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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
5
The article argues that current reading habits favor superficial, entertaining content. It urges selective, purposeful reading to build wisdom and culture, warning of mental indigestion from skimmed menus and calling for curated guidance like a first aid for the injured to protect readers from poor literature.
A long account asserts a Chinese revolution underway with plans traced to San Francisco Chinatown. It cites a rebel army of 65,000, $2,000,000 war funds, and 4,000 Chinese expected to depart for the revolt, led by Sun Yat Sen as provisional president in a movement rooted in decades of overseas influence.
The article argues that the Manchu dynasty is a medieval relic and China has stagnated under it. It portrays the rebellion as a just effort by the Young Chinese to throw off oppression, gain freedom, and foster national progress with outside sympathy for a modern, prosperous future.
Citizens in North Yakima heard Ben B. Lindsey advocate child welfare reforms and juvenile courts in Washington. He urged Congress to create a national children's bureau and compared child welfare to a dedicated government bureau, stressing prevention and moral education for future citizens.
The mayor vows firm action against a poolroom found guilty of gross infractions. The commission backs his initiative, signaling no leniency and a steadier administration to enforce rules.
The Yakima post office shows the largest year on year gain in postal receipts in the region, with Boise, Idaho leading the Northwest. The examiner reports a significant rise in Yakima's receipts for the past year, marking strong business activity.
The report cites Spokane at 17.7 percent and North Yakima showing 5.7 percent increase among fifteen Pacific Northwest cities. Citizens should feel gratified by the demonstrated growth in regional rankings.
North Yakima operating under a commission form of government works with brotherhood groups federations and social welfare movements to address social uplift. The city appears to be at the forefront of progressive initiatives.
Many Washington workers seek details of the state aid for injuries under the new compensation law and the claim that injured workers can receive funds without filing a lawsuit. The plan is described as revolutionary and surprising to many.
The article argues that the queue must go as Chinese rebels inject reform into the revolution. The dragon flag gives way to the red white and blue signaling sweeping changes. It envisions twentieth century China as a rising world power with the round head as a new factor.
Tax reformers in Washington are urged to study California's Curtin law now in effect. The State Board of Equalization reports the law will likely boost next year's taxes by about ten percent, splitting county and state taxes to improve burden equalization and provide more funds for allocations.
Senators strike a lead in the Stephenson investigation over a jackpot fund used to influence Democratic votes in Wisconsin. The probe parallels the Lorimer case with allegations of payments for abstention to help Stephenson win. The committee pursues a $100,000 sum as the lead develops.
The Whitman college movement inaugurates a civics club focusing on practical problems facing Americans today, especially municipal issues. The club invites all interested to join and participate in discussions, merging youth and experience for practical benefits and real-world applications.
The writer recalls the tariff debate arguing against revenue only tariffs. They warn that Democratic attempts then caused large tariff holes, industry distress, and high living costs, claiming a balanced production consumer effect was ignored by Democratic economists.
State license inspector campaigns prosecutions against short weight dealers in Tacoma amid alleged violations of weight laws. Short weighing raises living costs, with flagrant instances found in eastern states. Idaho leads a broad western effort, winning prosecutions of butter dealers selling underweight pound packages.
Critics say imperial defeat in China boosts revolutionary morale and shifts public support toward revolt. The government’s bad repute worsens and unrest grows across provinces likely to abandon neutrality, transforming a quick suppression into a long revolution with far reaching political change.
Western Canada experiences a shift as the new ministry stops Manitoban railroad construction to probe Laurier era expenditures. The move mirrors parliamentary probes seen in the United States as conservatives pursue political advantage in a campaign.
The motorless aeroplane being tested by the Wrights could be attached to current models and would allow the aviator to save his neck if he keeps his head.
A critic notes the paradox of a woman pursuing artistic freedom in ballet while remaining bound by the restrictive hobble skirt, highlighting tension between liberty and dress norms.
Community leaders express hope for a future when civic pride rises in North Yakima to address the spread and impact of Russian thistle, a persistent local weed. The note signals ongoing concern and planned community action.
The wife petitions for divorce claiming her husband is no gentleman. She cites alleged conduct during the marriage and asks the court to grant dissolution of the union and related relief.
S J Harrison former Sunnyside owner announced he acquired Benton City townsite and adjoining land totaling 500 to 600 acres. He plans immediate improvements, clearing and seeding to alfalfa, and urges local holders to pursue dairy stock poultry bees and possible cooperative produce disposal.
Mr. Harrison promotes reclaiming footland for rapid productive use by settlers to boost mercantile and business activity. He urges landowners to form dairy herds poultry and bees and to cooperate with the Puyallup Berry Raisers in selling produce. He will enlarge the Benton City pumping plant to 2200 gallons per minute and sell water to nearby ranchers, with land adjoining Hudler Andrews Calhoun Denny & Ewing tracts to the north. A solid block of two sections will be reclaimed within twelve months, with Kiowa area to follow in spring.
In Aberdeen South Dakota insurgents tell Taft he will get no delegates while regulars predict four of ten. Taft tours Minnesota Wisconsin with crowds cheering and tariffs under debate. He criticizes the Payne Aldrich wool schedule and discusses the Underwood La Follette veto.
Personal mentions detail residents leaving North Yakima for Idaho and Oregon by the O W R N and Harriman lines, a Montana landowner deciding to reside here, officials and guests at the Washington hotel, moves by Mitchell Investment, and the arrival of W R Anderson and bride from Batavia Illinois. The Moxee Commercial club plans a Thursday meeting and the Naches area notes an infant death and winter travel.
Mr and Mrs Fred R Reed came back from the east after three months and he advocates Yakima's bright future planning to establish an office soon. Guests at Hotel Yakima include Major C M Barton Ore gonian J F Carrere Spokane journalist Dr Alfred M Marion Walla Walla Democrat Sam Moyses Seattle journalist Tenderson Boyd and S W Wall Tacoma Ledger E B Piper Seattle P L
Early Tuesday morning October 20 a large warehouse of Chappell and Cox on the west side of the track caught fire. The structure remains standing but is nearly a total ruin.
A son was born on Wednesday October 14 to the wife of C. H. Hains in North Yakima, marking a family addition noted in local records.
Born at Jackson Virginia on October 9 to Mrs John P Lonas formerly Miss Frenchie Tanquary and her husband.
On Friday a Shetland pony about dog-sized arrived here for the young son of Mr. and Mrs. George Donald from Tacoma.
At Wenatchee the Pierce and Yakima counties steered the Good Roads convention toward adding a Mt Rainier National Park route from Tacoma through Yakima Valley to Spokane. They secured leading highway committee chairs and pushed for two main roads funded by direct taxation, with broad support from King and Chelan delegates. The meeting elected officers including S A Perkins of Tacoma and John P Hartman of Seattle, signaling a strong railroads and roads policy across the state.
A twenty acre parcel near Yakima sold for 85 dollars per acre. The new owner has already cut enough alfalfa to pay for the farm. The Yakima valley is praised as one of the most fertile regions in the state.
Miss Emily Knight defies waiting aid and urges a toll road to the Gold Hill mines if she must bear the burden alone. She proposes to convert the project into a toll route rather than rely on others for support.
A. J. Splawn received nine cars of stock cattle from the Dalles today, expanding his stock holdings and bolstering local market supplies.
Hon H J Snively partners with J C Loyd to establish the law firm Loyd and Snively in Ellensburg. The connection marks a formal collaboration between the two attorneys and sets up their professional practice in the city.
After a lengthy siege with malarial fever, Tom Martin is up and around though greatly reduced in flesh and strength.
The writer argues North Yakima is optimally located as the state capital, citing its central position in the territory and the natural railroad and wagon routes from all habitable areas converging to the pioneer Yakima valley city.
Miss Masa Osawa becomes the first Japanese coed at the University of Washington entering the College of Arts and Sciences. She adapts to American life enjoys college, aims to teach in a university after four years, and is a proficient musician. R. N. Kerr travels to Caldwell Idaho for appointments.
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