Railroad Items of Timely Interest
Mrs. A. B. Wescott left for Seattle on Thursday and will be in the city for about a week. Roy Pease, who has been relieving W. E. Daniels for several weeks, left for Burlington, Wa., his home, on Now Sunday morning. Mrs. J. E. Oursler of Cascade Tunnel, was in Leavenworth on Saturday doing some Christmas shopping. Mrs. Galbraith of Winton, was a Leavenworth visitor on Sunday. Mrs. R. L. Smith went to Spokane on Monday morning and will spend a few days in the city. Mrs. Jim Jett's mother, who has been visiting her here for some time, left for Seattle the latter part of the week. Mr. La Velle of Tumwater, was a Leavenworth visitor on Wednesday of this week. Orville Bethel visited in Cashmere on Monday of this week. Miss Olive Blankenship is spending the Christmas holidays at Bonner's Merry. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. O'Keefe are visiting Mrs. I. A. Reynolds. Brakeman Ed. Nagel is working out of Leavenworth again. Mrs. L. L. Lewis left on No. 3 Thursday, having been called to Everett by the death of a relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Pease
W. E. Daniels
Burlington
J. E. Oursler
Cascade Tunnel
Leavenworth
R. L. Smith
Spokane
City
Jim Jett
Seattle
L. L. Lewis
Everett
Forbes Magazine
N. Y
Kamchatka and Siberia Described by National Geographic
A Washington bulletin from the National Geographic Society outlines Kamchatka and adjacent Siberia as a remote Arctic region. It details terrain, winter travel by dogs and reindeer, summer mosquitos, native diets including reindeer meat and unborn fawns, and the 750 mile Kamchatkan peninsula length with its polar climate compared to Britain and Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamchatka
Siberia
Europe
Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Kamchatkan Peninsula
Siberian
Arctic Ocean
Alaska
Sam
Bering Sea
Bering Strait
Kamchatkan
Lower
Eges
Kamchhatkan Peninsula
British Isles
Norway
Kamehatkan
Britain
Scandinavia
Liberty Bonds as Christmas Presents urged by federal official
Theodore Hardee, Director of the Government Savings Organization for the Twelfth Federal Reserve District, asks Chambers of Commerce and businesses to promote Liberty Bonds, Thrift and Savings Stamps, and Treasury Savings Certificates as Christmas gifts, noting past success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Federal Reserve
Theodore Hardee
Government Savings Organization
Treasury Savings
Hardee
Thrift Securities as Ideal Christmas Gifts
A wartime appeal promotes Savings Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates as superior gifts. The column urges recommending thrift securities to spread the savings habit, benefit children, and support post-war financing, advising distribution two weeks before Christmas.
White Gifts Christmas Aids Near East Relief Drive
Pacific Northwest children participate in white gifts programs to aid famine victims in Armenia and other Bible lands. Cash contributions and pledges, equivalent to white gifts for Cathay's king, fund food and clothes deliveries through Near East Relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathay
America
Far West
Near East
Pacific Northwest
Sherman L. Divine
Spokane
Northwest
Near East Relief Committee
Armenia
Captain Ames Lectures Cadets On Cargo Handling
Captain Donald S. Ames poloed with the United States Local Steamboat Inspector gave a lecture on cargo handling to cadets of the Washington State Nautical School aboard the U S S Vicksburg. The talk opens a winter lecture series for cadets and notes future Fridays with lectures or entertainment. Cadets enjoy a holiday from December 24 to January 2 and may enroll in a February 1921 special class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald S. Ames
United States
Washington State Nautical School
U.S. S. Vicksburg
Ames
Grover C. Gaier
Nautical School
Tam Plans A Christmas Muzzle For Office Boy
A titian-haired stenographer teases the office boy as she reveals his Christmas gift. She bluntly states she will get him a muzzle after he asks her a third time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle
Tam
His Way Bluff Seeks Rollings Stock Reference
A Cincinnati Enquirer quotation notes Smith's tendency to bluff and brag about owning rolling stock, with Brown and Jones discussing his overstatements and supposed possessions in a clipped dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Brown
Jones
Cincinnati Enquirer
Craney Family Plans Spokane Holiday Visit
Mr and Mrs J E Craney left last week for Spokane to spend holidays with their son and family in Gleichan Alberta. Miss King the teacher will spend vacation at home in Wenatchee. Mrs Messhomer has left for Tacoma after two months with her son. J W Burgess made a business trip to Wenatchee last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Craney
Spokane
Gleichan
Alberta
J. W. Burgess
Wenatchee
Advertising on high demand times pays off, says Forbes
The article notes that merchants cut advertising when demand rises, harming sales. It argues that many still rely on outdated methods while others cut advertising, despite needing more business. Experienced advertisers continue to invest, and newer entrants should learn from them.
Notice to Creditors in Bert Blackwell Estate
In Chelan County Washington Superior Court probate the administrator of Bert Blackwell deceased calls for creditors to present claims within six months of first publication. Claims must be filed with the Clerk and supported by the claimant's affidavit, with address options at Winesop or the Plough Building Wenatchee. Dated December 16 1920 A L Duhamel administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
State of Washington
Chelan County
Bert Blackwell
Winesop
Washington
Sumner & Lebeck
Plough Building
City of
Wenatchee
Leavenworth City Plans Cement Sidewalks on Evans Sherburne
The City Council of Leavenworth resolves to order cement sidewalks on the north side of Evans Street from Cascade to Summit, on the north side of Sherburne Street to Price Avenue, and on the west side of Price Avenue to Ash Street, with specific widths and exceptions. A public hearing is set for January 11, 1921, at 8 p.m. in the City Hall to hear objections, and costs will be assessed to benefiting property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF
Leavenworth
Evans Street
Cascade Street
Summit Avenue
Sherburne Street
Price Avenue
Ash Street
Orchard Street
Central Avenue
City of Leavenworth
City Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. B. Wescott
Mr. la Velle
Tumwater
Orville Bethel
Cashmere
Miss Olive Blankenship
Bonner’s Merry
Mrs. H. D. O'Keefe
Mrs. I. A. Reynolds
Nagel
Liberty Bonds
Captain Ames
A. V. Shore
Karl Ault
Miss King
Mr. R. J. Peters
Sunnyelope
Marvin
F. T. Motteler
FE. G. Gowing
A. L. Duhamel
L. H. Brockway
YALE
Franklin Lumber Co
Leavenworth, Wash
National Builders Bureau
Great Northern Lumber Co
Grocers
Wenatchee Milling Co
Wenatchee, Washington
First and
University Sts
Arlington Hotel
Pioneer
Ae. Kelly
Digg
J. J. Ryan
Prop
Herman Howe
L. J. Nelson
Nelson & Howe Law Offices
Elliott Building
J. T. Lindley
J. W. Elliott
Bert Williams
Leavenworth, Wo
G. W. Hoxley
Wm. M. Cox
Leavenworth Hospital
W. W. Elmer, M. D
C. H. Burkhart
Leavenworth Undertaking Co
Town & Hennessy
Sam R. Sumner
Columbia Valley Bank Bldg
Burt J. Williams
Suite
Central Building
Chelan Co
N. M. Sorenson
Blue Wenatchee
John E. Porter
Columbia Valley Bank Aid
E. J. Widbey
Nat'l Bank
Wenatche
H. Baer
M. D
Commercial Bank Bldg
A.j.tower CO
Boston
Mass
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