Alfalfa hay for carload buyers and local notices
Alfalfa hay carload buyers urged to contact C. & O. Nursery in the Rus sell Plough building while other items note Miss Vida VanCleve returning home for holidays, Apple ad results, a new ice rink at Recreation Park, Christmas gift ideas, and Red Cross famine relief aid from Washington to China with 2 000 000 to 5 000 000 people in distress.
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C. & O. Nursery Company
Russell-Plough
Hay
Vida VanCleve
Harrington
A. V. Huff
Daily World
Zener
Halbert Block
E. B. Utter
Recreation Park
W. S. Belser
Columbia Valley Bank
Jintin
H. N. Boetske
Chelan
Elman
Seattle
Russell Johnson Co
Helen Collier
The
State University
Wenatchee Business College
Washington
China
Huntington Wilson
Calhoun
Peking
American National Red Cross Society
Huai River
State Department
Red Cross
An Huai
Services in Elkshall Sunday at 11 a.m
Services will be held in Elkshall Sunday at 11 a.m with the subject tomorrow, Christian Science. All are welcome.
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Elkshall
Christian Science
State Superintendent notes delayed teacher exam results
State Supt Dewey wires that county examination papers are not yet marked but expected to be marked next week. Certificates are due to be issued early in January.
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Dewey
Hackenschmidt Wins Handicap Wrestling Match
George Hackenschmidt the Russian wrestler defeated Chas Sauer William Hokoff and Paul Damke in Sioux City last night. He agreed to throw the three grapplers within one hour and accomplished the feat in 41 minutes.
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Sioux City
George Hackenschmidt
Chas. Sauer
William Hokoff
Paul Damke
Holthoff Appointed Boat Agent at Place
Gus Holthoff of Wenatchee is named boat agent for the C. and O. company at this Place. He is described as a first class man with long experience. He is married, and his arrival will add another family to our town.
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Gus Holthoff
Wenatchee
C. & O. Company
Holthoff
Pateros
Write to a Man as You Talk at Your Desk in Business Letters
A Chicago Tribune opinion argues modern business writing cuts fluff and writes to a man as if at his desk. It condemns archaic openings and closings as wasteful, promoting direct, subject-focused prose to save time for both writer and stenographer.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
The Crescent as Symbol of Constantinople
The crescent’s long history marks its ties to Diana and Venus, Byzantium, and modern Istanbul. From ancient Rome to Constantinople, the emblem decorates walls and coins, tied to a legend of Philip of Macedon’s siege thwarted by a moonlit break.
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Diana
Astarte
Venus
Rome
Constantinople
Byzantium
Turkey
Philip of
Macedon
Cuba annexation aim hinted in Berlin Post dispatch
The Berlin Post's evening edition contends that biased Cuba reporting signals an American land hunger seeking final annexation of Cuba soon. It cites the current dependent status as insufficient and pushes for U S takeover.
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Berlin
Cuba
United States
Will Pay for Island in Boundary Settlement
Olympia reports Washington will likely compensate Oregon for Sand Island in the Columbia River to settle the boundary dispute. Treasurer Lewis, returning from Portland, says the plan is practically agreed, with final terms to be drafted for ratification by the legislatures of both states.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
Oregon
Sand Island
Columbia River
Lewis
Portland
Two Children Die In Oklahoma House Fire
In Avant Oklahoma Frank McCoy family suffered a fatal blaze as their two young children Ethel age 1 and Raymond age 2 perished when the residence burned yesterday while the parents were away shopping. The fire destroyed the home and left the parents to learn of the tragedy upon their return.
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Avant
Okla
Frank McCoy
Ethel
Raymond
McCoy
Oldest Boston harbor beacon shines since 1715
The Boston light on Little Brewster Island is said to be America’s oldest lighthouse, built in 1715. The lean whitewashed tower uses a steam fog signal, a cannon near the grounds, and a red and white range light system signaling sailors in fog or clear conditions.
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America
Boston Harbor
Boston Light
Brewster Island
England
Boston
Cunard Steamship Company
Anchorage
New York Mail
Sea Captain Librarian Quips on Queer Cataloguing
Melbourne university council member Justice Higgins recalls a retired sea captain serving as librarian at an Australian institute. The captain catalogued Max Muller's Chips From a German Workshop as Carpentry and would misclassify Ruskin works Sheepfolds and the Ethics of the Dust, provoking amusement.
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Melbourne University Council
Higgins
Worthy
Max Muller
Ruskin
London Chronicle
Editor and critic clash over journalism and fiction
A Washington Star exchange features a magazine editor arguing for stories rooted in real life while a harsh critic complains current writing blends too much fact into fiction and too much fiction into alleged facts.
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Washington Star
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Effective For Kidney Ailments
Mrs. G. W. Stewart of Ellensburg Washington testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her family’s kidney trouble and back pain after using them in Scotland. The advertisement claims kidney cures for children, women, and men and promotes Doan's as the official U S remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York with a 50 cent price.
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G. W. Stewart
Main St
Ellensburg
Wash
Doan
Scotland
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Federal Homestead Laws and 1862 Act Overview
The 1862 federal homestead act, now in revised statutes, aims to gift public lands to settlers who establish households and farms. A head of family or adult citizen may claim up to 160 acres by five years of continuous residence and modest fees. Lands granted are protected from preexisting debts once patent issued.
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United States
New York American
Ellensburg Prohibits Wrestling After Disorderly Match
Ellensburg Washington mayor Craig ordered all bouts halted as a crowd of 20 or more sports shunned the town. Last night Bruce Ashman of Cle Elum and M Matsuda of Tacoma fought for the lightweight Coast title with a $500 side bet. after 32 minutes Ashman fouled and lost.
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Ellensburg
Wash
Craig
Bruce Ashman
Cle Elum
M. Matsuda
Tacoma
Ashman
Local Pitching Contest Postponed at 8 PM
Community note shows Sellam Junior C. E. and Y. P. with a 3D DM event rescheduled for 8 30 p m at the BE venue.
Church of God Service Schedule on Okanogan Avenue
The notice lists a Church of God on Okanogan Avenue near Douglas with Sunday school at 10 a.m, morning service, and an evening sermon. Wednesday Bible study and prayers are at 7:30 p.m.
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Church OF God
Okanogan Avenue
Douglas N. D. Titchenal
Christian Science Society Public Reading Rooms Schedule
The Christian Science Society maintains reading rooms at 205 206 Columbia Valley Bank building open to the public from 2 to 5 p m daily except Sunday. Testimony meetings are Wednesdays at 3 p m in Elks hall with a lesson sermon read at 11 a m Sunday in Elks hall and Sunday school at 10 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Valley Bank
Elks Hall
Notice of Sheriff Sale of Real Estate Chelan County
In Chelan County Washington Superior Court John D Dill S H Sumner and H H Benton as plaintiffs Wenatchee Orchard and Irrigation Company defendants judgment for 111... dollars plus interest taxes and fees foreclosure of mortgage directs sale of Lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 Block 1 and Lots 1 2 Block 2 Swokane Valley Orchards with water right appurtenant to Swakane Creek at public auction December 16 1916. Sale date January 14 1911 at 10 am at the courthouse door Wenatchee.
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Wenatchee Orchard and Irrigation Company
Superior Court
State of Washington
Chelan
Chelan County
Towit
Swakane Valley
Swakane Creek
Court House
Wenatchee
Washington
Political bid funds saved by genealogical research
A Washington Heights man recalls spending about $1,600 on his campaign yet finishing $100 ahead. He explains his wife’s genealogical effort reduced costs because opponents did the research for him, effectively paying for his family history search. The quote comes from the New York Times.
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Washington Heights
New York Times
Eight famed lions named from major global statues
The London Graphic notes eight renowned lions including St. Mark’s in Venice the Trafalgar square lions the lion of Waterloo the Lucerne lion and the Chaeronea lion. Ruskin in Stones of Venice praised St. Mark’s lion as having an expression no artist could replicate and mentioned its bronze form with wings.
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St. Mark’s
Venice
Nelson Monument
Trafalgar Square
Waterloo
Lucerne
Chaeronea
Ruskin
Stones of
St. Mark's
London Graphic
Why He Left Boarder Stories From Chicago News
A brief Chicago News item recalls a boarder’s departure prompted by a landlady’s persistent curiosity. The man fled over incessant questions about when he would pay his board bill.
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Chicago News
Dora’s Gown Cost Question Sparks Family Plans
In a Detroit Free Press item a mother notes Dora is invited to a swell party while the father asks the gown price, anticipating the cost. The exchange highlights family budgeting as social expectations meet expense concerns.
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Dora
Detroit Free Press
Son at college proves a sycamore joke
A brief quip where Mrs. Bunderby explains her son is at college and a friend remarks on his freshman status, prompting the line about him being a sycamore.
Church Directory Details for Sunday Service
The notice lists Rev. H. D. Wiard D D with morning service at 11:00 a.m. at 26 South E Street and a Bible class at 10:00 a.m. A Thursday Midweek Cottage Meeting is also noted along with a Commercial Club Auditorium reference.
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Commercial Club
H. D. Wiard
D. D
South E Street
Estray Horse Notice From Entiat Ranch
B B Richards on December 8 1910 took up and keeps at his Entiat area ranch a chestnut horse age about 10 with white left hind foot and white face. It weighs about 700 pounds and bears no earmarks. The horse will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at the ranch on Saturday January 14 1911 at 2 pm unless the owner or legal representative appears earlier to prove ownership and pay charges.
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B. B Richards
Entiat, Wash
Corner Chelan and Palouse church services listed
W A Stevenson Ph D residence 214 Palouse phone 2735 Sabbath school service with Y P S C BE Evening service details and times noted for the church at Corner Chelan and Palouse with local contact information.
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W. A. Stevenson
Palouse
Sabbath School
Oda Alls
Corner Chelan and First North Rev John W Johnson Schedule
Reverend John W. Johnson at 318 Chelan Ave South hosts Bible school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am. Junior and Senior B Y P U meet in afternoon and evening services run 3 pm and 7 pm. Weekly prayer meetings on Wednesday and Friday and Boys Club Tuesday and Church prayer Thursday. Choir rehearsal Saturday at 7:30 pm. Baptist Brotherhood alternating weeks at 7:30 pm. Evening worship at 8 pm.
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Chelan
First North
John W. Johnson
Chelan Ave
Rev F Stuart Hyatt Morning and Evening Services
Sunday morning service at North First near Chelan with Sunday school and evening services conducted by Rev F Stuart Hyatt. Local congregation invites community members to attend and follow church activities.
Methodist Episcopal Chelan and Orondo church schedule
Chelan and Orondo Methodist Episcopal Church lists M L Sanders minister with residence at 246 N Chelan and phone 1054. Daily and weekly services include Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning service 11 a.m. Junior League 4 p.m. Epworth League 6 30 p.m. Evening service 7 30 p.m. Tuesday prayer meeting, Thursday church prayer meeting.
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Chelan
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Brief City News
Wilson
F. T. Blunck, JR
Foley
Wenatchee Drug Co
Hackenschmidt
Business Letters
Crescent
Oregon-Washington Boundary
Oklahoma
Neys
Bible School
Lla.m
Christian Science Society
Superior Court of the
County of
John D. Dill
S. H. Sumner
H. H. Benton
Church Directory
Estray Sale
Chelan and
Baptist Brotherhood
ST. Luke's Episcopal
Methodist Episcopal
Orondo
M. L. Sanders
Ing
O. J. Gist
Yakima
John Godfrey
Chelano County
S. B. Dever
General Delivery
Spokane
Mills Bros
Roslyn
Carney
Cannery
Guy Whitson
R. J
Thos. Sisler
L. E. Price
Brewster, Wash
James Gill
Squillchuck
Orondo Grocery
Harlin
the Daily World
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