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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
7
Geographic and attribution lines list Geo N Tuesley as business manager for the Yakima Herald at North Yakima Washington. The fragment identifies the newspaper’s staffing role within the publication.
In a Monroe banquet recap the speaker urges moving beyond dead era politics and pushing the progressive path. The editorial critiques the Carey act dispute between the reclamation service and the state over 55 000 acres on the Columbia river bottom and warns that canal expansion could drain Yakima River and nearby areas, urging practical irrigation action over talk.
The article argues that in education quality determines pay more than quantity. It urges aspiring teachers to focus on the quality of their work, suggesting that salary levels will follow from performance rather than sheer numbers.
Influential publications discuss raising teachers wages arguing teaching is noble work and essential to the nation. They contend skilled instructors are in demand and fairly paid, while less capable teachers may lack value, yet strong educators generally command reasonable salaries.
A columnist notes Mexico has switched to a gold basis as of the first of the month, joining leading nations in adopting a single standard. He recalls a 1896 prediction that Mexico would adopt gold within ten years, now fulfilled as business needs push toward gold as the stable measure of exchange.
The piece argues typhoid is a major hazard in crowded wartime conditions and credits Japanese doctors with solving the problem during the Russo Japanese war. It cites far lower typhoid deaths in Japan’s vast army and urges imitation worldwide, noting North Yakima’s interest in applying the lesson locally.
An exchange notes a man seeks a divorce after securing his wife through a matrimonial agency in a neighboring town. The critic suggests mail order matches are overvalued and homegrown matches are often superior, urging him to rely on local, home industry.
A Seattle jury ruled a dog has the right to bite its tormentor. The text argues abused animals deserve protection and criticizes owners, suggesting harsher treatment for obstinate horses would reduce cruelty and lessen need for animal charities.
Lawn owners in this and other western cities seek effective weed control as dandelions proliferate in old town lawns. A so called expert claims to know the best method for destroying these plants.
The piece advises using gasoline or coal oil to kill weeds by pouring into their centers and notes a planful approach to advertising. It includes a parable about workers, pumpkins, and persistence in business, ending with a biblical analogy about steady foundation.
The polo turban is the popular hat in New York and other eastern cities. They can be found at the Ladies' Hat Store, Murchie & Patton, Union block.
Wanted at once five thousand dollars for two or three years at eight per cent on forty acres of choice farm property well improved valued at twelve thousand dollars first mortgage security address A B care Herald 19-11 For Sale Thoroughbred Wyndotte eggs price fifty cents per setting 706 N Sixth st 19-1 Schichtl and Wesmaries plan Cable Hop Presses to be powered by horse draft wood work at hop houses iron work at Yakima Foundry West Walnut st west of Scott s Lumber yard 19-t1
Coffin Bros report steady supply arrivals as hop twine stocks build with daily shipments through April 19 sustaining local brewing operations and storage.
A Sunnyside extension of the Northern Pacific Railroad appears likely to proceed after Geo. P. Eaton filed twenty eight contracts with the county auditor. Signatories include James E. O'Brien, O. J. Steward, G. R. Templin, and others. Work must start within six months, with a branch at Loppenish and uncertain plans to reach Prosser. The committee is pushing to close the deal so construction can begin promptly.
George Steinweg son of W L Steinweg cashier of First National Bank died in Phoenix Arizona last Saturday morning May 6 after a sudden illness related to consumption His sister Mrs C A Clark of Seattle had just returned from a trip The remains will be brought to this city for burial with funeral services at the grave site
Nettie Blecken died at her home 209 South Fourth Street last Friday May 5. She was 18 and a victim of consumption. She was the step-daughter of J Bruley and lived with him. Interment was Sunday afternoon in Tahoma cemetery.
Finder of a memorandum book containing a Chinese laundry check and three notes is urged to return it to 8 E. Farris at No 3 West Yakima Avenue for a reward. The notes include O. B. Stevenson for 300 dollars, S. Y. Hinman for 65 dollars, and Logan Brown for 80 dollars. Also ads list Hats sale at Murchie Patton Union Block and lumber-for-city-lots exchange offered by A. E. Howard.
Notice announces Yakima County District No. 7 Text Book Commission will meet June 19 1905 at Lincoln School North Yakima 10:00 am to select textbooks for grades 1–12 for three years and invite proposals with exchange and retail prices.
A.C. Smith and F. W. Barton executors of Julia P. Smith deceased filed their final account and petition for distribution. A hearing is set for Saturday June 10 1995 at eleven o clock am in the court room City of North Yakima Yakima County Washington for interested persons to file exceptions.
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