Agrarian Party proposal to reform land and money laws
A letter to the Herald urges a new party named the Agrarian Party to address land ownership limits, a graduated land tax, income tax, and government control of money and banking. It argues for land reform, packed with historical examples and calls for universal free trade and rail regulation while opposing excessive court power. It also includes a response defending Home Rule for Ireland against Tory opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Dodgers
New York World
Progressive Republicans
Progressive Democrats
England
Ireland
Lord Londonderry
Castlereagh
House of Castlereagh
Song Birds as Farm Helpers in Yakima Valley News
A letter from CHAS MORRISON argues farmers should protect and encourage song birds to guard fruit against pests. He cites a German example where a Keeper of Birds educates the public, urging U.S. government action to scientifically care for native birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
United States
Yakima Valley
Chas, Morrison
Springdale High School
Decorative surgery looks to curb facial deformities
The Lancet endorses decorative surgery as essential for many to pursue their lives, urging care and qualification to avoid unskilled practice. The piece warns against DIY trends and calls for strict surgeon oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lancet
U S Attache Studies British Army Punishment
Colonel George Dunn, the United States military attache in Rome, has spent time in England studying how the British Army penalties differ from American practices. He surveys that American desertions may stem from harsh discipline and plans to report findings to the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dunn
United States
Rome
England
Dunn
War Department
Washington
British ship owners weigh Ballin plan to break up old liners
British ship owners consider Herr Ballin's proposal to dismantle aging liners and share 25 percent of their original value from an insurance fund funded by all. They favor the plan as it would mitigate losses from aggressive competition and benefit British firms as main sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Ballin
Prison Hotel: new treatment center for habitual offenders
The government plans a Prison Hotel in Parkhurst Forest near the old convict prison. Judges may order detention after serv ing terms, moving inmates from ordinary prisons to a lighted, well furnished facility with meals, recreation, a dry canteen, and reading rooms. 100 acres will be cleared for agricultural and horticultural training and skilled trades to reduce repeat offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkhurst Forest
England
Raiffeisen Banks and New World Home Financing Systems
Editorial notes compare the Raiffeisen Agricultural Banks in Holland and Germany with government aided home building schemes in New Zealand and Australia. It explains cooperative, member driven Raiffeisen banks with fixed rates and local directors, and outlines liberal land policies and mortgage strategies used by New Zealand and Australia to aid small landholders and home builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Foncier
Holland
Germany
New Zealand
Australia
Raiffeisen
Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen
Utrecht
New Black Winter Emmer Grain Discovered Near Worland Wyoming
Professor Buffum develops a new grain called black winter emmer on an experimental farm in the Big Horn Basin near Worland Wyoming. The grain is larger than wheat and a cross of wheat with other grains. It tolerates drier soil, yields four times as much per acre, and weighs more per bushel. It may help the general food problem by providing fodder as well as food. Emmer has historical cultivation in Russia prior to this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffum
Big Horn Basin
Worland
Wyo
Russia
Milk to powder business expansion in Switzer land
The article notes that reducing milk to powder is an established business in Switzer land, indicating a developed industry with historical roots. It highlights ongoing practice rather than new developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Lace Yoke Adorns Plain Blouse For Dressy Wear
A plain black sicilienne blouse gains elegance with a Venise lace yoke and black satin edge. Fringe from the lower edge adds a decorative touch, while a large lace collar can be used for a broader effect.
Zillah News Highlights From A Busy Week
North Yakima visitor R J Hickok, Grandview resident Norvil Hill, Parker business visitor J F McCurdy. Business Men's association met with important business transacted. C G Ware attended Toppenish Masons event. Thorndyke of Donaire visited. Four leaf clover at J W Miller funeral given to his children Veoa and Fred by Rev C G Ware. Zillah Business Men raised 384 dollars to boost Yakima Valley and improve mail service via Sand Point. Paul Tyson of Johnson Brothers travels to St Louis Omaha Chicago and St Paul. Maggie House of White Swan visits grandmother Mrs Newland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. McCurdy
Parker
Business Men's Association
C. G. Ware
Masons
Toppenish
Zillah
Yakima Valley
Sand Point
Paul Tyson
Johnson Brothers’ Company
St. Louis
Omaha
Chicago
St. Paul
Maggie House
White Swan
Newland
Woolen coats and lambs in a simple classroom tale
A schoolteacher explains clothing origins to young pupils. A child reveals her coat was once on Sister Alice, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding and the lesson ends with questions from the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
Alice
Indianapolis News
Also Mentioned on This Page
the People’s Forum
Wall Street
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Supreme Court
Agrarian Party
Lucinius Stolo
Tiberius Gracchus
Italy
Atlantic
Caspian
Mediterranean
Baltic
William the Conqueror
Hastings
David Loyd George
France
Europe
Agrarian
Agrarian League
Grange
Liberius Gracchus
North Yakima
W. N. Gettigan
Oriental Block
Seattle, U. S. A
London News
Ballin
W. BE. Coleman
Zillah Zillah
R. J. Hickok
Yakima
Norvil Hill
Grandview
Wide Hollow
Ahtanum Creek
Selah Valley
Moxee
W. K. Garrett
Yakima Avenue
Tim Kelly
Wapato
Mr. Buyer
First Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!