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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
6
A Wenatchee mass meeting called by the board of education discusses building a new high school. The piece notes a proposed three story $120000 facility in North Yakima and urges future-ready design and economy. It also critiques congressional reception of the president’s recent message and praises the president’s sincerity.
North Yakima man J R Morrison, inventor of the current motor, reports an agreement with Charles Chauffin to start ditch digging after the holidays on a 160 acre tract two and a half miles north of White Bluffs. Local owners eye the plan as possible water source diversification for farms along the Columbia River.
Mr Morrison plans trials with a water lifting motor opposite Chaulf in place and will consult landowners. The device reportedly lifts an eight inch water column thirty feet and would irrigate on shore at minimal cost, replacing ditch work and removing reliance on steam or electric machinery if successful.
Senator Dick of Ohio introduces a senate resolution urging February 12 1909 as the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln birth to be celebrated nationwide with prominent addresses joint congressional action and observances in cities and schools. Also ad for Wenatchee Drug Company toilet sets albums manicure sets novelties and military brushes.
A warning against chronic catarrh from repeated colds and a pitch for Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Mrs. M White of Butler Tennessee reports quick relief and restored throat and lung health. Also notes Michel's Music Store sells violins mandolins guitars accordions harmonicas sheet music and all music supplies with a concrete building block mention.
University of Washington notes that elaborate freshmen hair dressing and pompadours hinder study and gym work. Physical director Lavinia Rudberg says male and female students conforming to high school fashion undermine university dignity and calls for action to curb the trend.
Two city lots on Mission Avenue 50 by 110 feet offered at 225 dollars each, with nearby lots selling 450 to 475. A hotel with 20 bedrooms and cheap rent, furnishings and business at a swap for 1260 dollars. A six room reinforced concrete house with baths porches listed at 3000 dollars on liberal terms.
A shopper note lists pres ent ideas from Armstrongs including late books phytography outfits Kodak waterman pens and Oakes colored photos of Chelan county scenery.
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