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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
3
Santa Claus arrives with a large selection of useful and ornamental gifts in Chelan County. The notice invites inspection and urges early purchases while stocks last and service remains good. Special on Wenatchee embossed linen paper valued at 50 cents, offered at 35 cents per box for a few days.
A patchwork of items from Wenatchee including Chamberlains Cough Remedy praise, Malaga Squites and cattle shipment to Frye Bruhn Co, visits by L Robert and M D Haynes, and a basket social at district 45. Reports on local meetings at Stemnilt Hill, I O O F lodge efforts, and a Thanksgiving program at Lincoln school.
Robison of Bankers Reserve Life Co. thanks Wenatchee agency manager G O Brewster for sending boxes of Wenatchee apples. He notes timely delivery for Thanksgiving, compliments the fruit, and credits Wenatchee valley growers with regional prosperity. He extends wishes for prosperity to residents.
A well attended dinner was spread at the Pleasant Hill school house enjoyed by a goodly number of citizens. Additionally a large meal was held at the artesian and another at T. J. Jones' place marking the day.
A lawyer recalls a valet accused of diluting his master's wine. The valet denies drinking, claims never to drink, and explains if he does water the wine he adds brandy to keep strength. The tale highlights flawed defenses and a humorous misunderstanding.
A humorous exchange frames a daring tale about a woman climbing a five mile high mountain and a witty banter about laughter and fashion. The dialogue mocks sensational reporting and recalls a Cleveland Plain Dealer quip about attire.
A Nashville American quotation reflects on truthfulness and politeness with a terse exchange about honesty and manners. The lines probe why truth is not always spoken and suggest social restraint rather than blunt candor.
The New York American notes Demosthenes surpasses Cicero as an orator. It says the Athenian stood in a class of his own, while Cicero relied on preparation and avoided speaking without notes. Neither used manuscripts, yet both gained fame.
Mrs. Youngwife praises her husband as the most unselfish man for giving away a full box of cigars after keeping only one. The remark highlights his generosity and the unexpected act.
A brief aphorism stating that paradise is earned by those who master anger and restraint. The quote reflects moral discipline and self control as a path to spiritual reward.
The exchange centers on a summer visitor admiring Mrs. White’s maples and the comment that trees have nothing else to do. A second dialogue contrasts two voices on modesty, noting Blox-Bimberly’s restraint and Knox’s view of discretion as modesty.
An American law journal notes Judge Donovan gave the shortest verdict charge: If you believe the plaintiff find for the plaintiff and fix the amount. If you believe the defendant find for the defendant. Follow the officer. An English periodical cites Commissioner Kerr with a briefer line: That man says the prisoner robbed him. The prisoner says he did not. You settle it.
A garbled passage references Tommy and Ma with cake requests, a quote about confidence from Hare, and a rain forecast prompting an umbrella to J. J. Eyer at 2 Mission St. The disjointed text also mentions a local Philadelphia context and a miscellaneous note about an umbrella.
A literary club gathered as a humorist spoke about a robbery at his home. The thief took many items but left intact the desk manuscript of jokes intended for next week's column, a point echoed by a wry sonneteer.
Little Jimmie shared a box of mixed candies with the family and told them to help themselves while adding he does not like chocolates. The exchange reveals a playful, puzzling gesture from the child.
Mrs Johnson advises that the secret to good coffee is simple buy Fol ger s Golden Gate whole roast and have it ground not too fine promoting a convenient way to enjoy richer flavor at home.
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