Ducks hunt and orchard plans color Moses Lake area
J. J. Thomas and C. A. Sterling visit Moses Lake country for duck hunting. Wenatchee fruit land owners Stryker Wyman Tupper plan a six foot octagon well to irrigate 200 acres near Ephrata with Zenkoraf of Spokane overseeing fruit developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Thomas
C. A. Sterling
Moses Lake
E. M. Tupper
Wenatchee
Stryker
Wyman
Tupsper
Ephrata
Zenkoraf
Spokane
Ephrata Journal
Hubbard sells Okanogan land near Riverside
H F Hubbard returned from a ten day trip to Okanogan where he platted a 102 acre tract adjoining Riverside. He sold 56 acres before leaving and will market the rest this winter. Prices ranged from one to three hundred dollars an acre. The water right comes from Johnson creek. sold tracts were riverside and irrigable from the river. Hubbard noted wide Daily World readership in the Okanogan country and a growing friendly tie with Wenatchee, affirming mutual help between the regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Hubbard
Okanogan
Riverside
Johnson Creek
Okanogan River
Mr. Hubbard
Daily World
Okanogan Country
Wenatchee Valley
Hubbard
Wenatchee
Priest Ranch Sold Near East Wenatchee
The S. M. Priest ranch in East Wenatchee was sold yesterday to P. P. Holcomb for $6,000. The property features three year old trees of various varieties and lies well along the highline ditch. The Real Estate Exchange handled the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Priest
East Wenatchee
P. P. Holcomb
Real Estate Exchange
Wenatchee Business College Promotes Winter Study
A note extols Wenatchee Business College as an ideal winter spot to spend spare moments wisely with promises that disciplined study will yield rewards later in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Union Growth and Racial Exclusion Tactics Reported
The I M W F exceeds 750 thousand members while Austrian unionists reach 415 256 and St Louis chauffeurs organize. Railroad employment in the country rises 67 percent in a decade. The federation pledges aiding San Francisco culinary unions financially to bar all Asians from local saloons and restaurants. Child labor laws abroad are weakly enforced with trivial penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
St. Louis Chaffeurs
International Metal Workers’ Federation
International Union
San Francisco
Swiss Voters Go To Polls With Partial Turnout
Swiss voters head to the polls on Sunday with some cantons conducting voting on Saturday evening. Participation ranges from 70 to 80 percent in mandatory districts, but enforcement is lax. Fines are minor and excuses such as illness, mourning, absence, birth, or christening may be accepted. Officials sometimes accept official business as a valid excuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Gallen
Western Union Life
Motives and Fear on a Stormy Beach
A lecturer muses that motives are rarely pure. A clerk watches a sea voyage where a stormy sea and a small fishing boat test loyalty as he fears losing his job if the boat sinks. The scene blends anxiety with a fateful glimpse of fate.
Tibetan Demonolatry and demon dances in Tibetan festivals
Tibetan religious practice is described as demonolatry with festivals built to propitiate evil spirits. Devil dances feature performers embodying specific malignant spirits, described as highly curious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wide World Magazine
Neighbor’s Boy Bags Tin Can Dog String Trick
A Browning’s Magazine line notes a neighbor’s new dog and a boy named Bobbie seen going home with an old tin can and a string. The exchange suggests a rural or street corner joke tone. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
Bobbie
Browning
Happiness and misery are extreme bounds in life
The quote reflects on the wide swing between joy and sorrow, noting that people cannot know the exact limits of either state. It presents a philosophical view on human experience and emotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke
Lodge denounces tariff revision plan in Senate speech
Washington December 17 Senator Lodge defended the tariff amendment by sections and opposed wholesale revision saying it would injure business and ruin the party. He urged referring the Cummins resolution to rules and favored a rule to cut amendments. He aligned with Taft on tariff reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senator Lodge
Senate
Committee On Rules of the House
Lodge
Taft
Wenatchee and Leavenworth Property Transfers Noted
Court house blotter records multiple deeds and mortgages in Wenatchee and Leavenworth. Transactions include mortgage for GN Plat lots in Wenatchee, and transfers in Merriam's and Belmont/Additions with amounts from $1 to $11,808.55. Street names include Columbia Bridge Add, Central Add, and Dill's Orchard Tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Morton
J E Morton
Wenatchee
R Prowell
F W Hoffman
Frank C Smith
Ray Longshore
Columbia Bridge
Mattie Smith
Belmont
Olga M MccCartnney
Robi Livingstone
Dill
Jas Edwards
F L Brender
Merriam's
Leavenworth
King Et Ux
Franz Freund
Central
W S Roach
W F Anderson Eux
Apple show ad plan dismantled for Methow Canal project
The Apple show promoted by Furey Culver for the Methow Canal project is being dismantled after two months. The effort failed to attract lasting sales though over 100 acres were sold in the last two weeks, including two 40 acre deals, with several more promising bargains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furey- Culver Company
Methow Canal Company
Seattle
Marriage Licenses Today: Templin Hinzen and Huff Tupper
Herman J. Templin and Florence A. Hinzen of Cashmere obtain a marriage license. J. H. Huff of Wenatchee and Edita Tupper of Cashmere also receive a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman’ J. Templin
Florence A. Hinzen
Cashmere
J. H. Huff
Wenatchee
Edita Tupper
A Desirable Xmas Present Engraved Cards and Copper Plate
A World Office item offers one hundred engraved cards and copper plates as a desirable Christmas present. The copy invites readers to view samples.
Cinnamon Tree Bark and Harvest Process Described
The cinnamon tree grows twenty to thirty feet high with four to six inch oval leaves and three main nerves. Bark yields value with Ceylon supplying finest quills. harvesting happens from April to November, workers scrape, dry, and sort by quality. Quills are bundled in eighty eight pound lots and oils are distilled from bark pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceyton
Ceylon
A Thorough Optimist Inspires Practical Plans
Quote highlights Dustin Stax’s mindset as an optimist who backs hope with concrete steps. He notes that optimism requires action and preparation to realize favorable outcomes. The Washington Star presents Stax's view on balancing hope with practical organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustin Stax
Washington Star
Her Words and Brother Echoes in Chicago News
A dialogue fragment frames a woman asking if she said she loved you in full, answered by her brother with the claim that her words filled twenty seven pages in the Chicago News. The piece emphasizes verbose correspondence and the siblings contrasting memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
The Turkish Bath Described in London Globe
A vivid tour of a Turkish bath in Stamboul outlines the heat and ritual. It details cooling rooms, slippers, loin cloths, and the democratic mix of customers from officers to laborers. The massage emphasizes kneading, skin plucking, and thorough scrubbing followed by a cool rinse, with final drying and health wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultan Sulayman
Mecca
London Globe
Fish out of water and gill damage explained
The text explains why fish die when removed from water. It states air dries gill membranes causing them to stick together and block oxygen uptake, stopping blood circulation. The stressed fish gasps as nature attempts to reopen passage through the filaments.
Equine Joker Lex the Thoroughbred Muses on Ward’s Studio Humor
Sculptor Ward enjoyed horse humor from Lex a thoroughbred model. Lex learned to nudge the table during Ward’s busiest moments, then braced the table with his shoulder and leaned to provoke a joke back. The anecdote highlights the playful bond between artist and animal models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. A. Ward
Mr. Ward
Lex
Lexington
Plague Era Dogs Targeted in 16th Century Edicts
Historical notices from Winchester 1583 and King’s Lynn 1585 show authorities ordering dogs and cats killed or banished during plague waves. An exception allowed a kept dog under kennel or leash, while later notes reference hop pillow remedies for George III and Edward VII.
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Winchester
Beadle
King’s Lynn
Cattes
Chicago News
George III
Willis
King Edward VII
Prince of Wales
London Telegraph
Naughty pupil promised after school visit to trysting place
A student answered a teacher by slate saying he would be at the tristing place at 4 p.m. after staying after school for engagements with the ladies. The note was found in a nautical era context, showing cheeky defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tristing Place
Argonaut
Sunday in the Churches Baptist Church Service Times
Bible school at 10 a m and sermon at 11 a m mark the day. Meditation for year end titled In the Desert of Waiting. Solo The way of the Cross by Sylvia Grant. Evening sermon at 7 30 with theme The Revenge of Baffled Politicians. Duet by Paris and Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Sylvia Grant
Paris
Grant
Services in Ellis Hall Sunday at 11 a m
Services will be held in Ellis Hall Sunday at 11 a m. Tomorrow's subject is Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. The public is welcome to attend.
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Ellis Hall
Sermons and Music At Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
The morning sermon titled The Miraculous Element in the Gospel Today and the evening sermon Was Christ a Socialist are announced. The choir will perform at both services, Mrs. Sickels to play Mendelssohn Wagner Gaul selections. C. E. meets 6:30 p m and Sunday school 9:45 a m.
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Presbyterian
Christmas Services at Congregational Church
Pastor H. D. Wiard leads morning sermon at 11 and evening service at 7 30 in the Commercial Club Hall. Bible school gathers at 10 with the theme The First Christmas Gift. Evening topic Parity Organizations and Jesus Christ. All are invited to worship with us.
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Congregational Church
H. D. Wiard
Bible School
Jesus Christ
Bible Study and Protracted Meetings Schedule
Bible study at 10 a m. preaching at 11 a m. and 7 30 p m. morning theme asks By Whose Authority Are Sinners Converted Into Saints Everybody welcome. Protracted meetings begin tomorrow night and continue until January first.
Baptist Church Special Meetings Close
The Baptist church held special meetings that ended Friday evening. Several persons were received for membership. Baptism of candidates is planned for Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist
Y M C A Holds Sunday Meeting and Social
The Y M C A will hold a Sunday gathering at 3 PM in the Commercial Club hall with Rev. H D Wiard of the Congregational church as speaker and special music. A second men’s social is planned for Monday evening at the same hall.
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Columbia River
Mason & Yocum
F. H. Barron
Tacoma
Milot Mills
H. B. Smith
Merritt
Wenatchee
Woodcraft
Eagle Hall
Commercial Club Hall
H. D. Wiard
Congregational Church
Chicago Impersonator Carl C Countryman to Perform
Carl C Countryman of Chicago, a noted impersonator, will provide entertainment and there will be local musical numbers. All men of this city are invited to attend this social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl C. Countryman
Chicago
Paris Honeymooner Snared For Belgian Lace Smuggling
A Parisian playwright on his honeymoon in Belgium tricks a customs officer to test his wife. The officer stops a search of the wife and uncovers 200 dollars worth of lace around her waist. The wife demands the playwright pay the fine.
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Paris
Belgium
France
Feignies
Custom House
Cor
Wichita Eagle
Engraved Cards From World Office
Brief ad notes always available engraved cards and ongoing service from World Office with contact phone 1135.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Office
Five Room House and Barn For Quick Sale at 337 Douglas Street
Owner offers a modern furnished five room house with a four room barn at 337 Douglas Street two blocks from the post office. Equity stated as 1250 with rentals covering the balance. Includes near-new furniture and kitchen utensils and complete for a large family. Call tomorrow. 12-17.
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Douglas Street
Corner lot sale on Washington Street in prime district
For sale a 120 foot corner lot in the best residence district of the city. Potential buyers can apply at Deniston & Christensen. Date reference 12-20 indicates listing or sale date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Deniston & Christensen
Lump coal at eight seventy five on phone
A brief notice invites interested buyers to call the Cannery at 545 for lump coal priced at 8.75 per unit. The terse item suggests a sale or inquiry channel without additional details.
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Brief City News
Fruit Growers Association
W. J. Malloy
Pogue Drug Co
Messrs
Tanner & Tanner
Dan Haskell
Haskell
Whitaker
Plough Hardware
Wenatchee Drug Co
Ace
Dooley C. Wheeler
Coburn
Commercial Club
Postal Department
Mooney
N. A. Heath
W. S. Belser
Col. Valley Bank
A. B. Peters
Pedicord
McDonald’s
Wenatcee Drug Co
Russellison Co
Vesper
Albert Cady
Pasadena
Cal
California
Zener
Halbert Block
Messrs. Brown, Bacon & Knowles
Columbia Valley Bank
Ira D. Edwards
Tee
Iad
Steve Hamilton
R. H. Goodell
T. E. Potter
Entiat
Carload
C. & O. Nursery Company
Russell-Plough
L. W. Borton
Methow
Elman Hotel
Milot-Mills
Aes
Orondo Grocery
Priest
East Wenatchee Ranch
Switzerland
Robby
Court House
Furey-Culver
Ward
Sex
England
Christian Science
Presbyterian Church
Church of Christ
Y. M. C. A. Meeting
Salf
COAL
Wenatchee Ave
the Vestal
Harry E. Wright
Wenatchee, Wash
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