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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
8
A vivid testimonial praising the Ludwig Piano for its remarkable sweetness beauty and strength of tone. The instrument is described as mechanically and musically perfect and highly impressive to listeners. Sold on easy payments.
A Christian church sermon by Rev. W S Crockett argues snobbery curses North Yakima. The talk contrasts poor and wealthy snobs, cites Sampson and Lincoln, and warns social ambitions undermine virtue and culture.
The passage condemns the wealthy aspirant who pursues appearances and wealth at the expense of true culture. It argues that later remorse will strike the snob who deceives himself, leaving him to face destitution and neglected family with a conscience shaped by duty and hope.
C. R. Harris says he arranges direct buying from producers and selling to dealers in small towns from the Sound to Roslyn, Easton, and Carbonado. Yakima fruit is preferred for quality, with an expected bumper harvest this season including strawberries, cherries, peaches, and hops, plus abundant alfalfa. mild frosts aid crop prospects.
Letters from readers in North Yakima and Kennewick discuss local prospects. Fred Ornes praises North Yakima after Seattle visit noting business overhang and artisan competition. D W Owen of Kennewick admires the climate, forecasts irrigation-driven growth, and cites early strawberries around Kiona earning $8 per crate.
North Yakima announces round trip specials for various destinations. Rates include 52.70 to St Paul for Modern Woodmen meeting with tickets on June 7th only and 60 day limit. Buffalo trips 78.70 for Pan American Expo with select Tuesdays June to October and 30 day limit. San Francisco to Epworth League convention 32.20 first class or 34.20 second class with July 14 to 16 and a 31 day limit. Portland boat 32.20 first class with meals and berth on July 10 and 15, limit August 5. G A Graham, Northern Pacific agent.
Low Rates to Buffalo. If you go to the Exposition or points east, secure Burlington Route rates first. Call or write for full particulars, M T Benton, agent Burlington Route, 108 Pioneer Square, Seattle, Wash. Wanted Hides and Fur. Highest prices paid. Coffin Bros. 2-tf
Last Saturday, June 1, sheep men observed a wool sales day but no transactions occurred. One buyer present made no purchases due to low prices and an overstocked market. Yakima wool sits at 8 4 to 9 cents, eastern Oregon coarse wool around 7 cents, with 400000 pounds held in reserve and 225 sacks of McAllister’s clip arriving at Coffin Bros. warehouse. Preparations for the grazing season begin, and the next sale is set for June 15.
The Yakima Machine Shops are offered for sale with ground space 50 by 140 feet and a main building 24 by 100 feet plus smaller structures. Steam power and several fine tools are new, none second-hand. The shop is the county’s only machine shop. other business needs prompted the sale. Address P O box 874 North Yakima.
New shaving parlors offer good shaves at Jackson’s establishment with fine bathing apartments and porcelain tubs. Proprietor Jackson promotes their services and facilities to attract customers.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic promising lively liver pure blood clean skin bright eyes and perfect health. It claims genuine tablets stamped C C C and warns they are never sold in bulk with availability at all druggists for 10 cents.
For Sale A Crescent bicycle in good as new condition priced at 35 dollars originally but now 20 dollars to take it. Apply at this office.
An Ohio farmer describes a two by two inch framework plan for roof ventilation. Build two frames of posts and slats, add lath fills, align slats, and fit a central upright and corner braces. Cut roof hole under the ventilator and secure all pieces to complete the unit.
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation. It promises relief and offers a money back refund if the product fails, pricing listed as 0c and 25c with druggists handling refunds.
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