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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
4
A reflective poem printed in a period newspaper urges compassion for those in bondage to drink and despair. It questions causes of ruin, contrasts mercy with judgment, and invokes Christian themes to plead for humane treatment and aid toward rehabilitation.
A dying farmer’s family receives swift aid from nearby neighbors who plow and plant their land. A Michigan card of thanks praises these acts, illustrating widespread kindness and rebutting pessimistic views of society. The piece notes numerous unreported acts of generosity in North Yakima and argues for publicizing such stories to counter cynicism.
The city weighs buying the Northwest Light & Water plant for 390000 or building a new system. The Herald argues the price is excessive and supports North Coast railroad competition for public benefit. The paper opposes Northwest Light & Water’s franchise and backs Mr Strahorn when his aims serve the community.
The Spokane outbreak rages three months with about 200 cases in quarantine and $100000 spent monthly. Authorities enforce rigid quarantines inspect all residences and businesses and isolate symptomatic individuals. Schools closed briefly as Montana cities Seattle and Portland report cases. North Yakima remains largely free.
A grand Holstein pavilion ball hosted by Frederic C. Hall and partners showcased an Oriental garden setting with flowers, palms, and Japanese lanterns. The event featured Nagler's orchestra, elegant gowns, a whist lounge, and a Home Sweet Home waltz as guests celebrated.
Yesterday a St Josephs church ladies aid whist party at Miss Lena Kohls 211 North Third Street entertained about ten tables of players and prizes. A holiday picnic at Sumach park featured the L A S club members. Multiple marriages unfold including Lyons Gilmore Waggoner Silvers Liggett Cory Burlingame with receptions and home weddings. Memorial Day events praised with veterans, militia, speakers and choir.
Jessie Royce Walker, Mona Mc Daniel, Helen Oppenheimer, Elsie Bohn, Doris Verran, Hazel Dodds and Messrs. John Bunnell, Raymond Smith, Miles Dodds, Lowell Lawrence, James Robinson, William Verran, Haddon Harrell appear as participants or sponsors in a community function noted in the society section.
Mrs. A. J. Shea of Duluth loses 20000 dollars in currency hidden between bed sheets at a Seattle residence. The robbery occurred while the family was away, missing funds tied to timber property sales in Minnesota. However 8000 dollars in jewels remained untouched.
Charlie Oscar and Jim Dillon visited Naches City to see Dick Dillon. The local ball team tied Wide Hollow 3 to 8 in eighth inning before rain halted play. next game scheduled Sunday June 138th. Mr and Mrs Stephen Osborn of Selah visited A Dutcher and family. Mrs J Carpenter and Mrs B Jacobs visiting relatives in town.
W McKee finishes planting ten acre tract with apples while Simmons has 500 more pear trees. Mrs. Locke returns from Prince Albert and favors Yakima. Mrs. Seamore recovers from ten day illness. Local youth visit Yakima for state exams and clergy hold schoolhouse services. Ackley family visits Freeman. Ackley to become Summit View principal. Freeman and Hansen head to Tieton. Brock and daughter return from Camp 11. Mrs. Hill of Seattle visits Carneys. old schoolmate ties noted. Foley's Orino Laxa promoted by North Yakima Drug Store.
Moxee residents meet North Yakima business leaders to push a Yakima River bridge east of Yakima avenue. Landowners pledged about eight thousand dollars toward construction with additional North Yakima contributions. Commissioners will decide this morning whether to substitute the bridge for the North Moxee road from the Fourth Street bridge.
Piles and itching advertised with claims of instant relief and tumor absorption. Product described as a poultice for piles and private parts itching. Sold by druggists with mail price of five cents and one dollar. Williams Mfg. Co., Cleveland, Ohio. For sale by Fred L. Janeck et al.
Washington reports three year drive against house fly in the District of Columbia with May 1906 rules proving effective. Rules require farm yards to have water tight floors and manure bins, regular removal of manure, and covered transport to prevent fly breeding.
Government tests show flies light on white clothes less than half as often as on black. The finding supports light hats and white garments for men and women. District records note sanitation ordinances require store and stall registrations. inspections and prosecutions have high costs and staffing needs.
A tongue twisting note about Esaw Wood who sawed wood and sought to saw more. The narrative ends with Wood’s wood saw failing to cut wood, leaving the wooden harvest unfinished.
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for babies and children promising restful sleep and growth. Priced at 385 cents for tea or tablets, offered by Case's Drug Store.
Alex Sinclair proprietor of a harness shop on North First Street and early city pioneer died at Lind after leaving Spokane for home. Frank Sinclair and R A Grant were en route to his bedside. He had been to Spokane for his cousin John Sinclair's funeral and fell ill on the return trip. The body will be brought to North Yakima for interment.
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