startling events are anticipated at the session. Willow Brook Dairy advertises its clean premises. Modern Addition offers home ownership options.
Coffin Bros. department store advertises a chance to win a house and lot valued at $500 with the purchase of supplies. The promotion targets local shoppers and runs through an unspecified period. A limited number of entries are available, with conditions to be met at the store.
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