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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1911
Page
4
James J. Hill argues in Washington that country is not ill but politics are, with radical laws hampering business. He says investors hold back while bank funds and crops look good, urging a return to stable, soil based production to curb rising living costs.
James J ill urges Oregon business leaders to lower land prices to attract immigrant producers. He argues high prices slow immigration, home building, and regional growth, proposing splits of holdings to maximize profits while boosting population and welfare.
The piece argues that a square deal underpins corporate efficiency and public trust. Boston Gas under James L. Richards shows lower gas prices with rising profits, higher consumption, and a friendlier public stance, proving honesty can boost receipts and customer loyalty.
The text argues for inviting immigrants who wish to help develop the country and share profits, noting the business logic is sound and suggesting benefits beyond Oregon. It emphasizes welcoming newcomers as a path to growth and opportunity.
The article argues that national interest favors the parcels post to combat trusts and price gouging. Public markets and cooperative buying push down living costs, while rural parcels delivery is slated to begin, extending reach to areas hard hit by market restraints and aiding price regulation.
In the Turko Italian dispute European powers show restraint and unity for peace. Despite a trivial quarrel and modest fighting strength the nations align to avoid sides and push for collective intervention to promote arbitration over armaments.
The piece argues that reasonable conduct by a city’s majority is essential and criticizes how Boston’s gas is controlled by Mr. Richards. It notes the 1905 consolidation created a single supplier with a lower price but rising dividends, while urging public awareness of corporate actions as beneficial to both citizens and companies.
Voters in California face a day of major ballot questions as twenty three amendments including initiative referendum and recall test reform aims. Supporters led by Governor Johnson claim reform momentum and expect a strong turnout with reform forces prevailing.
The Portland Retail Merchants Association plans to present an ordinance to the council prohibiting saloons and cigar stands from prominent city corners. Crowds of loafers before these places embarrass traffic and morals, with men and boys ogling passing women and requiring police regulation. The North Yakima commissioners have also urged saloons to retire from Front Street as part of a social uplift effort.
The Indianapolis mayor cuts potato prices to blunt high freight costs. Consumers form a league to lower living costs, denouncing retailer price collusion and possible food supply suppression. The piece argues for cooperative buying to reduce profits of food handlers and curb the cost of living.
The Yakima valley has built a reputation for growing and marketing quality fruit. Buyers from Texas and other regions seek Yakima apples for their superior grade, insisting that quality, not quantity, sustains markets across crops. Growers are urged to focus on soil, climate, packing, and selective marketing to preserve this reputation.
A wave of nationwide approval follows President Teft as he travels the country. The public cites his frankness fairness and judicial approach as he engages with objectors and pursues his policies openly without hiding behind office.
The fair sale of prize winning stock shows breeders should seek first class stock to improve herds and are willing to pay top prices. Stockbreeding grows in the state as records indicate Yakima county houses some of the finest herds in the Pacific Northwest.
The piece recalls Admiral Schley as a pivotal figure in the Schley Sampson controversy that marred the war era. It notes public sentiment favored Schley and recent verdicts affirming his record were widely approved by the public.
The article notes rising demand in Australia and New Zealand for Yakima valley fruits. It suggests acreage could greatly increase without risk of market glut, and adds that Panama Canal opening will expand opportunities and foreign demand many times over.
The piece questions the senator's ethics circa a past era and probes whose money funded his campaign. It notes ample funds and urges modern scrutiny, arguing for transparency as global wireless coverage promises rapid, early dialogue with nations like Japan to avert conflicts.
An oddly phrased note suggests high living costs are an aviator and questions why a bi plane with trust controlled wings avoids a crash. The author uses aviation imagery to critique economic pressures and instability.
Portland Telegram argues for a city owned and controlled public market to improve living conditions and benefit the mass of plain people. It urges the city council to act without delay, praising public administration as the best path to a stable market and lower costs for households.
A curious exchange from Fligende Blatter notes a prizewinning dog named Kathi with a value of a thousand marks after securing ten show wins. The speaker ponders offering the animal sausage as a gesture.
Spokane officials present Taft with a cane cut from a 250000 year old stump found in Alberta’s Old Man river valley. Professor Foster notes peat bed preservation under 60 feet of glacial wash and values the wood at 5000 dollars.
A testimonial from K Allsbrook in Greensboro praising Vinci cool liver and ton ic tonic for restoring appetite sleep and energy. The ad claims the tonic helps run down or debilitated people and offers a free bottle if it does not meet claims, via Fred L Janeck Druggist North Yakima Washington.
Waitman Bruce Martin sues Louisa Catherine Martin in Yakima County Washington court for absolute divorce on grounds of abandonment for over a year. The defendant must answer within sixty days after October 11 1911 or a judgment by default will be entered.
Samuel James Markel of Nile Washington filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on section 28 township 16 north range 15 east Willamette meridian. He will appear before the U S Land Office at North Yakima Washington on November 21 1911. Witnesses named include John H Andrews and August R Able both of Nile Washington.
Public notice summons in Yakima County Washington directs Sarah Barber and others to answer Braden plaintiffs complaint within sixty days after October 11 1911. It seeks decree quieting Braden title to twenty acres in Section 19 Township 14 Range 19 EWM with water rights and appurtenances and to bar defendants from any interest. Trial in Yakima County.
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