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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1911
Page
6
Bidding for the Small Farm: Move to Smaller Northwest Holdings
The article argues for breaking up large land tracts in the Pacific Northwest to create small, intensively cultivated farms. Irrigation supports five to ten acre plots, boosting yields and family prosperity. Small farms are seen as key to agricultural progress and social improvement across rural and urban centers.
Real Cost Factors Behind Living Costs
The text argues cost of living hinges on boosted production and improved transportation. It stresses soil fertility, expanded cultivation, and skilled farmers as vital, with infrastructure and distribution costs addressed by better transport and lower freight rates. Production gains are seen as key to solving broader economic pressure.
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Transporta- 81
Agitation for Good Roads Across the United States
A broad push for better highways spreads nationwide with state and local groups seeking concerted action. Governors and railroad leaders advocate funding and cooperation as farmers report millions in losses from poor roads. Proposals include national aid via timber-sale revenues on forest reserves and new measures from Congress.
The Man Behind the Plow and the Coming Destiny
The excerpt extols the soil worker as central to productivity. It elevates the farmer as the future driver of economic progress, arguing the laborer on the land already holds or will soon assume a pivotal role in the era’s economy.
Reno Divorce Colony Shaken by Judge Orr Ruling
A Reno district court decision by Judge Orr bars decrees for individuals arriving with an affinity, signaling a shift in the city’s divorce culture. The ruling dents a longtime loophole that allowed rapid, waitless separations and faces public fear that Reno’s divorce mills may face a longer, more cautious future.
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Reno
Orr
The
Congress road plan eyed by Warburton for Washington
Warburton proposes a fifteen percent commission on total sales to fund statewide road building and ten years of maintenance in Washington. He argues government aid via this channel would remove long standing objections and boost the road improvement push. The plan will be introduced at the Rhadton session.
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Congress
Warburton
Washington
Rhadton
Foreign colonization schemes push small farm movement
The article notes plans to convert large tracts into small European settlements, backed by soil culture training. It cites the Polish National Alliance raising $500,000 to bring countrymen to America for land colonization and English landlords seeking Northwest lands for tenants to acquire small holdings and intensive cultivation. This trend would accelerate land division and careful farming locally.
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Polish National Alliance
America
Pacific Northwest
England
Civic meetings urged to bring government and people closer
City commissioners spoke from a church pulpit to a large audience about improving governance and civic affairs. The discussion signals a series of meetings aimed at civic betterment and stronger public involvement in administration. Justice John M. Harlan’s death is noted, highlighting changes on the Supreme Court during Taft’s term.
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John M. Harlan
Supreme Bench
Harlan
Taft
Yakima Valley imports and local prosperity argument
The article argues that money sent out of the region depresses local prosperity and stresses the value of keeping spending local. It notes the Wright brothers plan experiments with a new aviation machine modeled on a buzzard, aiming for sustained flight and highlighting their scientific leadership and past achievements.
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Wright Brothers
Taft Leads in Progressive States as Lanterns Rise
Taft rides a strong nationwide surge with thrill of supporters in progressive regions while rival faction leaders rally aims to slow the rush. The momentum in several states shows Taft’s camp gaining steam as voters prepare for upcoming contests.
Taft Breaks Ground in San Francisco for Panama Canal Opening
President Taft formally begins the celebratory campaign for the Panama Canal opening while noting progress on the Isthmus. He asserts the canal will be ready by mid 1913, calling the project a landmark achievement and a notable peace victory.
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Taft
San Francisco
Panama Canal
Bankers Face Court Over Bank Failure Responsibility
Idaho bankers are facing the courts on charges tied to the collapse of a bankrupt institution. The case centers on directors who fail to direct and officers who speculate with public money, raising questions of personal accountability amid widespread criminal carelessness.
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Idaho
Railroads Pledge 20 Percent Rate Advance in ICC Case
Railroads plan a twenty percent rate advance if the court of commerce denies the injunction to restrain the ICC order in the InterMountain cases. The struggle over freight-rate adjustments rages on, with railroads appearing certain to act first in this irrepressible conflict.
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Court of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Intermountain
Oregon Suffragists Plan Second Campaign After California Lead
Oregon suffragists push for a second campaign to follow California’s success. Supporters say Oregon, billed as the most progressive state in the Union, cannot let California stay in the lead. The move aims to mobilize supporters as soon as preliminary arrangements are complete.
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Oregon
California
Idaho bankers urged as Oklahoma banker cleared of false reports
An Oklahoma banker was cleared of making false reports to the state bank commissioner, a decision cited as a precedent in Idaho where sworn statements by directors are treated seriously in court. The note implies cross state impact on banking conduct and oversight.
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Idaho
Oklahoma
Public sentiment and diplomacy in East Asia
A fragment discusses public opinion on China and diplomacy with a call to give Young China a chance to prove modernity. It also notes a fashion trend of quieter fall colors but flags rising price tags as a sign of ongoing costs.
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China
Some Day Land A Poem Of Childhood Dreams
A nostalgic verse by Chester Firkins imagines Some Day Land as a perfect world where disputes fade and dreams come true. Children ask when they will grow up get a pony play late and enjoy freedom while adults retain lighthearted limits.
University’s Bright Future Prophesied by Former UW President
Dr. Frank P. Graves, ex UW president, predicts the university will be among the nation’s top three in a quarter century. He recalls joking about a thousand students on arrival in Seattle and notes jubilee letters from leaders such as Wallace Buttrick, Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus, Bishop E K Hughes, and Rev. Charles F. Reed.
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Frank P. Graves
University of Washington
United States
Seattle
Graves
Wallace Buttrick
General Education Board
Rockefeller Fund
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Chicago
Armour Institute
KE. H. Hughes
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles F. Ared
San Francisco
State news notes from Olympia on workmen compensation
The Saturday half holidays extended to month end. Industrial Insurance commission moves accounting to old post office. Governor Hay praised as two time winner since return from east. Blanche Mason removed as labor commissioner due to friction. Pratt returns from Chicago with Attorney General Tanner after federal workmen's compensation talks. Taft visits state house and honors Harry A Fairchild. First aid clause removed from act. state says hospitals arrangements unaffected. Industrial Insurance fund reaches 250000 dollars for injured workers. Rural free delivery eyed as mail moves three blocks. Taft compliments Hay and legislature for passage of the compensation bill.
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Industrial Insurance Commission
Hay
C. A. Pratt
The
Chicago
W. W. Tanner
State House
Taft
Harry A. Fairchild
United States
Capitol
Olympia
Congress Commission
Anti Smut Campaign Gathers Steam for Wheat Belt
Washington Oregon and Idaho farmers face a seven million dollar loss from wheat smut in 1912. Leaders meet at Pullman to organize an education and experimentation drive. Recommendations include precise vitriol and formalin seed treatments and removal of broken smut balls. Experiments will test solution efficacy this fall.
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Pullman
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Senator Sorghum prefers no pastime preference
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum dodging a question on personal pastimes. He says constituents’ tastes are spread across baseball tennis golf bridge whist and pinochio, so he would not dare declare a personal preference.
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Sorghum
Washington_ Star
Vacant houses filled as families move in from the country
Twenty years ago the school served all, now comfortable homes are occupied by country families seeking better advantages for their children, showing a shift in living patterns and community stability.
Weed Wins City Mayoral Race by Five Votes
The Monday city election elected A. B. Weed as mayor over Wm. Lee Sr. by five votes. Michael Schorn won councilman seat over Donald Guilland by twenty votes. About 200 ballots were cast as supporters campaigned hard. Lee’s backers, Knights of Labor, fell short. There are rumors of a possible contest over Weed’s residency during a California absence, but it is unlikely to proceed. Sheriff Dan Simmons moved into town, and Theodore Steiner and wife left for Ellensburg to manage Hotel Horton.
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A. B. Weed
Wm. Lee, Sr
Michael Schorn
Donald Guilland
Knights of Labor
Lee
Weed
California
Irrigated Lands Put On Market At 45 Dollars Per Acre
Capt J H Thomas named agent for the N P Yakima Kittitas Irrigation Co lands now offered at 45 per acre with perpetual water right Some lands sell from 500 to 1000 Superintendent Lawrence reports strong school interest in the county Yakima City Prof and Mrs Ingalls are conducting activities
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J. H. Thomas
N. P
Yakima & Kittitas Irrigation Co
Lawrence
Yakima City
Ingalls
Yakima Valley Noted For British Awareness Gap
Ben Norman of Tacoma complains Yakima valley is largely unknown in Great Britain despite a strong fruit trade. He notes Hood River Wenatchee and other Washington Oregon regions have reputations, while Yakima remains obscure except to a few dealers.
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Ben Norman
Tacoma
Yakima
Kloeber
Yakima Valley
Great Britain
Norman
Hood River
Wenatchee
Washington
Oregon
State Funds Report From Olympia Shows Tight General Fund
Olympia October 16 There is 1 598 445 on hand in the state treasury with week receipts totaling 207 308 and warrants paid at 88 650 The general fund has only 37 000 left but will rise with upcoming tax payments The permanent highway fund sits at 476 246 after 300 000 was moved from the public highway fund on October 7 leaving 116 000 to transfer The accident fund including the industrial insurance commission payments stands at 213 250.
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Olympia
John G. Lewis
Lewis
Public
New Industrial Insurance Commission
The Proper Ratio Warship Bought By Neighbors
A witty remark compares buying habits between neighbors and England. The exchange shifts to a playful jab about gowns from a wife, highlighting domestic humor and social satire.
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England
He Earned It And He Broke Altitude Records
A brief city item notes the boast about a rising figure nicknamed Mr Highfly who reportedly has broken altitude records, signaling rising status and ambition within Chicago society.
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Highfly
Chicago
Herald
Want Yakima Indians in the Army
Col Lee of the 10th Infantry stationed in Arizona spent days on the Yakima reservation urging enlistment in the U S Army. Six hundred Indians including Apaches and Crows have already enlisted, while Yakimas hear of the shift from plow to arms with skepticism.
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Col.Lee
10Th Infantry
Arizona
U. S. Army
Yakimas
Indians urged to accept lands in severalty the Yakima proposal
Agents Lynch and Parker meet with the Yakima Indians to persuade them to take lands in severalty. A recent council shows cautious interest but requests more time. The reservation holds about 1,400 people and 800,000 acres, with 400,000 arable. 150,000 acres could be allotted to the Indians, leaving 286,.60 acres open to white settlers.
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Severalty
Jay Lynch
Parker
Yakima
State of
Washington
As to a Friend Irascible Remark Sparks Poetic Jab
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes a friend who is irascible and prone to misstatements. He once grew angry and called someone a poet, prompting lighthearted reflection on intent versus words.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Notice for Public Land Claim in North Yakima
Public notice from the U S Land Office North Yakima Washington October 10 1911 states Julia Carson of North Yakima Washington filed intent to make final five year proof to establish a land claim described as SE of section 10 township 14 north range 20 east Willamette Meridian before the register and receiver November 8 1911. Also named are Wilhelmmed Harry Creeks Ambrose Sherwood George W Sherwood and Arthur Harris all of North Yakima Washington.
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Department of the Interior
U. S Land Office
North Yakima
Washington
Julia Carson
Wrshington
Range 20
Willamette Meridian
Nemes An
Harry Creeks
North Yebaus
Ambrose Sherwood
George W. Sherwood
Arthur Harris
Harry ¥. Saint
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