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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1910
Page
4
An early 20th century notice lists advertising rates and subscription options for a weekly issue dated Wednesday January 26 1910. The text mentions contact at N Tursley manager and office at North Wartime Washington with prices for one year six months and three months.
A historical analysis argues that industrial hazards in the United States kill and maim far more workers than modern warfare. It cites 100000 deaths and 400000 maimed annually, compares railroad and mining death rates to Europe, and urges mandatory employer insurance to reduce casualties and curb profits.
An editorial argues high prices stem from excess spending on luxuries and labor diverted from necessities. It cites automobiles and other goods as luxury demand draining productive capacity, urging harder work to sustain feeding, clothing, and housing for 90 million people.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer argues that establishing horticultural courses in secondary schools and apple packing institutes in Wenatchee and Yakima will promote higher quality apples and maintain Washington’s lead in global markets. Growing education and better packing are key to cheaper, superior fruit and expanding exports.
The article debates the rising cost of living and record price increases. It notes wide discussions, diverse theories, and scarce convincing cures while doubting congressional investigations will yield clear results. It cites food prices as a notable example of the surge.
Washington rumors swirl that Theodore Roosevelt may run for Congress and become Speaker. The piece contrasts Roosevelt’s reform stance with the current machine politics and predicts a potential Republican majority and Democratic fade if he enters the race.
Senate proposal by Wesley L. Jones aims to fund drainage of Yakima Indian lands to unlock value from irrigated-but-overwatered parcels. The plan argues equity and federal good faith justify the appropriation, noting irrigation benefits elsewhere and the need to relieve excess water on higher altitude tracts.
The Post-Intelligencer notes Senator Jones favors draining lands set aside for the Yakimas, arguing it is simple justice and should guide law. The proposal seeks to use the lands to their best possible advantage and appeals to rational sentiment in Congress.
Taft's proposal for a postage hike on magazines sparks opposition from special interests who argue higher rates would cripple publications like Collier's Weekly Everybody's Magazine McClure's and Success. They say magazines offset deficits by boosting letter mail and money order profits. The Saturday Evening Post notes railroads receive fairer rates and implies a solution to the deficit.
A harsh discipline session ends with a teacher’s pity for a starving pupil. Moved by the boy’s worn coat and frail home life, she embraces him as they cry together, illustrating a moment of religion in action.
Hetty Green has given up steaks and chops as too costly saying she cannot get her money’s worth. Her last cutback was dining at a newsboys’ lunch counter with tin plates nailed down and utensils chained, meals averaging eight cents.
The central issue in the meat question is whether the cold storage house can keep pace with the boycott.
The ongoing Nicaraguan revolution continues despite leaders like Zeleya leaving and others arriving. It underscores enduring political upheaval and the persistent drive for change within the country.
A provocative line compares timing to Lent urging simultaneous protest actions. The remark frames a strategy to coincide a religious observance with a broader political campaign and aims to maximize impact.
A New York World column critiques the National Anti-Trust league stance on boycotting overpriced foods. It mocks self denial as a cure, notes beef milk and coal prices as extortionate, and jokes about switching to luxuries or substitutes while quoting Taft on the cost of living.
The passage argues Oklahomans spend about twice as much on living and entertainment as other states. It notes higher rents and wages, a $50 weekly salary leaving little, and warns against living too fast. It contrasts with Indiana Iowa and other places where farmers face lower interest rates.
Henry Watterson denounces President Taft for dismissing Gifford Pinchot as a blow against honest men and public lands policy. The piece warns of political vengeance, calls for investigation, and contrasts current administration with past abuses, urging renewed integrity and republican revival.
The Oklahoma City Times quotes Western shoppers reflecting on frugal habits and credit use. They contrast inexpensive hats and suits bought locally with pricier tailored items borrowed or worn briefly, noting fast pace of western life and simultaneous money saving despite rapid earnings.
The passage recalls Upton Sinclair’s Jungle era and the push for federal meat inspection. It cites a 25 million pound annual condemnation, over a million unfit from 35.6 million animals, showing public pressure yielding government action and trust resistance. Roosevelt’s ideas on trust control are noted as influence.
A Times-Democrat editorial questions a proposed voluntary trust curb for meat regulation. It contrasts Taft as president and warns that without a voluntary plan the nation could face massive meat shortages or spoilage, citing hypothetical 25 million pounds per year totals.
St Michael's Episcopal church entertained in honor of the new rector and wife, the Rev. and Mrs. Alfred Lockwood, at the Hall home 116 North Nadhes avenue from 8 to 10. Guests included Mrs. W D Wrighter and Mrs. Horace Green among others. A pink and green luncheon followed with floral displays and a mandolin musicale by local musicians.
A quiet January wedding was celebrated at 7:30 PM in North Yakima uniting Miss Nora Halliday and Mr. Joseph Handson, both of Toppenish, with the ceremony at the First Christian church parsonage. The newlyweds left that evening for Toppenish, Wash, their home. Charles Wilgus attended the couple.
Wanted trade of Tacoma Seattle and waterfront property for Yaki ma lands and a house and lot for relinquishments in Yaki ma Valley. Homesteads offered at 16 dollars for 160 acres in Oregon and Montana. Forrest and Dillon Land Co. 1013 Pacific Avenue Tacoma Wash.
The superior court announced dispositions: Inland Reply vs Schmitz dismissed without prejudice. Moxee Hardware vs Englehart, Lynch vs Forsythe, North Coast vs Goodman, Ludgate vs Herald, and North Yakima & Valley Railroad vs Cascade Lumber all continued. North Coast vs Flint, Clerf, Hardison, Aumilier cases follow Clarkson vs Northern Pacific. Morrison vs Reserve Produce denied to amend complaint.
Sudbury Ont January 25 four bodies recovered and two women identified from Friday wreck at Spanish river. Names include Miss Mulroy Cache Bay Ont Hansen 40 Leavenworth Mrs Kelley Leavenworth Wash Florence Kelley 10. priest Father Chailleu killed mistaken for Father Currie. death toll cited as 37 with many immigrants unaccounted for. conductor Reynolds ledger shows 79 tickets, 72 killed or injured.
Notice advises caution with back pains ankle swelling backache or urinary disorders and promotes Pineules as an antiseptic kidney remedy. Sold by C. W. Camp.
Receivers were appointed for the Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron Company and allied interests amid claims of threatened suits and attachments. The filing argued that continued actions would dissipate assets and hurt creditors.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at North Yakima Washington December 21 1909 notice that Alfred L Jenkins of North Yakima Wash Black Rock route filed intent to make final five year proof to establish claim to the land described before the Register and Receiver North Yakima Wash on February 16 1910 witnesses James G Skidmore Isaac Vanderlinde James A Slayton George W Barron and Harry Y Saint Register Dec 22 29 Jan 6 12 19 26
Public notice to stockholders of the Tieton Water Users Association announces a special meeting on February 14 1910 at 1 00 p m in North Yakima Washington to consider raising capital stock from 24000 shares at 60 each totaling 1440000 to 34500 shares totaling 2070000 stock books close January 25 1910 at 5 00 p m for transfers until after the meeting.
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