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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
2
Mr R A Rollins, a prominent Flathead Valley orchardist, writes about his findings and views on orchard cultivation in Montana. He discusses varieties, best practices, and the prospects for fruit production in the region.
E H Libby of Clarkston, president of the Washington Conservation association, outlines a broad policy for conservation. He urges storing flood water for irrigation and fire prevention, protecting watersheds, aiding navigation, promoting roads, parks, education and broader surveys across Washington.
Dr. Algernon T. Bristow of Brooklyn urged a state run board of alienists to curb expert medical testimony in murder trials saying paid testimony corrupts justice and promotes anarchy. Clark Bell supported reform and cited Thaw trials as evidence medicine has fallen low.
A brief editorial fragment argues that conservation equals proper use of natural resources. It stresses balanced exploitation and protection, urging practical stewardship rather than denial of resource use.
John FE Collins of Toppenish was arrested in Toppenish and fined 99 dollars plus costs in Justice Goodrich's court for wife desertion. He was jailed Friday night for a 33 day sentence due to the fine. The wife testified he refused to support her while in North Yakima authorities noted his decent attire and a smug demeanor as he faced the charge. His belongings included a gold watch and chain, a four bit piece and 23 coppers.
The president of the Industrial and Orphans’ Home in Macon Georgia reports Electric Bitters has served the institution for nine years. He praises its effects on stomach liver and kidney troubles and recommends it to strengthen weak individuals and aid digestion and appetite. Available at C C Case’s drug store for 50 cents.
The state prosecutes J. R. Johnson for larceny by embezzlement as manager of W. W. Craig store in Selah. Hearings in Justice Hunt's court consumed much of the day with testimony and arguments from Wilson Allen for the defense and Ward for the state. Evidence indicates the firm's books were in poor condition and practices not up to date.
New York report recounts 1905 case of Esther Bloom suing grocer Joseph Parnes for damages after alleging insults, assault, and confinement in a pickle barrel. The jury awarded $40 plus costs amid unusual bill items and admonitions for a cheese-based provocation.
The United States reclamation service expects 1000 to 1200 workers near North Yakima this season. Over 700 will rush the Tieton irrigation canal to completion while 300 join pumping lake dam work. 100 to 200 will begin on the Wapato project as the next phase, with total labor expanding.
A promising cough syrup marketed for coughs colds croup and whooping cough grows in favor daily. It is promoted as prompt relief for croup and as a gentle laxative that purges poison and phlegm from the system. Sold by C. W. Camp West Side Druggist.
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