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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1911
Page
5
The Yakima Herald presents its Wednesday issue dated January 18 1911. It lists the publisher The Yakima Herald Company E G O N Tursley manager and printing details with postage at North Yakima Washington and advertising rates on request.
Readers confront recalls of city leaders as public opinion sways. The piece argues recall misuse harms officials, likening mob action to historical misuses, and contrasts political reform with moral stakes and religious reflections.
The piece argues Moren defends the existing local option law amid legislative pushback. It notes strong anti liquor sentiment and warns that a new local option bill could trigger large appropriation fights. It calls for creating a public utilities commission to protect the public and urges immediate passage.
The text argues that true worship honors both the Father and the Son, citing Scripture to support Jesus as Advocate and Mediator. It emphasizes that Christ’s exaltation does not diminish the Father’s glory and that petitioning should acknowledge both in prayers.
The Walla Walla Union notes that more sleeping porches reflect growing belief in fresh air. It argues cold air, properly managed, can calm an ailing child and reduce fussiness, serving as a powerful invigoration and disease preventive.
Spokane Chronicle argues the Olympia legislature follows a four day work week with three days off. It notes full pay for staff while idle Friday to Monday and claims the session lasts about 34 days under this schedule. The paper urges extending daily hours to finish in 40 days.
The piece discusses Woodrow Wilson opposing Civil War veterans pensions yet applying for a pension from the Carnegie Foundation. It notes critics claim the pension is more honor than money and points out his governor salary could bar eligibility. It then shifts to religious exposition about divine purpose and the Only Begotten Son in a theological context.
Miss Cornelia A Sloate 402 South Fourth street died suddenly Friday afternoon from apoplexy after visiting friends. She had moved from Aston to this valley seeking climate relief. Survived by two sisters Harriet and Grace Sloate who recently bought Parker orchard land. The sisters were Congregational church members and active in local church affairs.
James Eliott aged 78 years 11 months died at his home in the Oviehe Friday morning after a lengthy illness. A Cowiche resident for 16 years he was well respected. He is survived by Mrs. Elliott two daughters and four sons Mrs. Thomas Donley and Mrs. Jesse Hart of the Cowiche J Don and William Elliott of the Cowiche and Olie Elliott of the Naches.
A Cleveland Press column cites Cornelius J Ton describing a large Chicago family forming a cooperative buying agency to obtain wholesale prices. The piece argues cooperation among families will curb high living costs and elevate civilization as society evolves.
The Wash ington Canning Company at Stanwood releases its annual report showing 273 tons of produce canned in six months, about 125000 cans, with apples dominating at 185 tons. The six month activity cost about 15000 dollars, split roughly evenly among labor produce and cans, and profits are reported as good for the second year.
Chicago January 17 special describes George Hackenschmidt's training philosophy. He emphasizes balanced muscle development and slow weight work to build long, evenly developed muscles essential for wrestling. The piece recounts Hack's guidance to Adolph Ernst on proper form and uniform muscle growth through varied drills.
The article notes an ideal climate and soil for poultry, suggesting farmers expand breeding to raise revenues. It highlights benefits of integrating fowls with fruit trees for shade and insect control, cites strong markets and demand, and mentions Judge Purvis with thirty years of experience running a Southern Idaho poultry ranch.
The discussion covers irrigation capacity and water losses along the Sunny Side and Yakima canals. Estimates crown capitalized value of diverted Yakima River water at 9.6 million dollars. Journal notes extensive walnut paper and poultry exhibits with high value birds and renowned breeds on display.
The article notes Hackenschmidt's speed and enormous strength as key assets and compares his approach to Gotch. It emphasizes how staying close to the mat favors the opponent and outlines how Gotch's build leads to different attack and defense methods while preserving core development themes.
An advertisement urges buyers to seek Foley's Honey and Tar with the Bee Hive label and reject any substitute. It touts quick relief from coughs and colds, safety, no opiates, and sells at North Yakima Drug Store.
Hob lister promotes Trocky Mountain Tea as the best winter remedy to prevent colds and disease. The product claims to keep you well all winter and is sold by D. H. Fry at 86 cents for tea or tablets.
Millard F. Kelly a Tacoma photographer and land buyer was killed by a Northern Pacific train about a mile north of the city, his body found Friday morning. He had recently been ill, journeyed from Sunnyside and planned to buy land in Twin Falls, Idaho. Surviving son Claude is in Fairbanks, Alaska.
An satirical business plan from the Idaho Falls Post advertises a "cat ranch" with a claimed $11,000,000 capital and a working base of 1,000,000 cats. It details profits from fur and skins, a large cattery and ratry, and plans to partner with fiddle string makers, presenting a mock serious scheme as a humor piece. The piece lampoons get rich quick schemes and uses parody names and roles.
A. K. Smith of Erie Pa praises Dr King s New Life Pills saying they cured years of indigestion constipation and liver trouble. He urges others with stomach liver or kidney troubles to try them. Only 25c at all druggists.
Henry J. Bicknell longtime Yakima county pioneer died at his South Sixth street home Saturday night at 7 90 oclock after four years of paralysis. Born in 1834 in New England he journeyed to California then moved to Yakima valley in 1881 purchasing a Parker Bottom ranch and entering the fruit industry among the early horticulture supporters of the region.
The obituary notes Henry M. Bicknell a longtime rancher and orchardist who helped promote early irrigation projects and built a noted 50 acre orchard. He moved to town later in life, supported the Christian church with a pipe organ, joined the Elk lodge, and had no children, with surviving sister-in-law Mrs. A Bicknell and her children Cora Belford Raymond Henry in the region.
The advertisement promotes HERBINE as a liver stimulant that purifies the bowels strengthens digestion and restores vigor and cheerful spirits. It is priced at 60 cents and sold by D. H. Fry at 10 Yakima Ave and C. W. Camp on the West Side Druggist.
Henry J. Snively completed the purchase of the Latah flour mill in Latah Spokane county from Albert Byers Rufus Byers and T J Abbott. The mill, one of eastern Washington’s largest and best equipped, may be moved to Kennewick or Pasco and run by William Helm, former manager of Snively’s Yakima mill destroyed by fire last summer.
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