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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
2
J H Robbins issues a firm defense of the Yakima Valley Fruit Growers association against critics. He argues the group functions for the public good, rebuts misstatements on Chicago auctions, notes increased membership, and outlines plans for cannery and processing ventures while urging cooperative practice over personal attack.
A Newfoundland codfish shipment is valued at five million dollars each year, reflecting the scale of the fishing industry and its economic impact on the region.
The design uses black charmeuse with white accents for a simple dignified afternoon gown. A touch of real cluny lace decorates the bodice front with two crochet silk buttons. Silk cord from the lower button forms a side fastening as blank chiffon drapes over satin at the waist and sleeves.
Yakima and the valley consume substantial fruit quantities with bananas, oranges, and lemons leading. Pacific Fruit & Produce estimates 25 carloads of bananas, 30 carloads of oranges, and 7 carloads of lemons annually, with local demand limited by seasonal local supply. Alfalfa mills and auto trucks expand export potential as dairy and beef markets show strength.
The University of Washington reports 459 students enrolled for the ninth annual summer session, up from 373 last year. Of these, 126 are regular state university students, with residents from 29 counties and 22 states plus two counties represented. Washington leads, followed by Oregon, Montana, Minnesota, Iowa New York and Wisconsin. The group includes 186 high school graduates, 105 normal school graduates, and 146 college or university graduates, with 51 principals and 81 high school teachers among the 8 supervisors and 5 superintendents.
A Pennsylvania inventor receives a patent for a mop that keeps a flat surface gleamed while a wire frame, crank, and gearing wring water without wetting the hands. The device promises efficient drying and cleaner results.
Denney & Co reports a nine car sale with two straight cars from Juliaetta Idaho and Milton Freewater Oregon plus mixed cars from California. Cherries scarce as California supplies end while pears begin to arrive. Prices ranged from 1.15 to 2.57 per crate with varied conditions and unease on cherries and pears.
Dean W. L. Carlyle of the college of agriculture will depart Moscow for the east to buy blooded stock and ship them into Idaho. The second lot of blooded cattle will be auctioned to Idaho stockmen after arrival.
A fan shaped hopper with a movable blade forms an English patent for rapid fruit slicing intended for marmalade production. The device accelerates preparation by slicing fruit uniformly before cooking.
Bids for the North Yakima school district for the coming year were opened last night and contracts totaling 1600 were awarded. Books bids were held open until August. Key contracts include Bradbury for general supplies 756.94 and equipment 102.58, and Dunbar Nelson clocks at 3.60 each. Superintendent Sterling reported per capita education costs for various cities.
James Edward Meredith at 19 won the Olympic 800 meter title in world record time. His Meridith home is MEDIA Pennsylvania, where his father works as a contractor. He studied bricklaying at Williamson Trade School and Mer ceresburg academy. Despite youthful prejudice, George F Pawling pushed the Middle Atlantic AAU committee to support his Olympic selection.
Mr. Sterling notes North Yakima averages show $45.77 vs $43.21 last year with possible revisions. Aberdeen Everett Walla Walla and Bellingham average per capita $50.80 and about 20,000 population. Yakima’s city size is 15,000 but district and attendance imply 20,000.
Inquiries swirl as the Toppenish Fort Simcoe and Western railway contemplates extending its line toward the Columbia River near Goldendale. Thomas Cooper Judge Reid and guest Mr King have toured the region by auto, fueling talk of a possible North Sand Road to Portland connection.
The article argues Romans ate apples, citing sculpture and pavements as evidence and noting claims about pears lemons or tennis balls were misread. It notes paring knives cider mills and peel marks, while New England pie lore remains unmatched.
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