Normal School Notes Highlight Local Education History
The piece reviews the Normal school in North Yakima with a fire loss note for the high school, reunion after a cold vacation, Riis lecture set for January 21, and a basketball game with Pullman on January 17. It then details the training school history from 1891 to 1905, current staff, enrollment about 150 pupils with 26 teachers, tuition levels, and funding sources, plus a critique of First Avenue street repairs attributed to contractor issues.
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Normal School
North Yakima
Jacob Riis
Riis
Tony
Roosevelt
Pullman
B. F. Barge
Miss Rice
J. H. Morgan
Miss Hyatt
P. A. Getz
Mr. Barge
Anna Steward
Miss Steward
Klingingsmith
W. BE. Wilson
Luella Wilcox
Grape
Hoffman
Reed
Spokesman-Review
Correction on Apple Tree Sale Put to Herald
The Washington Nursery demands a correction to Thursday's item about a 1 000 000 apple trees sale to Arcadia Irrigation Spokane. The order did not clear stock for next spring as stated, but left a reasonable supply for ordinary needs while some customers face planting delays. Also query on Barber Asphalt bond status for First avenue repairs north of Pine to Galer street with contracts and bond details noted.
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First Avenue
Pine Street
Toy Street
Seattle Times
The
Washington Nursery Company
Herald
Arcadia Irrigation Company
Spokane
Barber Asphalt Company
Pine
Galer Street
Jury List Drawn for Upcoming Superior Court Term
County jury commissioners on Saturday drew a list of 40 names to select petit jurors for the coming term of the superior court. The names were drawn from the eligible pool to ensure a fair cross section of the community.
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Superior Court
Local notes and letters on school bond debate in Yakima
A compilation from readers and editors listing names from North Yakima to Outlook and Mabton. The Yakima Republic presses the bond issue for a $150,000 high school plan, arguing for a modern central building and questioning the Lincoln school rebuilding cost.
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N. Martin
Sunnyside
R. McCleary
Toppenish
C. W. Camp
North Yakima
M. Ford
A. W. Angus
Mabton
A. M. High
Nile
Alfred Nevin
A. T. Monckton
Outlook
M. E. Burkhart
George Sherwood
Fruitvale
A. N. Baldoser
Revery
Ose Yeveesenere
Yakima Republic
Jense
The
Republic
Teachers And Wage Earners In A Material Age
The data argues teachers deserve higher salaries, noting bricklayers earn more for skill than teachers. It cites East Brandywine Township Pennsylvania paying $40 a month and compares college professors unfavorably to other professions. It also critiques economic policy as harming business by oversupply of talent.
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Brick
East Brandywine Township
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Pay of Teachers Shows Wide Local Variations Across Regions
Figures reveal minimum and average annual teacher wages in several locales, with overtime and Sunday rates noted. Examples include salaries in Bucks County and Hazleton Pennsylvania, Calgary Canada and New York City, highlighting a push for decently livable pay and broader circulation of such data.
Bond issue debate in Yakima district meeting
A January 11 1907 letter from a Yakima mother urges voters to support a full 150000 bond issue for school buildings and site purchases. The letter critiques the Republics stance deeming 150000 necessary to replace an obsolete high school and cover Lincoln Columbia and Central repairs, warning against underfunding.
Congress on Dry Farming Plans Draw Crowds in Denver
The annual congress in Denver focuses on dry farming, with officials from multiple states including Nebraska and Utah sending delegates. Speakers discuss agricultural reform and the USDA, while governors limit delegate counts to prevent overreach as a Denver welcome and program details are outlined.
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Wesley
Denver
Missouri
United 'S Department.of Agriculture
Wilson
Yaktins
Starting an Orchard Right for Long Term Value
The column argues the initial cost of orchard trees is small compared with the long term gains from hardy, well rooted stock. Choosing strong five to seven year old trees can offset four years of lost crop, while experimenting with cheap stock risks expensive losses for new planters.
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Credia Ford
The Washington Nursery Co. Promises Perfect Trees and Plants
The Washington Nursery Co. highlights its large operation at the Ute Yakima Indian Reserve with expert irrigation and timing. It emphasizes fertility, water supply, and skilled cultivation to produce trees and plants suited to local climate and soil conditions.
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Ute Yakima Indian Reserve
Plant Visit Requested for Varieties Details
The note asks readers to provide particulars on varieties or to call at the plant if convenient for further information.
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N.Y
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Columbia Col
Mason
San Francisco
Harriet Jones
Luzerne County
Calgary
Canada
Lawrence Amos
Collier’s
Asail
Holsting
A. G. Fleming
E. J. Jaeger
Zillah. PD
Allen
Zillah
Alexander
Yakima City
W. S. Earls
C. Smith
M. Sisk
W. A. Pickard
E. W. Bainter
Wapato
W. H. Patterson
J. W. Thomas
Parker
J. C. McCrimmon
Henry Wallen
Fairview
J. D. Winchester
M. Schuler
Cowiche
J. T. Butler
J. W. Reynolds
Ahtanum
M. L. Matterson
A. B. Whitson
Board of Director
Nichols
Pells
Olayer
Tule
Ie City
Eiven
Ildren
Smith
Tampa
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Jina
Happy ton-Fry Drug “Co
Orchard
W Astengton Nursery CO
Washington Nursery CO
A.W. McDonald
Pres
F. A. Waggins
Treas
B.A Mitchell, Detroit, & Vice Pres
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Wndamon
Wilson Bidg
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