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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
4
A verse poem titled Love's End appears in the August 5 1808 issue of the Herald Publishing Company page. The lyric laments a lover turning away and a heartbreak described through imagery of a room twilight and a cold gray figure. The piece explores unrequited love and fading joy with somber tone.
A writer argues genius elevates acting beyond mere skill. The piece recalls Modjeska, Booths, and Adelaide Neilson, contrasting the transformative power of rare talent with the toil of learned craft, noting Homeric necessity behind enduring creations.
The passage argues no one can truly convey Shakespeare's inner meaning to an audience without possessing a kindred genius. It claims only someone who can sound the depths of Shakespeare and express them in voice and act can render the writer's thought faithfully.
A historical look at the rise of girls schooling in China driven by missionary work. It notes reforms including compulsory primary schools and normal schools, restrictions on vanity, and the abandonment of footbinding. Foochow Girls College is highlighted, with graduates becoming teachers nurses and wives of Christian men. The piece credits Christianity as a key hope for China.
A rancher J J Wiley paid 700 on a 3500 note for a fine stallion bought by Ahtanum valley men from W A Lang Co. Iowa bank pursues remainder. Crosno and others dispute Wiley signed under understanding he would sign. Note left Washington state, sold to State Savings Bank in Iowa. 20 acre Sunnyside ranch rental offered by B Gould Wenatchee Wash.
Ten year old Leona Drennan stepped on a match in an upstairs room at M. W. Drennan's 315 South Front street residence. The house and interior were badly damaged with most furniture destroyed. Drennan says insurance covers $900 and loss is about $700. house value $1000, furniture $700.
Washington Aug 3 The future war vessel may be a fast smokeless craft with no smokestacks and a deck given to guns. Engineer Robert Heywood Fernald predicts gas engines will power US ships soon and cut coal use, boosting coastal commerce and naval autonomy.
An article notes that most appendicitis victims are constipated and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild remedy that stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural action, and does not nauseate or gripe. Sold by North Yakima Drug Co. and A. D. Sloan, Prop.
Elmer Weeks says he will sue Pioneer Insurance of Seattle for 1500 dollars after a fire at Home Comfort barns in the restricted district. He claims the insurer refused payment because the policy was never reported to main offices and has engaged an attorney to pursue the claim.
Pineules for the Kidneys offered at 30 days' trial for 1.00. They claim to act directly on the kidneys, relieve backache and rheumatic pains from kidney and bladder troubles, purify the blood, and invigorate the system. Sold by C. W. Camp, West Side Druggist.
The Valley Hardware company, formed after purchasing Cowing & Sprague stock, opens on North Second Street this morning. Inventory is complete and changes implemented. Leading line focuses on builders hardware alongside a full hardware lineup. Officers include Harry Sprague president, Charles Gordon vice president and manager, and J F Okey secretary, all seasoned hardware men known across the Yakima valley.
To those planting orchards this season I will plant and guarantee a full stand to start growth for about the same price paid ordinarily. Trees thoroughly inspected and pruned before setting. Telephone 4791 ERNEST A BROWN. P O Row 75 tt.
B F McCurdy formerly in the assessor's office is chosen by Assessor Sindall as successor to George A McWain who has resigned. The new appointee will serve as deputy to the assessor.
A Portland school run by A. P. Armstrong LL.B. occupies two floors with a $20,000 equipment stock and a large faculty. It offers constant open enrollment, individual instruction, and claims to lead in quality of instruction. Catalogues are free and references available from banks, newspapers, or businesspeople.
Yakima County reports a total assessed value of 24,140,165 on all classes, with an increase of 7,788,710 in assessed valuation for 1908 over 1907. The 60 percent real value basis yields a net rise of 12,881,183, spreading across lands, city property, timber, and personal property. Assessor Sindall notes higher county worth this year and cites four-year land-value adjustments and timber cruising as factors. the full assessor report accompanies the county board of equalization.
Jones defends Republican principles and denial of office-trading promises while challenging Ankeny claims. He cites his record in Congress and opposition to a system of promises, noting irrigation project disputes and alleged agreements without his involvement or a personal manager.
Advertisement notes many backache and rheumatic pains stem from kidney trouble and promotes PincuLes for the kidneys with a 30 days trial for $1.00. Guaranteed or money back. Sold by C. W. Camp, West Side Druggist.
Casper and Henry McCormick, younger sons of C. W. McCormick of the Naches area, are touring sound cities this week to visit friends and their old birthplace, which they have not seen for 15 years.
Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she likes good things and has adopted Dr King's New Life Pills as their family laxative because they are effective and quiet about their work. Sold at C C Case's drug store for 25 cents.
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