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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
4
The Main Office and Editorial of the Daily World Wenatchee Washington appear in this item. It notes post office handling and second class matter status for the publication.
Two towns, Gashmere and Rockford, held local option elections under the new law. Gashmere voted 76 to 44 against saloons, a 32 vote majority. Rockford 74 to 57, a 17 vote majority. Voters showed strong turnout and interest, signaling broader statewide adoption ahead with a clear majority aiding strict enforcement.
The Pateros Reporter notes Okanogan aims to win many Spokane Interstate Fair and National Apple Show prizes, challenging Wenatchee in a regional rivalry. Officials praise rapid up river growth, urge spreading fruit knowhow, and urge Okanogan to emulate Wenatchee’s nationwide advertising while showcasing quality and quantity of Northwest fruit.
From 1765 Hutchinsons house mobbed in Boston to 1900 death of ex senator John J. Ingalls in Las Vegas New Mexico. Notes include 1777 Bennington militia action, 1779 U S independence declared at New Orleans, 1780 Camden defeat, 1812 Hull s surrender, 1859 Italy unity, 1885 Caroline Islands seizure, 1904 ex governor George E Loundsbury death, and biographical sketch of Charles D Carter birth and career. Also real estate transfer in Nob Hill addition and a call to read the Daily World.
Notice to voters announces a special election in Wenatchee Washington on August 24 1909 to decide if the sale of intoxicating liquors should be licensed. Polling places include Rosenberg building First Ward Wenatchee Planing Mill office Second Ward Eagle Livery store room. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm. Also short note on Mr P S Lynch and wife visiting Wenatchee from Colorado and potential relocation.
A commercial traveler M. S. Nichols of Oakland Ind Ter praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted aid since 1872. He claims thirty five years of use proves its value and notes it is sold by all dealers.
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