World’s trip to Alaska contest names 33 Chelan area entrants
The World Advance Publishing Company lists thirty three young ladies from Chelan Douglas and Okanogan counties nominated for a summer Alaska voyage. Each district’s top vote getter wins the free trip to the icy scenic land. entries are still welcome by mailing names to the World Advance Publishing office.
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Alaska
Chelan
Douglas
Okanogan
World Advance Publishing Company
Second Day Of Horticultural Convention Attracts Growers
The Chelano County Horticultural Convention enters its second day with 159 fruit men in attendance. Harry Crowl of Wenatchee Produce urges a federal standard for fruit packing and grading, advocating a law similar to Canada’s Fruit Marks Acts. Maxwell Smith supports similar U.S. legislation while stressing grower responsibility. The meeting stresses education for packers through public schools and better packing practices. Capt. Pirbank of Cashmere urges limiting varieties to Spitzenberg and Winesap to suit rich soils. Continued discussion promised on page 3.
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Chelano County
Harry Crowl
Wenatchee
Wenatchee Valley
Maxwell Smith
Dominion
Northwest Fruit Growers’ Association
United States
Crowl
Capt. Pirbank
Cashmere
Spitzenberg
Spitzen
Blizzard Rages as East Handles Snow Drifts
Reports from Chicago Kansas City Milwaukee St Louis Detroit and Cincinnati detail a powerful blizzard sweeping the Midwest and Northeast. Snow depths range from eight to eighteen inches with drifting and blocked roads trains delayed and rivers rising as weather forecasts predict crest floods and continuing cold.
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Washington
Middle West
East
Chicago
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Detroit
Michigan
Cincinnati
Ohio
Paster
Indianapolis
Indiana
Evansville
Open Letters to The Public Forum Column
Readers are invited to submit unsigned letters on general topics for publication. Names may be withheld on request, and the editor disclaims responsibility for correspondents views.
Wenatchee City of Culture Debate Echoes in Letter
A reader questions Wenatchee's status as a city of culture noting missing libraries fine homes and clean moral standards. The writer cites ill repute and urges civic action and a purer moral atmosphere alongside leadership by Mayor John Gellatly.
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Wenatchee
Seattle University
Vale
John Gellatly
Ocean Nt
Big sale ends Saturday at Wenatchee dealer
Discount furniture and ladies' coats dominate the notice. Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co. advertises pipes at Columbia Valley Bank with phone number 251. Wieister's offers ladies' coats at half price.
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Wenatchee Plumbing & Heating Co
Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co
Columbia Valley Bank
Wiester'’S
Wenatchee Furniture Co
Notice Board and Local Updates From Wenatchee
Local notices include J M Cunningham no longer connected with World Advance Publishing Company job department. Community events: Rebekahs and Odd Fellows farewell for Hilton at Odd Fellows hall. Okanogan Ave residents meet to discuss improvements. And a peasants’ sale and winter happenings with weather, illnesses, and a colonial party at Presbyterian church with colonial costume.
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J. M. Cunningham
World Advance Publishing Company
World Advance Job Department
Rufus Woods
Odd Fellows
Bro
Sister Hilton
Odd Fellows Hall
Okanogan Ave
Okanogan Avenue
Chelan Avenue
Peachey Street
Okanogami Avenue
Presbyterian Church
Cameron
Columbus
Wiester's
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Guarantee Fund Life Association
Tacoma, Washington
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Tibbits
Milwaukee
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the Public Forum
Editor
Y S. Barker
Dry Flat
Wm. Sylvester
Nathan Cox
Martin Coonan
W. H. Scott
W. D. Reeder
Orting
Mr. Reeder
United States Army
George B. Tibbits
Willard
Country Squire
Cionce Ome Wu
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