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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
2
The piece praises the Wenatchee Valley's natural and economic advantages with orchard wealth and beauty likened to Tempe and Shenandoah. It then discusses Postmaster General Meyer's push for postal savings banks and parcels post, noting opposition from private banks and express firms and the need for European experience to bolster arguments.
A Spokane meeting at the Commercial club discussed proper representation at the National App. The group supported sending the band to Spokane and keeping the current committee. A canvas will seek to muster 1000 attendees for Spokane on Wenatchee Day.
Mrs W P Cameron hosted a Wenatchee afternoon in honor of Mrs McCoy. Guests enjoyed an original guessing game around the fireplace with humorous prizes and later drew portraits as place cards before a decorat ed lunch served with Miss Grimshaw assisting.
An English lecturer criticizes Shakespeare’s metaphors during a U S dinner. A young American explains the word sleave as a weaver’s term, tracing its use in old editions and regional speech. The critic concedes possible error and promises to be corrected.
The article notes Tibet as an inhabited land of 700 000 to 800 000 square miles with a mean elevation over 16 400 feet. It compares heights, cites peaks near 29 900 feet and deep valleys above 14 400 feet, and mentions farming up to 11 500 feet. Important population centers listed include Lassa Shigatse and Gyangtse.
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A Shipping Illustrated piece recalls the cook on merchant vessels, nicknamed the doctor, who wielded unusual influence aboard. Historically despised by forecastle and cabin, the cook could sway discipline and morale, sometimes even more than the captain, depending on culinary skill and favor.
An elderly banker Sherman faced a masked burglar in his bedroom. After discussion, Sherman offered $8 to avoid trouble, explaining the thief’s past and police risk. The burglar accepted, with Sherman receiving $2 change from a ten dollar bill. Kansas City Star story.
An essay discussing how American humor defines the national character, its origins, and adaptations across culture and environment. It argues humor evolved beyond English or Puritan roots, citing Diedrich Knickerbocker and immigrant influence from Erin, shaping a distinctive national wit.
A compact note contrasts Canada’s population and coal output with the United States, explaining why Canada may never reach U. S. size during scarce coal eras. The piece cites population figures and tonnage differentials as a national influence. It also references satirical remarks from the Washington Star about Biggins and social recognition.
A Harpers Weekly anecdote recalls Bishop Potter officiating a christening in a Massachusetts fishing village. A nervous father struggles as his infant’s legs face the font until a weathered sailor shouts helpful guidance. The piece shifts to a reflection on babies tossing objects and parental play.
In a quoted book passage the holy grail is described as the vessel not the blood of Christ. Writings by Thomas Warton, Villemarque, and Armoric legends are cited noting the grail’s diamond or emerald vessel form and its endless provision of dishes and wines as Percival hears whispers.
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