Cold Weather Likely to Boost Hay and Potato Prices
The piece notes strong Christmas meat demand in several cities and waning supplies. Cold weather is expected to advance hay prices and stabilize or lift the potato market, with Seattle warehouse stocks high and farmers selling below track prices. Prices for various staples and farm products are listed, indicating broad market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
California
Seattle P. I
Market Prices For Meats And Poultry Items
The listing shows live cattle and poultry prices with various items including dressed steers and cows, live chickens, lard, hams, bacon, turkeys, geese, and ducks. Prices range from around 18 to 30 cents per pound for many meats and a 1.25 dollar can for lard.
Senate Shelves Sherwood Pension Bill in Favor of New Measure
The Senate pension committee will not amend the Sherwood pension bill, opting to report an entirely new bill likely offered as an amendment to the McCumber Law of 1907. The proposed act would set total disability base at age 62 and expand benefits, with cost estimates up to 30 million annually. Sherwood's bill would raise rolls by about 60 percent.
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Washington
Senate Pension Committee
House
McCumber
Senate
From Far Off Alaska Renewal and Plans to Move
A letter from W. V. Lewis of Chicken Alaska received Tuesday renews his Herald subscription. He left Alaska on Nov 24 1911 and sends season greetings. He plans to become a Yakima Valley resident before next winter.
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Alaska
W. V. Lewis
Chicken
Herald
N Holland-Barney Nuptials At First Presbyterian Church
Zoa L Anglaise Holland wed Charles Arthur Verney in a holiday season ceremony at First Presbyterian Church with J Kennedy officiating. The couple, escorted by Walter Weir, greeted guests at a Hotel Yakima reception then moved to their new home at 214 South Eighth Street.
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N. Holland-Barney
First Presbyterian Church
Zoa L'Anglaise Holland
Charles Arthur Verney
J. Kennedy
Professor Sharpe
Walter Weir
Weir
Hotel Yakima
South Eighth Street
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Promises Lung Relief
A marketed cough remedy claims to heal damaged lungs and air passages. Price 25 4c, 59 and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by D. H. Fry and Co. W. Camp at 3rd and Yakima avenues.
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Ballard
D. H. Fry and Co
W. Camp, Cor
3Rd
Yakima Avenues
Democratic State Committee Backs Foss for Presidency
The Democratic State Committee adopted a resolution endorsing Eugene N. Foss for the Democratic nomination to the presidency at its annual meeting in Boston on January 1.
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Bay State
Foss
Boston
Eugene N. Foss
United States
Democratic State Committee
New Year's Party Hosted by Miss Gladys Stussy
Miss Gladys Stussy entertained many young friends at her home 404 North Nadies Avenue last evening for a New Year celebration. Games and contests provided entertainment. Frank Slaser won a bouquet of carnations for writing the best telegram. Mrs Harold Roberts assisted the hostess.
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Gladys Stussy
North Nadies Avenue
Frank Slaser
Harold Roberts
Digestive aid Herbine offered for quick stomach relief
An advertisement claims Herbine instantly relieves heartburn indigestion and stomach distress by expelling badly digested food and restoring tone in the stomach and bowels. It is priced at 50 cents and sold by D. H. Fry and C. W. Camp at the corner of 8th and Yakima avenues.
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D. H. Fry
C. W. Camp
Cor
3Rd
Yakima Avenues
Surprise House Party For Mr Ole Ring
A surprise gathering at 613 North Eighth Street Saturday evening brought about fifty relatives and friends to honor Mr Ring. They presented a writing desk and enjoyed dancing, records, and a late midnight supper around an improvised table.
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Ole Ring
North Eighth Street
Quiet Home Wedding Unites Bonita Alderson and D Ellsworth Beckett
Mrs Bonita Alderson and D Ellsworth Beckett were married Sunday at 6 PM in a private ceremony at the bride's sister Mrs Ek Par shall home 703 South Fourth street The rite was officiated by Reverend W H Selleck of the First Methodist Church
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Bonita Alderson
D. Ellsworth Beckett
Ek. Parshall
South Fourth Street
W. H. Selleck
First Methodist Schurch
A Good Riddance to the Old Year Poem Ends the Year
A playful verse imagines packing away the old year’s faults and mischiefs. It lists petty quarrels, grumbles, and tightfisted refusals to be repeated, hoping for a bright new year free of these troubles and full of cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Redbreast
Pussy Cat
Capon Promise A Profitable Path For Poultrymen
Chester L. Miller of Hillsdale ranch argues capons offer rich returns for Yakima poultrymen. He notes capons fatten easily, yield 9 to 15 pound dressed birds, and command higher prices than broilers, urging proper technique and equipment for a clean, bloodless capon percussive process.
Jacobson McCormick Wedding in Naches Valley
Sadie Jacobson and Casper McCormick wed at the Jacobson home in Lower Naches with Rev. Pedford performing the ring ceremony. The couple, well known in the Naches valley, plan to reside in a Gleed Drive bungalow after a brief honeymoon. Clogg of New York visits North Yakima on business.
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Mr. Clogg
New York
Clogg
North Yakima
Puget Sound to Have Red Alaska Salmon
Federal officials of the United States Bureau of Fisheries plan to release about 1,000,000 salmon fry from Alaska hatcheries into Puget Sound Seattle reporters say this first attempt to propagate red Alaska salmon in Puget Sound waters may affect future returns. Scientists question whether the fry will return to their hatching streams or stay in the Pacific and head to Alaska.
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Seattle
United States Bureau of Fsheries
Alaska
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
La Follette Defines Progressive Creed in Bay City Speech
Wisconsin senator Robert M. La Follette outlined the progressive platform in Bay City Michigan. He called for direct nominating of all offices direct election of senators and for initiation referendum and recall. He warned that concentrated capital threatens the nation and urged tariff reform based on production costs at home and abroad.
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Bay City
Mich
Gas Improvised Plant Explodes Killing Man at Home
Everett Washington January 1 J Keyes a young married man was killed at his home when a gas plant he improvised from an old coal oil can exploded as he struck a match to it The accident occurred today at his residence leaving family and neighbors in shock.
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Everett
Wash
Aged 94 Takes Part in San Diego Club Plunge
In San Diego on January 1 the club held its annual swim. The standout was 94 year old C. J. Stough who swam with vigor for half an hour, matching younger swimmers.
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San Diego
C. J. Stough
New Year Party at Bartholet Hotel by Mr and Mrs Joseph Dalton
Mr and Mrs Joseph Dalton hosted a small New Year gathering at the Bartholet hotel parlors. The evening featured vocal and instrumental music and refreshments at 11 30.
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Joseph Dalton
Bartholet Hotel
Accidents as a Political Shield Between Government and War
In a sharp exchange, Senator Sorghum jokes that the government could use accident insurance, highlighting a view that front-line casualties are seen as predictable risks. The remark frames a critique of preparedness and accountability in wartime governance.
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Senator Sorghum
Fruit Men Travel to State Meeting
Twenty five or thirty fruit growers from Yakima will depart for Clarkston to attend the annual meeting of the state horticultural association. They expect to return January 7 with a possible promise that the 1913 meeting will be held in Yakima.
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Yakima
Clarkston
State Horticultural Association
Spokane
West Side
Walla Walla
Wenatchee
Good bye God Bless You A Poem Of Farewell
A nostalgic poem praises the phrase Good-bye God bless you as sacred and comforting. The speaker reflects on Anglo Saxon speech versus foreign farewells and recalls his mother bidding him farewell with love and blessing, noting the phrase steadies and consoles.
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Mother
Clemmer Couple Return From Ellensburg Visit
Mr and Mrs J D Clemmer returned Saturday afternoon from a week long visit with relatives in Ellensburg.
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J. D. Clemmer
Ellensburg
Masquerade Ball in Eagle’s Hall Draws Big Local Crowd
The Spanish War Veterans hosted a large masquerade ball in Eagle’s Hall with Wright’s orchestra. Over 100 costumed couples led by Mr. and Mrs. G. R. McLeran, prizes awarded for best character portrayals and dress, from costumes to accessories, with many local shops sponsoring awards.
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Eagle's Hall
Wright
G. R. McLeran
Broadway
Splawn
Spanish War Veterans’ Organization
J. W. Kauffman
J. R. McLeran
Star Clothing Company
Rocker
Coffin Rundstrom
Ida Wilson
Weigel-Heare Company
Joe Sandmeyer
Schott Shoe House
Grace Wilcox
Six Youths Injured in Seattle Coasting Accident
Six young people were injured when a bob sled struck a post in Seattle. Anna Forsyth severely injured and not expected to live. Walter Forsyth 21 suffered arm and wrist fractures. Otto Forsythe 25 with internal injuries. Zella Carson 11 neck injury and head cut. Gladys Forsyth 14 internal injuries and stomach gash. Clyde Butts 24 bruised with facial cuts.
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Seattle
Anna Forsyth
Walter Forsyth
Otto Forsythe
Zella Carson
Gladys Forsyth
Clyde Butts
Big Brother Brags and Younger Joins New Year Visit
From the heights a speaker extols being bigger than his brother and mocks smaller siblings while describing a rough-and-tumble boyhood. W M Bell of the O W R N left the city Saturday for Tacoma to spend the New Year with Mrs Bell and her parents.
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W. M. Bell
Tacoma
Mrs. Bell
Lace trim blouses highlighted on dark fabrics
New blouses in dark fabrics feature bold white machine or Venetian lace trimmings. Lace motifs in rever yoke and bertha shapes dress up chiffon blouses, with motifs echoed by cuffs or sleeve bands. A red chiffon blouse over white satin gains brightness from machine lace on yoke and cuffs.
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Oregon
Limburger
C.c.cessensesses
Florida
Ccocscccasee
Erie
Osese
Shelve Sherwood
Chester J. Miller
Yakima Valley
Yakima Poultrymen’s Association
Chester L. Miller
Hillsdale Ranch
LA Follette
Pullman
State Horticultural Department
Huntley
State Inspection Service
Kohls
Babe Blurton
Ditter Bros
Lena Koerner
Goldberg
C. O. Goodwin
Barnes-Woodin Company
Rorabaugh
Nevins Cigar Store
C. R. Linderman
Willie
Yakima Brewing Company
Tieton Bar
J. B. Chamberlain
Twin Bakery
F. A. Connolly
Lentz Hardware Company
Hoagland
Kappleman Bros
Hastern Furniture Company
R. A. Johnson
May Fry
Soul Drug Company
Yakima Hardware Company
J. M. Halstead
Scott Brown
Bob Sled
Dad
Bob
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