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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
4
The Wenatchee Daily World notes its establishment on July 4 1905 and publication details under World Publishing Co with editors W S Trimble and C E Stohl. It lists office location in the World Building Wenatchee Washington and subscription rates for carrier and mail editions.
President Taft weighs Alaska issues, opposing guaranteed railroad bonds and a territorial commission while urging cautious coal land leasing and productive steps for the sparsely populated territory. He contrasts with Governor Clark on bond guarantees and policy approaches observers may favor or oppose.
Democrats invited to accompany Governor-elect Foss refused to join the expedition against Senator Lodge. Only Republicans traveled with him, highlighting insurgency and party demoralization in Massachusetts and elsewhere amid political independence.
Booker T. Washington urges northern friends to send Christmas gifts for distribution to rural southern children through teachers, saying such gifts bring meaningful happiness. The article notes census returns to Congress soon and discusses reapportionment challenges and the growing size of the House, with future changes possibly enabled by new technology like mesgaphones and electric voting buttons.
In Walla Walla on December 8, 19 year old Vane F. Parker sought a marriage license but is underage. His plan to obtain permission involved making his prospective father in law guardian, naming E. J. Thurber in court. Parker would then receive the license.
John H. Doyle chief of Seattle Fire Dept testifies that Dennes Baby Food mimics mother's milk and saved the life of his brother's baby. He notes physicians had given up on the San Francisco and Seattle infant before the product aided the child and improved her health.
A brisk urging to finish holiday list checks and shopping today. The note emphasizes reducing time and anxiety by doing as much as possible now, with a reminder to bring the list along for tomorrow’s outings.
Washington reports Franklin MacVeagh proposes currency reform, broader banking laws, civil service retirement, and a less political customs service. He estimates 1912 expenses at about 687 million dollars with a possible 50 million ordinary surplus, warning against panic driven by current reserves and urging measures to tax or cap Panama bonds and expand international banking functions. He urges trained retirement for non political staff, certified payments, and rewards for customs fraud discoveries.
Five men of the schooner Taldodge of Noank Conn faced a blinding snowstorm when the vessel ran ashore at Grove Point Block Island. One sailor volunteered to brave a 50 mile gale in a dory to seek help at Sandy Point lifesaving station. The crew from the station then brought the others ashore.
Readers are invited to order engraved cards using the phone number 1186 with a note to see option 4 or 8. The message emphasizes immediate availability and a direct ordering channel.
The U S civil service commission calls competitive exams on February 4 1911 for first and third grade clerical and sub clerical posts across Washington state towns Aberdeen Bellingham Centralia Everett Pullman North Yakima Port Townsend Vancouver Walla Walla and Wenatchee The tests cover custom house internal revenue and related field positions with no age cap and applications due January 2 1911 in Seattle.
A Louisville Courier Journal quote contrasts a mother’s uncertainty about a baby’s temperament with a quick attribution of responsibility, highlighting generational expectations and parenting knowledge. The snippet reflects wit about parental insight and common misconceptions.
A brief exchange defines a coquette as a girl who enjoys admiration more than proposals. The dialogue pairs wit with a joke about a playful term and includes a Pythagoras quote on folly and repentance.
The sheriff’s office received Fort George Wright Spokane instruction to discharge E M McClintock the army deserter who surrendered here ten days ago. Army officials say after two years from desertion he is no longer wanted. The piece ends with an anecdote from Hore Greeley’s Autobiography about a British officer in a Scottish audience.
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