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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
4
The Daily World in Wenatchee Washington lists its advertising manager for the main office in the Daily World Building. The note includes a business and editorial address and a phone number 1132.
The Brewster fire that devastated much of the business district prompts sympathy and optimism. Pioneers face transport costs and fragile structures, but a new era in North Central Washington brings development, lower rates, and plans for brick and cement buildings replacing early frame structures. A stronger Brewster is anticipated.
J N Teal of Portland advocates an open Columbia at the irrigation congress arguing it would lower freight rates after Cascade locks opening and boost inland cities and farm lands. Dr Matthews calls the valley a rich water resource awaiting proper use to create a thriving population and prosperous economy.
Addresses at the irrigation congress praise Pinchot and Newell for advocating policies that conserve national resources for the many, not the few. They stress the value of small landholders and steady citizenship, hoping to curb monopolistic greed and special interests.
Olympia August 11 The Washington legislature convened in special session to act as a court of impeachment for State Insurance Commissioner John H Schively amid a sweeping inquiry into the insurance department. Impeachment articles total nearly thirty with charges including perjury and extortion for alleged improper conduct and accepting money to admit companies to operate in the state.
Salt Lake City Aug 11 the largest crowd ever gathered for the Grand Army national encampment parade. Thousands of veterans in blue uniforms filled Main Street in a 1 mile counter marching review as officials and guests observed the 43rd encampment parade.
A Seattle commission house offers growers 2.75 dollars for Spitzenberg and Winesap apples and 1.75 dollars for Bellflower. Fruit must be picked now and sized at least four and a half inches. Growers plan for high prices and await contracts this year.
The Leonardy building undergoing remodeling will be ready for occupancy early next week. Later in the week Wenatchee Clothing Company tenants will be ready to open for business.
Examination of applicants for teachers third, second, first grade, primary first grade, professional and life certificates will be held at Wenatchee Washington on August 26 27 and 28 1909. The examination begins at 8 o clock each morning with time for each subject limited to the schedule. Applicants are now required to
The notice outlines that applicants must pass an examination in the State Manual rather than School Law, scheduled for 2:30 PM on Friday. Music is required for all certificates except the third grade. Applicants must file evidence of good moral character health and no disqualifying physical peculiarities with the examining office at the time of examination, usually supported by a responsible person’s statement.
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