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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
4
In a 1909 editorial, the Yakima Herald argues North Yakima must resolve sewage disposal to protect lower valley health as irrigation water and river flow affect drinking supplies. It condemns delaying actions and urges a fair, decisive settlement that safeguards public health and regional growth.
An old issue notes that women habitually grasp their skirts with the left hand, delaying the shift to the right side when alighting streetcars. Journalism cites education efforts in Milwaukee Indianapolis and Brooklyn, including a gymnasium dummy car teaching forward exit to reduce crashes and injuries.
A provocative editorial condemns vice earnings and city revenue from fines on prostitutes, arguing against blood money and urging a bold Yakima public campaign linked to the Seattle exposition. It urges no mercy for criminals yet defends decent society and invites investment in regional promotion. The piece concludes with a note on a clothing giveaway event by Star Clothing Co featuring 30 balloons bundled with suit or hat tags.
The piece argues boosterism as essential to vitality in western towns, calling it civic pride that stirs activity and readiness, contrasting with eastern towns stuck in a rut. It frames boosterism as a universal need regardless of name.
Advertisement describes indigestion problems caused by fermentation of undigested food and offers Pape's Diapepsin 50 cent tablets as a fast remedy. It claims relief within minutes and urges readers to prove their stomach is normal after meals.
Revs McInturff and McComb plan revival series at Holstein's pavilion starting Sunday January 31. The first service at 2 30 pm will be a large mass meeting. McInturff, a Scottish roustabout preacher, and Dr J L McComb, a noted slum worker, will lead the talks without denomination or ministerial union oversight.
Two week revival campaign to attack sin will feature a band and an automobile for street meetings. Rev. McInturff and Rev. McComb will speak publicly at Light and Hope Mission next Friday evening at o clock. McComb is noted as a top open air speaker with slum work experience.
An advertisement touts Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation and digestive aid. It claims to stimulate the liver and bowels, restore natural action, and offer a pleasant taste with no nausea or griping. North Yakima Drug Store, A. D. Sloan, Prop.
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