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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
2
American boy scouts in several cities are preparing to demonstrate to General Sir Robert Baden-Powell that they match English scouts in military tactics and woodcraft. Baden-Powell, chief scout of the organization, will spend six weeks in the United States as part of a world tour to promote the scouts' work.
A blaze at 4 am Monday destroyed the two story residence of Mrs. Mollie Barber at 414 North Fourth Street after she dropped a lamp chasing a flame. The building and contents were a total loss. diamonds valued in the hundreds of dollars were also lost. Barber is an organizer for the United Artisans and had cash on hand for travel. The home was insured.
Taxpayers of Modern addition improvement district and improvement district No 225 filed complaints in the superior court challenging contractor allowances. Howard Durk of Seattle and Edward Lockhart of North Yakima lead the suits with local taxpayers joining.
A playful verse about a child dodging daily washings at breakfast and the mock scolding for dirty ears. The narrator jokes about future freedom from parental tease and plans to rebel by wearing holes in stockings and leaving behind persistent smears behind the ears.
In Los Angeles the Bert Conners dynamite case ended without a verdict as the jury reported inability to agree and was discharged. They stood ten to two for acquittal according to late reports.
Produce and commission men report a revival in trade with more buying and selling in the past week though potatoes lack higher demand. Frosted onions bring 20 per ton while meats rise slowly. butter and eggs ease. A shipment of Japanese sweet potatoes and California cauliflower reaches Yakima as prices for flour and hay hold steady.
A Bremen Georgia resident, J Shelnut, praises Foley Kidney Pills for relief of kidney and bladder trouble. The ad claims the pills cure any case within medical reach and note availability at North Yakima Drug Store.
Senator R M La Follette faces a likely physical breakdown and has cancelled all speaking engagements for the next two weeks. He will seek complete rest and drop all official duties for a fortnight.
Wenatchee fruit leader W W T Clark urges NW growers to abandon fierce competition and form a cooperative marketing association. He warns that without control of supply prices will fall, requires working capital, and advocates long term charters, legal help, and a unified plan to channel distribution and sustain apple values.
Thompson Montana will host a vast new apple venture by Clarks Fork Development Co of Spokane. It aims to plant 1.26 million trees on 18 000 acres this spring with 118 workers and a cider mill later, targeting markets in Europe South America Australia and the Orient.
Dr. C. C. A. Jones reports growing public sentiment in Yakima valley for tuberculin testing of cows. More dairy herds and even single cows used for home milk are being tested to ensure tuberculosis free milk, with buyers seeking clean health guarantees and officials moving toward livestock elimination of positive animals.
The first consignment of 150 quail arrived from Missouri for the county commissioners. Game Warden Frank Bryant will release them at Sunnyside Grandview and Mabton with help from Commissioner William Lemay. 150 more quail will come later alongside prairie chickens and Hungarian partridges as officials fund a large planting program to boost wildlife and future hunting. Ballard’s Snow Liniment advertised for wounds.
Seattle February report shows Receiver Harry J. Wilson finds no assets in Columbia River Orchard, Washington Orchard Irrigation and Fruit companies after first day. Offices had a safe, phone, desks but no books. safe and furniture claimed by others. mob of bondholders surrounds offices. Companies reputed to own Wahlake townsite and a power plant mortgaged for full value. Bondholders total around 5 million dollars. sources cite W. E. Delarm and A. J. Biehl as principals. Delarm unseen, Biehl in Portland with limited ties stated.
Everett Cleveland, a noted Naches grower, says he sold potatoes two weeks ago for $25 a ton and received cash. He notes other growers report $22 to $23 a ton and predicts prices will rise in the next 60 to 90 days amid crop shortfalls and rising demand. He also mentions stockpiling some of last season’s crop to await higher prices.
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