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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1910
Page
4
Ad for second class published in North Yakima Washington indicating mail rates and redemption terms. One year subscription $1.50, monthly $0.75, three months $0.60. Published on Wednesday January 19 1910.
Three questions frame the water purchase by the city. Can affordability and competent municipal control be ensured, and when could the city take over from the current owner. Arrowsmith claims annual gross revenue over $51 000 with $9 000 in expenses.
The article recalls Ingersoll and Lincoln comparing two eras and educations, then describes a Yakima banquet of university men and a 25th anniversary in North Yakima. It contrasts frontier hardship with English privilege and notes a crowd of educated locals reflecting on progress and time.
A Virginia Supreme Court decision upholds paying life insurance to a murdered man’s children, arguing paying would deter crime. The ruling contrasts with earlier state rulings and cites federal precedent, praising or critiquing judicial wisdom and the danger of rewarding murder.
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes its Syrup of Fig and Elixir of Senna as the best remedy for gentle, effective relief, urging readers to buy only the genuine product from leading druggists to obtain genuine benefits and satisfaction.
The city adopts a Des Moines style charter placing legislative and executive power with at large commissioners while giving the mayor broad control over departments. The mayor appoints most staff, oversees all departments, vetoes appropriations, and directly manages the water system, reflecting local demand for a businesslike administration.
Miss Lillian Hubbard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hubbard, wed Ellis Bounds, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Bounds, at St. Joseph's with immediate family present. The couple plan a home on South Fourth Street after February first.
The board members also serve as assistant business managers, making the plan an experiment. Critics doubt responsibility will be clear with mayors centralized and commissioners heading departments. Supporters point to Colorado Springs Charter as better workmanship than Des Moines.
The piece argues against municipal ownership of water works citing cost and practicality. It likens the issue to buying an automobile and enduring expenses, urging readers to abandon the agitation due to expense and uncertainty. It notes the new railroad station’s presence and predicts novelty will fade while praising the railroad for valuing the community.
Washington woolgrowers elected officers led by Senator John H. Smithson of Ellensburg. They met at the Commercial Club to discuss forest reserve rules with Supervisor G. F. Allen and T. Mackenzie and study a five year permit system and range regeneration methods. Experimental work shows alternating grazing can restore carrying capacity by protecting overgrazed areas to allow seed germination and seedling growth. The plan varies grazing intensity by local conditions and aims to preserve forage while rebuilding ranges in Rainier and other forests.
Springfield observers forecast a crucial week as the Illinois legislature nears an extra session and a direct plurality primary law. The battle pits progressive Republicans against Cannon allies with renomination at stake and anti Cannon sentiment shaping the coming campaign.
A 19th century style appeal asserts patriotism hinges on digestion and that Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Common Sense Medical Adviser improve health and citizenship. It warns against substitutes and directs readers to send stamps to the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, New York.
A New York story portrays Isaac Finkelstein, a hard working immigrant who sinks from honesty into robbery. Amid poverty at 53 Ludlow Street he digs under a bank wall toward its vault, collapses in a cave-in and dies, leaving a grieving wife Minnie and five children.
Julius Hansen a strong Swedish worker on the Manhattan Bridge plunged to his death after slipping from a wicker basket while repairing wiring. His wife and two children were aboard a ship approaching the bay as the tragedy unfolded. Foreman Shorty Ames and crew attempted to rescue him with a rope loop, but the effort failed as Hansen lost his grip and fell into the river.
Department of the Interior, U S Land Office at North Yakima Washington December 321 1909 notice is given that Alfred L Jenkins of North Yakima Washington black rock route who on November 1 1904 made Homestead Entry No 4559 Serial No 01590 for the east half of lot 1-4 and west half of lot 1-4 section 20 township 12 north range 22 east Willamette meridian has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to the land above described before the Register and Receiver at North Yakima Washington on February 16 1910 Claimant names as witnesses James A Skidmore of North Yakima Washington Isaac Vanderlinde of North Yakima Washington James A Slayton of Black Rock Washington George W Barron of Toppenish Washington Register Dec 22-29-Jan-12-19-26
Notice to stockholders of Tieton Water Users Association of a special meeting in North Yakima Washington on February 14 1910 at 1:00 p m to vote on increasing capital stock from 24000 shares of 60 to 34500 shares of 60 and from 1440000 to 2070000 total. stock books close January 25 1910 at 5 p m for transfers. Signed by all trustees A J Splawn A B Larson H M Gilbert W I Huxtables W L Lemon.
A notice identifies the attorney for American Surety Co and Empire State Surety Co with offices in Miller Building North Yakima, listing legal representation for the agencies. The brief item notes the firms and location for official contact.
Office over Janeck Drug Store at Cor Sixth and Chestnut lists hours 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 5 pm. Indicates service as a member of the Pension Board.
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