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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
4
The article argues that public education should prioritize mental training as the main product, shaping an efficient mind and the habit of disciplined effort. It cites a past symposium noting that thinking, knowledge gathering, and applying mind power for life’s problems are key outcomes, beyond subject specifics.
Railroads announce spring colonist rates to lure home seekers and immigrants to the Pacific Northwest. Yakima Valley commercial clubs plan timely outreach to capture this influx, riding on recent land show momentum and East Coast publicity highlighting Northwest opportunities.
The groundhog's forecast of six weeks more cold weather is welcomed by growers who fear late frosts. If the trend continues, fruit buds may be delayed but protection from frost could ensure a strong crop. readers hope the prognostication proves correct.
Economists note falling gold receipts may signal relief from high prices. They argue that abundance of cheap gold keeps prices high, while scarcity would curb trade for essentials like flour and apples. Experts compare economic cure to medical debate, with disagreements analogous to doctors and disease remedies.
A terse report notes highway clearing after a disruption linked to political machine activity. Authorities aim to restore order as tires and burdens hamper transit and raise questions about responsibility.
Farmers across the nation are adopting orchard heating with smudge pots to protect fruit buds from late frosts. California leads in effectiveness with ten degree temperature boosts, aiding orange orchards. similar use spreads through Colorado Idaho Oregon and Washington, with Grand Junction Boise Payette and Weiser Valleys expanding this preventive measure as insurance against crop loss.
A week of debate on the child bureau bill featured Senator Bailey of Texas skewering women as meddling in politics. He declares retirement from politics, blaming age for opposing views as a steam roller looms in Texas. Yet the era may end with his exit.
The Northwest circuit fairs dates are being set and North Yakima leaders seek strong local business backing for next year’s state fair. The Herald invites suggestions from stockmen, fruit growers, and citizens on improving fair promotion including a proposed sales day and stock exchange at the state fair. Diplomatic tension in China is noted with potential international complications if discord arises among powers.
Congress weighs a two term limit proposal amid Roosevelt speculation. Some argue he could seek eligibility since he was elected only once after filling McKinley’s unexpired term, while opponents fear a direct challenge to him would be politically risky this session.
The national pure food law marks purity for articles sold outside their home state. Vermont maple syrup labeled pure must be genuine when sold across state lines, while domestic sales within a state rely on that state's own strict laws. Each state ensures wholesomeness and protects residents from frauds in local products.
James J. Hill argues that public attention should shift from political bickering to addressing broader concerns beyond politics. He states prosperity comes from personal character and suggests that national wealth cannot be legislated into existence. He is recognized as an economic philosopher guiding industrial progress and prosperity.
The Steel Trust claims it expanded trade and promoted industry interests while a government probe investigates who bore the costs. It faces charges of exploiting labor and reaping immense profits, with allegations the expansion did not serve a square deal.
Political leaders see a shift in sentiment toward Champ Clark with California’s governor race and New Jersey’s politics signaling Clark’s growing national appeal. Wires report Clark headquarters in St. Louis note the undercurrents favoring Clark as friends push to detach California from Folk and annex it to Clark support.
The piece notes key Democratic contests, including Watterson-Wilson and Folk-Clark, with no clear edge yet. It highlights public interest in the Folk-Clark state championship as the winner is set to pursue national honors, while Speaker Clark claims broad Democratic harmony.
The 1911 Kansas record shows a single bank robbery and authorities credit a new life imprisonment penalty for bank robbery with fueling a broad reform wave. The state’s trend toward safety and sanitation reflects its insurgent yet methodical approach to social ills.
The Ada county initiative backs a 1 000 000 bond for permanent road work amid uncertain votes. The Portland Telegram notes widespread support for good roads in Idaho, inspired by California's plan and driven by educative campaigns among farmers to foster state-wide progress.
Edna Haines Miller notes the Woman's Club meeting scheduled for today is postponed until next Monday due to the death of longtime member Mrs. James Green.
Announcement that the Kaiser's third son plans a July visit to the United States unsettles society matrons and threatens another revision of the royalty receiving list. The rule barring male Americans from titles does not apply to daughters of the race and they all seek a place in the receiving line.
Nob Hill announces the engagement of Alma Mallon to orchardist John Seegert. The couple will marry February 20 at 2 30 p m at the German Lutheran Church located at Walnut and Fourth Avenue.
A woolen mill opens at Ellensburg marking a new valley industry. With a home product of about 2,000,000 pounds of wool annually, the venture is expected to be profitable and Ellensburg congratulated for seizing a promising opportunity for the future.
Governor Dix of New York appears worn by social duties and the mounting cost of high living. The piece notes public service as a public trust yet increasingly a physical peril for officials under pressure.
The piece likens starting a political boom to keeping a vessel afloat. It notes airmen on the job are mostly hot airmen, and despite inflation and navigation skill few crafts seem controlled or likely to make a record voyage.
The sentence notes Mr. Darrow will appear in the prisoner's box rather than at the counsel table marking another phase of his long battle described as the irrepressible conflict between capital and labor, while the government frames it as a fight to bring miscreants to justice.
A St Louis burglar was detected and arrested after his Irish accented speech exposed him. He gave the name Schmidt but spoke with a brogue, leading to suspicion and eventual conviction.
The piece suggests the ground hen foretellsweather patterns, noting that if winter lingers this locale is preferable to lingering into spring, reflecting a folk belief about seasonal timing.
Prominent city vocalist Miss Markell hosted an open house Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 in her Wilson block studio. Anangell performed several vocal numbers with Miss Scow. tea was poured by Mrs. BE Norris and Mrs. Naglefordt. Markell plans monthly open houses on the first Sunday after noon.
The city’s art committee of two members from each women’s club re elected Mrs A E Larson as chairman and chose Mrs Mary Cannon as secretary. They plan 500 to 600 Grussan Peplitz roses for schools and residents to fund a red rose crusade. A city beautiful ball will be held in early March to finance the effort, with a Chicago artists exhibit of about 50 paintings coming in spring.
The Congregational church observed three years of Pastor E A King in a reception led by the Young Ladies Congregational club. A large crowd heard Congratulatory remarks by H M Gilbert and King, with musical numbers by Mrs Harvey Young and Mrs Worthington, plus a pantomime staged by Mr Singer and the Spauldings and others.
The piece quotes Whang Baxter comparing life to an ocean storming our frail bark and a valley of snares and woes. It notes his doleful stance on life’s troubles and his later reliance on others to supply his needed words when sick, contrasting bleak views with a claim that the world remains good despite dangers.
The day opened with sun and a groundhog scene while an Ohio man notes Yakima county's suitability for chestnuts. Indigenous leaders were chosen to present reservation boundary claims in Washington with an interpreter. The Seattle Telegraph touts white clover as the state flower. A land sale reports ten acres bought by S. M. Harris at 45 dollars per acre near Natchez. A newborn is recorded for Nick Schuller's family in Natchez. An adjacent lake lies about a mile by two miles near borax beds in Doug-
At the table, decorated with pink carnations, Miss Charlotte Lum and Miss Vivian Williamson presided over the coffee urns during refreshments. Young ladies assisting included Misses Vivian Williamson Pike Tuifts White and Dunbar.
Mrs. Byron A. Wylie grand chief of the Degree of Honor state of Washington came home Saturday after a four weeks voyage on the Sound visiting lodges. In Snohomish she received a large reception at the home of Mrs. W Woodruff.
Carl W. Bodine and Pearl A. Hiltz were married Thursday at 6 pm at the bride’s brother W F Hoyer’s home 204 South Sixth street. Rev S J Kennedy officiated and the couple will reside in this city where Bodine works as a pharmacist at Fry’s drug store.
The Fairview Aid of the Christian church and Fairview circle of the Methodist church plan future joint meetings while each group continues separately. The first union gathering will be at Mrs. L. V. McWhorter’s home on the fourth Wednesday in February, February 28. Ladies expect a pleasant sociable afternoon.
Marian Cameron hosted a pink and white party for 25 girl friends on Saturday to mark her fourteenth birthday. Guests were mostly schoolmates except Maud Granger of Zillah. They played games. decorations, ices, and cakes followed the pink white theme. The hostess received keepsakes from each guest and many wishes for future celebrations.
Manager Walter Burnett outlines a week long coast trip for the baseball team this season. If plans hold, the first week of April will see the team travel during a school holiday. Schools involved include Ballard High School and Ballard Queen Anne.
Ellensburg locals praise a mineral spring named Big Po Lake as a healing retreat for Indigenous people with skin ailments. Denver banker Moffat reports wealth from the Holy Moses mine in Creede Colorado amid a potential sale for a million dollars. A Parker Bottom birth adds a daughter to Mr and Mrs W A Bowen on February 2 weighing 9½ pounds. Richard Strobach infers locomotive No 571 is a hoodoo due to digits totaling 18.
Fred Janeck left last night for San Francisco to complete his studies in pharmacy.
The January marriage licenses issued in Yakima county were notably few, reflecting unusually low numbers as the year began. The report notes the restrained activity in licensing marriages for the period.
Seattle area schools including Lincoln West Seattle Tacoma Everett and Marysville prepare for track practice starting March weather permitting. New athletes join last season's squad as two class meets and several regional events are planned including Whitman Pullman Seattle Ellensburg and Ellensburg contests. Harry Wembridge elected Senior class president. Next basketball game set for February 9 against Ellensburg. Grandview’s refusal to participate gives Yakima a by forfeit in the scheduled debate.
A National Magazine piece notes smiling people fare better across the North South East and West. It contrasts the man behind the scowl who faces cold receptions with the cheerful neighbor who greets welcomes and generosity. The article observes cheerful folks win key rewards and unite the Joyville Band.
Former Ohio governor Myron T. Herrick is expected to be named ambassador to France, succeeding Robert Bacon who resigned to join the Harvard Corporation. The report follows Herrick’s White House lunch with President Taft.
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