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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
5
A local essay denounces mail order houses as parasitic and unpatriotic. It argues home merchants fund schools roads and churches and urges readers to buy locally to support town prosperity and youth entrepreneurship. The piece claims mail order firms deliver few community benefits and drain local wealth.
The piece denounces eastern writers who attack the western United States claiming bias. It cites a Detroit paper and Afraid-of-Name communications, noting misstatements about climate and winter weather. It praises local Chief News Short and ends with a greeting to the boys.
A plea to favor local merchants over mail order rivals. The dealer offers quality goods with a warranty and community loyalty, arguing that buying locally strengthens the neighborhood and benefits both seller and buyer. It urges customers to trust reputable, branded merchandise and reject unbranded junk.
The Mabton Chronicle and Seattle Post-Intelligencer assert Mr. Jones has performed to the voters and deserves election to the senate. They argue that his record marks him best qualified, urging Washington residents to back his bid over Mr. Ankeny for faithful service.
The passage extols Yakima’s police under Chief Short, claims criminals are being kept off the streets, and praises the police system as the best the city has seen. It notes many divorces in 21 years and includes a debate on wealth, honesty, and opportunity.
A Birmingham Avge Herald poem depicts Poverty Lane as a bleak street for the penniless mob. The piece laments hunger cold and endless misery while questioning who benefits from the suffering.
Poem extols a sweet little girl comparing flowers and nature to her charm. The speaker praises the girl as more beautiful than rose and violet and as sweeter than nectar. The verse contrasts nature's vast measures with the depth of his love for the girl.
Prof S McIlvaine visited North Yakima over Sunday. John Smith and J Chiderman of Goldendale inspect land here. Louis Hay left for Kenniwick Monday. Miss Gertrude Hay on sick list. Rev Rickey to preach at the Christian church Sunday at 11 am and 8 pm. Putman barn burned Sunday destroying substantial property.
Mr. McCully spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Smith. Helena Jones daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones died Thursday March 11. Mr. Lee Wonlinskirt and Miss Mattie Rhodman visited in Wapato Sunday. Miss Mabel Bowen spent Tuesday with her friend Miss Ethel Bowdish. Miss Goldie Maxwell is on the sick list this week.
The Taylor family of Wenus moved onto Clif Clemans farm recently purchased. The lower Wapatox canal cleaning was finished Saturday night. Mr. T. C. McNamara is seriously ill in hospital. James Livingston has mumps. A baseball team will be formed at aches City next Sunday. Mr. Kincade, part owner of the Rowe farm, built a cottage with electric lights and a water system from the Light and Power company.
Sunnyside scenes show Mrs. Robt. C. McCredie hosting her son Will with his Sunday school class and guests. Miss Mabel Vetter marks seventh birthday with a party. Mrs. G. W. Reese hosts dinner for sister Mrs. Brown of Alliance Nebraska. Prof. Allan B. Dow and family visit. high school boys win a rink baseball game. Nursery firm plans extensive planting with stock deliveries from France including 100000 cherries 110000 pears 10000 plums and 500000 apple seedlings prepared for budding and grafting.
Miss Zillah Brand traveled through Alfalfa en route to Orchard Vale. H G Gelhart returned from North Yakima to stay the year. Roy Marston departed for Seattle. Arthur Gurley appeared in town Saturday. Geo Mathis suffers a severe grippe spell. Loren Allen and wife welcomed a seven pound boy born Tuesday. Grandpa Thorp visited Ellensburg for business. Miss Mae Fleming visited recently. Mrs McGrue and Miss Mary Ide attended the Mabton ball Tuesday night.
The article notes coal miners in France now enjoy an eight hour day. It also cites 1907 factory workers in Australia numbering 228 715 and mentions New Zealand labor history since its founding 16 years ago. It highlights rising union enrollment in New South Wales coal, and the formation of an anti Asiatic league in New Zealand backing a $5000 Chinese poll tax. A movement is underway.
The passage notes unions in England pushing to end systematic overtime to create more jobs and ease unemployment. It also cites New Zealand miner’s minister stating two state coal mines made a net profit in the year ending March 21, 1907. A British government notice bans hiring foreign seamen on British ships in European waters without sufficient English comprehension.
Arthur Berard, recently jailed to prevent self harm, says the threat was a bluff. He notes if he wished to die in custody it could have been done easily in the city jail. He heads to Seattle on No 16 to pursue his future. He criticizes pension support as insufficient at $55 quarterly, about 0.50 a day.
Agricultural department recommends Formaldehyde to prevent smut in wheat oats barley and potato scab and as a strong fumigation disinfectant. Fresh sealed barrel received with special prices on larger quantities offered by CHAS WV CAMP West Side Druggist.
Bandits who held up Edward Hoffman, manager of the Coalition mine near Rawhide, fled from a pursuing posse Sunday and headed south toward Death Valley. The posse remains in pursuit with little hope of capture.
A reader asks what a strap-hanger is in city papers. The answer: a person with a seat but no place to put it, a playful jab at urban crowds. The correspondent ends with a light note on the wonders of country life.
The Cascade team defeated Selah 19 to 7 after a long game in which first baseman Dave Paraday suffered a broken finger and had to retire. Enraged Selah players attacked Cascade as they left the field, while Cascade runners demonstrated speed, finishing the day in a cloud of dust.
The Netherlands American Mortgage Company will make farm loans over 1000 at 7 percent with prompt service. Apply to C Dameyer Agent No 423 Alaska Bldg Seattle WA. 41-tfix. FOR SALE 11 acre improved ranch under Sunnyside canal with water rights near Outlook High School and Snipe's lateral pumping station. Cottage and 600 fruit trees. Price 250 per acre half cash balance to suit A H Yost Sunnyside WA R F D No 2.
The chief cause is weakness of the stomach muscle and lack of gastric juices. Mi O Na stomach tablets stimulate and strengthen stomach muscles and increase gastric juices. It does not do the work for the stomach but makes it strong enough to do it, curing the weakness. C. C. Case sells Mi O Na in 50 cc boxes with a refund guarantee if it does not cure.
Market notes show little movement with prices expected to hold until the new crop begins. Hay Timothy per ton ranges around 13.00 to 14.90 dollars, Bluestem wheat and other grains show weak activity. Apples Winesaps fetch about 1.00 to 1.25 dollars, Ben Davis near 38 cents per unit.
Prof Jas F Zediker operates from Ditter Bros. store offices for over five years. He has treated 1300 cases with noted success and emphasizes no medicine or surgery. Services include osteopathy, massage, magnetic forces, electricity, vibration, hot air baths, hydrotherapy, and mental suggestions. Dr Almira M Davenport will share the offices for obstetrical work with free consultation and cash terms.
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