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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
2
A notice lists second class mailing status for Wenatchee Washington and rates for subscriptions. One year by mail in advance five dollars six months two dollars fifty delivered by carrier per week ten cents.
The Journal reports a major Wall Street conflict over control and cash for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad, amid a broader struggle for Pacific coast trade. Morgan Hill Harriman Van Horn Shaughnessy versus Harriman allied interests fight over expansion to the coast orSouth. James Smith and William Rockefeller side with St Paul as neutral pivot.
Waterville Washington on August 29 reports that harvest and grain heading are nearly finished as threshing has progressed far in the locality leaving crops ready for storage and market activity in the region.
A Frank Brown threshing crew member notes corn yields averaging 40 bushels per acre with some fields reaching 75 to 80. Wheat averages 20 bushels with up to 30 in favorable spots. heat in July reduced quality. Emerick Brothers report oats around 30 bushels per acre on full plowing. In Gray, wheat ranges 4 1/2 to 17 1/2 bushels and is of inferior grade. Johnson near Quincy expects wheat about eight bushels per acre. F N Sovall reports about 12 bushels in the St Andrews area.
At a recent W. C. T. U. gathering officers were elected led by President Mrs Livingston and Vice President Mrs Fuller. Secretary Mrs Mac Neil Treasurer Mrs A D Fisher. Trustees named Mrs Reeves Mrs Manning Mrs Hall Mrs Sterling Mrs Manan.
Chicago August 29 The Zion City lace factory discharged hour girls for refusing to pray during work hours as required by a tale. They were told to pray on their own time and pay deductions for this prayer time had been customary, causing the dismissals.
Beaumont Tex Aug 29 Negroes have addressed a letter to eight leading newspapers saying they intend to rule the town. They resent the punishment after authorities arrested and discharged 100 for vagrancy and ordered them to leave. The doctor may be credited for aiding a patient but prefers cash.
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