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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1909
Page
7
The fragment hints at a celebratory or promotional note praising a gift for women in Yakima County. No clear people or organizations are identified.
A Yakima County store announces a promotion where every 25th suit is free for the buyer, with 24 prior purchases revealing the next winner. Eligible women may choose any $25 suit. higher priced suits require paying the difference, and 250+ suits priced from $14.50 to $50 are available.
A Commercial Club meeting with Ren H. Rice, secretary-manager of the National Apple Show, pledged strong Yakima representation for the Spokane show set for November 15 to 20. Plans include a 3.5 acre exhibit area with free space, free cold storage, and guaranteed prize money, plus carload contests worth 2500 in first prizes and a 1000 sweepstakes.
North Yakima Chief Story enforces laws per City Attorney Allen and council direction rather than Mayor Armbruster. A near unanimous council resolution assigns enforcement policy to the chief, triggering a sweep of disorderly and disreputable houses. Saturday raid rounded up three women and warned others to leave by Monday night.
A Fort Edward climber visits a neighbor with asthma and uses Dr King’s New Discovery which quickly relieves and cures the neighbor and later his son's wife. The ad claims it treats ccs colds croup hemorrhages and lung ailments. Sold 50c and 1.00 with trial bottle free and guaranteed by C C Case.
Robert S. Lovett was elected to head the Union Pacific executive committee as part of preserving Harriman policy. Jacob Schiff and William Rockefeller became directors, while Morgan interests were kept from the board. Proxies suggest Harriman influence remains strong in upcoming decisions across related lines.
Superintendent Busch outlines plans for a new progressive teachers club to meet four or five times yearly. He says it would be the only one of its kind in the state, combining social and educational aims, with Yakima not planning an exclusive teachers’ group.
The Zediker Institute of Drugless Healing promotes osteopathy and naturopathy using electricity vibration massage baths mental and magnetic therapies. Located seven years in Ditter block at 211 East Yakima avenue the center claims to have treated 1700 cases with no knife or drugs and lists phone Main 673.
Rangers and volunteers battle four fires driven by high winds in Los Angeles area. The worst blaze scorches the north slope of Mount Pacific with Mount Wilson reporting a severe outbreak. Other fires menace the San Gabriel reserve, the San Fernando valley, and areas between El Monte and Whittier near Lookout Peak.
The Commercial Club's governing board resumes after a vacation with a key gathering Monday night to organize President Taft's September 29 Yakima visit. Committees will be formed and workers assigned for events, grand stand setup, policing, and other attractions requiring extensive pre planning.
The North Yakima First Baptist Church may invite Dr H L Broadman of Oakland Cal to become pastor succeeding Rev F C Whitney who recently retired. The pulpit committee is authorized to negotiate and extend an invitation if negotiations are satisfactory.
The congregation canvassed a candidate to lead the church and decided to take time to find the best available man. With a 600 plus membership and a new edifice costing over 45000 dollars, the church aims to hire an outstanding pastor. Dr. Boardman is favored if obtainable.
Capt. Jenkins of the Salvation Army petitions for a women’s auxiliary to aid in cases of destitution and illness. He notes local money support exists but nurse and personal help are scarce, urging a selfless group ready to assist without strict Army affiliation. A visiting California woman recently aided a distressed family, illustrating the need.
Poem by A. C. Fitch in Harper's Weekly imagines a rural life when bulbs bloom eggs hatch wear shoes pigs tidy pens and machines and chores transform the countryside into a self sufficient farm setting with playful imagery.
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