National Land Show Promoted With 6.5 Million Capital
The Yakima Herald reports a nation wide push to establish a National Land Show centered in Chicago with an American Agricultural association and National Agricultural Institute. Governors and educators back the project supported by business leaders, aiming to create the National University for agriculture and a standing budget for congress detailing expenditures.
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Tearn
Chicago
American Agricultural Association
National Agricultural Institute
National State Exposition
and Agricultural Institute
State Agricultural College
Government Efficiency Under Taft Spotlighted
The piece lauds President Taft for applying business efficiency to government departments. It cites the Post Office as a leading example with a surplus balance and notes an efficiency commission guiding reforms across departments. The tone defends Taft as effective in managing public business.
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Congress
England
House
Taft
Peopawad
Taft Supported as Best Choice by The Herald
The Herald endorses Taft in this campaign, arguing the president should align with his party. It praises Roosevelt's ability but rejects a Progressive bid, asserting Taft offers steadier governance and the sober, common sense path for the country.
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United States
Republican Party
Progressive
Democratic Party
Herald
Taft
Mr. Roosevelt
J. Roosevelt
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Taft
Why Not a Dahlia Show in North Yakima
Tacoma ladies host a dahlia show claiming the finest and widest range in the United States but North Yakima’s dahlias rival any city. North Yakima displays a rich, varied color collection at state fairs and prizes rarely left to others, suggesting an annual show could educate residents and beautify homes.
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Tacoma
United States
Herald
North Yakima
Campaign of Dignity Urges Clean Campaign for Candidates
A call for a dignified race urges candidates Taft Roosevelt and Wilson to avoid flippancy and cheap politics. The emphasis is on earnest supporters and the caliber of the contenders in this campaign.
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Roosevelt
Wilson
Tariff debate rises as voters face campaign rhetoric
A public reckoning on presidential candidates and tariff policy unfolds as Governor Wilson, Governor Marshall, Representative Underwood and Speaker Clark push tariff as a defining issue for voters in Vermont and Maine. They advocate lowering costs by admits foreign foods duty free, while Democrats seek reciprocity with Canada, drawing farmer reactions.
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Wilson
Marshall
Underwood
Champ Clark
Vermont
Maine
Taft
Canada
Yakima Valley Growers Favor Joint Freight Rates
Growers and shippers in Yakima Valley welcome any joint rate or combined rates easing shipment of fruit to eastern markets. Railroads serving the area appear sympathetic, aiming for wide distribution of local products. Announced annexations and traffic agreements are viewed with gratification and appreciation.
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Yakima Valley
Democratic tariff critique on farmers and markets
The passage argues that without markets a farmer cannot finance crops. It recalls the Cleveland era when tariffs were for revenue only, noting paralyzed industry and deflated prices. It contends the farmer’s home market depends on broad business, which in its view never flourished under democratic tariff regimes.
Skagit County Republicans Appoint Poll Watchers September Primaries
The county central committee appoints watchers to compile a complete voter list at the Bull Moose primaries to challenge voters at the Republican primaries three days later. The aim is to maintain strict party separation through this arrangement.
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Skagit County
County Central Committee
Bull Moose
Washington predicts September primaries test new party strength
The progressive party in Washington schedules a preferential primary for September 7 with Republicans voting September 10 for data on the new party’s impact. Roosevelt denial words loom, while Berlin rumors spark fears of a Nicaragua canal rival to Panama and a possible rate war. Taft era Kansas Republicans hint at voting Wilson, boosting Democratic hopes amid heated political jockeying.
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Progressive Party
Washington
Berlin
Panama
Roosevelt and trusts in the Northern Securities rulings
The New York Tribune argues Roosevelt would tighten trust enforcement if in office. It contrasts the Northern Securities ruling with the Standard Oil and tobacco trust outcomes, claiming only his administration could have produced similar anti trust victories and implying partisan leverage in law enforcement.
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Standard Oil and Tobacco Trust
Roosevelt
Gays
Northern Securities
Tobacco Trust
Ther
Cinch
Harvester Trust
New York Tribune
Timothy Growth in Northwestern Irrigated Meadows
A Department of Agriculture report on timothy production in irrigated northwest valleys notes that fields lie fallow 10 to 12 years, weeds reduce yields in four to six years, and better results come from timely harvests or reseeding after crop rotation. It states mixtures with clover or alfalfa yield more, with best yields near full bloom and up to three and a half tons per acre in good meadows.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Atlantic
Wireless chain to girdle globe reaches Seattle
Frederick Minturn Sammis of Marconi in America announces two new coastal stations near San Francisco and south of it to form a round the world network. Honolulu will host the most powerful station connected to London, Cyprus, Aden, Bangalore, Pretoria and Singapore, with Seattle and San Francisco as links.
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Seattle
Frederick Minturn Sammis
New York
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
America
Fauntleroy Park
Honolulu
Shanghai
Manila
Singapore
Bangalore
Aden
Egypt
London
Panama
San Francisco
Tomales Bay
Sammis
Marconi
Cyprus
Red Sea
India
Pretoria
South Africa
Marconi Company
Philippines
Barrels to Europe Seen for Northwest Apples
Seattle commission man J B Powles predicts Northwest apples will ship to Europe in barrels via Seattle within years. He argues barrels reduce decay, lower costs, and suit future cold storage needs as Panama Canal trade opens.
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Seattle Commission
Europe
J. B. Powles
Northwestern
Seattle
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Lovercome
Wireless chain to cut cable rates worldwide says Sammis
Means Low Rates Mr Sammis states establishment of wireless stations will lower prices below cable rates. Marconi will partner with Western Union to send a wireless message around the world from inland US as easily as from a coastal wireless station.
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Sammis
Marconi Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
United States
Wireless Company
Vacation Demands Highlighted by Employer
A Washington Star quote shows an employer insisting the worker take a vacation to recover from distractions like baseball, motor boating, picnics, and mosquito battles, hoping it will renew interest in ordinary labor.
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Washington Star
Sale of 80 Acres in Wide Hollow to Fix and Stone
Wm H Harris and wife sold 80 acres in Wide Hollow for 1200 to A L Fix and John A Stone. A son of George Hinkle accidentally shot his foot. Dr Savage dressed the wound. Col I N Muncy, famed for “Keep your eye on Pasco,” reportedly earned a million in nine months from $100 in Osborne Idaho prospect holes. Fred R Reed works on incorporation plans for Prosser Falls Land Co, capitalized at 100000, with about 1400 acres in Prosser area. Officers include President Frank Allyn Tacoma, VP John Collins Seattle, Sec-Treas H H.
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Wm. H. Harris
A. L. Fix
John A. Stone
Wide Hollow
George Hinkle
Ahtanum
Savage
Col
I. N. Muncy
Pasco
Osborne
Idaho
Fred R. Reed
Prosser Falls Land Company
Prosser
Frank Allyn
Tacoma
John Collins
Seattle
H. H
Nomination of H. J. Snively Gains Broad Support
The nomination of H. J. Snively for governor is warmly received in Yakima and across Washington. Democrats and Republicans alike praise his honor and many Republicans intend to vote for him, with Snively badges seen on diverse party supporters. A non partisan reception was held Saturday night at the opera house in Yakima.
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H. J. Snively
Yakima
Opera House
Pork Profits From Pasture in Minnesota Hog Raising
The article argues Minnesota's pasture based pork system yields high returns. Pasture grasses like red clover plus limited corn can produce about 575 pounds of pork per acre. Tests show corn cost and pork price yield strong profit, with pasture finishing four to five months and supplemental rape or rye as needed.
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Minnesota
C. R. Barnes
Northwest Formsted
Ten Milk Commandments Promote Clean Milk Practices
Illinois agricultural experiment station circular 162 outlines ten milk handling rules to keep milk pure and safe. Authors B R Richards and H N Parker urge pasteurizing at home and maintaining cool, odor-free storage away from sick rooms, with a free copy available from Urbana Illinois.
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Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station
B. R. Richards
H. N. Parker
University of Illinois
Urbana
Germans Will Try Russian Army Spy
Berlin August 30 Germany plans a spy trial in Leipzig within a month. The case centers on Captain Kostevitch of the St. Petersburg cavalry, with proceedings in camera before the supreme court. His wife is described as a persistent figure, first operating through the Russian embassy in Berlin and later bombarding at St Petersburg headquarters.
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Kostevitch
Russian War Department
Germany
Nikolski
Dusseldorf
Berlin
Leipsic
Supreme Court
St. Petersburg Cavalry
St. Petersburg
Good Hunting Expected as Washington Season Opens
Clarke county hunters anticipate better luck this fall as young mallards grow in numbers in the Vancouver region. Washington opens October 1, guiding birds to the state side, while Deputy Barbeau enforces the game law and county auditor Marshall distributes updated laws with licenses at $1 for residents and $5 for non residents.
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Vancouver
Wash
Clarke County
Washington
Oregon
Columbia
Barbeau
William Marshall
Why They Went
Sunday school teacher finds Mary and her little brother in a rush as they explain they must leave quickly after Jim swallows his collection. The brief scene, quoted from Lippincott's, captures a moment of urgent travel and young concern.
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Mary
Anne
Jimmy
Saxo Salve Promises Cure for Severe Skin Ailments
Sufferer A L Morgan of Indicottt New York reports night relief after using Saxo Salve for a severe skin condition. Advert claims include fast itching relief and healing for eczema salt rheum tetter barber's itch and related eruptions with a money back guarantee if it fails. Sold by Fred L Janeck Druggist North York ima Wag h.
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A. L. Morgan
Tndicott
N. Y
Saxo Galve
Fred L. Janeck
North Yorkima
Wagh
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Agricultural Department
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