Transcontinental Highway Plan Draws Yakima Interest
The Yakima Herald reports western civic groups push for a unified motor road system across North America with pathfinders mapping routes through the Dakotas Montana Idaho and Washington. The Yakima Automobile club backs Snoqualmie pass as a main link to the coast while promoting travel to the Pacific coast. The piece notes projected high tourist spending in Europe and a campaign to keep U S dollars home, plus hopes the northern route will pass through the Yakima valley aiding regional publicity and economic growth.
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Civico
Dakotas
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Northern Pacific
Yakima Valley
Sound
Yakima
London
United States
Europe
America
Pacific Highway Association
National Association
Trix
Pacific Coast
Sound Country
Snoqualmie Pass
Pacific Northwest
Rural School as Social Center Shaping Nation
The article argues for rural schools evolving into social centers tied to community life. It emphasizes local needs, farm life, and rural constituents shaping a distinctive national education model and teaching in harmony with country realities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New Fruit Plant Aims to Handle Surplus Crops
Announcement of a new fruit processing firm to care for local surplus and save this year's crop. Seattle investors plan a quarter million dollar plant to convert fruit by products into market forms and reduce waste. An alfalfa mill and hay compression for export are also planned, signaling broad agricultural processing development in the valley.
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Seattle Capitalista
Passing of the old order in Cookland contest
The Cookland contest history is now before the public and is settled in favor of the homesteader who has long enjoyed public sympathy. The article marks a shift away from the old order of governance and policy toward new land settlement expectations.
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Cookland
Liberal homestead laws urged by emigration concerns
The article argues that harsh homestead practices push Americans to Canadian lands and praises new regulations expanding homesteader privileges. It cites drastic trials like Mr. Cook’s as motivators to keep settlers on public lands and convert them into farms and homes, signaling a brighter future under revised policy.
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Ment
Mr. Cook
Northwest
Free Trade in Food Products Platform Proposal
The Democratic platform calls for tariff revision on a revenue basis, pledging to remove protection on food products to reduce the cost of living. Beef pork lard eggs butter flour cornmeal and molasses would be duty free, arguing a world free trade approach to benefit the ultimate consumer. The plan contrasts with Republican positions and ties to Woodrow Wilson.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
State Aids for Securing Markets and Public Uplift
Wisconsin officials study creating a bureau of investigation with the University of Wisconsin Agricultural College to improve marketing of farm products and advise on cooperative marketing, municipal markets, and public warehouses. The piece notes educational work expanding school use as social uplift and reports a major express rate cut proposal by the Interstate Commerce Commission to reduce living costs, plus a Tacoma preacher's call for an ethics code.
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State Board of Public Affairs
Wisconsin
Bureau of Investigation
Agricultural College of the
University of Wisconsin
Mexican Revolution Shifts Course Toward Safe Transit
The report notes the Mexican revolution appears to have paused its main arc and diverted onto a sidetrack toward a safer path, described as a shortcut to stability.
Alfalfa Carload Shipped to Alaska on Friday
R. S Morgan sent a carload of alfalfa to Alaska on Friday on contract to Willis Thorp. C. H. Leadbetter of the Columbia and Yakima Irrigation Company arrived from Kennewick Monday and spent several days in the city overseeing the project. He currently employs 150 men on the Columbia River ditch, with progress described as satisfactory.
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R. S Morgan
Alaska
Willis Thorp
C. H. Leadbetter
Columbia & Yakima
Midnight Alarm troupe performs at Mason's opera house
The Midnight Alarm troupe gave a Tuesday evening show at Mason's opera house. The play horrified the audience, while the acting drew sharp scorn versus the script. Ted Cox, son of W A Cox, was adopted as mascot by the Ideal democracy and led the parade wearing a Cleveland hat.
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Mason's Opera House
Ted Cox
W. A. Cox
The
Ideal Democracy
Cleveland
City Population Estimated and County Valuation Up
The city population is about 2500 with a possible variance of a dozen. County property valuations have risen by 506000. An anecdote mentions George Hazzard in Chicago and a remark on Senator Daniels eulogizing Mr. Hill.
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George Hazzard
Mr. Snively
Chicago
Daniel
Hill
Hazzard
Grover
Washington
Seattle Press- Times
Rotary artesian well drilling in rocky formation
The rotary artesian well machine beyond Barrel Springs struggles between boulders and an onyx like formation. Drilling wears out a drill in half a day with little progress. The hole is now down 100 feet and easier drilling is reported.
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Barrel Springs
County Population Report by Assessor Shanhafelt
Assessor Shanhafelt completed county assessment with remaining footings. Population tallies 6 044, noting effort to keep city census separate from county totals.
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Asessor Shanhafelt
Artesian Well on Harrah Property Praised for Reservation Aid
Engineer J. W. Martin reports a flowing artesian well on the Harrah ranch west of Toppenish could irrigation 200 acres and cost about 1500 to construct. The well supplies 2000 gallons per minute at warm temp, with uses including domestic water, a large fountain, and irrigation for 60 acres, with more expansion possible.
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Harrah
Toppenish
Yakiba Indian Reservation
J. W. Martin
Ben
Martin
Washington
Umatilla Chief Ya-ten-e-ouctz Funeral Feasts Funds
Umatilla Reservation mortuary rites featured Ya-ten-e-ouctz crossing the Styx and a large funeral feast. About 600 Indians attended as the squaw of the tread chief distributed 82 ponies 60 shirts 1690 blankets and various pipes beads and articles among guests.
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Umatilla
Ya-ten-e-ouctz
Styx
Ranch power setup promises at least ten horse power
A plan outlines generating power to light the house and outbuildings and run the machine shop bone grinder and other ranch equipment. Initial tests suggest power capacity will be at least 10 horsepower and may exceed that amount.
Selah Candidate for Sheriff Declares Intentions
J R Elmore of Selah indicates plans to file for sheriff in the upcoming primaries. A longtime resident and businessman with city police and county deputy experience cites economy and a stable, honest administration as core goals. He now owns a Selah farm and has North Yakima roots and Republican backing.
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The
Selah
Elmore
Avas
North Yakima
Scotland records lowest birth rate at 26.65 per thousand
The birth rate in Scotland dropped to 26.65 births per thousand people, the lowest rate ever recorded, marking a significant demographic shift for the country.
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Scotland
What to Eat in Place of Meat
A vintage guide offers meatless warm month substitutes including Corn and Tomato Pie, Vegetable Chowder, Rice Timbale with Marmalade, and Delicious Pancakes. It outlines layers, baking times, and ingredient proportions for each dish, emphasizing eggs and salads as protein stand-ins.
Democrats of State May Need Convention
Washington Democrats may be forced to name a state ticket by convention after last election saw no state ticket. The 10 percent rule under Remington's code risks barring primaries unless a candidate meets the threshold, with W. W. Black’s 20 116 votes cited as potential trigger. Officials weigh vote totals and declarations amid scattered party entries.
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Democrats
Washington
Judiciary
Democratic Party
Olympia
W. W. Black
Congress
Secretary of State
W. Be, Richardson
Spokane
R. EB. Dunlap
First District
Howell
Burrows
Seattle
Justin L. Sutherland
White Salmon
Cowlitz
Skamania
Kliclitat
Peter Iverson
Uaulsho
United States
Frank Hammond
Jesse F. Murphy
John R. Mitchell
Mason and Thurston
J.W. Brydn
Bremerton
F. Leo ‘Grinstead
Pend d*Oreillé Courtries
Hugh C. Todd
John’ «. Bechively
Insurance Commissionét
Growers Put Right on Fruit Prospects
In interviews, shippers discourage growers but Richey & Gilbert Co. reports strong demand for Yakima valley fruit. The firm plans to distribute about 100 cars of soft fruit and 600 cars of peaches, with buyers in touch to secure fair prices and profits for picking and packing.
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Herald
H. M. Gilbert
Arkansas
Middle West
Yakima Valley
Colorado
Utah
Washington
Richey & Gilbert Coo
Exports Seen Near One Billion Dollar Mark this Year
It is believed that this country's exports in manufactures for the present fiscal year will reach the billion dollar mark.
County Divisionists Failed To Reach Agreement At Granger
At a Granger convention the county division plans from Toppenish Sunnyside and Mabton were all rejected with no majority. Sunnyside quit voting on compromises and Toppenish delegates were absent. Officials listed from Grandview Wheatland East Sunnyside Mabton Outlook Zillah Thelma Wapato and others noted the stalemate and the chairman declared we cannot agree on any lines.
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Granger
Wah
Commercialclub
Toppenish
Sunnyside
Mabton
Grandview
F. Ff. Morris
C. Lewis
Wheatland
J. L. Wandling
East Sunnyside
BE. G. Gordon
Mr. Page
West Sunnyside
C. L. Boost
Mr. Johnson
Outlook
P. J
Plans New Type Ship by Prof Kretschmer Proposed
Berlin July 16 The North German Lloyd company considers adopting Prof Kretschmer s plan for a novel ship design described as a ship within a ship with an outer hull and a second watertight framework. The vessel would be 414 feet long 98 feet beam 66 foot draft with 400 9 horsepower engines and a top speed of 8 knots.
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Nofiddeutecher Lioyd May Bulla ‘Veeesel
Berlin
North German
Lloyd Company
Kretschmer
Prof
Teehhice High School
Chartottenburs
Hea
Zillah Plans Fair Display at Washington State Fair
Zillah through its Commercial club selects space in the main exhibit hall for a complete display of fruit and agricultural products. A committee leads the exhibit’s preparation to ensure an elaborate and beautiful presentation this fall.
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Zillah
Child Lessons From Saxo Salve Cure Claim
Mrs. E P Hook of Connersville Indiana says Saxo Salve cured her child’s eczema after two tubes. The ad claims rapid relief from all crusted eruptions and promises a money back guarantee. Available through Fred L Janeck Druggist in North Yakima.
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E. P. Hook
E.ith Street
Connersville
Ind
Fred L. Janeck
North Yakima
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Yakima Herald
Woerala Publishing Company
GMO
N. Tinsley
Biteren
North Yakima, Wash
Jem
Progressive Democratic Party
Interstate Commerce Commis
Sion
Tacoma
Richey & Gilbert Company
United States Land Office
Wagh
Northern Pacific Railway Company
St. Paul
Minnesota
Harry Y. Saine
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