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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
4
A North Yakima citizen sponsors English contests at the high school to promote good citizenship through written and spoken tests. The article lauds the donor for patriotism and urges language skill as essential to future success across all fields.
A fragmented notice argues consumer interest in cheaper foods while enforcing pure food laws. It discusses local dairymen, lax enforcement, and limits on dairy operations that push prices and restrict butter shipments to homes.
The argument calls for pure food standards that keep eastern and local dairy products on equal footing. It condemns forcing creameries to meet high-grade rules while eastern dealers flood markets with lower quality items, harming both dairymen and shoppers.
Unpledged delegates will control nominations if no candidate gains on first ballot. New York with 88 unpledged votes is pivotal, capable of naming the Republican nominee at Chicago. Delegations will aim to choose a viable president and platform over spectacle, becoming the convention balance wheel.
The piece argues that lay readers struggle to separate fact from campaign hype and advocates for independent papers that present balanced news. It cites Taft and calls for unbiased reporting as the public grows tired of party organs and ready-made choices.
The piece argues the independent press must let readers think for themselves. It emphasizes reporting facts and discussing principles rather than backing any single personality or cause.
The piece argues that ships responding to wireless signals should have searched ice floes after the Titanic disaster, not merely touched the scene. It cites reports of bodies found on icebergs and seventeen recovered by the Minia, most dying from exposure rather than drowning, suggesting prolonged rescue efforts could have saved many lives.
The article argues that initial road costs pale beside long term gains in land value and economy. It cites Wayne County Michigan’s road program as a model, notes nationwide farm transport savings, and urges tax funding for roads, bridges, and public safety while criticizing political inefficiency and urging continued road improvement efforts.
A heated dispute over county road work questions a report declaring gravel left unlevelled and impassable. The critique argues the statement is unfair and premature before project completion.
The piece condemns inflated road cost claims and criticizes youths for binge drinking and loitering with liquor and cigarettes. It notes responsibility lies with older buyers and warns that easy access endangers the city’s youth and their future social standing.
The inquiry notes not only too few ice boats but that existing ones were underutilized and inadequately manned. As Britain governs the vessel by maritime law, observers await the final findings and potential actions.
About 50 Yakima valley fruit growers met in the county courthouse to elect B A Perham of Seattle as sales manager for the year. General Manager Robbins urged a strict grade standard, backed members, and noted early crop estimates and supply needs to avoid shortages.
Miss Anna Jarvis sparked a global tribute to motherhood over four years. She urged observance on the second Sunday in May with white carnations, prompting widespread participation across nations and cultures despite no formal organization or funds.
S J Lowe and E M Reed are summoned to Walla Walla as U S jurors on May 19. W H Chapman and L V Janeck attended a Seattle druggists convention earlier in the week. Richard Strobach left for Adams county to select state lands. C E McEwen cut leather in his harness shop and injured his left hand. D Eshelman M H Ellis B C Henton S Vinson will attend the grand lodge K P at Tacoma next week. A Ballard steamer is being built by eastern capitalists for Yakima river hydraulic mining. The Girls Guild Scrap of Paper production owes much to 8 S C Henton in management. The steamer City of Ellensburg has been newly refitted and is now nov-
The piece explains how Mother's Day grew from notices across the country and how Anna Jarvis answered questions, offering simple observances for churches schools and organizations. She spent years aiding celebrations, keeping the day simple to enable all to celebrate and even creating an official badge for those without flowers. Mayors and governors proclaimed the day, cementing a lasting observance for mothers and their families.
Miss Anna Jarvis founder of Mothers Day is cited by James Whitcomb Riley in Indianapolis on January 29 1912. The piece praises motherhood as a guiding light and calls for honoring the memory of Jesus mother with a floral symbol of purity.
A force of surveyors near the Benson ranch in the lower Rattlesnake hills is employed by the new ditch company. They are making preliminary measurements to determine how many acres of land can be irrigated under the Leadbetter ditch plan.
In Walla Walla this week the Odd Fellows gathering included J. K. Ward H Spinning and wife J. M. Stout Dr C J Taft G P Nevin Co W Henry and E B Butler from Yakima. Yakima reports unprecedented rainfall this season and residents blame irrigation ditches, though many attribute the change to the influx of settlers from the Sound country.
Mrs Emily Knight, a mining expert from Spokane, arrived Monday and has worked to advance development since arriving last fall. She plans to start for the Gold Hill properties on Wednesday despite a difficult upper trail, determined to resume work.
The United States reclamation service plans to sell about 10 060 000 feet of standing timber near Lake Rachess. Dam construction may inundate portions of the timber land during the season. Bids open May 22 at the supervising engineer's office. timber mainly fir with some cedar and pine.
Senator Sorghum states they will not risk funds and says the only fund they allow is a fund of valuable information. Washington Star notes the exchange during coverage of campaign funding debates.
A health talks advocate that true health comes from daily bowel and stomach care rather than external potions. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is praised as mild and effective for constipation and indigestion and offered free sample bottles by mail to Monticello Illinois households.
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