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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1909
Page
4
The Yakima Herald lists GEO N TUESLEY as manager and notes publication details for North Yakima Washington. The paper is entered at the post office as second class matter and published every Wednesday with advertising rates upon application.
Observers say the present legislature lacks brilliance and fails on key acts. They credit the people with demanding a dry area option and an investigation into officials, but the senate rejected the probe into the state insurance commissioner and secretary of state amid alleged misused funds. Critics suspect political pressure and state press manipulation. The piece warns of risky land and housing schemes for homeseekers and the risk of undigested securities delaying irrigation and orchard projects, urging caution and prudent planning.
The article argues for support of clean athletics in the Yakima Valley league, praising baseball as a publicity asset for the city. It highlights baseball as a pure American sport free from gambling and asserts North Yakima should field a strong team to provide amusement and press attention.
Definition of friendship as a steadfast ally who offers confidence, counsel, sympathy and love in good times and bad. A friend is someone who understands silence, cares for needs before deservings, and remains a safe fortress through trouble and loss.
The article notes rising northwest immigration this season with trains crowded and many considering moving westward. It cites attractions and a western exposition expected to draw thousands, prompting businessmen to seize opportunities while urging a cautious approach.
North Yakima faces a tough battle over trash collection funding and city sanitation. The piece argues for strict rules, dust control, and a monthly fee to support garbage service to curb flies and disease outbreaks in hot months.
A promotional note extols syrup of figs and Elixir of Sena as a safe laxative option for personal and family use. It claims gentle, natural action without weakening effects and asserts its ingredients are physician approved. The advertisement urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
Editorial argues the city waste program is important and just. opposing voices should face consequences, noting the cost of collection and the benefits to the community.
F. H. Alm of Tampico and Miss Marie Gladheim of Volders Norway were married by Rev Dan ielson at the Pet erson residence in Tampico. Bride traveled 6000 miles from Norway, 25 days at sea, then across the continent to wed after three years of correspondence. Alm, a well known Tampico rancher, welcomed guests and received well wishes from friends.
An old newspaper notice promotes a compound fluid extract dandelion one half ounce, karyon one ounce, and syrup sarsaparilla three ounces to be shaken and taken after meals and at night. It claims to cleanse kidneys and ease urinary troubles without stomach harm, urging readers to mix or obtain ingredients from a local druggist.
Evangelist McLambs conducts a ten day campaign at the Naches Congregational church with both morning and evening services. About 35 youths professed faith, and he plans nightly preaching this week except Saturday with a Jerry MecCanby lecture on Friday. He recently closed a ten day campaign at Ahtanum church converting about 30 and now works solo after leaving his city outfit, likely moving to Naches City next.
Business is booming as Lewis Bros. & Co. hold a large sale at the Globe Store. The event attracts steady daily crowds and Saturday traffic was so heavy that doors were closed to manage the rush.
Mrs. E. H. Taylor of Yakima City died Monday at home from pneumonia. She leaves a husband and daughter and other relatives at Chehalis. John Lindstrom, Yakima Milling Co. employee, died Monday at his rooming place on South Fourth Street. He was 25 and has relatives in Salem, Oregon. The body awaits instructions from relatives.
Keppal M 8s is listed as an assayer and chemist specializing in analyses of ores and soils. Located at 400 South Fourth Street, with main phone 969.
North Yakima merchants argue against adding tracks at Walnut Yakima avenue and B street crossings. They urge cooperative planning with North Coast and Northern Pacific railroads to avoid increasing traffic barriers, suggesting routing and yard placements to minimize impact. No action taken yet. committee to consider.
Max Oppenheimer, proprietor of the Oppenheimer west side store, buys the Woodington stock marking west side consolidation. He came from Seattle a year ago, opened with a small stock in the Davis building, and advertised ten cents car fare often saves one dollar. The deal leaves him with an open field on West Yakima avenue.
Mrs. Carl Brownly slowly improves from illness. Mrs. Lafe Little visited North Yakima Friday. Miss Martha Lamberson visited North Yakima last week. Mr. and Mrs. McPhee and family move to North Yakima to reside. Mr. A. E. Penny visited North Yakima last Friday. Mrs. Alfred Penny visiting relatives in North Yakima. Little Albert Denton was ill last week.
Mr Weidmark spent last week in North Yakima attending the county institute. Mr Ambrose Sherwood gave a party in honor of Misses Louise and
Over two weeks strong land purchases in Wide Hollow report multiple deals via the Iler Investment Co. Fred Helton and associates closed on 100 acres for 18000 dollars. W C Schroeder bought 10 acres, Ed Allen, Charles Weigel and Harry Averill closed on 20 acres, and E J Wyman acquired 100 acres for 17500 dollars.
Mabton Chronicle destroyed by fire on Monday. Proprietor B. J. Pacius faces $2000 loss with $900 insurance. All equipment and about $400 in music were lost. It was the paper’s sixth anniversary. Local businessmen pledged support to reestablish the plant.
Construction begins today under architect A K Thompson on a three story sister of charity school building costing 40000 dollars. Black stone pressed brick and Tenino stone trim will shape the 146 by 56 foot structure with basement heating rooms classrooms dormitories and chapels across three floors.
Classified ad from The Outlook Nursery Sunnyside Washington advertises grafted home grown trees with emphasis on Bartlett pears commercial apples and strawberry plants. Proprietor R F D No 2 listing notes cheapest prices and quality stock from Yakima valley bearing trees.
Nursery stock for sale all varieties of grape vines berry bushes and roses. Address Mohr and Doyle Lock Bow 7 Brighton Washington. FOR SALE Cheap 49 pure bred White Leghorn cocks and cock erels eggs in season. Call on or address S W Vestal Selah Washington RR No 2.
For sale large incubator eggs and hens available Brown Leghorn Black Minorca Rhode Island Red hatching stock. Call one block east of 207 South Eighth Street. 9-1tx.
Fraternity members in the Yakima valley plan a stag banquet at the Yakima hotel on March 17. Dr H B Pratt coordinated details for the event and invites brothers from Cle Elum Ellensburg lower valley towns and Lind to attend. Many North Yakima area members also own fruit ranches.
Nell Pickerell a noted Seattle police character was ordered out of the city Tuesday afternoon. She masquerades in men's clothes and has been in trouble with the sound police. She was ordered out of town three hours after arrival.
Probate order in Yakima county Washington to show cause why administrator John T Wilson may sell Elizabeth Wilson estate. Hearing set April 10 1909 at 9 30 am. Appraisers C R Gillet Petit Burgess to value property and publish notice in Yakima Herald for four weeks.
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