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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1911
Page
4
The Holy Name society leads a broad campaign to curb profanity across society. It argues swearing is a habit rooted in vulgar expression and loss of common sense, urging widespread participation to replace it with respectful language and self restraint.
The Toppenish Review criticizes the Herald for questioning the reclamation service’s handling of the Wapato project. It argues that reservation landowners largely back irrigation but admits some dissent and urges continued use of the reclamation service for rapid reservation development, citing engineers and costs.
The American Medical Association collects reports of fireworks injuries and tetanus in a nationwide effort to curb the holiday hazards. Fewer injuries are expected this year as safer programs replace traditional displays, and those aiding the effort are credited with saving lives.
An Erie County reader from Manila New York notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve carried by carpenter ER S Lopez never leaves his toolkit and helps heals cuts and burns. The ad claims it treats burns boils scalds chapped skin fever sores eczema corns and piles and directs readers to Clark’s Pharmacy for purchase.
John W. Diamond reports from American Lake that North Yakima's E Company shows strong performance at the militia encampment with first rate sanitation and orderly conduct. Gov. Hay praised the review while EF company earns compliments for guardmount. Troop B of Tacoma cavalry impresses with precise parade formation.
Rev H Stubenwoll of Allison Iowa extols Dr Kings New Life Pills calling them a health necessity for every home. He urges use if other pills failed and notes they cost 25 cents at Clark's Pharmacy.
A playful verse by A. E. Brininstool celebrates spring and renewed cheer after hardship. The item lists unclaimed letters at the North Yakima post office, naming numerous individuals including Adams, Harry. Allen, Miss Ablartha. Armstrong, Ivan. and many others, reflecting early 20th century postal notices.
Dr. F M Rositer reports a large American Medical association gathering in Los Angeles with about 30 000 members and 5000 attendees including families. He says there is no medical trust and expansion centers on a national bureau of health scientific research and legislation. The note ends with a local postal list and a one cent postage due ad.
Seven balloons with 80 000 foot capacity launched from Kansas City in the National Balloon race driven by a southwest wind toward the Great Lakes. Five started cleanly, Topeka II clashed with a fence but shed ballast and rose. The Million Metropolitan Club rose late. records unlikely due to season and ballast limits. J C Hurlburt left field in the Missouri aiming to beat the 325 mile balloon distance record.
A Lincoln Nebraska girl writes that chronic constipation and stomach trouble had plagued her but after three days on Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets she could get up and feel better. She declares she is the proudest girl in Lincoln to find such a good medicine and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
North Yakima and nearby communities report visits from Rev. S. Ware and attorney G. G Lee. Doctors, travelers, and business figures pass through, while street work on Pleasant avenue nears acceptance. Local sports, railway hitching issues, and upcoming coastal trips frame a bustling regional update with many named residents.
A long list of visitors staying at Yakima area hotels includes Char Zeimer and W B R Cannon of San Francisco J C Fox of Portland and many others from Seattle Spokane Spokane and beyond with guests at the Commercial Bartholet and Grand hotels. The roster names residents from Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and New York among others and notes several couples. The report reads as a social register of notable travelers lodging in Yakima during a period.
Harvest of alfalfa reduces hay and feed prices by about one dollar per ton while other markets hold steady. Beef cows drop a quarter to four tenths per pound and live chickens fall one cent per pound. Prices for flour, butter, eggs, cheese and produce are listed with varying regional quotes.
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