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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
2
Advertising deadlines are listed, urging timely insertions. The notice cites Census figures showing near one million divorces in 1865 to 1906 and discusses marriage erosion, sanctity, and social impact. It urges reflection on civilization and family as the home base. The text includes poems and mentions railroad expansion toward Washington.
The Wenatchee World highlights the value of homeseekers from eastern states who settle in the valley. Newcomers enrich the community, expand productive land, and inspire civic good. Welcoming strangers with hospitality builds ongoing growth in agricultural districts.
A letter from a Wenatchee resident out of town praises the editorial on Wenatchee as a future city of culture and notes the town’s potential to produce big red apples. The writer urges adopting a new slogan to reflect civic virtue and agricultural strength.
A historical reflection argues for a national art gallery in Washington and for bringing art to the plain man. It critiques art for art's sake, urges public museums to educate mass audiences, and envisions exhibits from Smithsonian and Corcoran inspiring uplift through accessible masterworks.
Lace curtains priced up to 2.50 are offered at one dollar per pair by the Wenatchee Furniture Company. The ad highlights a clearance style sale with bargain hosiery and home goods.
At the Wenatenee Theatre on Feb 24 the eminent American actor Lee Willard presents The Country Squire a Vermont folk comedy by James A. Kent. Willard headlines a company of fifteen eastern players delivering character acting praised as his best. The production is directed by Willard with a plain folk setting and familiar American humor. Results of Postal Card Contest noted with winners Fred Giard Low Gap and Mrs Cole Webster Wenatchee.
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