Local History of the W. C. T. U. in Washington Territory
The Colfax convention notes the birth of the North Yakima WCTU on May 24 1886 led by Lucy Switzer with officers Lucy Flint Martha Beck and Mary Morrison. It lists territorial superintendents from 1886 1889 and the 1888 Spokane Falls convention appointments, plus early Young WCTU leaders and charter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Washington Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Colfax
North Yakima
Matilda Guilland
Mary L. Morrison
Hamilton
Territorial
Lucy B. Thomas
Eugene Hamilton
Washington
Yakima County
Martha Beck
Fannie Griffith
Lucy A. Flint
Yakima
Spokane Falls
A. V. Gano
Lon Monroe
Salliers
Strong
Lucy .B. Thomas
M. A
Goodwin
Lucy
Rosa Cary
Christian Church
Maude Thomas
M. B
Leola Morgan
Frankie, Leaming
Annie Ross
A. E. Rodman
Lou Cary
Rena Beck
Isaac Flint
The
H. Creadle
Congregational Church
Reese
Ngs
Mary H. Hunt
National Sunday School Association
Miss Page
East Washington
Miss Irons
West Washington
North Yakima WCTU History Highlights 1889 1910
Lucy Switzer led the North Yakima WCTU in promoting temperance and suffrage, hosting national figures like Helen Gougar and Anna Shaw. The group cultivated juvenile bands, reading rooms, gospel meetings, library drives, petitions, and railroad leaflets while supporting White Shield Home aid, scientific temperance instruction, and community fundraising.
Worthy Cause Falls Short as Donations Linger
A quirky dialogue centers on a fundraising appeal where speakers aim to raise 100000 dollars. A philanthropist offers to give a quarter, and Mr. Titewad responds with a willingness to contribute another quarter and asks about changing a half, highlighting a humorous obstacle in the collection.
Insect Bite Cost Leg Warns Boston Man
A Boston man lost his leg after an insect bite two years earlier. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised to kill poison and prevent inflammation, swelling and pain. It also claims to heal burns boils ulcers piles eczema cuts and bruises. Price 25 cents at Red Cross Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bucklen
Red Cross Pharmacy
North Yakima cash basis ends warrant interest era
North Yakima reports first time in 11 years issuing current expenses without interest on May 1 1912. City now has margin 689 000 for sewer or water bonds and plans a 350 000 to 400 000 sewer issue at November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
North
Yakima
City Commission
G. O. Shumate
Moving Pictures Taught Railroading To Workers
Central Georgia railroad to use motion pictures on its Harriman line to teach employees the elements of railroading. The program aims to improve performance by showing almost every detail of train operation, with repeatable demonstrations for thorough understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Georgia Railroad
Harriman
Lentil Cutlets From Night-Soaked Lentils
Lentils are soaked overnight in cold water then placed in a greased paper bag with the soaking liquid and vegetables including carrot turnip parsnip and onion. After two hours simmering they are pressed through a sieve mixed with bread crumbs hot mashed potatoes and seasonings and baked for 30 minutes in a buttered bag.
Foley Kidney Pills Prove Quick Help Says John Heath
In tough cost times a medicine that lifts a man from bed quickly is valued. John Heath of Michigan Bar Cah says kidney bladder trouble kept him bedbound for six years until Foley Kidney Pills began. he was relieved at once. Try them at North Yakima Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heath
Michigan Bar
Cah
Foley
North Yakima
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucy A. Switzer
Cheney
Annie M. Palmer
Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Helen M. Gougar
United States Supreme Court
Henrietta Moore
Dr. Baldwin
Anna Shaw
Barker
Léavitte
Clara Hoffman
Marion Baxter
Department of Purity
J. C. Stone
Mason’s
Opera House
Carlos Martin
Wendel Holmes
Christian Endeavorers
Mason's
John G. Woolley
Colonel Holt
Clark Davis
Seattle
Emma Page
West, Wash
Delle C
H. Cox
Loyal Temperance Legion
North Yakima Woman's Christian Union
Band of Hope
Independent Order of Good Templars
White Shield
Tacoma
Morgan
C. M. Hauser
Union Gospel Temperance
W .C. T. U. Gospel Temperance
Mason’s Opera House
Ministerial Alliance
Union Signal
Christian Herald
Independent
Advance
North Western Advocate
Miss Willard
Neal Dow
National Suffrage Association
Franchise Department
State Suffrage Association
Della Cox
Fair Grounds
Public Library
Union
Frances Willard
Nelson
Presbyterian Church
Rose
Drew
Warner
Court House
Anna Tuesley
Maud Smith
Lincoln
W. C. T. U Booth
General Reform Movement Fund
Front Street
Crusader Monthly
Belle A. Barnes
Annie H. Tuessey
Annie Tuesley
Fletcher
Castoria
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