Farmers' Telephone and Telegraph Company Aims Local Growth
The Wenatchee Valley based Farmers' Telephone and Telegraph Company has about 160 stockholders all from the valley. Trustees include Z A Lanham S W Phillips and William Turner. Dividends of 4 percent semiannually are planned, bonds to fund extensions at 9 percent will be sold locally to raise funds for cross Columbia River expansion and further reach Cashmere and Peshastin.
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Wenatchee Valley
Farmers’ Telephone and Telegraph Company
Z. A. Lanham
S. W. Phillips
William Turner
A. Lanham
Arthur Gunn
H. C. Littlefield
Columbia River
Cashmere
Peshastin
Honeymooners Off on Luxurious Western Rail Trip
Chicago dispatch reports the Honeymoon Special departs with newlyweds for a thirty day journey across the West and Pacific. The luxury train is staffed by seasoned conductors who will provide maximum affectionate service and a memorable trip for married couples embarking on their honeymoon.
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Chicago
West
Pacific
Armstrong's Offers The Best Presents After All Is Said
After all is said and done Armstrong's is highlighted as the place to find the most appropriate presents. Store selection emphasizes quality and timely gifting options for holiday and special occasions.
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Armstrong's
Special candy and nut sale announced at Reading Room
A brief notice promotes a special sale of candies and nuts at the Reading Room. The item invites the public to spend money there, promising good value and a good deed. The line ends with a date code 12-20.
Cleveland in the Play? Grover Cleveland at Democratic Convention
New York reports a shrewd political maneuver to send Grover Cleveland as a New Jersey delegate and possibly nominate him if convention favors him. National figures speculate Cleveland’s presence could influence Bryan's nomination and signal broader opposition strategy.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
New Jersey
Bryan
Cleveland
That Wooden Wedding
A report to the World office claims a wooden wedding occurred in town. The caller mentioned a couple of Poles marrying, with the city clerk joking one party might be a chip off the old block. A bark outside alleged. no further details.
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World Office
Sumner
Feast and frolic planned for Pacific fleet crew
San Francisco society aims to give Pacific fleet personnel a feast and frolic while calling for cuts to Bob Evans' programme. Europe receives thousands of immigrants back, and foreign press may soon comment on America’s unwashed hordes. A will of financier C. T. Barney left estate details missing, and a Panama invitation lures single women seeking husbands.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Europe
America
You Can Sell Your Livestock in Daily World Wants
An old notice invites readers to use the Daily World Wants columns to sell cows calves Jersey heifers driving teams horses and other livestock and animals. It notes buyers are eager though sellers may not know how to proceed and suggests using the column to reach interested buyers.
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Daily World
Dr. E Benjamin in Pacific Northwest Address
Seattle December 18. In a notable address, Dr. E Benjamin spoke to a Pacific Northwest audience outlining socialist themes and policy ideas. The remarks emphasized social reform and economic changes.
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Seattle
Pacific Northwest
E. Benjamin
Andrews at UW Senate: Dem party drifts toward socialism
Andrews, chancellor of the University of Nebraska, spoke to about a thousand at the University of Washington. He warned the Democratic Party is drifting toward socialism and will become Socialist due to an unassailable alignment. He praised Roosevelt Bryan and Hughes, urged continued strong defense and Philippine retention under a Republican presidency.
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Taft
Hughes
New York
Andrews
Pacific
Philippine Islands
Philippines
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