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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
2
In Macon Missouri Colonel Lew Chase narrates a quirky case where a banker, Keith of Sturgeon, realizes a note dated thirteen years earlier is barred by the statute of limitations. A farmer sells two pumpkins for 50 cents and the banker credits the debt, then sues to collect the full amount, recovering the money.
Spokane, Aug. 27. Howard Elliott, president of the Northern Pacific Railway, tours the Northwest with eastern capitalists to tout irrigated lands in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana. He cites Huntley and Yellowstone valley projects with land at 34 dollars per acre payable in ten yearly installments, and notes prospects for alfalfa, beets, cereals, fruits, and strong transportation. He mentions Bitter Root, Spokane district, Lewiston Clarkston, Walla Walla, Yakima, Hood River valleys and others as homes with farms and ready markets. He foresees electric power expansion and more irrigated land, plus grape cultivation along Clearwater, Snake and Columbia rivers.
H S Nichols of Oakland Ind Ter testifies to Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a faithful friend since 1872. He, a commercial traveler of eighteen years, says it speeds cure and he cannot travel without it. For sale by all dealers.
On September 1 J. J. Eyer of 14 N Mission warns customers that coaster brakes will advance 25 cents. The notice urges readers to plan purchases to save money.
Seattle claims it can house visitors without crowding as the Chamber of Commerce promotes lodging for the exposition. By Aug 27 hundreds of thousands expected, with over 100000 already arrived, and rooms advertised from fifty cents to a dollar fifty per night near the fair. The campaign spurred citizens to offer rooms, earning praise for local hospitality.
Do not give the baby an ivory ring to bite on as it hardens gums and hindrances tooth eruption. Avoid kissing the baby on the mouth or hands to prevent contagious diseases. Wash the baby's mouth with cool boiled water twice daily using antiseptic gauze or soft cloth.
A fashion brief notes camellia trims for hats in white black and pastels, a revival of the shoulder cape, and cream lace yokes on Paris gowns. It highlights baroque color use in trims, jeweled bands, foulard tailored suits, and a trend toward slender lines with very soft linings.
The B Y P U of the local Baptist church plans a Friday evening social at the home of Mr. Hugh and Miss Ethel Garrett. A musical and literary program will be presented, with teams meeting at the church at 7 30 to transport attendees. The event is free and open to all.
Senator Tillman accused President Taft of using census enumerator appointments to break the solid South. He spoke to the Red Shirt Men of Anderson South Carolina, recounting 1876 actions that seized state political power from Black leaders and carpetbaggers.
Colonel W. D. Shaw a noted railroad man who originated the Elk slogan Hello Bill died at his Cincinnati home yesterday. He was seventy years old.
The excerpt lists three ways to clean vinegar cruets. One method uses egg shells with soapy water then cold and hot rinses. A long-handled brush with soda and borax cleans hard crustations. Another uses hot soap, beans, water and ammonia to remove deposits.
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