League of Municipal Sanitary Clubs Proposed Nationwide
A June report to the Association of Life Insurance Presidents details city sanitary conditions in 32 U S cities, noting unsafe water and sewer connections, inadequate garbage disposal, and polluted markets. The study urges forming a league of sanitary clubs in every city with 50 000 inhabitants, backed by life insurers, to drive reforms and save policyholder money.
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United States
New York
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Hiram J. Messenger
Actuary
Hartford
Conn
Life Insurance Managera
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Nashville
Louisville
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Springfield
St. Louis
Memphis
Little Rock
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Mobile
Montgomery
Birmingham
Atlanta
Muncon
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Savannah
Charleston
Augusta
Columbia
Charlotte
Dansville
Richmond
Baltimore
CRC
Alabama
South
Association of Life Insurance
League of Tity Sanitary Clubs
Wise Returns From East Visit To Washington
George EK Wise came back to North Yakima Saturday after a two month trip visiting Ohie Pennsylvania and old friends. He praised the ride over the VV RR and N system and said locals he met expect more travelers from the east to tour Washington and the Yakima valley. Wise claims Washington offers superior opportunities and is ready to challenge eastern regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George EK. Wise
Yakima
Ohie
Pennsylvania
Mr. Wise
Wise
Wasteington
Yakima Valley
Mane
Fey
Washington
Remarkable Language Mix-Up Over Household Dogs
A German cobbler and his wife discuss their two dogs a St Bernard six months old and a fox terrier three years old. A friend remarks they are two dine dogs, prompting the cobbler to explain the joke the biggest dog is the littlest one. The housekeeper notes the mispronounced English and clarifies the confusion that the oldest dog is the youngest.
North Yakima Faces Rate Fight Over Power Plant
Taxpayers press to file a complaint with the Public Utilities Commission in Olympia asking for an examination of Pacific Power & Light Company books and rates. The PP&L argues city plans would burden residents with taxes. the outcome hinges on a July vote on a municipal electric plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
Olympia
Pacific Power & Light Company
George J. Listmann
North Yakima
Walker Moren
Pacit Power & Light Company
Ira P. Englehart
Portland
Englehart& Rigg
Oregon
Englehart
Hwirst
Eetric
Pacific Tower & Light Company
Yakima
Cay
City Commission
Chamberlains Remedy for Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea
There is only one medicine that every family should be provided with especially in summer months viz Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It costs a quarter and is almost certain to be needed. For sale by all dealers.
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Yakima
Reclamation Service
Eyar
Pete 'S Plains
Issneer
Sijed
North Yakim
North Yakima
Henry George Jr Backs Single Tax and Public Railways
Washington June 10 Henry George Jr advocates single taxation and government ownership of railroads arguing railways should be public highways. He supports land value taxation and public control of utilities, while Francis of Ohio urges lower wool duties and warns against raw wool cuts harming the sheep industry. Tribble of Georgia backs the Democratic wool bill.
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Washington, D. C
Henry George Jr
Francis of Ohi
House of Representatives
George
Geort
Francis
Ohio
United States
Tribble
Georgia
The Bashful Beau Impresses a Courtly Evening Lady
A bashful young man spends an evening with a young lady he has courted for some time. The quiet scene and beauty around him heighten his courage as he sits upright and guided by nerves.
Northern Pacific renews Armour refrigerator car deal
George R. Merritt announces a three to four day Yakima valley visit to review fruit condition and refrigerator car needs as the Northern Pacific renews its contract with Armour to secure needed refrigerator cars for transporting Washington fruit eastward. Montana shipments and prospering prune and pear regions are noted amid promising wheat seasons and improved railway support for shippers.
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Northern Pacific Railway
Armour Company
Washington
Northern Pacific
Armour People
George MT. Merritt
Yakima Valley
Merritt
Montana
Yars
City Workhouse Proposed to Help Hoboes in Yakima
An ex police officer argues Yakima needs a municipal workhouse to employ hoboes, provide shelter and meals, detain those who refuse work, and reduce daily crime while aiding the itinerant population in securing steady jobs. The plan envisions a nominal wage, housing, and meals until transition to better work.
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Yakima
Pacific
Workhouse proposal seen as humane remedy for jobless
The speaker argues that unemployed individuals seeking work should not be jailed or treated as criminals. A well run workhouse could benefit the city, deter hoboes from North Yakima, and address a major sociological issue. Anyone willing to work deserves a living without punishment for poverty.
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Yakima
Sunnyside Gravel Quarry Planned Near Snipes Mountain
County Engineer Marble returned Saturday after arranging the opening of a Sunnyside quarry one mile from Snipes mountain. County bought the twelve acre site for 1600 dollars. A crusher and plant will supply road material for the district and about thirty men will be employed.
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Marble
Sunnyside
Snipes Mountain
State Visitor Calls Dwarf Ad Fraud
A caller denounces a billboard claim as fraud after advertising "The Most Remarkable Dwarf in the World" yields a performer listed at five feet five inches, with the Bland Showman defending the remark as the height of the feat.
Perry's IGE plant pleases railroaderinspection
George R. Merritt conducted a refrigerator survey of the J. M. Perry cold storage plant in the Yakima valley. He praised the equipment and forecast more plants near producing points as fruit shipments grow. The Perry facility can handle several hundred cars of fruit and offers facilities valuable to shippers.
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George R. Merritt
Wade
J. M. Perry
Meritt
Herald
Perry
Yakima
Tie
Yakima Valley
Young Reclaims Control Of Yakima Concrete Plant
B F Young returns to the Yakima Concrete & Builders Supply firm after a sale and buyback deal. The plant, previously co owned with Felton, was sold to W H Hassell who has now sold back to Young who will run the undertaking alone. Final transfer completed Saturday and a formal announcement is forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Young
Yakima Concrete & Builders Supply Company
Messrs. Young and
Felton
W. H Hassell
Mr. Young
In a Small Republic The troubles increase
The Washington Star poem notes rising turmoil as days pass and nights deepen the instability. The lines imply peace cannot be declared without triggering further conflict and upheaval.
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Washington Star
Obituary and Local Notices for Inman Rose Funeral Directors
Inman Rose Funeral Directors lists items for child and adult caskets with prices. McAulay and Meigs Attorneys at Law appear as notaries public and attorneys for various surety companies. Dr Ross er physician and surgeon, with office over Janeck Drug Store and residence at Sixth and Chestnut, with hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 5. Member of Pension Board.
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Janeck Drug Store
Cor. Sixth and Chestnut
Pension Board
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GE. Wise
Visit East
LEVI STRAUSS @ CO
Rere Tata
Pacific Power and Light Company
Commission
Henry George, JR
California
Fic Syrup
Armours
Burdick
Willie
IGE
Northern Pacific Refrigerator Department
Valley
Gough and
Cure Thongs
INMAN @ ROSE Funeral Directors
McAulay & Meigs Attorneys At Law
Notaries Public
American Surety Co
Empire State Surety Co
Rosser
Polk’s Gazetteer
R. L. Polk & Co., Inc
Seattle
Wash
Holy Names Academy and Normal School
Spokane, Wash
Fannie Waite
East Yakima Ave
Alberta
G. A. Yancey & Co
C. P. R. Land Dept
Riverside Avenue
STG Pa
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