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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
11
A San Francisco News Letter quip notes people curse a yellow journal yet continue reading it. The piece ridicules endless clatter and headlines that draw daily readers despite criticism. It emphasizes the reader’s attention remains captured by sensational prints.
Ellensburg reports rising hay activity with Tom Goodwin selling 700 tons at 14 dollars and David Murray 400 tons at 18 dollars. Martin Holmes sold 220 tons at 19 dollars while Kleinberg Bros contract 400 tons at 20 dollars per ton this week, signaling near end of valley sales in the West Coast Trade.
State Commissioner of Horticulture A. Von Holderbeke and County Inspector Orlando Beck returned from trips into the Moxee and Sunnyside districts. They aimed to show pruning fruit trees and spraying orchards in practical demonstrations before the people. The idea proved popular and fruit growers benefited.
Wednesday's junior high show combined musical acts and a humorous pantomime to entertain. The event proved financially and artistically successful, clearing a total of 36 dollars for the senior class banquet.
The Yakima County Sunday School Convention closed its session last Wednesday evening to a small crowd of enthusiastic workers. Notable addresses were given by Rev. O. B. Whitmore Rev. W. C. Merritt of Tacoma Rev. F. L. Hayden Prof. L. M. Scroggs and others. Officers for the coming year include President Prof. N P Hull Ahtanum Secretary Treasurer Miss Carrie Young Supt Home Dept W B Dudley Supt Normal Dept Prof B F Barge Supt Primary Dept Miss Jennie Sherwood Executive committee Rev J H Wood B F Kumiler and Rev H P James.
The weekly crop bulletin notes spring is three weeks late with cold nights and cloudy days limiting crop growth. Plowing and planting are active due to favorable weather for fieldwork. oats barley and wheat are at varied stages. little potato planting and poor seed germination in some gardens.
In Leesville Indiana W H Brown credited Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with saving his life after expected death. He reports immediate asthma relief and a complete cure. the item cites cures for throat and lung troubles and notes price 50 cents and 1 dollar with trial bottles free.
Coffin Bros. Keene proclaims the largest and most varied line of Photo Supplies in the city with anything desired in this line. Also advertised: a good residence for $1600 with neat barn and fruit, two minutes from the business district, terms one half cash, balance later.
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