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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
3
The Great Northern orders four 100 ton electric locomotives for Cascade tunnel service. The three phase motors will pull trains through the bore where steam engines cause gas buildup and endanger crews, prompting a shift to electric power since December 1900.
Chicago health commissioner W A Evans warned at the Fort Dearborn club that foul air from poor ventilation is the leading death cause in the city. He cited consumption and pneumonia as highest killers and called overfeeding an epidemic alongside inadequate food.
The railroad commission investigates duplicated town names across the state and aims to rename several locations to reduce mail and freight confusion. About thirty places share names such as Andersons Guild, Buckley, Glenwood, and Summit, with some having up to four duplicates, prompting shipments misrouted like Page on the O R N delivered to Page in Eagle Gorge.
State Auditor Atkinson suggested deputies will keep serving as before but salaries will be paid directly by the county rather than the state. Mr. Huntley plans to ask county commissioners to adopt the new arrangement. Darlington praised for efficiency as an outstanding deputy. Eloise Schebele hosted a small card party on Wenatchee Avenue last night.
Wrinkles in youth are lines of congested pores and blackheads. Steam the face weekly then massage with cold cream. For odor use a zinc starch salicylic acid powder and salicylic soap. Wash affected parts with salicylic soap and wipe with toilet vinegar to contract pores. Dust with powder and wear fresh linen daily.
A gardener notes flowers that shift hues through the day. He cites mutabile phlox hibiscus mutabilis lantana and others like echinanthus chameleo gleening into varied tones from morning to evening, highlighting their slow or rapid transitions.
Guild members gathered at Mrs. McGuin's residence on Orondo Avenue yesterday after a previously announced meeting time.
A rhythmic promotional snippet extols Snohomish Creamery Butter for Sunday dinners and Saturday shopping. The piece mentions Wenatchee Dairy Depot and a contact phone for shoppers to inquire.
A Bissell carpet sweeper is the ideal Christmas gift for a wife who values durability and smooth operation. Choose models with strong brushes, easy maneuverability, and finishes in ash, golden oak, or mahogany for a timeless look.
Laurel Heater offers a well priced unit with airtight joints and drafts, designed to maximize heat retention and save on fuel. A price to suit every purse.
Guaranteed complete guaranteed high warming closet. This steel range is a marvel for the money the best ever sold at anywhere near the price. It features large full size 8 inch holes an extra large square oven and nickel trim ornaments.
A Christmas pitch urges buying an Elweil kitchen cabinet as a year round, practical gift. It promises significant labor saved, sanitary flour storage, air tight containers for tea coffee and spices, an aluminum sliding table, metal sugar box and a large utensil cupboard to improve household efficiency.
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