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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1909
Page
4
A North Yakima post office notice highlights two boys, Alonzo and Bill. Neighbors remark on Alonzo as a polite and thoughtful youth while the speaker praises Bill for hard work splitting firewood and shoveling snow. The piece exudes small town pride and family sentiment.
A group of prominent Montclair New Jersey church figures plans a Gothenburg style saloon experiment aiming to cut liquor profits and curb excess. The plan echoes European models and contagious opposition from temperance allies cites Bishop Potter’s subway saloon as a cautionary example.
The Chicago Tuberculosis Institute reports 4000 deaths in the past year on the city’s death dial, marking two and a quarter hour intervals for each victim. Proposals include open air schools for consumptives and a municipal open air hospital to treat patients with tuberculosis.
A cautious endorsement emerges for outdoor sleeping as a sickness measure for tuberculosis. Advocates note air-rich practices and recall hospital or school use, while a new sanitarium funded by a Chicago philanthropist promises relief and stronger resolve in the fight against the white plague.
The article argues cautious study before switching water systems from private to city control, noting engineering insight on wells, costs, and capacity. It stresses pure, abundant supply as essential, warns against antiquated infrastructure, and compares private sales to municipal ownership while critiquing the Anti Saloon League bill analysis.
The bill to allow cities of different classes to be separate dry units faced repeated Senate amendments and defeat. Supporters claimed local option is unfair while backers of regulators faced resistance from lawmakers including Senator Cameron who had professed support for a similar local option.
Mrs. W I Lince hosts Pythian Sisters at 11 South Naches, with new members added and a social afternoon. The Bereans stage a college girl one act farce with colonial costumes and a Washington theme. Co E N G W holds a grand military ball at Tieton Hall with 150 couples and ceremonial march. Yakima Boosters concert and Y M C A benefit announced for Friday. Naches Ave Whist Club and Womens Relief events mark Washington's birthday with bridge games and festive decor. Silver wedding anniversary party at Chase Hill ends with gifts and a grand supper. Washington birthday luncheons and birthday party dinner clusters fill the week.
Indigestion and stomach trouble stem from fermentation of undigested food. A 50 cent case of Pape Diapepsin promises quick relief within minutes after taking one 22 grain triangle. Stop fermentation, regain appetite, and eat without fear of discomfort.
Outlook Nursery in Sunnyside Washington advertises home grown grafted trees and scions from Yakima Valley with Bartlett pears, commercial apples, and strawberry plants. Specializes in low prices and full rooted stock. Prop R F D No 2. 5-tt.
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