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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
3
In a May 23 1901 column a Yakima Avenue merchant argues against perpetual fundraising by churches schools lodges and similar bodies. He warns such begging drains business and urges reliance on tax dues or voluntary events like festivals for support. He also discusses settlement plans for the Washington reserve and a potential naval cadet appointment.
Congressman W. L. Jones of this state returned home Tuesday with his wife and two children after travels from Seattle to San Francisco and then to Bethany Illinois. He plans to tour the Okanogan country with Congressman Burke in July to study land settlement as preparation for opening more land for settlement.
Ephor Herato proposes a phased plan for Nob Hill School in district No 28. A single spacious building on Nob Hill would serve three to four years, then a larger primary wing could be added while keeping a lower-road school. The writer, T A Davis, emphasizes central, sightly locations and future district decisions.
The State Fair commission plans a new art hall of 40 by 100 feet with bids open to the secretary. A $600 purse will reward the best county display of Washington products, with counties already signaling entry. Prominent judges and growers from several states are lined up for premiums from Studebaker Portland to Burpee seeds as track activity grows on the grounds.
A Tuesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Flint's home hosted by the Christian church Women’s Board of Missions. Notes on local social events include marriages, lodge initiations, a planned rose carnival for June 5 in the new armory, and a missing horses incident report in Satus Creek.
Advertises a multi item sale in a local paper, listing discounts on millinery ladies suits skirts waists jackets and related goods. Mentions seeds pickled pig feet photo studio bee supplies and spring suits with local merchants Coffin Bros Yakima Cash Market Pioneer Lumber Co and Utah Seeds. Also notes women medical services and confinements.
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