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Newspaper

Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1908

Page

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Orondo Cafe Adverts Classifieds and Notes

A local column notes a move by H W Russell to new business quarters at Orondo and Mission Street offering paints and wallpaper. It records a library club at Cashmere with officers Mrs Brooks Mrs F Smith Miss Shotwell and Mrs W Mills. Read the Classified ads.

H. W. Russell Orondo Mission Street Russell Cashmere Brooks F. Smith Miss Shotwell W. Mills

Orondo Irrigation Proposal to Be Heard at Meeting

George H. Gray & Son of Entiat call a meeting at Orondo schoolhouse for Wednesday night April 15 to present an irrigation proposition. They offer 109 hp soon, 4 000 hp eventually, at 25 dollars per horsepower for a five month season and plan a concrete dam when water allows.

Gray & Son Orondo George H. Gray & Son Entiat Tomorow Gray Wash World Wenatchee Sir Chelan E. C. Gray Geo. H. Gray & Son

Public Forum Open Letters Policy

This column invites unsigned contributions on general topics. Readers may air ideas with letters to the editor but names may be withheld if requested. The editor disclaims responsibility for the views expressed by correspondents.

Wenatchee Ad Promotion Criticized By Local Editor

Percy Walker calls out harmful advertising in the Daily World that discourages new residents and investors. He cites concerns over out-of-town recruiters, biased claims about water quality, and a misused Wenatchee name that risks scaring away capital. He urges honest promotion to attract money and people for regional development.

Daily World Dallach Wenatchee Tegon Idaho Percy Walker

Water project on Columbia River to irrigate Douglas county lands

Construction along the Columbia River will carry water for Douglas County irrigation. Two 36 inch pipes on each side will divert water from a 45 inch main. Ditch work remains and is expected to finish in two to three weeks.

Columbia River Douglas County

Wenatchee Commercial Club Holds Monthly Meeting

The Wenatchee Commercial Club held its regular monthly meeting with a full house. President George R. Fisher presided as Senator Gunn urged organization for communal strength and action. Frank Reeves stressed member engagement and unity while A C Dallach urged more advertising and local boosting.

Wenatchee Commercial Club George R. Fisher Senator Gunn Frank Reeves

Navarre Outlines Platform for State Land Commissioner Race

Judge Navarre declares his campaign platform for state land commissioner with pledges of prompt processing of applications, wide publicity of transactions, fair treatment under law, and faithful guardianship of the estate for the state’s good rather than personal re election. Dr. G W Stryker, sheep partner of H M Treadwell, arrived from Everett this week. Rev Beightol leaves for Spokane due to daughter’s illness report.

G. W. Stryker H. M. Treadwell Everett Beightol Spokane

Pumping Plant Planned Near Wenatchee for J H Lebeck

Warren and Littleton prepare a triplex pumping plant two miles south of Wenatchee for J H Lebeck to irrigate 35 to 40 acres at up to 150 feet lift from the Squilchuck water right. Water sourced from the Columbia River with a 12 HP gasoline engine. A second Wenatchee project near Vineyards will irrigate about 100 acres for Warren and Littleton and buyers of power.

Warren & Littleton J. H. Lebeck Wenatchee Columbia River Messrs. Warren & Littleton Wenatchee Vineyards

Pasco Urges Roosevelt to Honor Irrigation Promise

Pasco residents recall Theodore Roosevelt promised irrigation support during a 1904 visit when he received a crate of strawberries from the irrigated land. They now urge action on water supply via the Snake River dam at Five Mile Rapids, forwarding a telegram from the Pasco Commercial Club to the president.

Pasco Wash Roosevelt Inland Empire Columbia River Valley Snake River Five Mile Rapids

Dan F Shaser announces candidacy for County Sheriff

Dan F. Shaser declares his bid for County Sheriff on the Democratic ticket subject to the primary election. He states his intention to run in the upcoming race and seeks voter support for the office.

Dan F. Shaser

Sheriff Nominee Seeks Party Nomination in Primary

A Republican candidate files for the office of Sheriff facing the upcoming primary election. The filing marks the start of the campaign season as the party field is set to determine the nominee. Local party officials expect a competitive race with multiple contenders.

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Columbia Valley Bank Estes Valley Orchards A. F. Estes Washington F.H. Brand M. D Orondo Cafe Salt Lake City Denver Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co WM. McMurray Portland Ore J. R. Nagel First Ave Seattle M. E Irondo Howard Patience Ladies’ Guild of St. Luke's Church R. F. Holm Okanogan Avenue M. C. Griffith John Griffith Rockton Wis Griffith R. S. Ludington John C. Lilly the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Alaska Yakima Republic the Public Forum Columbia River Bridge Commercial Club Gunn Reeves Case Scheble A. C. Dallach Great Northern Railroad F. D. Case Icicle River Navarre Benton Dam Chelan County F. A. Warren F. A. Reynolds J. FE Ferguson Fred M. Berry J. W. Sussex Wenatchee Theatre
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