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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
4
A New Orleans Times-Democrat feature explains why tortoise shell is pale and valuable yet not from killing tortoises. Fishermen subtly remove shell plates by heat and knife while the shell regrows, presenting tortoises as a farm rather than prey.
A man, described as gushing, flirts with Miss Blank at a reception while his wife nearby. He boasts that meeting her before marriage would have altered his life, prompting his wife to graciously respond with a playful congratulations to Miss Blank.
The article notes how pigs revert to wild traits after three generations of roaming, with tusks regrowing to dangerous sizes and wild boars displaying bad temper and tree-barking vengeance. It then pivots to a reader about using dance as relief for worry, citing a Scottish reel as effective exercise.
The turnstone, black belted plover, and Pacific golden plover from Hawaii undertake a 4 000 mile annual migration to the tundras of Alaska to rear their young, a remarkable journey viewed as extraordinary by many.
A secretary of state, William M. Evarts, rode an elevator with a famous senator and a new attendant who enforced a no smoking notice. Evarts denied seeing the sign after the man pointed it out, prompting a humorous moment as the guard confirms the identity of the prominent visitor.
London Strand Magazine names six English villages as the prettiest based on careful survey and wide experience. The list includes Bonchurch Isle of Wight Clovelly Devonshire Witchampton Dorset Sonning Oxfordshire Shere Surrey and Clapham Yorkshire.
A vintage Life magazine line praises a young actress for her work ethic and fashion sense. It notes critics question acting talent but commend her ability to captivate with eyes and wardrobe flair. The remark frames a rising performer as a striking screen presence.
A Spokane audience hears Yakima County growers argue the premium structure at the National Apple show. They urge prizes that reward single variety cars from five acre plots, county, valley, state west of the Rockies, and state east of the Rockies. They praise London buyers and call for better inclusion of Yakima and Hood River exhibits.
Chamberlains iniment is cited as a remarkable remedy for rheumatic pains back aches sprains and bruises. The product reportedly provides quick relief and is sold at 25 cents for a small size and 50 cents for a large size. Ball buyers and retailers are informed that this medicine is available for sale.
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