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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1910
Page
6
A. D. Sloan, appointed to the second ward seat, was sworn in Monday at 10 am but resigned within six hours due to time constraints. He cited lack of time and faced roughly 100 bills needing his signature before leaving the council chamber.
North Coast Franchise remains unsettled as city and railroad breach looms. Officials spent six hours with the franchise committee with no final action. A subway agreement was cited as near completion, but other issues prevented a vote.
Mrs. Hildreth, wife of Cook n Hildreth, died after being helped to Yakima. The obituary notes she was a pioneer woman with several children and supporters at the time of death.
New York society plans homes with no dining room servants except during serving moments. A dinaphone at the head of the table communicates with the kitchen and pantry to direct meal service. A diaphragm device in a connected box signals staff by pressing a side button, letting the head of the household issue instructions remotely.
A. W. Newman, previously cashier at the Northern Pacific freight office, is appointed Toppenish station agent. Newman arrived at his post Sunday as the town grows into a major railroad center. He succeeds J. W. Hill, who retired, and is replaced in the cashier role by H. D. Bugg. Percy Stedman becomes day ticket agent, with William Williston taking the night shift.
A four by five foot well over 100 feet deep was dug on Frank Clymer’s land near Wah Luke along the Calumba river. Diggers reached gravel and sand after penetrating hard pan with dynamiting and rock work. The project aims to use the well for water power and reservoir storage, with plans for a windmill and surface reservoir for domestic use.
Roosevelt plans a New York state tour ahead of the campaign. He will speak at Freeport and visit relatives before a swing through Southern New York, with further stops in New England and Iowa planned for late fall.
Mrs Tertia Sanderson is reunited with her husband in police court on Monday after an alleged disgraceful episode with T L Williams, a Black man, on Saturday night. Williams is fined $30. The couple returns to their home in Syunyece.
A dubious testimonial from W R Nelson of Arkansas says a remedy cured his lung trouble after others failed. The ad touts a cough cold flu asthma croup lung cure priced 50 cents to 1.00 with trial bottles free at Clark's Pharmacy.
The Civil Service Commission will hold an assistant forest ranger exam on October 24 25 1910. About 400 eligibles are projected for the 1911 field season. entrance salary is 1100 annually. Exams occur at national forest headquarters in 17 states with Kaibab Utah/exceptions. Arizona residents receive appointment preference for Kaibab.
After months of work under Mr Roosevelt, the book African Game Trails is set for simultaneous release in the United States and Europe on August 24. Scribner’s Sons print in both East and West with central agencies distributing quickly. delays from railway strikes may affect some deliveries. The large octavo volume exceeds five hundred pages with over forty thousand words not in the serial edition and many Roosevelt curated illustrations. More than a thousand agents promote the work using detailed prospectuses and ongoing applications pour in.
Angel s Camp California September 29 1910 Editor Herald Dear Sir Angels Camp in Calaveras County famed for gold scenery bridge big trees and literary ties reports on the California insurgent campaign led by Hiram Johnson Johnson tours the state in automobiles with eight other candidates for office in a mass meeting at Angels Camp His speech precedes a lively pageant of crowds fireworks and tag day for Bret Harte High School girls The correspondent notes measures like initiative referendum recall direct election of senators and Roosevelt admiration and predicts uncertainty in a local liquor issue amid mining town stock concerns
The publishers anticipate rapid distribution with 140 copies daily for Terri Territory as demand grows nationally. The finished work by the most distinguished American of the era is expected to meet a world level audience eager to obtain the volume.
Summitview children excel in the young flower growers contest at the State Fair. Daughters of Mr and Mrs Wallis Williams entered multiple classes and earned several premiums. Adolph Hintz won a prize and Summitview school received 5 dollars for the best single school display. The Barge school placed second with a pretty exhibit.
William Lee Jr won both grape and vegetable display awards featuring partly his own and contributed specimens. He received blue tags for best county display largest number of rarities and most tastefully arranged exhibit. Dr Granville Lowther won apple best 10 box exhibit first place with Henry Brothers second and Edward Remy third. Judges also ruled on plate exhibit classes.
For over three decades Foley's Honey and Tar has been a trusted throat relief for coughs and colds. North Yakian Drug Co sells this child friendly remedy without opiates or harmful drugs and offers non habit forming substitutes.
Police chief Kinnaman presents September figures to council. Arrests reach 23,725 with 456 fines collected and bail forfeiture of 1209.50 dollars. Meals served total 8 and chain gang work days amount to 256.
James A. Patten, Chicago gambler turned educator, tells Northwestern University students to learn to say no to temptations. The essay argues against exposing gambling tricks while promoting self control as a path to avoiding vice and ruin. The San Francisco Bulletin notes the paradox of praising a gambler’s advice.
A preachy short essay argues men should take pride in their work and avoid denigrating their calling. It asserts every profession has vexations and changing jobs won’t avoid annoyance, urging commitment and heart in all pursuits.
The clipping catalogs various items from 1464 post offices to June birth spikes, Cuba tobacco exports, $5 navy build costs, three mile torpedo range, Brazil waterfalls powering a 400 mile electric road, and giant Japanese spider crab at New York's museum. It mentions a pest at the probate court and a curious middle-aged woman visitor.
Reader letters praise Peruna for relief of kidney stomach and catarrh ailments with multiple Ohio residents citing improved health after use. The page also notes historical English customs, an obituary unrelated item, and a disinfectant tip for telephone cleanliness using formaldehyde.
The town site of Ahtanum City completed its incorporation and on Friday morning the 23rd of September the best business lots sold soon after. Sales of business and residence lots continued daily as two carloads of coal were ordered and nearby scales set up near the railroad to aid commerce. Local residents Mrs. M A Elliot Mrs F B Woodcock and Miss Louise Henderson visited. Woodcock to Pasco and Spokane before returning home. Ballard's Snow Liniment is advertised as a remedy for neuralgia with local retailers listed.
A health columnist urges strict hygiene practices including not sharing cups or towels, boiling water to kill germs, washing dishes thoroughly, and adopting individual washstands. He also advises daily cleaning of telephone mouthpieces and thorough disinfection at least twice a week.
Advert shows Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as supremely effective for cuts, burns, bruises, sores, eczema, and more. Claims to treat sore eyes, cold sores, chapped hands, sprains, and piles. Sold for 25 cents at Clark’s Pharmacy.
This page invites readers to express opinions with no personalities entered. Signatures may be requested not to be published but must accompany the article as evidence of good faith.
E. Farris, candidate for representative, declares support for county unit local option and calls for candidates to state their positions on liquor control. He accuses liquor interests of undue influence and urges fair elections with public opinion guiding county or state affairs. He invites responses from other candidates.
Advertisement for Vinol tonic promises to restore energy and vitality. It claims the product strengthens bodies, offers a money back guarantee, and invites readers to visit the store to start a cure with no risk.
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