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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1910
Page
4
A compact ad rate notice indicates publication on Wednesday with rates available upon application. The fragment lists pricing details and publication timing, signaling internal deadlines for advertisers.
The piece argues Seattle under Mayor Hiram Gill on an open town platform has become snake bitten by graft and vice. It contends business interests failed to improve trade and that recalls loom as the municipal system is corrupted by vice and exploitation.
A local commentary argues for a grower union to raise the fruit industry’s success, noting initial resistance by some to the Horticultural Union and accusing others of secretly delivering fruit to avoid full consignments. The piece predicts early attempts to beat the system will fail as the union matures toward salvation in business.
The article critiques those who chase big payouts like golds and gains at the race track. It argues the true value lies in broader benefits rather than short term wins, warning that the same flawed system drains money from hopeful players.
In this city certain men study the fruit business exhaustively as a profession. They seek knowledge from authorities and the field, applying talent to reach success. This winter they prepare for spring with cleaned ranches and organized work before robins return north.
A large fire in northern Minnesota destroys Bardette and damages pine timber holdings held by homesteaders and timber syndicates. Relief trains move toward Winnipeg as the Rainey River becomes too hot for escape. The piece notes regional trade interest in Pasco irrigation and urges Yakima merchants to balance aiding neighbors with local duties.
Fruit growers express clear sentiment that organization is essential and overdue. They warn against backing away from collective action and insist on forward momentum in their movement.
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The article tours Lisbon as Portugal’s capital, highlighting the Tagus river setting, Belim Tower, and medieval fortress. It notes Vasco da Gama’s voyages and describes Lisbon as a grand city built on steep hills, with white buildings against green foliage and the royal palace at a hilltop.
The narrative paints Lisbon with glazed blue and white tiles, grand squares, and monuments. It notes the royal colors, forts, and a sea entrance through marble-arched gates. Modern rebuilt areas, the Aqueduct, Moorish bullring, cable cars, and street life with lottery tickets, barefoot fish sellers, and cafés reflect a city combining tradition and new ideas.
Mr and Mrs H J Wyman announce the engagement of their brother Mr KK Wyman to Miss Eva Ashdon of Battle Creek Michigan The couple will wed in late October at the Wyman home 262 North Fourth Street with Miss Ashdon staying as Mrs Wyman’s house guest at the event
Mrs. H. B. Rigg entertained twelve Tika Kumtax Bridge club members at three tables yesterday afternoon at 103 South Nachesa avenue. The event marked the club’s first fall meeting with a reunion of friends and a luncheon served later at the table. Mrs. John Weigel invites the club to meet at 504 North Second street on Tuesday afternoon October 20.
Guests hosted by Mrs EF F Cleaver at 610 North Nadhes Avenue joined a Woodcraft Aid quilting bee yesterday. The gathering included pleasant conversation, musical numbers, and refreshments at the end of the work session.
Twelve ladies adjourned to meet in social session on Tuesday afternoon October 26 at the home of Mrs. J. D. Clemmer located at 216 North Third Street.
Yesterday afternoon at a business meeting for re organization of the Naches Avenue Whist club, Miss Annie Wright hosted at 204 South Naches Avenue. The group decided to hold fortnightly whist sessions at members’ homes with the first social for fall on Tunesday October 25. Miss Wright and Mrs F C Hull were re elected president and secretary for the gaming year.
The piece argues New York progressives backing Taft signals a formality while stressing the people must rule over party rituals. It condemns Taft’s record, Cannonism and Aldrichism, Ballinger, and predicts schemes to thwart the will of the people in selecting a U S senator. Spokane Chronicle is cited.
In Los Angeles, How ard Green must appear for preliminary examination after shooting Professor Thomas Skidmore. Green is jailed without bail for murder. Skidmore, dying, apologized and blamed Green as the blame for the affair. Skidmore had moved from Texas where he taught at a small college and had eight children.
In Wallace Idaho on October 11 a woman in men's clothing attempted a midnight holdup on Chester C. Richlie wielding a .38 revolver. Police identify the suspect as Mrs Florence Peterson 19 with alleged accomplice miner Smitheren, said to be her recent elopement partner. Richlie grabbed the gun and prevented the crime.
A holdup on Pine Street near the Methodist church was interrupted when Richlie grappled with the attacker and pinned him. The assailant cried Hands up and a struggle ensued before the figure admitted being a woman. Police later identified and jailed the accompanying man.
The Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound railroad will dig a two mile tunnel from Rockdale through the Cascades to shorten travel time across the state. Construction starts immediately and should take two years with railroad service possible earlier. The bore will use modern machinery and connect western and eastern portals. The tunnel reduces heavy grades and eliminates dangers from heavy snow at Snoqualmie pass, where snow depths reach up to ninety five feet in winter.
Olympia October 11 The state canvassing board finishes transcribing primary election returns from county boards showing preference for United States senator and congressman. Poindexter gains twice Burke’s total as results are tallied across counties.
Variance between first and second choice totals shows officers ignored law requiring both votes be indicated to count ballots. State board will recheck all precinct returns over several days. Yakima and Jefferson counties delayed joint senator canvass awaiting figures. Poindexter leads with 67,714 votes. Cotterill wins Democratic nomination. Humphrey renominated in district one with 17,835 first choices. district two has no second choice. Langhorne and Warburton figures noted. third district La Follette leads with 11,699 first choices. Klickitat Skamania joint senator Breslin defeats Van Voris. Chappell Democratic nominee with 896.
A fragmented argument lists brewers distillers liquor dealers gamblers drinkers and others. It argues money profits for some and social harms across society including crime tax impact broken families and degraded labor. The passage questions motives and consequences of saloon existence.
A historical note argues that attempts to guide men toward happiness fail when alcohol temptations are present, concluding that the saloon brings misery rather than virtue. The observation highlights the social harm linked to drinking and its impact on public conduct.
Tacoma finances hinge on tax payments as the Tacoma Railway and Power Company faces seizure of its assets over 1907 to 1909 taxes totaling about 340 thousand dollars plus interest. Weyerhaeuser Lumber Company also owes roughly 153 thousand dollars. delinquent taxes risk county cash flow and prompt restraint actions if not resolved within days.
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