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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1905
Page
9
The Herald received a communication signed "A Taxpayer" and another unsigned note. No article will be published without knowledge of the author. Names may be withheld on request, but anonymous communications will not be used.
County inspector Brown encounters strong opposition as the last legislature bans vending infected fruit. Despite threats, Brown remains committed to enforcing the law, which aims to protect Yakima Valley growers and preserve market quality. The Herald supports enforcement as essential for the region’s fruit industry.
A young man who left a farm life for city pleasures killed himself last month. His note urged others not to abandon the old farm, warning of glamour and danger in city life and commending sympathy for his plight.
City council urged to call a special session to revoke licenses of saloons selling liquor to Indians. Reports indicate rising drunkenness among Siwashes and threats to travelers, with chain gangs fed up and lives at risk due to saloon-keepers' indifference and illegal sales.
New millinery for fall near arriving daily. We are headquarters for street and tailor made hats and fall styles for ladies. Watch for announcement of our Fall Opening. 109 North Front St. saless.
Northwest Light and Water President Robert Straborn leads a financier group courting a North Yakima electric rail franchise with plans for a suburban line. Executives Dudley and Keith tour the area with Mayor Fechter and Attorney Rudkin as council members anticipate a petition at the next meeting. Local notices advertise millinery, a charity musical at I O O F hall, and savings on harness and saddles from Coffin Bros.
The Washington Editorial association held its nineteenth annual session in Spokane with social events at the Silver Grill and Masonic Temple. Delegates selected Tacoma for the next meeting and Portland guests attended the Lewis and Clark fair. Officers and delegates for the National Press association were chosen amid warm Spokane hospitality.
A Spokane session hosted by the Spokane Press club and Chamber of Commerce impressed rail executives from the Northern Pacific Great Northern and O R N in a well organized event. The visit featured striking sights and generous courtesies with thorough entertainment for all attendees.
Local briefs report residents like Mr L D Humphrey and Mr Aillerer in Nob Hill working on projects such as an airmotor and hops picking. Cannery operations, hog sales, illness, school plans, a Portland fair visit, and upcoming Walla Walla trip details appear among daily town life updates.
Antique classified style snippet lists Coffin Bros advertisements offering groceries clothing and hardware. It mentions price reductions to Portland and return at 10.10 with 30 day return limit, plus notes on hay buying and a laboratory idea for mosquito research. Mentions E. G. Peck and M. S. Meeks as agents.
L Davis state dairy and food inspector from Davenport with deputy L W Hanson of Seattle spent days in the area touring dairies and creameries. He praised Washington’s dairy potential, noting cheap succulent feed, good conditions, and first class butter quality with plans to return.
The Washington team that represented the state national guard at the Seagirt New Jersey national contest is expected home this week. They were due to start home on Sunday last according to received word.
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