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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1911
Page
4
The notice states the publication is issued weekly on Wednesdays and advertising rates are available upon application. It lists a price of $1.50 with a reference to additional figures or adjustments indicated by the numbers 76 and 60.
The sixty second congress shows a younger overall age profile with Democrats gaining. Isaac Stephenson of Wisconsin remains the oldest senator, while Luke Lea of Tennessee is the youngest among senators. The House has forty members under forty, thirty eight of them Democrats, including William Francis Murray of Massachusetts and Byron P. Harrison of Mississippi. General Sherwood of Ohio is the oldest member at seventy six, with former Speaker Champ Clark nearing seventy five.
Representative Humphreys introduces a bill to honor the Oregon trail with marks and monuments. Idaho Montana Washington pioneers urge action as the trail is praised as a historic artery of westward expansion from Jamestown to Manila.
The Salvation Army work is praised and local leadership is trusted. A subscription plan asks how much donors can give weekly to reach a lump sum for building new barracks, with committees at the courthouse banks and other houses aiding the drive. Ensign Omann leads a group coordinating efforts and future progress reports.
A Russian scientist Metchnikoff and colleagues in nutrition announce lactic dairy products as anti aging agents. They claim sour milk drinks remove toxins from blood and may extend life, citing Bulgarian peasant practices and convalescents benefiting from a first food source for digestion.
The piece argues raising laundry prices is a more satisfactory remedy than cutting wages. It cites 28 percent more workers needed under a new law and a 20 percent price rise, claiming customers are not inconvenienced and shorter hours at old wages help operatives. It also extols good roads as vital to community growth and circulation of business and social progress.
With a new president a mixed cabinet a division of governors and a demoralized army the rehabilitation of Mexico will necessarily be slow but there are plenty of statesmen who believe themselves equal to the task.
If you have not already paid your taxes, it is high time you were about it. At least you should have half of it paid by the first of June, or your taxes will become delinquent.
The editorial urges concrete ideas to expand the reach of the Congressional Record. It argues for practical demonstrations and implementations rather than abstract proposals to increase public engagement and awareness of the record.
A New York man spent funds because his wife refused to live on a farm with him. A farm is no fun without a woman to do the heavy work. Aleveland Plain Dealer. On June 6 Spanish American war veterans will hold their annual encampment in Vancouver. Every business should decorate to honor the visitors and stimulate healthy rivalry to help business. Spokesman
The Chicago Record Herald notes that despite legal limits fighting offensive bill boards continues. It cites German decrees ordering removal of advertising signs along railways and on walls and houses to restore landscape amenity and acknowledge higher nature.
The article warns that flies wipe their feet on food and sleeping faces spreading typhoid and germs. It urges installing fly screens early in spring to keep out flies, mosquitoes, and disease bearing insects, especially near beaches and sewage outlets.
Uncle Mose, short on cash, sells a neighbor’s pig to a northern lawyer who bought the plantation. He later steals the same pig and resells it to Judge Pickens. Confronted, Mose admits guilt and suggests the two gentlemen settle the matter themselves.
A refined luncheon at Mrs. George Donald's home on North Second Street honored Mrs. Porter of New York. Blooming spring decor in crimson and gold framed a bridge party after luncheon with Mexican drawn-work linens and shaded candélabra. Colonial silver frames were given as favors to guests. The afternoon continued a series of social events hosted by Mrs. Donald for her mother and North Yakima friends.
Mesdames Wrighter Bywater Wenner hosted a refined card party at Mrs Wrighter’s bungalow 599 South Naches Avenue for Naches Avenue Whist Club members. Guests from Chicago attended and a five table progressive whist session led to a late luncheon. The club plans a season finale indoor picnic with cafeteria lunch at Miss Annie Wright’s North Sixth Street residence before summer adjournment.
Mrs Frank Howard entertained her associates yesterday afternoon at 319 North Front Street in a Kensington tea. Ladies visited over needlework and a light collation was served. Mr Theda Smith and Mrs Sterling assisted. Sixteen members adjourned to meet in two weeks with Mrs Payton of Nob Hill.
Tika Kumtux card club members enjoyed a winter and spring bridge and luncheon event at Mrs. Weigel's home 504 North Second Street yesterday afternoon. Hosts Mrs. John Weller Mrs. George Dunbar and Mrs. Holland Wight led three tables of bridge followed by 4 o'clock luncheon. guests included Mesdames Nocking ham Van Brunt Underwood and Heath. Next meeting Monday afternoon will feature bridge with Mrs. Townson at home on Yakima Heights, followed by a picnic supper with husbands.
On the 19th Mrs W R Cor nine of Selah warmly entertained the Selah Heights Social club. Guests from Naches Lower Selah and North Yakima attended with local hostesses aiding reception. The program featured instrumental and vocal solos by Mrs Colvin Miss Pettet and Mrs Beakeley with a vocal duet by Mrs Perry and Mrs Colvin, followed by refreshments served by club members.
The First Christian church social suite will host a child friendly program by the local daughters class and teacher Mrs Myrtie Roberts. The event includes music and recitations and aims to raise funds for new church parlor carpet. Admission is a small fee.
Mrs IL TD S Patton president of the general auxiliary of the First Baptist Church leaves June 6 for a yearlong visit with friends and relatives in Virginia the town division notes the departure.
The Jades auxiliary held a pleasant tea yesterday in church parlors with music and clever tests. About 35 ladies gathered to extend best wishes to Mrs. Patton during her visit to the south.
The marriage of Miss Sara Riche and Mr. James R. Sweet, both of this city, occurred Monday afternoon at the First Christian church parsonage with Dr Le Rose officiating. Sister of the groom Mrs. T. I. Story attended the couple. they will reside in North Yakima.
The Young Women's club of First Congregational Church held a well attended af fair last evening with Miss Eunice Karr as hostess. Twenty seven girls attended and a lawn cafeteria spread preceded an informal music session. Committees named to nominate the next year's corps include Leach Williamson Heckman and Ridge.
The article describes the common wolf spider and its unusual breeding behavior. The mother wraps her eggs in a silken ball and carries it, defending it with her life. After hatching, the young ride on her back until strong enough to disperse, then they devour their mother.
The Baltimore Sun recounts a doomed man asking for suspenders as his last request before execution. The sheriff grants the odd wish but assigns two hangmen to the job, highlighting a macabre twist in the tale.
A fragment reports an audience reaction at a London Tatler event where a singer named Hara performed a song. The text notes a gentleman moved to tears, identified as the composer in parenthetical remark.
Roscoe Laylor leaves for Wapato to finish training for his 14 round bout with Sam Bolin set for Memorial Day May 30. sparring partner James O'Malley from Tacoma appears in prelims with Walt McCloud. Local favorite McCloud aims to prove himself in the six round opener.
A recent Chicago publication Town Development lauds North Yakima in an article by Howard Everts Weed the landscape architect who spoke here during a lecture tour He gathered data from Dr James and related sources during his visit.
The article notes Mr. Weed plans to write more about the country with photographs. His North Yakima description is largely flattering though his population statistics are somewhat overstated.
Miss Gertrude Gatlin of Timberville says she suffered two years from womanly pains until Cardui eased her symptoms. She reports relief from headaches backaches dragging sensations irregularities nerves misery and weakness. Cardui is marketed as safe and reliable for ailing women.
City officials and health authorities are alerted as teams continue to use the Naches avenue pavement and neglect vacant lots along the street. The disreputable condition of these lots draws concern amid regulations and health department activity.
A worried husband seeks a lawyer over divorce claiming his wife, now a suffragette, is rarely at home. The lawyer cautions about breaking up a family and suggests trying to endure, while the husband insists he cannot tolerate his wife running pink ribbon in his nightshirt to fool the children.
A city politician was struck by a car while walking from City Hall to the bank. Surgeons treated him for a compound rib fracture and internal injuries. He awoke in hospital and quipped about the ninth ward being republican.
In a candid exchange a worker asks for a two week vacation to marry, explaining the wedding is arranged. The boss questions the timing citing salary limits but considers a raise if marriage improves the employee’s prospects.
New York May 23 Frank A Munsey publisher of large newspaper interests is rumored to have earned about 2 million in steel stocks recently. He is connected with the Morgan financial group and rumored to have access to inside stock movement information. Friends say he aims to build a national newspaper chain and control dailies from coast to coast. Morgan is said to favor Munsey as a valuable asset in expanding his media influence.
Selah churches unite for union memorial services at the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday May 28 at 11 a m Pastor Tev F K Frances of Selah Christian Church will preach All are invited especially old soldiers JT A Gary Pastor M FB Church
The executrix of Nellie Burrell’s estate in Yakima county Washington announces a private cash sale of Lots 9 and 10 in Block 15 Tennant Miles Modern Addition in Yakima. Bids must be in writing and delivered to the executrix or the superior court clerk. sale subject to court confirmation. Sale occurs on or after June 10 1911.
A simple and graceful hair arrangement features red hair worn low over the forehead and waved back without pads. It gathers into a large figure eight secured with a heavy tortoise shell pin, with a high crown and a berge tarette. The style frames the face with a puffed front and loose pins and curls at the top.
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