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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
4
The Herald discusses the local option bill now before both legislative chambers. It criticizes vague subdivisions and anticipates possible reforms to clarify anti-saloon zones while praising enforcement strength and urging protections for communities that vote dry.
The article criticizes a proposed inquiry into the state supreme bench and the insurance department. It recalls past railroad influence, Judge Root's alleged misconduct, and the senate's failure to back the investigation, accusing it of ring politics while claiming to defend the people's rights.
The Yakima lawmaker argues that any legislator representing a convinced community must push for a thorough local option law or face political downfall. The governor urged swift passage and no foolishness, insisting legislators act for the people.
A Frisco Bulletin opinion questions the legality of enforcing breach of promise to marry. A young Oakland woman sues the son of a wealthy man for damages of 50000 asserting perfidy and injury to her reputation. The piece argues modern society favors not enforcing such contracts to avoid forcing unwanted marriages.
Yakima boosters plan a 15000 dollar exhibit at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. They will build a fine display of valley fruit and vegetables and seek additional outside booths if space is limited. The campaign includes advertising in eastern magazines and distributing literature to attract settlers and capital.
The article notes measures before Olympia including a local option law and the Polson bill to probe the insurance department and the supreme court. It mentions Sam J. Cameron senator L. O. Meigs and W. H. Cline as possible sponsors and outlines the local option proposal to let communities decide on saloons without ending liquor sales.
Voters are urged to decide the saloon issue while legislators weigh a local option bill for towns beyond major classes. Cameron backed a judiciary referral. Polson proposed a sweeping investigation of the state supreme court, which was defeated. The piece urges accountability, transparency, and adherence to law to restore public trust.
The advertisement warns coughs from influenza often lead to pneumonia and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy that stops coughing and strengthens lungs. It notes the genuine product has no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package, urging to refuse substitutes from North Yakima Drug Store A. D. Sloan, Prop.
The North Coast railroad plans branch lines across eastern Washington from Kiona to Wallula, Spokane to Tekoa, Spokane to Walla Walla, and Whitman County to Davenport. The system aims to connect with regions reached by the Great Northern and Northern Pacific. It is also noted the line may be built for joint use by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Harriman interests including Oregon River Navigation and Union Pacific.
A rail industry observer argues the North Coast and Milwaukee lines may be coordinating to connect Spokane with Yakima and North Yakima. North Coast builds through the Yakima Valley toward Walla Walla, with Spokane access via Tekoa. Milwaukee aims to reach North Yakima and Spokane, using North Coast as its west Spokane link. North Coast activity intensifies with camps along the Walla Walla branch and an expected 2500 workers in spring. Two new Yakima valley townsites are planned Benton near Kiowa and another just north of Prosser to be marketed soon.
A Washington committee of apple growers packers and dealers adopted a standard box with an inside cubic capacity of 2342 inches for Porter packing and grading. The move labels all other packings as Short box or by cubic capacity. J T Dumas opposed size larger than the Winchester box while M O Tibbets argued for the Wenatchee growers position.
A promotional notice touts Pape's Diapepsin as a cure for indigestion and stomach distress. It claims rapid relief from gas belching heartburn and sour stomach, promising five minute action and complete rest of the stomach after use. The ad urges readers to tell their druggist to obtain the remedy.
An old advertisement states winter social functions and midnight meals disrupt sleep and health. It claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea clears the blood aids digestion relieves fatigue and preserves health. Available as tea or tablets for 25 cents at Case's Drug Store.
The adopted box represents a middle ground between large and small designs and is considered acceptable for the West. Mr. Tibbets expects Washington growers to gradually switch to the new box, boosting market benefits. The standard box is 1.5 inches longer and wider, with capacity marked on the product. growers who dislike it may continue using the Winchester by cubic capacity, but without a standard lapel mark.
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