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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1902
Page
8
Letters and notes discuss journalism's duty during disease outbreaks and the initiatory fee rise for a local club. Readers praise open reporting on smallpox, argue it would’ve shortened school closings, and critique the social club price hike as restricting new members.
Diamond Bros minstrel act played to a fair sized audience at Larson's theatre Saturday. The performance featured new gags and local hits with laughter bursts throughout. Chester the hand balancer and Fay and O'Leary in comedy juggling were standout specialties. The show sticks to traditional minstrel style while criticizing some managers who use Oriental settings for Mikado excerpts.
Patrons enjoyed a Tuesday performance of Henry VIII at Larson's Theater. Modjeska James led a capable cast in a historically accurate production with vivid costumes and scenic setting.
E. J. Carpenter's company staged the Russian melodrama For Her Sake at Larson's Monday. Jessie M. Cunningham as Olga Petoski and Warwin Woods as Prince Valdimir failed to fully meet the emotional demands of their parts, though the play drew good patronage.
The Christian and Liebler & Co announce a tremendous success and engagement at Larson's on the upcoming night, promising a notable performance with strong advance buzz.
A local retailer has received new stock and is ready to start serving customers. The business plans to showcase items this week and expects ongoing shipments to meet demand. Local shoppers anticipate fresh offerings and deals.
A critic lauds Hall Caine’s The Christian as superior and well crafted, noting its broader scope than the book and its remarkable success on American stages. The piece emphasizes the moral and social influences shaping the main characters’ lives.
The review praises a stage adaptation focusing on John Storm and Glory Quayle. It highlights a tighter story with no extraneous characters or scenes, and a denouement that offers religious security and lasting happiness.
Local market listing shows prices for live and dressed meats including steers cows hogs veal mutton poultry with live and dressed options. Grain prices include wheat oats barley corn and hay alfalfa rye grass with ton and per bushel quotes. Produce items include butter cheese and apples with per unit pricing.
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