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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
4
The Herald notifies subscribers with overdue balances as postal rules require cutting off weekly papers after one year in arrears or three months for dailies. Readers are urged to pay promptly and avoid loss of service. If accounts show discrepancies, inform the office immediately.
An exuberant defense of lime-sulphur spray arguing its smell proves growers’ loyalty to the fruit industry. The piece likens the aroma to religious duty, cites medical authority humorously, and extols spray as healthful and prescriptive for Willamette valley orchards.
A railing critique argues railroad commission actions and new statutes restricting railroads prove ineffective against accidents. The author contends the law criminalizing permissible actions shows little common sense or real impact on public safety.
A historical analysis argues operators are not to blame for accidents under the nine hour rule and strong dispatcher oversight. It notes the hub role of one operator at each division, the endurance of eight hour shifts, and indicts the nine hour cap as absurd. It also discusses party politics and primary election reform in relation to responsible parties and hybrid voting.
A Seattle Post Intelligencer quote defends direct primary rules that require voters to request their party ballot. It argues independence within a party is acceptable but mixing tickets across parties threatens party structure, fraud risk, and public welfare, reinforcing party government.
Presidential postmasters meeting in North Yakima express strong support for Secretary Taft as the next presidential nominee. The sentiment reflects Roosevelt's possible view and suggests Taft would be the people's choice if Roosevelt does not run again.
A historical note praises W L Jones as a strong congressman with a decade in office and farmer roots. The article compares him to Ankeny and highlights Jones’s simple manner, knowledge, and energetic spirit, claiming his worth was recognized by brainy members of Congress after five terms.
The article argues Congressman Jones benefits from the Washington primary law and public support. It notes his age of 43, 19 years in Congress, and asserts money alone cannot win the Senate seat, contrasting past candidates who relied on wealth.
The Spokesman-Review notes that Interstate Commerce Commission is pleased by railroads complying with interstate traffic laws under Roosevelt. It contrasts past defiance by railroad leaders like James J. Hill with the new presidential push for strict law enforcement, labeling railroad leaders as yielding to justified pressure and public-right regulation.
A special committee of the New York board of education recommends reviving corporal punishment in city schools. The proposal aligns with some educators and others who note unruly pupils when laws protect them from whipping. Critics cite past abuses and urge punishment be applied calmly and only by impartial authority. A nationwide trend is hinted at in various reports.
A brief note argues for restoring corporal punishment if proper safeguards are in place. The language emphasizes careful limits and oversight to prevent abuse while restoring a traditional disciplinary option.
The Herald reviews an appreciative study by Robert Montgomery editor of the Puyallup Valley Tribune. The booklet surveys Burns as Scotland's favorite son in literature and succeeds at a thorough, neat literary presentation without aiming at criticism.
The paper expresses heartfelt sympathy after a man’s photograph sent for publication was misplaced and thrown away, initially believed to be a comic valentine.
A man visited the business office asking for a week of newspaper copies. The remark about a humorous advertisement involving a porous plaster adds odd flavor to the scene.
A humorous exchange wonders why a man would want a drink after 12 o clock. The simple answer is because it is after hours.
A facetious man quips that cultivating onions is a nod to the smart set, playing on social pretensions while riffing on agricultural toil and fashion. The comment highlights humor about class and taste in a turn of phrase.
An eastern newspaper quotes a writer who says the first mistake in married life is getting married. The remark provokes responses and debate about marriage traditions and personal choice.
Secretary Garfield urges Congress to authorize development of mineral resources on unallotted Indian reservations. He warns that current laws leave deposits dormant until allotments occur and suggests leasing rights for long terms to fund development while preserving government control. He notes strong western demand and expects action.
The National Guard will emphasize marksmanship with the new 1906 Springfield rifle as Washington prepares to receive the first shipment. Army tests show improved velocity and reduced erosion, while Camp Perry hosts the national rifle matches with tight competition for spots on the Washington team. Col. Evans notes a ban on firing to foul as unnecessary and proposes disqualification penalties.
A brief note states Rocky Mountain Tea is available at Case's drug store as a suggested remedy. The piece presents a friendly invite to try the product, framed as a personal secret between reader and seller.
John D. Loudon of this city, a junior in medicine at the University of Michigan, has been chosen for Alpha Omega Alpha the honorary medical fraternity. Members are selected each year from the junior class based on scholarship and standing, and the honor is highly regarded by the medical faculty.
J. H. Botsford formerly of this city and late of the Crane company in Spokane will return in a few days to assume control of the shoe department at the Bos ton store. He has many friends in North Yakima.
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