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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1904
Page
7
The Yakima Herald argues that a crowded court in the Boyd criminal case stems from prurient curiosity and praises restricting spectators. It urges parents to exercise stronger guidance to prevent crime and protect public morals while noting the trial as a warning about neglect and youth upbringing.
The article argues parents bear responsibility for guiding children after Millard Boyd's superior court trial last week. It contends the enforcement of the case's lessons could benefit youth regardless of Boyd's guilt or innocence.
City officials push an improved drainage plan for central Yakima to improve street conditions. The proposal outlines a sewer project to address current flooding and road damage.
The Board of Directors calls voters to meet Friday at 7:30 PM at Central School House to decide whether to authorize building additional school facilities, approve building style and costs, and empower the board to acquire sites on Natchez lots Capitol Hill and Learning additions given rapid city growth and crowded classrooms.
The Herald proclaims Christmas the best day for humanity with universal appeal across faiths. It praises Christ's influence, recalling his compassion in Galilee and the enduring moral and civilizational benefits of Christian teaching. Warm holiday greetings are extended to readers advertisers and friends.
A house circular seeks Heflin's expulsion over comments at Tuskegee about Roosevelt entertaining Booker Washington. It alleges the remarks endangered the president and endorsed McKinley’s assassination, while Heflin says they were jokes revealing poor humor sense.
The Herald office has produced 1905 calendars for North Yakima merchants and county buyers. The article notes the calendars are among the best in the U S, with favorable prices and quality comparable to national outputs. It urges local businessmen to continue supporting home production and to view samples in the window next week.
The piece argues Mrs Chadiwek should not despair over failed financial schemes and notes many openings exist for her skills with institutions she allegedly swindled. It questions why she bears more abuse than other financiers, suggesting she is exposed only because she was found out.
Residents near Prosser plan extensive hop cultivation in the coming year. If current signs hold, the lower county could add several hundred thousand dollars yearly to farming receipts. Newcomers need not fear very low prices for their first crop.
S. S. King chief deputy state grain inspector reports Washington 1904 totals. Wheat 1,400,000 acres yielding 23,500,000 bushels. Oats 62,000 acres yielding 2,400,000 bushels. Barley 116,000 acres yielding 3,700,000 bushels. Great is Washington.
A Japanese general asserted his army would eat Christmas dinner in Port Arthur, signaling a planned advance or strong confidence in seizure of the port. The remark reflects wartime aims and the strategic posture prior to implied action.
A local note declares Brer Turkey will headline as the national bird for one day on Sunday, signaling playful civic pride and a lighthearted community event.
A list of regional meetings and fairs with dates and cities including Washington Spokane Helena Portland Seattle and Pendleton Oregon showing teachers associations horticultural societies and a shingle weavers union plus a January poultry show and a St Bernard pups for sale at 51-41.
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