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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
4
The piece blends a poetic refrain about rain with a political essay urging careful voting in November. It argues that despite administrations, the republic will endure and stresses citizens must study history, beware missteps, and vote for policies yielding the greatest good. It references 1776, the Civil War, and dangers of neglecting civic duty.
The Herald cites intuitive insight as the key to timing in politics and argues Lee A Johnson earns support due to reform efforts and liquor-control records. It asserts the candidate seeks recognition during a favorable political moment and denies any attempt to harm rivals.
A year after John Brandt Walker built a formidable bear campaign with six telephones and a pantry full of helpers, he earned a fortune during the slump but now faces a $25.51% debt claim. His bold bets drew attention as stock prices waned and his rivals were forced to sell.
A reflective piece describes the gambling life as a fickle, shifting existence. Prosperity and ruin alternate rapidly, bringing envy and pity in turn. The metaphor of a butterfly emphasizes peril and fleeting success with each risky turn.
The piece argues the southern states are experimenting with reforms to empower Black workers and property, citing gains from Booker Washington era programs and rising Black land ownership. It warns the northern labor movement risks disruption and emphasizes labor's central role in national progress and the tension between labor and capital.
The speaker praises workers who started with little and, using only effort and intellect, forged wealth and an honored home. He urges that working men follow this rule, noting that through struggle all people remain equal in striving for the best, and that this nation is now the freest richest and strongest.
Judge Preble heard arguments Tuesday on a new trial for the damage slander suit of James Henderson against J B George. The verdict awarded Henderson one dollar damages and all costs to him, prompting defense by Englehart and Rigg. A second miller case against Northern Pacific over Clark Miller’s death at Cle Elum was also under advisement, hinging on testimony by W E Gangaware discovered post trial.
Officers installed Monday evening at a Pythian Sisters session in Masonic hall include Mrs Laura Hauser and Mrs Rebecca Mathis as instal ing officers. A social hour followed with refreshments at Camp’s drug store and plans for a schoolhouse entertainment to raise funds for the new Y M C A.
A Portland school ad boasts two floors 65 by 100 feet with $20,000 equipment and large faculty offering individual instruction. The principal A P Armstrong LL B proclaims unmatched quality and open admissions year round. Catalogues free with references from banks newspapers and local businesses.
Mr and Mrs L J Strangeway hosted a chaffing dish supper for eight with guests including Mr and Mrs P D Babcock and Miss Bernice Babcock Miss Lola Christler and Mr James Christler from Wisconsin The Strangeways daughter Laura and Viola Hoper left for Seattle en route to Madison Wis An afternoon Presbyterian Missionary society meeting at Mrs Henry Hall with about 25 ladies featured a talk by Mrs Bert Stewart on The Work of Missions on the Pacific Coast A Chinese woman rescued by Portland missions was recounted by Mrs Daniel Sinclair The August meeting will be at Mrs J W Young in Fruitvale Miss Van Slycke hosted Miss Penney of Owatonna Minn at Nol Hill for a 12 guest gathering with green white decor and roses on Thursday night.
The Nagler band featured four composers among its members, an unusual distinction for a local group in North Yakima. Frank Nagler led and has long been known as a composer, with Beryl Cory Walter Hamilton and John Ebert arranging selections. Cory's The Devil's Dance was a highlight of Sunday’s Sumach Park concert.
In a Northern Pacific case in superior court, George Mathis sued the railroad over a cow killed after entering the railroad right of way. A jury awarded $59, and an appeal was filed to resolve maintenance of fences and gates. Judge Preble trimmed Mullins divorce costs by 27.50 and modified a restraining order in a drainage canal dispute. A Casade Lumber tax title suit grants possession of a seven acre tract to the company.
Miss K L Brown and J M Brown announce candidacy for Yakima County positions. Brown seeks county superintendent of schools and clerk of Yakima County on the Republican ticket subject to September primaries. Granger Washington. Paid advertisement.
Augix Jos H Lancaster seeks the Republican nomination for Yakima County Sheriff in the upcoming primaries. The entry appears as a brief political notice urging support for Lancaster in the party selection process.
BE. M. Douglass announces candidacy for Yakima County School Superintendent on the Republican ticket subject to primary. He holds a permanent first grade certificate earned by examination in Washington and has sixteen years teaching experience in Yakima County schools. He serves eight years on the Yakima County Board of Education and outlines strong knowledge of the state school system and local needs.
The Zediber Institute of Drugless Healing occupies eight rooms at 211 Fast Yakima Avenue in Ditter Bros.' store. It offers osteopathy, chiropractic, massage, magnetic healing, electricity, baths, and other therapies with a full staff of doctors. Consultation is free and the group claims six years in the same building and fifteen hundred cases treated.
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