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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text presents a garbled title likely about bribery involving a person named Georgie. The readable bits show scattered letters and names, with no clear events or dates to confirm a definitive summary.
Ethel and Castron clash over a misunderstood locket as they race to town with Georgie. The boy’s mischief, a hidden gun, and a corrected chain mix lead to a confession and a hopeful engagement.
The London Tailor and Cutter notes kilts refuse to bag at the knees or require patching and praises their hygienic properties, arguing their practical utility remains unsurpassed.
Two suburban residents discuss energy costs as one boasts about saving matches by using electric light, while the other considers gas and electricity advantages in a casual exchange.
A Petrus Guarnerius violin from 1695 sold in London for £260, while a Nicholas Lupot instrument brought in £240 at the same sale, illustrating strong demand for fine violins among collectors.
A brief Dallas News note warns readers about high interest rates with a cautionary tone. No entities beyond city and publication are specified.
An old jab at St Sylvester night in Berlin features tin horns bells and devices to mark the occasion. A cruel custom lets bystanders strike at dilapidated hats while police offer blunt justice. A quip from a judge closes with a doctor patient exchange about deep breathing.
A Yonkers Statesman quip recalls a schoolyard joke about tanning wood. An Augustey quote from J A Froude warns against insincerity as the world’s dangerous spirit.
The Spokane Chronicle reports a temporary gasoline can shortage due to limited cans. Standard Oil says supplies are available locally and in Seattle, with cans manufactured in San Francisco and re shipments to stations. relief expected in two weeks.
Portland, Ore. December 19. The strike of motormen and conductors on Saturday has proved futile as street cars operate at usual weekday capacity. Cars will be run tonight and a $250 reward is offered for arrests of anyone interfering with operations. The Portland General Electric company reports no effect from a potential sympathetic strike.
A collection of short, pointed witticisms about money counterfeit, judgment after events, pretenders, the golden rule, tears in argument, sponge baths, lawyers turning bad advice to coin, tough times, marriage choices, optimists backsliding, boils, fault finding and blaming others.
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