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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
4
The article endorses a large scale cannery and evaporating plant in the Yakima valleys. It argues ample capital will support diverse fruit products, reduce waste, and provide a stable market for growers. It also touches on the role of libraries in shaping reading tastes and the social impact of literary trends.
A critical view of Democratic tariff plans on a revenue basis argues that cutting living costs often harms workers by reducing wages and threatening jobs. It warns that policy must not blindly lower production costs or shift industry overseas, risking unemployment and lower wage prices.
A city library report shows more than one million volumes loaned by Los Angeles readers with smaller cities counting thousands. The piece notes the library role in education and questions what percent of loans provide direct social help, citing fiction as a large share and estimating 65.4 percent of the books.
The article argues that low average wages drive bright young people away from teaching and cause a constant turnover. It calls on the nation to value education by offering compensation equal to other professions to retain skilled teachers and train the youth of the country.
Belmont contributed 250000 to Parker’s campaign fund while Herman Ridder gave 37000 from his personal purse but not in his name due to Bryan’s rule. The piece argues that low turnout and minority control taint fundraising, warns taxpayers will bear the cost, and urges stay-at-home voters to vote more zealously next time.
Congress slows for summer recess as many incumbents face re nomination. Lawmakers plan to publish notes in the Congressional Record while canvassing delays persist. Debate over Panama traffic controls and free tolls advances, with Taft administration backing a strong U S response. England's protest is deemed unlikely to sway majority.
The Snoqualmie Pass road is opened to cars enabling a Yakima valley route across the state to the Pacific highway. Tourists can use the shortcut to reach Sound destinations and Port lands Golden Potlatch travelers will return via Snoqualmie Pass.
Growers deserve a ten cent advance on consigned peaches to cover picking and packing costs, as advocated by Lloyd Garretson of Pacific Fruit & Produce. The plan aims to align growers and dealers by giving the consignor an interest in the fruit’s outcome and reducing market dumping concerns.
Twenty years ago the Herald notes E. F. Benson’s Seattle trip and compulsory smallpox vaccination for travelers entering the city. Western Union at the depot sees Abbey, Graham, and Lesh reshuffled among day and night operator roles. A Dan Fish ranch wonder in Cowiche reveals a water-filled 90 foot bore uncovering a fast flowing underground outlet. Jos Liggett Sr dies at 62 in the city, burial arranged by the A C U W.
The gate of J. Lowe's hardware store is completed and Walthen and Atherton assume possession of the business on Monday. On Tuesday H Sedge from Upper Naches brought a six week old black tailed fawn captured near the Nile to the city, showing signs of taming by civilization.
Representative H J Snively of North Yakima reports a singular incident at Tacoma station where he, seeking a lost child, picked up a baby mistaken for an infant. A distressed mother cried kidnapper and the crowd surged before his identity and good intentions were established.
The passage describes factory workers crafting stage eyebrow prosthetics using fine hairs and needles, noting the skill and pain involved in shaping a natural arch. It contrasts elaborate brows with cosmetic alternatives and remarks on the value of roads as education and communication, citing rural mail delivery and civilization progress.
Newport Rhode Island July 20 naval men stationed here are satisfied there is no protection from submarines under present conditions due to the successful attacks by destroyers and submarines in the Block Island war games against battleships.
A housewife author describes a no boil canning method using berries and peaches. Fill jars with fruit and syrup, warm, then seal and heat in a wash boiler with boiling water for twenty four hours. Method claims to preserve color and flavor without cooking the fruit.
A simple recipe describes combining butter nuts and sugar with milk to form a soft dough. Shape into small balls, space on greased pans, brush with milk, top with chopped nuts and bake in a quick oven.
A fragmented recipe describes walnuts brown sugar and flour with baking powder salt and two eggs. Mix on a buttered surface then sifted flour and powder. Drop small spoonfuls on buttered pans and bake in a hot oven about 30 minutes.
Wash two pounds of fresh tripe and parboil then rinse in cold water. Cut into three inch by half inch pieces and fry with onion in butter. Add two quarts stock and boil two hours. Remove herbs and serve over toasted bread with grated cheese.
A recipe article describes making Lancashire pie chop with cold cooked meat, onions, parsley and butter layered with potatoes, baked in a medium oven with butter holes. Also outlines broiled salmon steak with olive oil, potatoes, parsley, lemon butter sauce, and lemon slices garnish.
Denny & Co notes Pear prices in Chicago on Tuesday for Bartletts from Vacaville and Sacramento, small and green, averaging 3.90 per half box. Cherries from Milton Oregon quoted with crates at 2.40 for Black Republicans, 2.86 for Lamberto, 1.50 for Royal Annes, and 3.06 for Bings.
Oyster Bay July 19 Colonel Roosevelt dismissed claims his new party would purchase a 1912 model steam robber. He joked the old vessel has a few issues but mechanics Stubbs and others are at work to get her aimed for this month.
Nut biscuit lift combines two cups flour with one half teaspoon salt and one heaping teaspoon baking powder. Rub in with butter or fat until a crumbly mix forms for a quick biscuit base.
Washington reports growing weariness among public servants and lawmakers over perceived disloyalty and political interference. Republicans press President Taft to resign or fire officials, reshuffle departments, and back stronger support for the national ticket ahead of November elections.
James B. Holcomb advises cutting clover when one third of heads turn brown to maximize digestible nutrients. Delaying past full bloom reduces forage value as protein and carbohydrates shift to seeds and crude fiber rises, harming digestion. earlier cuts risk tougher curing but preserve feed quality.
In Shagirt on July 18 a quiet day saw Ger. Wilson survive a minor ear injury while shaving. A tent was pitched on the lawn for the reefers, and the plane was moved out for their use.
Mrs. M. Stephenson of Lebanon Indiana reports severe baby hand eczema cleared after one and a half tubes of Saxo Salve. A Northwest pharmacist notes its effectiveness for eczema and other skin conditions and offers money-back if it fails.
A circular from the Oregon Agricultural Experi ment Station warns about fire blight infecting pear, quince and apple trees. It describes the bacterial disease, its spread from pear to nearby trees, and urges pruning and burning of blighted twigs, especially in winter pockets, with early spring removal to prevent blossoms.
Victor O Choa longtime Mexican revolutionary figure was seized by U S federal authorities in El Paso on charges of neutrality law violations linked to a shipment of 140000 rounds and rifles destined for Mexican rebels. He allegedly failed to post $80000 bail while a brother Eduardo remains jailed on the same charges. Two other Mexicans were detained with him as officials halt the smuggling scheme.
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