Give the Boy a Chance and the Roosevelt Debate
A column discusses America's merit system and the Roosevelt family, noting the son of a president faces scrutiny while pursuing independent achievement. It argues Thompsonville residents should allow Roosevelt access to civic roles he has earned to prove his merit and benefit the broader community. It also urges regional fruit growers in the Yakima valley to pursue cooperation to secure better shipping, pricing, and a uniform pack for increased sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amunaiidas
New England
New York
Connecticut
Thompsonville
Conn
Roosevelt
Assembly
Yakima's Troubles Analyze North Yakima Fruit Trade Press
Will T. Elwell of Calhoun Denny Ewing argues in a public letter that Yakima Valley faces advertising neglect and rivalry from other communities. He contends the issue is solvable with study and remedies while noting growers favor commercial crops over show fruit, shaping efforts to maximize profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Will T. Elwell
Calhoun, Denny & Ewing
Seattle
Hein
Elwell
Mr. Liwell
Delayed justice highlights flaws in system
A New York discussion notes a wife’s death and six-year legal saga as evidence of overtechnical delays in U.S. justice. President Eliot urged public conscience toward reform, calling law delays a cry ing shame and burden on the poor and a defeat for the innocent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eliot
United States
The Winning Idea for Yakima Fruit Prosperity
The Yakima valley farmers and fruit industry aim to form a strong fruit growers union and merge with the horticultural union. Concentration and cooperation are essential to boost crops, raise prices, and protect land values, with bankers and investors backing unified efforts against price undercutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley
Armbruster Picks Integrity Driven North Yakima Officials
The incoming North Yakima mayor Phillip Armbruster announces appointments intended for merit and nonpartisanship. He names the chief of police as an honorable choice, city engineer Harold Dolittle and other officials chosen for integrity over political ties. Dolittle vows an engineering focus, not a political role, and remains a trusted local resident connected to the reclamation service. Critics’ objections are noted as unfounded accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Phillip M. Armbruster
Armbruster
Mr. Elmore
Harold Doolittle
Mir. Dolittle
Reclamation Service
Dolittle
Mr. Doolittle
Cooperation urged for growers to unite and educate
The article argues growers must unite and educate to enforce change. It stresses patience and forbearance from both unions and growers as the plan begins, predicting it will take one or two years to become successful, with concentrated effort and cooperative handling essential for progress.
Yakima Shows Support for Jones and Saint Appointment
A Seattle Times tirade about Congressman Jones is rejected by Yakima County residents who praise Harry Y. Saint’s U S land office appointment as a standard patronage choice endorsed by Senator Ankeny. Locals deny Jones involvement in land interests and defend party unity and state voters backing Jones for senator.
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Yakima
Jones
Seattle Times
Yakima County
Harry Y. Saint
United States Land Office
Ankeny
Times
Tieton
United States
Snell
Seattle Daily Times
Bryan
A Tribute to a Silent Heart’s Expressive Act
A tribute notes the heart speaks when lips fail, praising a moment of quiet, expressive action that conveys deep feeling beyond spoken words. This concise reflection honors restraint and the power of unvoiced truth.
Generous New Year Donation to Herald Carriers and Newsboys
George Vance and his wife anonymously funded a New Year dinner for Herald and Republic carriers and newsboys. The gesture pleased the paper's management who noted the quiet reward of giving. The piece praises the 35 youngsters receiving kindness and stresses the value of cheerful duty over harsh world realities.
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George. Vance
Herald
Republic
Vance
Salvation Army Captain Jenkins praised for Christmas aid
The Salvation Army led a Christmas outreach feeding fifty families and assisting ten more applicants. Captain Jenkins faces a slight deficit of under $60 in the army’s finances. The call goes out for North Yakima residents to contribute $60 or more to settle his obligations and honor his practical Christian service.
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Jenkins
North Yakima
Christmas Weddings and Society Notes From St Josephs
Christmas performances by St Josephs academy students featured piano solos recitations and songs. Weddings included Annie Lockwood and Walter Parsons in Manitoba and Bertha Cole with John Schaefer in Fruitvale. Theophil and partner planned to Seattle. Grace Stewart and C hooks wed in Cowiche valley. Community dinners and Naches house party marked the holiday season.
Festive Christmas Gatherings Color Local Life
Royal Arch Masons elect officers for January at the Masonic hall as Mrs Meigs hosts out of town relatives. Christmas tree events bloom at the Kindergarten with Santa Claus, gifts, star-topper tree and children's program honoring the season.
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Santa Claus
Doris Meigs
L. P. Crawford
Spokane
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Hall
J. M. Nesley
King
J. M. Brown
James Bevers
D. M. Rand
James Louden
Christmas Socials and A Christmas Wedding in North Yakima
The North Yakima scene features a Christmas gathering with guests from several towns, followed by the wedding of Miss Frances Erwin to Harold James Doolittle at St. Michael's church. A spoon shower for Miss Englehart and a Presbyterian supper with civic discussion also occur as the holiday season continues.
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Erwin Doolittle
Frances Erwin
Harold James Doolittle
St. Michael's Church
Miss Englehart
Vivian Englehart
Frank Mullins
Rowena Case
Susie Boyle
Miss Case
Nadhes Avenue
Ethel Burns
Marla Diteman
Presbyterian Brotherhood
F.C. Hall
Frank Sharkey
Warren Frwin
Avera Flint
Clara
Edward J. Fuller
Seattle
Hobert
University of Puget Sound
North Yakima
Tacoma Ledger
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Herald Publishing Company
N. Tursley
Wash
America
Bar of Justice
Morning Herald
New
Horticultural Union
St. Joseph’s Academy
D. Hamel
G. Ditter
E. Weikel
Albert Piche
Rabin
M. Beausoliel
Meama Wert
M. Marchildon
M. Cyr
Lockwood-Parsons
A. Beauchene
A. Reilly
P. Dalton
Juniors
Annie Lockwood
Chicago
Walter E. Parsons
Dauphin
Manitoba
Flag
Nob Hill
S. J. Kennedy
First Presbyterian Church
Schaefer-Cole
Bertha M. Cole
John H. Schaefer
Elder
Jesse W. Thornton
Fruitvale
Elder Thornton
Schaefer
Shipley
Theophil Johnson
Ida Johnson
Gus Theophil
Christian Parsonage
Morton L. Rose
Mrs. Theophil
Labitsky
E. Arrowsmith
B. Hicox
L. Berthan
G. Kohls
Woodland
L. Eschbach
Old
Kentucky
M. Schott
O. Einsday
Stewart Hoobs
Cowiche Valley
Grace Stewart
C. §. Hoobs
Evangelical Church
G. Heineck
Hooks
Cow_iche valley
Wilbur Crocker
Mr. Crocker
Leonard O. Meigs
North Sixth Street
J. H. Gano
South Third Street
F. J. Gano
Forest
Ohio
Naches
A. E. Newman
Naches Valley
North Fourth Street
Helen Snyder
Salvation Army
Alice Scudder
Loba
Ida Sharkey
Joseph Brown
W. Wiser
Mayme Wiser
Nell de War
Frances Day
Maggie McGee
Nell
Iva Nelson
Will Hackett
Ben Kohls
Larsen Nelson
Will McGee
Ray O'Neal
Charles Burnell
Jesse
Charles Wiser
George Nelson
F. A. Gerry
W. E. Newman
W. W. Brown
Lloyd Bair
BE. York
Outlook
John Mechtel
Eleventh Avenue North
Edward J. Bryant
Florence Jones
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