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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1907
Page
7
A stranger paid a newsboy half a dollar to guide him to a bank. The boy led him a short distance and the bank was found. The man praised the easy money, while the boy quips that bank directors are paid highly in New York.
An excited man plans Europe bound voyages and sea air thrills while his wife teases him. At a girls seminary Commencement, the principal compliments the father on his large affectionate family as twelve brothers call on the daughter and the eldest son escorts her to the theater repeatedly.
An amateur artist asks the carrier if his painting arrived safely. The worker says the piece was delivered and notes the officials laughed loudly when they saw it lit, though they did not speak. The anecdote highlights curiosity and humorous reception at the academy.
A humorous exchange quoted from The Catholic Standard and Times notes a misquote about the right and left hands in a sermon. The speaker jokes about being left handed, highlighting a lighthearted moment in religious life.
In a City Press item a hostess bids farewell and invites Mr. Borem to see her in the coming winter as they move to a new home in the suburbs.
A Sunday school teacher asks Johnny who will care for him if his parents forsake him and Johnny replies the police would. The exchange highlights a child's reliance on authorities for protection.
Witness exchange from Broadway Magazine shows a teacher speaking to Willie on the street about not seeing him at school today. The dialogue hints at daily routines and community interactions in a small town setting.
A brief, dated quotation from the Houston Post features a boy boasting of a vow to avoid swearing and smoking while attending Sunday school. The snide retort suggests a challenge to prove the claim.
Local residents erupt in a wild, joyous ovation as crowds celebrate a dramatic moment in Ellensburg. The town together cheers a remarkable event attracting widespread attention.
North Yakima actors staged The Pirates of Penzance to fill Ellensburg’s largest crowd, earning $490 and drawing rapturous encore after encore. The hotel welcomed the company with a jubilee that spanned into the early morning as townspeople cheered, shook hands, and met stars Mrs. Bryant and others from nearby Cle Elum Roslyn and Ellensburg.
A dramatic exchange shows a lover claiming bliss while the beloved accuses deception and references prior loves. The scene centers on a sharp rebuke and the emotional tangle of affection and trust.
A Yonkers Statesman exchange notes a dialogue about money tainted by graft, referencing a Gotham figure and implying corruption related to funds. The brief interaction highlights concern over illicit wealth and public trust.
Thursday evening the Woodmen of the World held a meeting in Wisconsin hall with plans for an upcoming entertainment and initiations. The Ladies' Musical club elected officers and planned future meetings while the Coterie club named officers and set study topics for next year. Teachers and music drawing groups were entertained at 114 North Sixth Street and the Woman's Guild of St Michael's met at 230 North Second Street with refreshments.
Arrangements underway for the state Sunday school convention to be held May 14 to 16 with about 200 delegates from eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Lodging and breakfasts provided by Yakima citizens. A May 29 literary and musical entertainment to raise convention funds features Dow Conservatory and speaker Mrs Barnes.
A double train service on the Sunnyside branch between North Yakima and Sunnyside will probably start May 10. The pattern appears to mirror last fall with one train in the morning and returning in the afternoon, and a second train operating afternoon and evening.
County officials weigh whether to reappoint Mr Brown as fruit inspector amid vacancy after a supreme court ruling. Local lawyers question legality since the office is elective, yet fruit growers urge action to protect their rights and demand the reappointment.
The Renauds thank the many kind friends for support during their son’s illness and death. They express heartfelt gratitude for sympathy and help shown throughout the long illness, death, and burial.
Mrs. Kelly of Nob Hill hosted an all day church gathering with a noon lunch. The group planned a mothers' meeting next Friday with Mrs. William Scott as host. A Poverty Social by U P S C E featured rag costumes and simple refreshments at Hannah Richardson's home.
Senator Walter J. Reed says the county board's appointment of road district supervisors is unconstitutional. He compares the road supervisor role to fruit inspector, noting salaries under four dollars a day and arguing county officers must be elected.
Brief items from Morning Herald present concise, honest snapshots of events. Readers gain quick insight into local happenings, with emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and relevance.
John Washington of Bosqueville Texas faced possible leg loss after a spider bite caused severe running sores. Bucklen's Arnica Salve relieved the pain after the first application and healed the sores after four boxes. C C Case, druggist, guarantees the product at 25 cents.
We are twentieth century lumber men catering to the needs of the twentieth century builders. Estimates furnished cheerfully. H. M. Helliesen, Phone 2101. Cor. B and R.R. tracks.
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