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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1911
Page
8
North Yakima social notes chronicle a motor caravan leaving at dawn for Soda Springs. Several cars pulled aside with temporary repairs along the route. Reports mention excellent roads and scenic Tampico Ahtanum valleys with abundant spring blooms and wildlife. A governor’s trout dinner ends with a penitent surprise.
City Superintendent Reed presented annual district reports showing high school had 23 rooms and 19 teachers with 233 males and 291 females among 524 total pupils. Grade schools used eight buildings and 54 rooms serving 3 750 pupils with 1 912 girls. Average principals pay 1214 and teachers 774 with daily attendance around 274 and 8185 net enrollment after transfers.
A testimony before a Senate committee in Chicago reveals a woman who confided a high profile political secret to three people including Theodore Roosevelt. The disclosure involved attempts to influence a dinner invitation and questioned the informant’s secrecy. Roosevelt and Victor Lawson are named among those informed.
Pastor Russell argues a dual Babylon from Old Testament signals and Revelation symbols. He connects literal Babylon’s fall with the rise of Mystic Babylon and urges readers to come out of her, seek the Kingdom, and live by God’s will on earth. Seattle address outlines prophecy, salvation, and rest beneath divine sovereignty.
City council opened bids for local improvement work and awarded four contracts totaling about 27 646 31 dollars. Projects include sidewalks crossings curbs gutters and street work on Broadway Yale Harvard Princeton Cornel Avenue Baker St St Helens Adams Queen Ann Tacoma Seattle Spokane Peach Apple Maple and sidewalks along West Yakima and Hall avenues.
President Taft spoke at Cleveland and the SoldiersHome in Marion during a hot day, urging arbitration and peace while outlining currency reform and reciprocity plans for Canada. He noted most wars could have been settled peacefully. Foley Kidney Pills advertised for kidney and bladder ailments.
The ad touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle effective laxative suited for ladies and children. It claims cleansing benefits and relief from indigestion headaches and colds, emphasizes safety and family use, warns against imitations, and instructs buyers to look for the California Fig Syrup Co name with price 50 cents per bottle.
Fred T. Redmond of North Platte was asked for a four dollar loan by a stranger who claimed he could invest it to earn two dollars and travel to work. Redmond lent the money and kept it as a loss. The man later sent a certified check for 1004 dollars, covering the original loan plus interest.
Letter from Alex Van Wyck president of the state association praises Newcomb and Spain and the Yakima County team led by Deputy Crocker for excellence in county fair management. Van Wyck commends Butler as host and urges continued thorough subjects for auditor and treasurer offices. He hopes all three Yakima officials attend next year’s convention and notes Spain’s strong subject mastery. Also promotes McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR for hot weather and bowel disorders with local seller details.
Judge Thomas E Grady chides city council for filthy courtroom conditions and tobacco violations. He urges officials to enforce anti smoking rules and to clean the linoleum as he warns future action will be taken if not corrected. The letter cites posters and widespread disregard by officials and attendees.
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