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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
4
The Yakima Herald details publication schedule for Wednesday January 13, 1909 with rates listed for subscriptions and advertising. It identifies GEO N Tursley as manager and notes staff mailing details and post office classification.
The Herald cites Dr Joseph Krauskopf of Philadelphia who argues divorce may push society to a higher moral plane. He notes one in twelve marriages ended in separation last year and contends standards will rise for both sexes, with the middle class striving toward truly reproachless living. The piece links ancient morals to present decay and suggests divorce turmoil reflects evolution toward a better home.
A dramatic White House episode features Theodore Roosevelt and several congressmen in a political farce. Roosevelt embeds unforeseen humor, while critics threaten to respond, leaving his stance and proof unresolved amid heated exchanges.
Amid dramatic hearings the president presents exhibits including letters by the southern "spit fire" alleging the senator used official influence and private letters mailed with a government frank. The scene is described as tense with rattlesnake lore and the remark that Roosevelt remains in office.
The year’s passing events and growth of North Yakima highlight urgent questions in sanitation and pure water supply. Council harmony with Mayor Armbruster could bring major improvements, with public welfare guiding decisions and essential changes expected in the coming year.
The piece condemns owners who leave horses out in zero degree cold for hours without shelter or protection. It argues for stricter penalties or ordinances to safeguard dumb animals and urges humane treatment aligned with Yakima valley norms and evolving community standards.
Claimants say Foley's Honey and Tar prevents pneumonia from colds and heals lungs. Dr. C. J. Bishop of Agnew Mich reports using it in three severe pneumonia cases with good results. North Yakima Drug Store and A D Sloan Prop endorse the product.
Chairman Dan McDonald of the board of county commissioners returned to his Parker home Tuesday morning after a recent absence.
An 8 45 PM quake rattled Bellingham with building tremors lasting about 10 seconds causing plaster falls and a momentary panic though no damage or injuries were reported. Vancouver and other coastal areas felt a distinct quake about 3 44 PM lasting 10 to 20 seconds with no damage. residents fled outdoors in Cedar Grove Grand View and Fairview.
A distinct earthquake tremor was recorded at 3 45 pm in Tacoma lasting 10 to 15 seconds causing furniture movement. Seattle and nearby cities Vancouver Sumas Everett Bellingham Port Townsend reported a similar shake at 3 44 pm lasting seven seconds to half a minute with no damage but many residents fled buildings.
Creditors led by Kennedy Brothers and Mason-Ehrman Co file for bankruptcy against Bertha B. Johnson owner of the Yakima hotel block and other North Yakima properties. Claims total about 33000 dollars with 12 or more creditors named. Allegations say she conveyed Yakima real estate on September 5 1908 to delay creditors.
A historical advertisement promotes Orin Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation. It claims improved digestion, liver and bowel activity, and rapid relief. Urino Laxative Syrup is advertised as pleasant and non irritating, with a caution against substitutes from North Yakima Drug Store.
William Gribble of Palouse, Washington reports a Jer sey cows herd yielded 928.50 in year receipts from butter cream calves and milk value. With feeding costs around 45 per cow the net profit more than covers the herd and he plans to expand.
Howard S. Amon, promoter of the Benton power and irrigation project, plans a Washington trip to push a bill aiding his dam on the Snake River. Amon expects a Minnesota congressman to introduce amendments this session to overcome objections and secure a 99 year franchise. Locks will protect navigation while up to 100000 acres are submerged.
President Harry Pratt Judson of the University of Chicago calls for stronger character training in public schools and in teacher preparation in the January issue of The Elementary School Teacher. He argues ethics require a conduct code and clear motives behind actions.
City Engineer Harold Doolittle and his bride have returned from their wedding trip. On Monday he filed his bond, which was accepted, and he is now qualified for the office and will assume duties immediately.
A J Splawn is re elected president of Yakima Valley Transportation Co at the directors meeting on Tuesday January 19 with George S Rankin continuing as manager and a stable policy outlook for the year A new 20 minute service with three cars will be launched soon and a five mile current line reports strong business.
Local dealers report depleted coal bins amid a severe cold spell with two to three days of supply left. Orders are delayed by bad weather, while Cle Elum Echo notes mines have averaged three days of work. The Northern Pacific could move coal within 24 hours under extreme conditions.
Multiple short notices offering patent medicines livestock sales and notices. Includes King’s Little Liver Pills advertisement, lost buckskin and sorrel colts, horse sale at 720 South First Street with contact numbers, pruning work offered by David Clark, a business chance for a newspaper subscription list in the Yakima valley and a Portland address for references. Names C W Camp Fred Schlief E W Dooly David Clark and address 604 Goodnough building Portland Ore.
In the Superior Court of Washington Yakima County the estate of Henry Allison deceased is listed. Creditors having claims against the estate must present them with vouchers within one year from January 13 1909 to May Allison administratrix. The address is Lynch Grady 2058 Mullins Building North Yakima Washington.
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