Platform fights loom in split parties says Yakima editor
In a May 8 1912 Yakima Herald opinion piece the author argues that campaigns center on personalities while platform issues remain in the background. The piece forecasts a split in both major parties over platforms with Roosevelt and Bryan factions shaping the Republican and Democratic conventions respectively. It also notes beef and hog prices reflecting national stock trends and praises Yakima valley farming as diversifying into stock raising fruit and hop growing alongside other crops.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Gardless
Yakima Valley
Stay-at-home voters face choice in coming election
Analysis weighs whether inactive republicans will vote, driven by tariff policy and reform ideas. It contrasts republican support for scientific tariff revision with democratic calls for wholesale tariff change, noting the likely impact on party strategies and voter turnout.
Recall of the Market Basket Gains Fresh Attention
The piece outlines a Kansas City YWCA course in marketing aimed at teaching practical buying skills to reduce the high cost of living. It argues efficient purchasing by housewives, recalls the market basket concept, and links consumer education to broader economic conservation efforts.
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Young Women's Christian Association of
Kansas City
Gardening Under the Oregon Plan in Portland
Ten thousand Portland school children participate in a citywide gardening program across all public schools. Each school forms grounds and seed committees supervised by ten district residents who visit gardens and report findings. The cooperative effort, uniting officials pupils and citizens, mobilizes vacant lots for cultivation.
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Portland
Ore
City garden movement teaches thrift and soil culture
Children and parents participate in a practical city gardening demonstration aimed at cutting living costs. The program stresses soil culture, thrift, and economy in household matters, presenting the city garden as a practical solution to rising expenses.
Arbitrate Mexico Rebellion and Commission Governance
The essay discusses peace envoys seeking common ground with Mexican rebels to prevent further bloodshed and possible foreign intervention. It compares arbitration of a strike to resolving the rebellion, notes no vital principles beyond recall of decisions, and argues for a commission form of government as a progressive, expert-led system for counties and states. It also warns of party divides and pledges affecting Roosevelt Taft delegations.
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Mexico
Diaz
Madero
Why not a woman police matron in North Yakima
The text argues for appointing a woman police matron in North Yakima saying it would prevent shame and misery for girls lured by deceitful men. It praises local authorities for providing this influence and notes many cities could benefit from such a presence.
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North
Yakima
Direct primary reform faces early machine opposition
The article argues mistakes may occur in implementing direct primaries, but the principle is sound. It recalls how objections to the Australian ballot were overcome by changing the machinery, warning that only machine politicians fear such innovation as it threatens their hold.
Yakima Valley Fruit Prospects Reach Record Heights
North Yakima boosters who recently toured local manufacturers report strong enthusiasm for conditions. They should visit Yakima valley orchards to see prospects that are record breaking in every line, with marketing and surplus conservation posing the greatest grower challenge yet.
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Yakima
Yakima Valley
State legislative expenses rise sharply in Washington
It is argued that Washington’s legislative costs have grown by over 5 million dollars in five years. Appropriations were about 8 million in 1905 and about 11 million in 1911. The taxpayer should demand inquiry, with calls for good government, economical administration, and fewer political offices.
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State of
Washington
Mexican emigration and politics shape Pacific Northwest push
The piece argues foreign loss harms Mexico’s capital and industry while stressing voter engagement as key to democracy. It promotes the Northwest Development Congress in Seattle to boost regional growth and Panama Pacific expo opportunities, and hints at Republican party tensions ahead of a Chicago convention.
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Northwest Development Congress
Seattle
Pacific Northwest
Northwest States
Congress
Republican Party
Chicago
Congress Delay Seen Not Disturbing Voters
The piece argues Congress cannot finish before July and the public remains resigned. It criticizes the current structure that blocks action despite long sessions and calls for prevention over large flood relief spending.
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Congress
Voter Deliberations in Primary Reflections
Citizens weigh the meaning of ballots in a preferential primary while questioning how a vote expresses intent. The piece laments politicians who value liberty to interpret laws over who writes them.
Roses and Their Culture Lovelies Inspire Garden Enthusiasts
The piece argues flower love extends beyond gardening, citing Diocletian Walton and Wordsworth to show flowers shape thought and joy. It notes gardening as a serious pursuit for professionals, and urges readers to visit June rose shows, expanding both home life and estate care.
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Gibbon
Diocletian
Maxi Mian
Salona
Izaak Walton
Flower Missions
New York
Alger Petts
Wordsworth
Pacific Coast
England
Rosbea
Dreamer and the gift of a steadfast heart
A poem by Florence Harl Coates urges dreamers to pursue their inner truth despite isolation. It extols a courageous heart and notes the soil’s need for prophets and redeemers. The verse celebrates perseverance and faith in truth as a guiding light.
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Arcturus
Florence Harl Coates
Corbett Heads to San Francisco for Sullivan Fight Training
Jim Corbett passed through Yaki ma yesterday en route to San Francisco where he will begin training for his anticipated bout with John L. Sullivan. James Nevin, state lecturer of the Patrons of Husbandry, visited Tampico last week and organized a chapter with twenty charter members.
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Jim Corbett
Yakima
San Francisco
John L. Sullivan
James Nevin
the Patrons of Husbandry
Tampico
Trout Open Season and Yakima Visit Noted
The open trout season began Sunday and marked Bock beer day. The state medical society plans a meeting in the city next week. Woodard and T. C. OConnor were in Yakima on Monday.
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The
State Medical Society
Woodard and
T. C. O’connor E “Utrenceane
Yakima
Fire destroys H B Scudder dairy at Moxee
The steam dairy of H B Scudder at Moxee was totally destroyed by a Friday morning fire. The plant opened at five and the family found the dairy in ruins at breakfast time with an estimated loss of about $5000 and insurance of $1500 or more.
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H. B. Scudder
Moxee
Eycress
Brutal assault on Chinaman aboard NP westbound train
George Weikel reports a brutal assault on a Chinaman by a peanut butcher and an assistant on a Northern Pacific west bound train Sunday. The Chinaman was
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George Weikel
Northern Pacific
Cooperation Push Expands Dallas Playground System
The Dallas playgrounds association, park authorities, and the school board unite to plan efficient play parks for congested areas. Eleven playgrounds already exist with goals for full equipment, reflecting a modern movement. Milwaukee’s survey uses student essays to uncover out of school hours activities to guide progress. Portland seeks stronger school and park cooperation and broader public-spirited effort.
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Dallas
Texas
Playgrounds Association
Milwaukee
Bureau of Economy and Research
Milwaukee Investigating Board
Portland
Portland Telegram
Train crew ejects passenger in Yakima incident
A train bound for North Yakima stopped in Yakima City as a passenger of Chinese descent attempted to exit. The train crew, including the train boy, threw him from the moving coach, leaving him senseless and badly bruised.
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Yakima
Yakima City
Mrs Hill Visits Astoria for Centennial Columbia River Discovery
Mrs. G. J. Hill departed yesterday for Astoria to visit and take part in the centennial celebration marking the discovery of the Columbia River.
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G. J. Hill
Astoria
Columbia River
The Scrap of Paper Opera House Performance
The amateur production titled The Scrap of Paper at the opera house last night drew an unusually large audience and received strong local notice for its surprisingly polished acting and staging.
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Opera House
Ellensburg Pair Wed at St. Josephs Church in Yakima
The marriage of Tony Krober of Ellensburg to Mrs. Hanna Schanno was celebrated at St. Josephs church on Tuesday. A reception followed at the bride’s father Mr Eshbaugh’s home with serenades from the Yakima band and many friends.
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Tony Krober
Ellensburg
Hanna Schanno
St. Joseph’s Church
Eshbaugh
Yakima
Rankin Arrives at Fort Simcoe Finds Home Comforts
Major Rankin the allotting agent reaches Fort Simcoe and expresses agreeable surprise at the comforts of home life there. He comes from the rough Apaches’ homesteads in New Mexico where government offerings were a single adobe or shanty.
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Rankin
Fort Simcoe
New Mexico
Parcels Post Debate Sparks National Benefit Question
The Progroapmer argues that parcels post serves a larger population, countering retail merchants' opposition as self serving. He contends more farmers and the public benefit, aligning with the nation's greatest good principle.
Democrats Face Choice for Strong Presidential Ticket
The Houston Post argues Democrats should scrutinize presidential hopefuls for vote winning ability and leadership strength. It suggests Clark could be preferable in some ways to Wilson but notes risks, stressing the need for a nationally strong ticket to win states like New York Ohio and Indiana at Baltimore.
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Clark
Wilson
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Baltimore
Houston Post
Bible reformer claims universal hell belief false
Alfred I. Ritchie argues that everyone goes to hell is a myth and promotes a view that the Bible shows God’s love and justice. He critiques traditional hell teaching, cites Hebrew sheol and Greek hades, and urges readers to study Scripture to understand God's true character.
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Alfred I. Ritchie
United States
Canada
Ritchie
Mr. Ritchie
Sheol
Solomon
Hell
St. Paul
John
Peter
Ruth
Hara
Nehemiah
Esther
Jeremiah
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Obadiah
Micah
Nahum
Zephaniah
Haggi
Zechariah
Malachi
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Caesar
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