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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
4
North Yakima Washington post office lists Herald Publishing Company as a second class matter with manager GEO N TUESLEY noted for filing details and address, published for public record and mail handling purposes.
A man arriving by train from Seattle found Yakima unwelcoming due to no checked luggage room. The article urges the Northern Pacific and local authorities to provide a parcel and baggage check facility at the station to improve impressions, attract visitors, and promote business and residence prospects.
The Yakima cannery has packed over 1000 tons of mixed irrigated fruit and will run at least two more months, aiming to finish 1000 tons peaches 300 tons apples 250 tons pears plus plums prunes apricots. It employs 300 people with weekly payroll 1200 to 1800 dollars, a sign of regional progress since desert days.
The idea to offer a Yakima trophy a silver cup of value as prize in an international rifle contest between the Second Washington and the Duke of Connaughts Own gains strong support. North Yakima already hosts famed marksmen and holds the world record, with riflemen leading in Walker cup successes. The trophy would better advertise North Yakima and its sharpshooters.
The Yakima Commercial Club hopes to cheer the community by sponsoring a trophy design contest. Prizes will be awarded for the winning cup design, with local men ready to contribute to the fundraising for purchase.
Three political parties tour the county for two weeks before the election. Voters are urged to back Republican primary nominees in Yakima. Despite Taft’s expected county win, negligence could cost Republicans legislative and county offices. The aim is a 1000 to 1500 plurality on November 3.
The council committee found evidence sufficient to discharge Chief Short after reviewing the police investigation. Five council members signed the report, Miller Smith and Schott. the mayor now must decide, with strong council support likely.
The National Apple Show will honor the oldest apple growers, and inquiries focus on the region’s oldest trees. The first bearing trees appeared at the Ah tansum mission, with 1868 plantings on the Wiley ranch in Ahtanum valley. Commercial orchards followed, and fruiting trees have grown for over four decades, signaling Yakima’s leading age in the state’s apple industry.
As the national election nears on November 3, Yakima County Republicans emphasize unity. They pledge support for Wesley L. Jones for U.S. senator and the party slate, including three legislative candidates and a local option stance, warning against desertion for Democrats or Prohibitionists.
In 1880 at age 25 Taft passed the state exam and qualified to practice. He remained diligent through the remainder of his class, competing closely with Alfred Benedict for top honors and both receiving $100 and equal honors from the examiners.
Mr Taft was a destined lawyer from childhood and his education followed that aim. At the end of his second year in the Cincinnati law school, a notable characteristic of his study is recounted by Charles G Comegys of Cincinnati who accompanied Taft there.
The Pioneer Employment Office, oldest in the city since 1903, furnishes the best help free. Geo Webb manager. Phone 2993.
Earl Brothers of Chicago represented by E. L. Durham spoke at Fruitvale Improvement Club about fruit raising packing and shipping. Twenty five fruit growers attended the Wednesday meeting at Fruitvale School with little business done but plans begun for a large exhibit at the national apple show in Spokane.
The School of Quality in Portland Oregon led by A P Armstrong LL B promotes constant thorough work and broad admission. It advertises two floors of space a 20000 dollar equipment and a large faculty with open admission year round. Catalogues are free and references may be from any bank newspaper or business man in Portland.
Miss Callie M Kinney takes the lead as votes and subscriptions surge in the Herald contest. About 400 000 votes cast in five weeks, with prizes including a piano horse and buggy bedroom set scholarships phonographs watches. Leaders urged to keep up effort as November 9 awards draw near.
District No 1 covers all of North Yakima north of Yakima avenue with numerous residents listed by name and address. District No 2 covers the city with additional residents named including Miss Lulu Thompson and Miss Ethel Henri. District No 3 covers Yakima county outside North Yakima with names from Naches Toppenish Sunnyside and other South area streets and rural routes.
Voters must mail or deliver ballots to the Herald office by the expiration date. Ballots will not be altered or transferred after receipt. The ballot must be carefully trimmed around the printed black lines to be counted.
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