Publicity from Northwest Land Shows Gains North Yakima Reach
The article applauds the land show publicity campaign as the best for the northwest. It notes lantern slides moving pictures lectures and descriptive literature educating eastern audiences about western life and development. North Yakima leveraged exhibits and representatives to showcase local progress to New York Chicago and St Paul.
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Great Northwest
East
North Yakima
New York
Chicago
St. Paul
North Yakima Seeks State Association Conventions
North Yakima plans to host the State Teachers' association this week drawing about a thousand visitors. The city boasts central location, ample rail access, and sufficient hotels to accommodate large gatherings. Early next month fruit growers will travel to Clarkston to push for the 1913 State Horticultural association meeting citing the city as ideal for its fruit-growing region and facilities.
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North Yakima
State Teachers’ Association
Clarkston
State Horticultural] Association
Washington
Public Opinion Forces Abrogation of Russian Treaty
The text argues that public opinion drove the rapid end of the Russian treaty over passport disputes. It claims Congress and the administration acted swiftly under domestic pressure and that foreign observers, especially in London, note the impact of American democratic influence on Europe regarding passports.
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Congress
London
United States
Europe
New World
Public Opinion as Ultimate Governing Power
The article praises public opinion as a transformative force guiding legislation and high statesmanship. It cites Governor Hughes and Governor Wilson as examples where public sentiment drove policy, asserting real government by the people through awakened conscience.
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Hughes
New York
Wilson
New Jersey
The Layman in Politics and Religion Rise
The layman and business leaders increasingly influence politics and religion, challenging traditional ring leadership. Demands for broad democratic reform grow as merchants, ranchers, women, and church groups push for layperson driven progress toward uplift and shared ideals.
Yakima Valley Wins Community Prize at St Paul Land Show
Yakima Valley earned the community prize for best exhibit at the St Paul land show, following wins in New York and Chicago. The North Yakima Commercial Club organized the display, proving the valley can produce high quality fruit with careful cultivation and skilled handling. Growers are urged to unite and raise average quality to sustain the reputation and compete with both east and west markets.
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Yakima Valley
St. Paul
North Yakima
Chicago
Idaho Calls for Extra Session Over Tax Law Mess
Governor Hawley calls an extra Idaho legislature session to confront a tangle in the state revenue laws. County assessors ignored full cash value taxation, causing unequal levies and widespread tax hikes, triggering protests against Hawley and the administration. The session may address other related questions.
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Idaho
Hawley
State Board of Equalization
State Board
Elopement laws reshaping New England marriages
The text notes a shift in marriage rules with new limits on elopements. It cites Massachusetts five day license publication and a pending Connecticut law, comparing regional approaches to restrict hasty unions and stressing orchard fruit markets as a parallel for timely, reliable outcomes.
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New England
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Yakima Valley Leaders Target 1913 Horticul tural Meeting Tie
A strong Yakima valley delegation will travel to Clarkston for the State Horticultural Association meeting. The aim is to secure the next annual gathering for North Yakima and bolster support after recent successes in New York Chicago and St Paul.
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State Horticultural Association
Clarkston
Snake River
Yakima Valley
North Yakima
Yakima
New York
Chicago
St. Paul Yakima
Pacific Northwest
Armaments Rivalry Threatens Peace Between Germany and Britain
The text argues that Germany and England are each other’s best customers and rivals in armaments. It says neither can be throttled by the other, and mutual pride fuels danger. It suggests arming drains resources and calls for a better path beyond blind commercialism to foster peace and welfare.
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Germany
England
India
Idaho Faces New Apportionment Plan Talk
As the session ends the state considers dividing Idaho into congressional districts under a new apportionment bill. An attempt to district the state may arise at the upcoming extra session and could change representation.
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Idaho
Fire at Iowa breakfast plant unclear mill type
A press report notes a blaze at a breakfast food plant in Iowa but does not specify whether the facility was a saw mill or a planing mill. No injuries are detailed in the fragment.
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Iowa
Yakima Valley Sees Strong Fruit Prospects Prompting Action
With the greatest fruit crop in prospect, the Yakima valley faces a busy season. Officials urge steps to handle next year’s surplus, addressing storage marketing and distribution needs.
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Yakima Valley
Fifty Automobiles Distrib ute Seattle Christmas Joy
The Seattle newspaper organized a Christmas gift effort using fifty cars to distribute joy. Santa and his reindeer image underscores the scale as modern logistics meet holiday giving.
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Seattle
Taft Hurls Bricks Into Opponents Camp
In four messages President Taft has thrown enough bricks into the camp of the enemy to keep political factions busy for the remainder of the session. The point in his favor is that it is easier to prove what he wants than for them to explain to the country what they want.
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Taft
Russia Objects To American Persian Policies
Russia condemns American dealings with Persia arguing that such methods would push Persia toward progress and independence, potentially hindering Moscow’s diplomatic aims and regional influence.
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Russia
Persia
Colonel Watterson Hints At Party Change In Campaign Year
Colonel Watterson speaks of a long hoped for shift in national affairs as a presidential campaign year opens, reflecting the perennial hope that springs eternal in the democratic heart.
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Watterson
Dr D K Pearsons Fortune Reduced to Poverty
The article notes philanthropist Dr D K Pearsons has only 30000 left of his fortune after giving away millions. At an advanced age he faces hardship including a Christmas meal of mock turtle soup amid a dwindling bank balance.
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D. K. Pearsons
Tax Reform Movements Sweep Pacific Coast States
Washington must follow Idaho's lead on tax reform as a regional shift gathers pace. A study of Idaho actions will interest lawmakers planning similar measures in the next regular session. California also considers modifications during its current session.
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Washington
Idaho
Pacific Coast
California
The Christmas Pudding
A Collier's quote by Carl Werner outlines a festive recipe for goodwill. It blends humor with moral sentiment, urging readers to mix kindness charity moderation frugality and joy into a seasonal metaphor.
His Rightful Portion An Explanation by the Ordinary Man
A poem by Berton Braley in which the speaker declares a longing for a just share of the earth and equality. He rejects slums and seeks freedom, fairness, truth, and communal ownership of land, sky, and sea. The voice frames this as a birthright and a demand for a equitable future.
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Sea
Berton Braley
North Yakima urged to back Spokane bid for 1918 Horticultural meeting
Edward Remy warns North Yakima must compete with Spokane to host the 1918 State Horticultural Association meeting in Clarkston. He urges growers and residents to join the association, cast proxies, or attend in person to boost their town. Membership costs $1 and includes proceedings worth $5 to fruit culture enthusiasts.
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North Yakima
Spokane
State Horticultural Association
Edward Remy
Clarkston
Yakima
Horticultural Union
Romans
Morrison
Morality in Marriage Advice Sparks Witty Exchange
A sharp comment questions a potential suitor’s worth, noting his money and brains. The reply counsels a more specific rating before any engagement, reflecting cautious dating wisdom in society commentary.
Persian lamb wrap with ermine trim and silk tassels
A smart wrap of Persian lamb trimmed with ermine features long stole like ends finished with black silk fringe and tassels. The big muff combines ermine Persian lamb and silk cord with tassels. Worn with a large picture hat and a dark blue velvet afternoon gown.
Monuments to Grant and Lincoln Aiming for 1913 and 1920
The Washington Star notes the Grant monument begun in 1907 may be dedicated in fall 1913, with a Lincoln monument authorized in 1912 possibly finished by 1920. It urges government haste so the memorials reach the public while Lincoln is remembered by those who saw him.
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Grant
Lincoln
Congress
Washington Star
California Legislature Votes Yes on Women Holding Office
A French woman lawyer doubts women's fitness as judges while California's lower house unanimously passes a bill to allow women to hold any elective office in the state. The New York Tribune reports the stance influenced by recent Los Angeles election results.
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California
Los Angeles
New York Tribune
Rockefeller and Gates Asked to Address Stanley Committee
The Indianapolis News suggests Messrs Rockefeller and Gates should acknowledge public demand to speak to the Stanley committee. It notes there are topics beyond the Merritt deal where their insights could shed light.
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Messrs. Rockefeller
Gates
Stanley Committee
Merritt
Indianapolis News
Missouri Trials Frozen Apple Cider Experiment
Missouri undertakes an experiment to make cider from frozen apples. The Cleveland Leader quips that if frozen cider behaves like thawed cider, Missouri will need someone to guide it home.
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Missouri
Cleveland
Eagle escapes from hotel owner in Yakima incident
W Wallace Atherton of the Hotel Yakima owned a fine American eagle bought from Mr Lip trap of the Veins. The bird tore the strap from his leg and flew away yesterday. A son was born Saturday Dec 19 to the wife of Louis O Janeck.
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W. Wallace Atherton
Yakima
Liptrap
Louis O. Janeck
Deer Hunt Returns with Four Hind Quarters
S. D. Hiscock and M. S. Scudder came back from the mountains on Saturday with the spoils of their chase, presenting four hind quarters of deer.
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S. D. Hiscock
M. S. Scudder
Gift Bull Arrives for T. M. Vance from E. T. Wilson
A fine bull named Pup arrived Sunday as a gift for T. M. Vance, presented by E. T. Wilson.
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T. M. Vance
E. T. Wilson
Ellensburg Mayor Tie Sparks Special Election Discussion
Ellensburg council debates a tied mayoral result as both Power and Morgan decline to run. Incumbent Mayor Showdy may retain office unless resignations trigger a special election. Six ballots favor Power were invalidated because Morgan’s name was crossed out and Power’s name lacked a cross after it.
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Ellensburg
Power
Morgan
Showdy
Christmas Bar Masque at Mason's Opera House
Yakima firemen announce a fully planned masquerade ball to be held at Mason's Opera House on Christmas night as part of holiday festivities.
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Yakima
Health's Best Way Eat Apples Daily
Dealers urge a national slogan to promote apples and their health value. Richard C. Coyne argues for advertising slogans like Health's best way Eat apples every day and suggests using the line on boxes and in schools to boost consumption and temperance goals.
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Chicago
Richard C. Coyne
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Temperance
Grading to Start on Electric Road North Yakima to Yakima City
Work on the electric road between North Yakima and Yakima City will begin next Monday barring severe weather. If conditions worsen the start will be delayed.
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North Yakima
Yakima City
Woodhouse and Wiley Tie The Knot In Northwest Wedding
Nor man Woodhouse and Miss Isabella Wiley wed on Thursday December 24 in the Ahtanum valley. The couple, noted residents with wide local friendships, receive greetings from the Herald and well wishers across the Northwest for a happy prosperous future.
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Norman Woodhouse
Isabella Wiley
Ahtanum Valley
Northwest
The
Herald
Burglars Enter Residence of B Wilkinson
Burglars broke into the residence of B Wilkinson Tuesday evening dispersing items but did not take any valuables according to Wilkinson's inventory.
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B. Wilkinson
Marriage Announcement for Miss Lillie Bohan and Chas Worth
The marriage of Miss Lillie Bohan na and Chas Worth an N P engineer is announced for the 28th. Mr and Mrs Worth will reside in Eliens burg.
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Lillie Bohanna
Chas. Worth
N. P
City Council Grants Street Lights at Intersections
City council, on motion, ordered lights at Maple and Second and Spruce and Fourth streets after petition by Reynolds Fechter Ross Vance Dunn Leach Burke and others. Mayor Weed cautioned on expenses. Councilman Carpenter voted against granting the petition.
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A. H .Reynolds
Fechter & Ross
T. M. Vance
Robi. Dunn
Jas. Leach
P. S. Burke
Reed
Needham
Maple
Second Streets
Spruce
Fourth
Weed
Carpenter
Be the fellow your mother thinks you are
A reflective verse about living up to a mother's view. The speaker imagines what it would be like to be the son his mother believes him to be, avoiding ugliness or meanness and embracing simple goodness.
Frieze Named Decorative Ornament At Russian Ice Palace
Dialogue recalls a fine frieze decorating the famous Russian ice palace. The ornate feature stands out as a notable decorative detail in the celebrated venue.
Women in Politics Debate Soberly in Tribune Quip
The Chicago Tribune quotes a sharp exchange on women’s entry into politics, arguing they seek to prove they cannot worsen governance than men. The remark underscores gender and political roles in contemporary discourse.
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Chicago Tribune
Notice for Publication on Homestead Final Proof
Notice is given that John D. Medill of North Yakima Washington filed intention to make final proof for N% NE% of Section 20 Township 13 North Range 17 East Willamette Meridian before the U S Land Office at North Yakima Washington on January 17 1912 Witnesses are Richard Strobach John Krautkremer Hank Noll and Josiah B Howson all of North Yakima Washington Register Harry Y Saint confirms the notice dated December 6 1911
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
North Yakima
Washington
John D. Medill
Range 17
Willamette Meridian
Register and
Richard Strobach
John Krautkremer
Hank Noll
Josiah B. Howson
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Peace
Carl Werner
Collier's
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Bill
Fan
Jim
Cooper
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Daily Press
Apple Congress
Harry Y. Saint
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