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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
4
The Yakima area newspaper notes its weekly publication schedule and advertising rates. It lists manager Geo G Tuersley and details post office mailing, earthbound access, and subscription terms for one year or six months.
A discussion highlights the need for practical clergy and better city safeguards. Rev Billy Sunday critiques religious pretension while North Yakima officials stress building inspectors and a city electrician to ensure safe structures as dry, windy seasons raise fire risk.
Fire Chief Dawson warns that the city faces grave risk in a major blaze. He cites hundreds of thousands in public buildings, limited ladder reach, and staffing gaps at mealtimes, urging immediate purchase of new apparatus and extra department support.
Yakima plans a costly Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo display with top quality fruit. The article argues for hiring an artist and proper design to ensure a striking, immediate impression that justifies the investment and reaches buyers effectively.
A claim compares 16 billion eggs from United States hens valued at 70 million dollars and imagines a socialist distribution giving each person three hens and a fraction worth 1.12 dollars. It notes the eggs would stretch 500,000 miles if laid end to end, forming a belt around the earth.
The article compares global wealth to egg production. It notes 13388 eggs added per second from Plymouth Rock to Cape Mendocino, equating hen output to an egg a day for 70 million Americans, and claims eggs exceed the value of US mineral output and wool combined.
The Commercial club plans six carloads of apples shipped to eastern markets to boost advertising and align local organizations. The Herald notes the fruit industry anchors the region and urges merging duplicated groups under one leadership to reduce waste and project unity for Yakima’s fruit center prominence.
At the annual meeting division president H R Williams said a Milwaukee Road involvement in shipping the section is too remote for consideration now. North Coast official Stra horn outlined far reaching plans with terminals and shops. Transportation remains the section's most vital problem and its prompt resolution is eagerly awaited by shippers.
The note confirms proper assistance will be provided to Mr Strahorn in the project.
The article argues for supporting local merchants over mail order rivals as Congress debates a parcels post. It urges fair pricing, quality goods, and open business practices to meet modern competition while acknowledging potential benefits to consumers. It likens rural free delivery issues to a broader shift in retail dynamics and urges vigilance, not protectionism.
A promotional note urges households to keep Pape's Diapepsin for instant relief from indigestion and sour stomach. It claims the 50 cent case digests any food, stops belching and discomfort, and leaves breath free of sour odors.
An edict targets underage smoking in public places warning youths to quit on streets and in pool rooms and other resorts. Authorities will enforce measures to keep boys not of age away from smoking and out of certain venues.
Spokane story notes the Purity League urging boys to quit drinking swearing and smoking or face denial of association. The item emphasizes moral reform activities and community pressure in January.
The piece notes hostile lawmakers push local option and anti poor selling, with insurgent senators facing strong odds. It recalls bills advancing at pace, including a Sunday liquor sale bill for hotel guests and the race track lobby. Cosgrove’s travel plans stall amid concerns, and the new governor’s mansion will host a forthcoming reception.
Spokane hosts steps toward forming a Purity league with pledges requiring members to avoid drink smoking profanity and morally unclean men. The pledge bars association with any man who drinks smokes swears or is morally unclean and prohibits unbecoming liberties at the armory gathering.
An old advertisement touts Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims the product aids digestion, stimulates the liver and bowels, restores normal action, and is pleasant to take with no nausea or griping. Sold by North Yakima Drug Store, A. D. Sloan, Prop.
Cattle and sheep owners east of the Cascades prepare to settle range rights for 1909. A Yakima auxiliary meeting of the State Livestock Association on Saturday January 23 will appoint a committee to meet Forest Supervisor G F Allen. President J J Wiley calls for strong turnout as sheep men have already acted.
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