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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1909
Page
4
Classified item shows postal label stating second class matter at North Yakima Washington with publication schedule every Wednesday and subscription rates listed as one year six months and three months finishing with prices per term.
The article contrasts President Taft standing pat on the tariff with insurgents led by Roosevelt challenging a policy seen as benefiting wealthy interests. It notes Taft’s upcoming tour to defend the bill and the insurgents’ impact on public sentiment, while also addressing the Cook and Peary Pole controversy and questions over Dr. Cook’s claim.
The article outlines a controversy between Commander Peary and Dr. Cook over who reached the North Pole first. Peary and his supporters dispute Cook's route and timing while some scientists note overlaps with Cook’s statements. Peary claims a February to April dash reaching the Pole in 50 days, challenging Cook’s timeline.
A Cleveland man received a suspended $25 fine for slapping his wife claiming it was a constitutional right. The piece criticizes the decision, arguing it undermines rights and fails as a deterrent, urging harsher punishment and possible Supreme Court review.
President Taft endorses Ballinger and dismisses Gra vis while Pinchot faces pressure to resign. The piece notes Roosevelt era conservation links, public view of Pinchot, and potential shifts in White House policy. Taft’s handling of Gravis accusations is highlighted as unprecedented.
The Cleveland Press criticizes the president for revealing evidence in Ballinger case, arguing standard practice is to notify the accused and withhold supporting details until defense briefs are prepared. It claims the disclosure creates doubt about fairness.
A reflective essay praises autumns vivid colors and shifts in North America. It imagines viewing the season from above, detailing gold stubble fields, blackened plow marks, red purple green forest canopies, cotton whites, and desert tones. It urges nature’s example to inspire happiness and hope in autumn.
A critique argues President Taft opposed the income tax to protect the tariff policy. It claims the high tariff only benefits monopolies like Sugar Trust and Standard Oil, raises living costs, and hurts the common people, urging public officials to seek fairer taxation and end outdated party stances.
The passage accuses party leaders of lacking a plan for the farmer and mare, warning that cries of tradition mask subservience to money interests. It notes Senator Ald Rich favored the high tariff but opposed the income tax, as plain as the nose on your face.
A boy who traveled over 3000 miles reached North Yakima Monday at 9 AM. He located a home and a school building, started classes at 1 PM, and by 4 PM sought work to stay busy after school. Some readers from Indiana may recognize the youth described as a future man.
Representative James W. Slayden of Tacoma urges retaining semi permanent fair structures at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition site and conducting an annual state fair in Seattle. He argues current state fairs in North Yakima and Lewis County are less beneficial and that a Seattle fair would boost statewide trade, with ongoing exhibits from Washington Ontario Japan Canada Forestry Good Roads and Dairy buildings preserved as permanent attractions. He estimates $50 000 yearly expenditure would greatly exceed current benefits.
An ad cautions that delaying treatment worsens kidney and bladder symptoms and promotes using Foley's Kidney Pills to relieve backache pain and urinary issues. It claims the pills cure related ailments and prevent Bright's disease or diabetes, with North Yakima Drug Store as the seller.
Former Kansas senator J R Burton, released from Iron County Missouri jail after serving time for practicing before a federal department, still faced an unpaid $2500 fine. No collection action was undertaken at that time.
The article describes Burton’s shift from poverty to wealth through Texas land investments with Kansas partners. It notes a pending government effort to correct a court commitment error to collect a $2,500 fine and costs, amid reports of a potential $200,000 windfall from the deals.
A Saturday program at the exposition grounds opens with a roast ox barbecue at 11 o clock, followed by country sports directed by Major William Inglis. Features include a tilting contest with armored horsemen and various races and contests. Evening hoe down in the Washington State building features gingham dresses and farm attire. Sunday camp meeting in the natural amphitheatre promises old style country preaching and song revival as Harvest Home Festival closes the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition.
An advertising call touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns cuts boils and corns. The pitch claims quick relief for a family including a burned child an axe cut and a pile sufferer and notes it is sold by C. C. Camp.
Mrs. Jake Lamareaux, wife of a local hop picker, died Sunday night and her husband is missing. The body was buried in the potter's field due to lack of relatives to assist. Local ire grew over the husband’s conduct, with violence feared if he were found.
In Viola Idaho a week after two schoolhouses burned a church was found afire at midnight. Bloodhounds led from a hitching rack to a barn three miles away where muddy hoofs and a horse bridle were found. Tracks traced back to Viola and the hunt resumes with guards.
Naches City sees Ed Akers family traveling to Seattle for the fair and Ralph and Tony Wood returning after two months away. Local shares sold at Hess ranch with L E Smith back from Lewiston and Frank Bunker visiting Yakima. George Kanedy returns from Portland while Walter Linsey and others travel to North Yakima and Yakima for business and carnival. The school opened this district with a large attendance.
One cent due on each letter advertised. Anderson to Willie Walthers names appear with many others. P. M W. L. Lemon signs the notice as postmaster with a list of addressees and the standard payment requirement.
Mrs O H P Belmont launched the New York suffrage drive with a Delmonico luncheon for 30 guests including leaders of local groups. Attendees met Rev Anna Howard Shaw head of the National Woman Suffrage Association and Carrie Chapman Catt of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance.
In any emergency where salves are required use Pinesalve Carbolized there is nothing better for cuts burns and bruises. Sold by C. C. Camp.
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