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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1911
Page
4
The article discusses advice as a market commodity and calls for more expert demonstrators to promote useful ideas. It also reports on Clarkston’s cannery growth in the Lewiston Clarkston valley, its impact on local growers, and the need for Yakima valley to study similar cannery development to reduce future waste with a larger harvest expected.
A group of forty or more Yakima valley fruit growers will travel to Clarkston the first week of January to attend the State Horticultural Association meeting and campaign for the 1913 gathering. They aim to learn cannery practices from Lewiston Clarkston and bring back ideas to boost Yakima valley fruit production.
Ta coma Commercial club dinner discussions emphasize growing the tourist industry in the Pacific Northwest through better highways. The talk compares Southern California’s road system as a model and argues regional cooperation is needed to attract and retain sightseers to the Pacific Northwest’s attractions and routes.
An editorial warns that household hydrogen peroxide is misused as a germicide. It argues peroxide damages living tissue rather than effectively sterilizing, urging medical guidance to prevent complications and potential blood poisoning.
The piece portrays a symbolic Russian bear moving through a tense diplomatic scene. It notes the animal’s awkward grace amid necessity, likening it to Russia’s cautious steps toward international peace.
A cautious retreat toward the frontier continues amid mounting passport controversy. The subject growled and bared teeth, then moved along the path with eyes on the signboards for guidance.
Readers applaud local guardians of public security in North Yakima as they confront a regional rise in crime and strive to maintain peace and order in the community.
The See America First movement gains support as the motor car advances. Communities inviting tourism should consider road improvements and prepare accordingly to attract visitors.
The piece argues that good government stems from personal effort and civic care starting at home. It emphasizes a clean, sanitary city, back yard, and the vine and fig tree idea as essential to civic wellbeing beyond merely registering and voting.
In a joint push by corporations and magnates for tighter business control to assure fair play, the Roosevelt era big stick appears effective. Initially meeting stiff corporate opposition, agitation persisted as the line between prosecution and persecution blurred, leading firms to back the square deal.
The author argues that business leaders should organize to enter politics and return political initiative to the people. They blame past tolerance of agitators and claim the remedy benefits the nation, urging broad participation across classes for prosperity.
The court of criminal appeals voids the anti liquor measure allowing individuals to keep more than a quart at business premises and over a gallon at home. The decision frees Oklahomans to celebrate with greater quantities of intoxicating liquor without legal restriction.
A Detroit Free Press poem extols boosting others over denigrating them. It favors hopeful words and cheering progress for fellow workers, praising kindness, praise over criticism, and lifting spirits rather than damning efforts.
A reflective narrator recalls a man who vowed to abandon greed and aid the poor yet remains driven by wealth. The speaker notes the contrast between past promises and present behavior, suggesting the man is still consumed by gold.
A Christmas poem urges readers to spread cheer and kindness throughout the year. It emphasizes warmth, thoughtful words, and small deeds over hoarding presents, praising sincere acts that brighten others lives.
A photo shows Master George Omann son of Ensign and Mrs Omaan of the Salvation Army. Friends seek to win a Shetland pony and outfit to be given away by the Emporium. Readers with unused coupons are urged to contribute to help the boy.
Mrs. Frank Spain remains seriously ill while Mrs. Fred Chandler and Dr. Philip Frank show slow recoveries. Visitors include Henry Landes Seattle geologist and various merchants, lawyers, and officials from North Yakima and nearby towns. Several residents travel to California and Virginia, with real estate and homestead activity noted.
Land Ramsey and family left Monday for California destinations. Mrs. M. E. Handsaker of Seattle is in town for a few days on business. W. E. Dickinson visits from Seattle. W. F. Tuesley of Yakima Binders returns from a two week trip in Eastern Washington and Idaho. Joe Ryan of Richey Gilbert sails to Portland to spend winter with relatives. Ed Heiser visits Toppenish. Lynn Brown leaves North Yakima for Coweta Oklahoma by No. 41 en route via San Francisco and Los Angeles.
U. S. Senator Wesley L. Jones leaves Washington on Monday for North Yakima to spend the holidays. Upon his return to the capital he will be accompanied by Mrs. Jones who remains in Washington for the winter.
Marriage licenses issued Monday include Frank W. Shultz and Marie J. Broulette of North Yakima, Glenn G. Coffin and Frances E. Trunk of North Yakima, Joseph D. Craig of Wapato, and Dora A. Dunn of Naches.
Independent Gas Fitting Co. reports a letter from S. A. M. Young Indian agent at Fort Simcoe saying all bids were too high for the acetylene lighting plant and that bids will be readvertised.
Mrs. James Van Horn of Seattle was the complimented guest at a Selah dinner party Sunday hosted by the McGonagles. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. T. C. McNamara Miss Martha Dougherty and Mr. and Mrs. William McGonagle.
Oldtime sheep man Alex McAllister of Yakima City sells his flock to Tom Smith of Cold Creek and plans to retire. McAllister has witnessed range changes and now aims to take it easy after a long career in sheep husbandry. Miss Hulse of Parker dies of pneumonia in Medical Lake. funeral in North Yakima Wednesday at Flint-Shaw chapel. Her father Eugene Hulse mourns, adding sorrow after a previous loss nine months ago from appendicitis.
The Spokane society page reveals the engagement of Miss Marian Leora Whitson to Lieutenant Harold Jones US Navy. Whitson, daughter of the late Judge Edward Whitson, is among the city’s popular young social set and is abroad with her mother Mrs Edward Whitson in California at Coronado Beach. Jones formerly served in Seattle and Bremerton and now commands the torpedo boat Hull. The wedding is planned for winter with no definite date yet.
Hyman Harris will depart for San Francisco around January on a mission many call a man’s happiest, as he plans to wed a charming Tampico girl. The Roberts hall dance on Christmas night promises a great time, with Tampico dances growing in popularity.
The 18th anniversary of the first locomotive brought to Tacoma was marked at the city on Thursday highlighting historic rail arrival and local heritage.
Senator Dolph introduces a bill to aid states and territories in reclaiming arid lands by loaning U S funds to support construction of wells reservoirs and other development work.
The Senate seats 47 Republicans 39 Democrats and 2 Farmers Alliance members. The House lists 88 Republicans 236 Democrats and 8 Farmers Alliance members.
Captain J. H. Thomas has embarked on the Yakima City proposition with a will. He says prospects for a depot are good for early action and that the contract is about concluded.
Miss Viola Trueblood, to wed Thompson A Faris on December 27, was honored as the guest of a surprise miscellaneous shower. The Loyal Daughters class hosted the event at the Christian church in red bell and gold white decor with gifts on a decorated Christmas tree. Guests played games and enjoyed refreshments.
J H Peterson of North Yakima died at Hot Springs Oregon on Friday from stomach cancer. He was 45 and resided at 308 Seventh Avenue South. He had been seeking relief at Hot Springs and La Grande for his health. His body was taken to North Yakima for burial with services planned at 2 PM at the German Lutheran church Fourth Avenue and Walnut Street. Interment will follow in Tahoma cemetery.
Engineering team led by Red Man completed surveys for an electric road project with Seattle firm to lay and equip a test route.
Supervisors note at Fort Simcoe that about 120 scholars attend the Indian School, a larger number than ever before, with Agent Lynch believing more could attend if better accommodations were available. W T Leeke has left the reservation for Kansas.
Thos J McDaniel known as Jack wed Miss Amy A McLavy on Tuesday. A loud din erupted that night signaling a traditional charivari celebration.
D. E. Lesh and family returned from a trip to Iowa Sunday. He says Yakima offers unsurpassed hops prospects and will soon be foremost in the industry, noting the crop's growing attention.
The record shows multiple individuals and firms setting out acreage to hops in the Ah tanum section. Wallace and James Wiley take 20 acres, E R Welch 10 acres, Walter Griffith 15 acres, S H Jackson 25 acres, W J Hackett 6 acres, L Davidson 10 acres, A B Weed 15 acres, D J Stevens 26 acres, T J Lynch and Son 15 acres, and S V Hughs 10 acres.
Judge E B Preble rules in favor of Yakima City over J H Thomas over a 120 foot wide road strip. The disputed road, fenced by Thomas as his property for months, is now deemed city land to complete the thoroughfare project.
Notice is given to all persons having claims against the estate of Hester E Dunn late of Yakima County Washington now deceased to present the claims with vouchers to Parker Richards at 426 Miller Building North Yakima within one year from December 20 1911 or they will be barred by law Harvey Dunn Administrator Dec 20-27 Jan 3-10-17
A Spokane property owner offering exchange of a $15 000 equity for unincumbered improved acreage. Respond with full particulars of your offer to P O Box 1647 Tacoma Wash 50 21.
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