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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1907

Page

4

New Silverware Patterns and Wedding Gifts

Adorn your table with new Serving Spons Forks Spoons Fish Knives Dishes. Wedding gifts of silver are reliable and pleasing. Choose our new and beautiful silverware for a sure correct purchase.

Howard Thomas Jewelers and Mascot Cigar Store Move

A Women's Exchange is removed to Wenatchee Hotel south of the post office. Howard Thomas Jewelers and The Mascot Cigar Store announce move to Nerenburg Place after December 9 with a full line of Nair goods corsets made to order and up to date merchandise to display in larger quarters.

Woman's Exchange Wenatchee Hotel Post Office Allmn Mme Tiffany Mery Foe Mascot Cigar Nerenburg Plack

Banks set new hours in Wenatchee notice

Notice to the Public states that starting Monday December 16 1907 bank hours in Wenatchee will be 9 a m to 3 p m each business day. Institutions named include First National Bank Columbia Valley Bank and Farmers & Merchants Bank of Wenatchee Washington.

Wenatchee First National Bank Columbia Valley Bank Farmers & Merchants Bank OF Wenatchee, Wash

Be Original and Self-Reliant Says Herbert Hapgood

A public exhortation urges initiative and self reliance in business. It recounts a merchant who rose from a fire emergency when his boss failed to provide fire instructions and stresses that waiting for others stifles leadership and progress.

Anthor Herbert J. Hapsood

Spokane Opposes Parcels Post Expansion and Rates

Spokane groups including the Chamber of Commerce the Merchants' Association and the Grocers' Association condemn the proposed parcels post changes. They argue the 12 cent rate would harm wholesale and retail interests impede western development cripple rural merchants and benefit eastern catalogs. They call on senators and congressmen to oppose such bills and support postal savings banks with government depository rules.

Parcels Post Spokane Wash G. von L. Meyer Inland Empire Pacific Northwest Spokane Chamber of Commerce Spokane Merchants’ Association Spokane Grocers’ Association Exters Chamber of Commerce

Largest winter gold shipment moves from Fairbanks to Puget Sound

Private advices report $1,260,000 in gold dust and bricks at Summit on Thompson Pass on the way from Fairbanks to Puget Sound. The nearly two ton treasure was cached due to scarce snow and guarded by armed men. The freighter Dan Kennedy transported it from Tanana, departing Nov. 11, with $750,000 in bricks and $450,040 in bank notes.

Alaska Valdez Summit Thompson Pass Fairbanks Puget Sound Tanana Dan Kennedy Fairbanksing Co Indus First National Bank Selon Et Teat Rairvad

No Church Service Sunday Edict Extends School Reopen

Health Officer Gilchrist announces no church services in the city this Sunday and extends current conditions until next Wednesday when schools will reopen. Dr. Gilchrist tells World reporter the precautionary measure aims to protect public health.

The Daily Word Outshines Rival Wash In Advertising

Advertisers favor The Daily Word as the leading advertising medium over rival Washington outlets. The paper has expanded its reach with targeted campaigns and stronger reader engagement.

Washinst

Mrs Mahoney Hosts Evening At First Street Home

The Misses Mahoney entertained a group of friends at their First street residence last evening. About five hundred attendees joined Messrs Dan Mahoney Gorham Humphreys Sam Mills Otto Anderson and the Misses Mary Duff Bernice Thompson Marie and Jule Mahoney for the social event. Also noted is a reference to the new secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and former director of the U S Geological Survey.

Boomerangs and Books in A Lively London Spectator Byte

A London Spectator snippet riffs on Barnato Barney’s literary boast and a mock essay contest. It previews a playful clash of wit about literary value, notes Persian flower adornment trends, and critiques boomerang history as an oddly rational weapon from an ancient, practical culture.

Barnate Barney Barnate Barnato B. I. Barnato London Telegraph London Spectator

Lindy’s Criticism at a London Music School

A young Septemman learned the violoncello in London then returned to his village to perform for friends. After a brief recital his grandfather remarked with a humorous surprise that the melody has no smell, a quip captured by the Liverpool Mercury.

Septemman London Liverpool Mercury

Shoes of My Design Told by Customer and Shoemaker

The line depicts a Lady Customer explaining her shoe preferences and a Shoemaker acknowledging both the fit and style. The exchange highlights a tailor’s attention to large inside comfort and small outside appearance during shoe construction.

Pretty Bad Illustrated Bits Exchange

Dialogue snippet shows a wife prompting smoking of cigars and a husband delaying until Tommy shows interest. The bit suggests a domestic scene with a plan to “settle it” between characters.

Tommy

Reclamation upheaval rumor shocks United States service

Rumors circulate among United States Reclamation Service employees of a near upheaval. An informant close to the department says Engineer Jacobs has resigned amid dissension over insufficient tools and staff. Wage cuts since December 1, 20 to 50 cents daily, fueling labor demoralization and rapid employee turnover per Yakima Herald.

United States Reclamation Service Department Jacobs Yakima Herald

Christmas Don'ts for Thoughtful Gift Giving

A compact guide from Success Magazine advises researchers to avoid overspending and low quality items. Emphasizes giving with heart, selecting appropriate, meaningful gifts, and not yielding to social pressure or bargain temptations. Encourages restraint and sincerity over flashy presents.

Success Magazine

Creston Elects Officers in Quiet Town Vote

Creston voters chose F. A. Duncan as mayor and Daniel Worby Dr. A. D. Snyder and J. S. Hough as councilmen with Will Fox elected treasurer in a light turnout the Dec 4 town election.

Creston F. A. Duncan Daniel Worby A. D. Snyder J. S. Hough Will Fox

Citizens' Ticket Wins Big in Reardan Election

In Reardan on December 4, the town election saw record turnout with the Citizens' ticket defeating the Tax Payers' ticket by a large margin. Winners include W. S. Bliss for mayor, councilmen H. Z. Dean and J. A. Hansen, and F. A. Smith as treasurer.

Citizens Reardan W. S. Bliss

Light Vote at Odessa Elects Councilmen and Treasurer

At the Odessa town election on December 3 the ticket won by O. F. Minch H. C. Phillips and J. P. Weber for two-year council terms and Joseph Kriegler as treasurer. With no issues or opposition the turnout was light.

Odessa O. F. Minch H. C. Phillips J. P. Weber Joseph Kriegler

Oysters Fish and Frog Legs at Little Wetsel Market

Vendors offer oysters and frog legs along with fish at the Little Wetsel market. Shoppers browse seafood and freshwater catches as seasonal offerings draw steady customer traffic.

Little Wetsel

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L.O. Hall Proctor Mission Stree THE Wenatchee Bakery FR. A. Mechtel Prop Tee Howard Thomas Jeweler Smithsonian Institution United States Geological Charles D. Walcott Wills Persia Lindy H. L. Wiester Johnson Co Pioneer Piano House New Seattle Third and University Washington St. Paul C. Gotzian & Co
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