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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1911
Page
3
W. P. Sawyer of Wapato argues packing pears honestly yields better prices. He criticizes vague branding and explains grading into Nos. 1 2 and 3, three three pack, precise box counts, weight control, and the importance of examining every box.
Advertising blurb promotes Chamberlains Cokc as a superior cholera and diarrhoea remedy. It urges immediate purchase now before summer, noting availability from remedy dealers.
Valley grower Richard Strobach cautions that a light fruit crop boosts labor demand for the 12 000 bale 90 000 box hop harvest in September. He warns prices depend on foreign crop failures and urges restraint on acreage increases to avoid later price drops. Seedling hops on display at Tennant Miles.
A letter from Eula Mae Bradley of Hines Alabama describes relief from nervous indigestion after taking Cardus. The note claims improved energy and feelings of well being, attributing the change to Cardui and urging others to try it.
Deputy Sheriff Hillyer led a raid on a Kahki clad team at the North Coast pool room on South Front Street. Seven men were arrested including J. D. Holmes alias Joe Smith. B. L. Wendell. E. J. Wilson. Ito Shinimo Yamasaki and Shigji. Holmes posted $200 bail and the others remained jailed to await hearings. Ito charged with dealing. others with participating in a gambling game.
A witty Baltimore American quote ponders political fear of taxing public memory. The line frames a critique of how politicians avoid taxing what citizens remember, implying vigilance against eroding collective memory.
Henry T. Scott a Panama Pacific Exposition director and builder of the Oregon urges the battleship lead the world through the Panama Canal in 1916. He sent a telegram to Secretary of the Navy George Von L Meyer praising the Oregon and proposing Captain Clark as commander for the ceremony.
The writer reports Chepstow residents believe Bacon wrote Shakespeare and that the plays’ manuscripts lie buried in the River Wye. Dr. Orville W. Owen of Detroit has been digging the riverbed for two years, aided by the Duke of Beaufort, but no manuscripts found yet as tunnels yield Roman remnants and a castle water gate.
A humorous exchange notes one person’s enjoyment of watching a neighbor’s car breakdowns on a rainy day. The remark frames driving as a picnic and highlights casual amusement from a neighborly mishap.
In Washington on August 5, Vice President Sherman and companions sought to view George Washington's will at Fairfax Courthouse but were refused entry on Sunday. Officials cited courthouse rules, directing them to the deputy and later to the clerk, who similarly denied access, leaving the will unseen.
North Yakima resident c O Hillstrom reports family use with excellent results curing backache and stiffness in the loins. The ad urges immediate kidney relief with Doan's Kidney Pills, 50 cents at all dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
A fragment quotes a character asking if the hobble skirt flatters. The reply asserts justice without mercy, attributed to Life magazine style. The line evokes a fashion era mood and media voice rather than a full event.
Police curb a rash of car owners running without lights in North Yakima. Five prominent men were brought to the police station in recent days. warned that a second offense would trigger charges before the justice of the peace. Officer Sanders on the west end beat led the arrests.
A court finds P. & P. L. Co guilty under a new law for supplying polluted water via city pipes. The action aims to publicly investigate water quality, uncovering secret pipe connections tied to Cascade Lumber, with workers pressured to disclose details.
The testimony discusses valve operation and the risk of water flowing into city mains if a valve stuck or a pebble blocked it. It notes reliance on an employer to close valves during fires and mentions that officials warned about automatic valves and safety measures. Attorney Englehart defends Pacific Power and Light and Cascade Lumber for complying with health recommendations.
E. Chamberlain of Clinton Missouri declares Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures burns scalds sores boils piles and all injuries with equal healing power. He claims it robs pain and terror from wounds and sprains and praises Clark’s Pharmacy for stock of 260 units.
Joseph Fry aged 111, reportedly one of the world’s oldest men, visits daughter Mrs. J. B. Hoffman at 1916 Glenwood Road Flatbush. Born in Warsaw in 1800 he recounts a life in New York Cincinnati Nashville and Roanoke with a large family and four generations observed. He plans to return to Roanoke within a fortnight.
Aug 5 Cleveland reports Mark O. Denison who carries a working swarm in his wooden leg. Deputies tried to arrest him in Wade Park. he released the bees on them. The bees obey Denison via Ucohoo the war captain. They reentered the leg through small holes after Coyle and Burns coaxed Denison to call them off. Denison keeps the swarm for honey needs and to stay alive.
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York says he keeps at home Dr Kings New Life Pills the King of all laxatives which he reads as a blessing to his family Cure constipation headache indigestion dyspepsia Only 25 cents at Clark Pharmacy
Admiral Togo and his party arrived in the capital tonight. A constant drizzle kept the crowd small, but the Japanese naval hero received enthusiastic cheers as he moved from the union station to a awaiting automobile.
A Chicago Tribune quotation describes a freckled boy nearing high school emancipation writing a sentimental graduation essay. He muses on ending with praise for the “leather-headed, snub-nosed” principal and concludes with a formal tribute to the honored head of the school.
Washington reports a 1915 Panama Canal celebration shaping two expositions in California. San Diego leads with a $10 million plus project planned for all of 1915, San Francisco to host a larger but educative yet costly event. Col. Collier drives Washington push with broad support from Congress and President.
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