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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
4
The item lists names Rufus Woods W. S. Trimble and Chas. E. Stohl with the Daily World main office and editorial address in Wenatchee Washington alongside postal and publication details including second class matter designation and Farmers Phone 1132.
Prof. R E Trumble plans eighteen evening lectures on horticulture for fruit growers, urging Wenatchee as ideal for a dedicated horticulture school. The North Central Washington region offers premier fruit-growing conditions and growing population, with a formal institution attracting regional prestige and access via a future railroad corridor.
Representative Mann of Illinois has introduced a bill to curb white slave traffic by prohibiting aiding inducing or forcing a woman to move between states for immoral purposes. The act would levy fines up to 10000 dollars and prison terms up to ten years, with harsher penalties for underage girls.
Amusements note shows Roxie and Wayne in A Cowboy From Texas sketch at Wenatchee Theatre. Motion pictures promised to be better than usual as patrons attend tonight. Also lists historical dates including Mercer University founder and major events.
The article profiles William Leonard Blumenschein born December 16, 1849 in Brensbach Germany and later based in Dayton Ohio as organist and choir master. It notes his work with May festivals in Indianapolis and Cincinnati and his Doctor of Music degree from Otterbein University. Also listed are courthouse blots detailing numerous property deeds and mortgages. Wall Wilson, injured on a building site last November, plans to return to work in about a week.
A fare and a third from all points on all railroads will apply for the State Horticultural association meeting at Wenatchee January 12 to 14. The notices say the gathering will be one of the best ever and feature an excellent program with debates on practical subjects, especially the business side of the fruit industry.
A repeated incident of a rig left unhitched in the street prompts Officer Nelson to seize the horse as an exhibit. Two young women arrive to claim the outfit, causing embarrassment as the officer cites city ordinance. The scene proves awkward yet ends with the crowd amused at lawmen’s enforcement.
In Olympia the state markers under State Superintendent Dewey begin grading papers from the recent teachers' examination. Early reports show a smaller applicant pool than the prior test, likely due to a new law allowing county superintendents to issue temporary certificates for a full year. Markers include Miss Rose Morgan of Ferndale Miss Jessie Knight of Shelton Mrs Mary A Bryan and Mrs Georgie Blankenship of Olympia.
Help raise funds for the Reading Room sidewalk by dining at the Methodist church on Saturday from 11 to 1 30 oclock. Enjoy a meal and support the local community project.
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