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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
4
The issue notes postal registration at North Yakima Wash as second class matter and weekly publication. Advertising rates available on application. Subscriptions priced for one year six months and three months. Published Wednesday September 11 1912.
Roosevelt travels to the Pacific Northwest after a Washington primary defeat for progressives. The Seattle convention was billed as a spectacle but the Saturday.primary produced a fiasco, disappointing Roosevelt and shifted momentum among party switchers and reform advocates. Leaders warned by the outcome.
Voters go to the polls today under state law to nominate legislative state and county tickets. The Republican and Democratic races are seen as the main contest with Socialist and Progressive likely to play minor roles. the Progressive convention follows a Saturday soap box primary.
An editorial argues that vast fruit waste arises in orchards and packing houses. It proposes that a processing solution is needed to convert culled fruit into usable value, urging enterprise and capital to support this path as prior to marketing improvements.
A reader quotes a progressive noting they withheld votes to aid nominating a Republican ticket at the primaries. The piece critiques the ethics of prioritizing platform effect over principle, suggesting lip service to ethics.
The article notes a national dilemma in distributing surplus produce. It cites tomatoes and potatoes rotting in New Jersey fields due to low prices and unemployment among farm workers. It argues distribution reforms could lower living costs and prevent waste across the United States.
Citizens of North Yakima and the Yakima valleys greet Senator Wesley L. Jones praising his impartial public service in Washington State. They honor him with a cordial welcome and pledge renewed confidence in his work for the welfare of Washington residents.
Taft resists calls for immediate action in Mexico stating he will exhaust all peaceful means first and seek congressional authority only when no other course remains. The president favors a cautious approach over warlike measures, contrasting himself with a more aggressive “sword and buckler” leadership style.
Preliminary notices indicate the forthcoming fair will present the finest display of the state’s resources yet. Horticultural space is fully booked and crop reports suggest a superior showing for entrants this year.
The fair officials say the outlook grows more encouraging as the state fair approaches. Exhibits in all lines will be more complete than ever and prize competition will be keenest. Management will offer more inducements to the public this year than in the history of the institution.
The progressives rejected the more radical entrants in favor of conservative alternatives, while soapbox orators and street patriots appear sidelined as a result.
The speaker argues the Democratic Party touts progressivism yet shows little progress on tariffs, accusing the party of focusing on an issue with no measurable advancement in a century.
The piece argues states should educate citizens early through schools about taxation and civic duty. It stresses teaching youths the link between community benefits and taxes, and counters the idea of getting something for nothing. It urges better home and school efforts to instill responsible sharing of governmental costs.
Washington plans a large navy wireless station at Arlington Heights on the Potomac. By late 1912 messages will be sent from Washington to Paris and Berlin. The system will cost about 250000 dollars and cover a 3000 mile radius, spanning parts of Europe Africa and the Americas in a single great circle.
A Seattle Post-Intelligencer editorial argues that between 1899 and 1909 farm acreage and output rose only 10 percent while crop value grew 83 percent, with declines in cattle hogs and sheep. It warns of further price rises unless production increases and critiques tariff cuts as a cure, noting job losses and reduced consumption.
The Oregon state fair showcases outstanding farm produce exhibits by youth, proving agricultural education efforts viable and beneficial. The Portland Telegram notes widespread pride as families embrace industry, thrift, and citizenship values, signaling long term regional progress.
Ikey plans to auction a nearly useless cow but interrupts the bid when realizing the animal is a fine Jersey. The seller notes the cow's two quarts of cream daily and yearly calf, then withdraws the sale, saying he has changed his mind.
Sufferers believe the traditional herbs from global sources cure many ailments where other remedies fail. The advertisement claims to treat lungs heart kidneys throat stomach rheumatism asthma cancer private nervousness blood poison and other diseases without poison. Office hours Sunday 10 am to 2 pm.
A. Gi. Sun Chinese Medicine Co invites requests for free information. The message asks readers to send symptoms and personal details to describe a case and seek treatment with potentially low charges. It includes spaces for name and address.
Twenty years ago the rhododendron was chosen state flower with 7 704 votes against 6 720 for the cliver 730 for the gail sardin 227 for the holly 85 for the marguerite and 34 for dogwood Fred Pennington successor to Sawyer and Pennington departed for Minnesota Tuesday G Rankin arrives from the east to manage the business and will represent Mr Pennington Society friendly and public benefited by his presence
The Herald highlights nominees for county commissioners and calls attention to John McPhee. It notes his education, ability, integrity, and experience as a farmer who understands county needs and his district. He is described as practical and progressive, suitable for the board.
The district chose W. A. Cox and J. T. Hebelman as directors and Geo. E. Courter as clerk after a turnout of over 200 votes, a surprisingly high count for a school election and only mild sentiment overall.
An expected fall distribution for hops falls between 170000 and 250000 dollars. The range reflects market uncertainty with no possibility of backward movement and potential for sharp rises.
Nelson pitched well for the Tigers but winning run came in the ninth as Cromer lined a bunt to bring Cloyd home. All Stars led 2 1 in the fifth and Tigers tied it in the ninth to force another game next Sunday at Sumach park.
Charley Carpenter and Al Whitson planned a two out of three mile heats contest with a winner taking the losing horse if not redeemed for $150. The agreement was witnessed by Volney Taft and Fred Parker after a Wednesday discussion praising their suckling colts deemed world beaters.
Tommy admits using Mrs. Kloseman’s sickle to cut grass and her promised ten cent payment. His mother asks what he received. he says nothing. She notes she charged him ten cents for using the sickle as agreed.
Denney and Co. Chicago report auction market activity in California with heavy pear offerings, strong prices for peaches, but lower demand for plums and grapes. Prices listed include Bartletts from Cal and NW, Ready figures for Gros plums, Italian plums, Susquehanna peaches, and Memish Beauty pears reflecting a warm, clear day and active bidding.
Dawson Y T September 9 The rest steamer from Dawson to Gibbon for 1 Michael will leave September 15 last steamer for Gibbon to Fairbanks leaves September 26. Railway commission now en route from Washington to Seattle could tour Yukon river route this month if wired arrangements are made. They could reach Dawson mid September and, with the Jacobs, go to St Michael then Nome or Tanana then overland to Valdez. They could later view Alaskan coast ports with ample time. The Canon News calls the commission a great boost to Alaska and a world confidence builder in the North.
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