Official Paper of the City March 22 1905
Wednesday issue of the city paper dated March 22, 1905. Contains public notices, local items, and civic announcements typical of a municipal newspaper.
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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1905
Page
11
Wednesday issue of the city paper dated March 22, 1905. Contains public notices, local items, and civic announcements typical of a municipal newspaper.
The article reports Japan dividing the Russian army in the east with a large force moving toward Japan under guard, while remaining Russian troops roam Manchuria or seek Harbin to surrender. Admiral Togo is believed to lie in wait in the Indian Ocean for Russia’s second Baltic fleet, suggesting a lopsided and monotonous war outlook.
The Herald reports a brick and stone two story eight room school to rise on the east half of block 85 on North Naches avenue. Newton C Gauntt designs the building with Morgan heating and ventilation. Bids may be let tonight March 22 after plans have been on display, with bonds guaranteed to the district and state. Twenty five thousand dollars is on deposit to fund construction and furnishings.
A writer extols a district one school building as the neatest commodious and best in the northwest, highlighting its quality and appeal as a community asset.
A. B. Monroe argues that preparation creates luck in crises and careers. He cites Lincoln and Bryan as examples, detailing how steady effort behind the scenes leads to leadership roles and lasting achievement.
The observant editor notes patterns in conversations as age groups discuss topics. Two young men mean a girl, two young women mean dresses, two old men recall boyhood days, and a group of older women leads to unpredictable talk, prompting light humor about men.
The Bulletin congratulates North Yakima and Hon Edward Whitson on his appointment as judge of the new federal district. It praises him as a loyal Republican, able lawyer, and worthy of the honor, noting the endorsement by the Prosser Bulletin.
The Fifty eighth congress enacted over a hundred public laws and more than ten thousand private acts mainly pensions. War appropriation bills move toward final passage with some already signed by the president. The Senate amended and ratified arbitration treaties with seven European powers and sixteen American republics.
An ad offering one day’s work to fifty snow shovelers drew a huge crowd on Fifth Avenue prompting police reserves to prevent a riot when the man with 50 checks arrived. The AP dispatch suggests a large unemployed pool or the power of New York dailies as advertising channels.
Abner Crawford visits from Nile ranch for a day or two this week. Licenses to wed granted to James D. Laidlaw and Charlotte Wallace, John E. Raymond and Lottie M. Squier. Revival at Christian church continues with six more accessions. Labor organizer C O Young visits to gauge union support. Residents from Minnesota and Olympia report interest in North Yakima. West Side Improvement Club debates the McCulloh sewer system. Baptist services planned with a missionary service. County commissioners authorize purchase of four First Street lots for a new courthouse. Carnival of Months planned by Methodist Ladies aid society with booths, entertainment and poverty party. Editorial note questions Sunnyside courthouse opposition.
Murchie and Patton announce opening days at the New Hat Store Union block offering ladies millinery at 1211 and 1211 addresses. Shade trees and nursery stock advertised by Simpson the Nurseryman near the fair grounds with contact 69x1. Cash paid for eggs by J F Phillipe and Co at 22 South Second Street.
Henry H. Schott Co announces a spring sale of white goods and wash goods to run one week. The ad touts 25 to 35 percent reductions on all white fabrics lace embroidery and summer wash fabrics highlighting new spring designs and fabrics.
A catalog of striped and checked dimities mercerized novelties and novelties with dots, checks and floral designs. Offers on India Linens Linons Persian Lawns Silk Persian Lawn French Lawn real Swisses and other fabrics with sale prices from 6c to 89c per yard.
Embroidery sale features Swiss Cambric Nainsook and insertions 2 to 18 inches wide with new designs. Items offered at reduced prices from 10c to 35c per yard, including sets and assorted widths.
Hundreds of pieces of embroideries in Swiss and Nainsook with edgings and insertions. Includes hemstitched and lacy effects with open or blind work. Excellent values at regular prices, now 20 percent off during the sale.
A large assortment of laces including Mechlin Maltese Torchon Chan tilly Valenciennes and cotton nets in Normandy Platte Vals Venice and Oriental styles is advertised with a 20 percent discount on pieces and patterns.
Dozens of new fabrics and patterns in Dimities Lawns Batistes Voiles and Silk Tissues are discounted for a sale. Regular values range from 10c to 65c per yard with sale prices from 12c to 48c. Garments include Silks Pongees and Embroidered Crepes among others.
Wide selection of dress lengths available with a money back guarantee if items are not as represented. Silks priced at $1.25 to $1.50 per yard, with the entire lot offered at a fixed, low per yard price.
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