Republicans Favor Taft With Avalanche of Votes
The Yakima county Republican primaries show Taft as the overwhelming choice for renomination, with a solid 23‑delegate Taft slate heading to the state convention in Aberdeen. North Yakima reports Taft leading 67 to 3. Toppenish selects 10 Taft delegates, Sunnyside 13 Roosevelt to 3 Taft. A woman delegate was elected in First ward, First precinct.
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Yakima County
Taft
Roosevelt
Aberdeen
Chicago
North
Yakima
Toppenish
Sunnyside
James L. Ballinger
Superior Court Room
Court House
Department No. 1
First Ward
I. P. Englehart
W. W. Robertson
F.C. Hall
C. BE. Udell
A. D. Sloan
Murray B. Miles
W. L. Lemon
D. C. Reed
W. D. Carver
George Donald
J. Lenox Ward
George Vance
A. B. Weed
Frank Horsley
Alex Miller
Frank Shardlow
K. QO. Janeck
RK. BE. Hull
L. H. Roberts
E. E. Knowles
W. P. Romans
Rupert Card
Edwin M. Mellen
John Freeland
R. Mahaffey
H. L. Tittle
F. A Luse
C. D Hessey
D. A. Ball
Dr. J. ¥. Scott
H. Y. Saint
Charles Marsh
W. B
J. H. Thomas
R. N. Denham
Naches City
Henry Sedge
Clark
A. Penney
Harry Painter
Cowiche
Edward Smith
H.L. Hull
W. A. White
Nob Hill
J. FE. Shannon
M. N. Richards
H. M. Gilbert
C. H. Hinman
Fruitvale
Alfred H. Henry
New Model Boot Shop Opens in North Yakima
New boot shop in the Miller block aims for May opening under W. Clifford Wright. All ladies shoes priced at 3 dollars and gentlemen's at 3.50. Interiors made in Yakima by Yakima Sash and Door with mission style fixtures. Assistants include Earl Hutchings and Kenneth Vaughn.
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Miller Block
W. Clifford Wright
Yakima
Milady
Wright
Earl Hutchings
Barnes-Woodin Company
Kenneth Vaughn
Wineman Shoe Co
Indianapolis Nature Study Club Seeks Chicago Chapter
Indianapolis members report Chicago is launching a similar nature study club, citing plentiful parks and country trip access as reasons. William Watson Woollen, who formed Indiana’s first club, may be invited to organize Chicago. The Indianapolis group met at the Commercial club to hear H. E. Barnard discuss the pure food movement and sanitary goals.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
William Watson Woollen
Indiana
Commercial Club
H. E. Barnard
State Board of Health
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Palo Alto High Wins Pacific Coast Track Meet
Eleven records fall at Berksley California pacific coast interscholastic meet. Palo Alto High earns top honors with 16.5 points, Washington High 14, Sutter Union of Sacramento third. Wadsworth scores ten for Palo Alto. Windnagle of Washington takes eight. Twenty two schools competed.
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Berksley
Calif
Palo Alto High School
Washington High
Portland
Sutter Union High
Scramento
Wadsworth
Windnagle
Washington
Palo Alto
Jefferson
Oregon
Oregon and Multnomah Meet Sets Several Records
Eugene Ore April 27 One world record was equalled a coast record broken and three northwest marks bettered in the dual meet as University of Oregon defeated Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club 102 to 39. Hawkins equalled the world 120 yard hurdles mark McClure set a coast mile record Bellah vaulted a new northwest best McGuire set a northwest two mile record Neill threw a northwest javelin record.
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Eugene
Ore
University of Oregon
Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club
Oregon
Martin Hawkins
Walter McClure
Bellah
Multnomah
Northwest
McGuire
Neill
Armed Boats to Mexico Sail from San Diego
Reports deemed trustworthy say two torpedo boats will depart from San Diego within 24 hours with sealed orders. The general belief is they head for the Mexican coast.
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Mexico
San Diego
Mexican
Small Farms Grow In Oregon Migration And Local Land Use
The Portland Telegram notes a rising share of Oregon colonists pursuing land, boosting the small farm movement. Local land acquisition and school-backed farmer programs aim to expand industrial independence and ease urban congestion, building a statewide community through tilling small tracts.
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Oregon
Portland Telegram
Oligarchy Defined in a Parable from the Record Herald
A Chicago Record-Herald passage explains oligarchy as a government ruled by a few. It notes current power rests with one party but warns the other side would create an oligarchy if victorious.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Authorities note a patent remedy for feverishness headaches teething disorders and stomach upset claimed to move regulate the bowels destroy worms and break colds in 24 hours. Described as pleasant to taste and widely used by mothers for years with testimonials. Sold by druggists and agents with free samples offered.
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Gray
Dragytats
Usc
Address
Wimsted
le Roy
Tornado Sweeps Oklahoma Panhandle Killing Dozens
A tornado ripped across southwest Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle late today, killing at least 31 as it struck a dozen towns. Lugert suffered the worst toll with about 15 dead. A special Altus train carried physicians and nurses to scene, returning with injured patients. Several fatalities were reported in Whirkland Texas Eldorado Calumet Yukon Warren Martha Blair Lone Wolf and Rocky.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Texas Panhandle
Lugert
Altus
Surprise Handed Hanford Ranchers in Irrigation Plan
Local officers of the Hanford Irrigation & Power Company proposed forming an irrigation district to take over the canal and power system. Engineer Heaney outlined a 20 year bond plan to raise funds, separate the Priest Rapids power site, and deliver water via cement lined canals and enhanced laterals to all tracts.
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Hanford Irrigation & Power Company
Portland
New York
Engineer Heaney
Heaney
American Power & Light Company
New York City
Pacific Power & Light Company
Big Eastern Company
Pacific Coast Branch
Hanford Company
American Company
Priest Rapids
Coyote
Heany
Yakima Valley Market Update Signals Strong Prices for Sheep and Hogs
Yakima valley reports a new yearling lamb price of 9.60 per hundred in Chicago, the highest in memory, with H B Coffin returning from Venus ranch noting strong stock and an eight cent hog price. Local markets show gains in meat, produce, and dairy prices as orange and banana shipments approach, and new potatoes and strawberries arrive from the West.
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Yakima Valley
Chicago
Yakima
Coffin
Venus
Portland
New York
North Yakima
Pacific Fruit & Produce Company
California
Minnesota
Prosser
Washington
Kennewick Best
Vo. S.s. Coy
Wisconsin
Torres
United States Land Show Changes Hands in Chicago
R P Cross of Chicago announces he has become general manager of the United States Land Show which has purchased all assets and goodwill of the United States Land and Irrigation company. The show, held Nov 23 to Dec 8, will run with the International Live Stock Exposition and feature a broad advertising campaign to boost attendance and exhibitors.
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R. P. Cross
Chicago
United States Land and Irrigation Company
Tribune Company
Mr. Cross
Chicago Tribune
Portum girl wins Muskogee county spelling contest
Mary Eddy of Portum captured the Muskogee county spelling contest and will represent the county at the state spelling contest in May.
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Muskogee
Okla
Mary Eddy of
Portum
Muskogee County
Japan Consul General Named at San Francisco Port
San Francisco officials announce Matsuzo Nagai has been recognized as consul general of Japan for California Arizona Nevada Utah Colorado and New Mexico by the Washington authorities. Collector Stratton confirms receipt of official notification.
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Japan
San Francisco
Stratton
Washington
Matsuzo Nagai
California
Arizona
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
New Mexico
Michigan engineering school to broaden curricula
University of Michigan in Ann Arbor plans to expand its engineering program under Dean Mortimer Cooley to include railroad and transportation engineering, hydraulic, municipal, and geodetic engineering, shifting from a largely civil focus on structures.
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan University
Mortimer Cooley
Farming Class Created at Williamson Free School
MEDIA PA A new farming course is established at Williamson Free School of Trades. A small first year enrollment is planned with expansion anticipated as the program grows.
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Media
Williamson Free School of Techanical Trades
Women Plan Market House Alliance in Ohio City
Backed by 30 women’s clubs the alliance prepares a people’s market house with 100 stalls to cut living costs in the city. The plan aims to provide affordable goods and foster community cooperation.
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Women Plan
Curfew Proposal for Men Discussed by Cincinnati Union
Miss Jennie Black urged a curfew for men in Cincinnati during a Woman's Christian Temperance meeting. She proposed men be off the streets by nine unless they have a valid excuse, arguing women and children should enjoy the parks and streets afterward. Several club leaders support the plan and will discuss it at an upcoming meeting.
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Cincinnati
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Jennie Black
Miss Black
Gowns to cost no more than 3.50 for Muncie graduates
Muncie Indiana reports that high school girl graduates will keep graduation gowns under 3.50 including materials and making. The plan itemizes five yards of material and other supplies with a total estimate, allows personal adornment, and requires the girl to sew the dress herself.
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Muncie
Ind
Muncie High School
God Keep You Through Night And Day Blessing
Poem-like blessing asking divine protection for a loved one through night and day. The speaker pledges constant supplication and watching care across all hours and eternities. A devotional, comforting sentiment emphasizes unwavering divine guarding.
A Mountain Memory By Haven Charles Hurst
A nostalgic verse recalls mountain heights and forest wanderings in a woodland tavern. The speaker describes hiking, streams, and a revel with nature and loved ones, then laments the moving from wild peaks to a valley life while longing to return to the high calm of the mountains.
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Haven Charles Hurst
Going Abroad Mrs Mechtel and Mrs Hartman Plan Long Trip
Mrs John Mechtel and Mrs John G Hartman depart Sunday night for an extended journey. They will visit Chicago Cleveland New York before sailing May 14 for Paris. After France they travel to Germany then Wiesbaden Springs for treatment and rest and will later visit Spain. They expect to be away about ten months.
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John Mechtel
John G. Hartman
Chicago
Cleveland
New York
Paris
France
Germany
Weisbaden Springs
Spain
Yakima
Anniversary Surprise for Mr and Mrs W Scott Barr
A group of friends honored Mr and Mrs W Scott Barr at their Nob Hill home on their 25th wedding anniversary. Photographs from twenty five years ago adorned the rooms as guests enjoyed candle light lunch amid a lilac bower.
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W. Scott Barr
Nob Hill
Surprise Party for Archie Jones in North Second Street
Mrs. F. B. Shardlow hosted a surprise party Thursday evening at her North Second Street home for her nephew Archie Jones visiting from Centralia Washington. Cards provided entertainment with Mrs. Metzger winning first prize and Katherine Laur plus the guest receiving consolation prizes. A Dutch lunch followed, and Mr. Jones, who had studied in North Yakima, returned to Centralia on Saturday.
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F. B. Shardlow
North Second Street
Archie Jones
Centralia
Wash
Yakima
Out of Town Guests Visit North Yakima Residents
Mrs Joe McLeod of Toppenish and Mrs J D Lennington of Fairview spent the weekend with relatives in the city. Miss Marion Miller came from Ellensburg to study. Mrs P G Fitterer and Mrs M Nevin hosted visitors, while Mrs Harry Tucker and others returned home Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs R D Herod of Zillah and Mrs Charles Johnson of Merrie dee Orchard joined by Mrs W T Burwell visited North Yakima, with Mrs Burwell departing for the Sound by train.
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Joe McLeod
Toppenish
J. D. Lennington
Fairview
Marion Miller
Ellensburg
P. G. Fitterer
M. Nevin
Harry ‘Tucker
North Second Street
R. D. Herod
Zillah
Charles Johnson
Merriedee Orchard
W. T. Burwell
Burwell
Bremerton Navy Yard
North Yakima
Seattle Socialite Guest At Winsor Bridge Luncheon
Mrs. A. T. Winsor of Seattle was the complimented guest Saturday at a bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. Richard Winsor. Apple blossoms and lilacs colored the setting and decorations. The gathering included an hour of bridge after the meal.
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A. T. Winsor
Seattle
Wass
Bridge
Richard Winsor
Birthday Anniversary Hosted By Nob Hill Family Friends
Two special cars carried G A R and WWCG members to the Clark home on Nob Hill for the seventieth birthday celebration of Mr. T W Clark. Guests included his former Sunday school class and neighbors. Remembrances and photos followed a large gathering.
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Ww. R. CG
T. W. Clark
Nob Hill
Mr. Clark
Apple Blossom Party Bridges at Mrs Tucker’s North Second
Mrs Harry Tucker hosted a Saturday bridge party at her North Second Street home with five tables. Apple blossom decor and hand painted cards set a festive scene. prizes included an Irish crochet bag to Mrs William Thompson and a linen roll to Mrs Alois. Out of town guests Mrs T G Fitterer and Mrs Fred Palmer attended.
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Harry Tucker
North Second Street
William Thompson
Alois
John MecNeff
T. G. Fitterer
Ellensburg
Fred Palmer
Toppenish
Public Hypocrisy Cited by Mario Corelli Quote
A Corelli quote condemns public professed faith in contrast with private actions, denouncing hypocrisy as a disturbing facet of modern civilization. The remark targets widespread pretense among thousands of people in public life.
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Mario Corelli
Busy Times in the Farm and Fishing Debate
Dialog notes a nephew starting spring plowing delayed by fishing work. Puck reports Jim is far behind in farm chores while Bill asks about a nephew. The local voice captures rural timing and household humor.
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Bill
Jim
Puck
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