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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
2
The Evening Chronicle argues for a social venue to replace Sunday saloons in Spokane. It suggests a workingmen’s club with a restaurant to serve strangers and those who do not attend church, offering reading, cards, and discussion in a self supporting facility.
An analysis compares US domestic parcel rates to foreign systems, noting a 4 pound domestic limit at 64 cents and 48 cents to London. It argues Congress controls domestic rates while foreign carriers profit from cross border mail practices, citing Britain and Germany parcel volumes and subsidies. It also critiques US subsidies to American vessels and railroads for carrying mail versus lower foreign costs.
Local advice promotes quick rental listings in the city daily papers to attract prompt results. It stresses not delaying ads for houses or rooms when available for rent.
Preparations are under way for the Old Settlers' dance to be held in Wenatchee Friday night. The pioneers organization will oversee the festivities, promising an event of unusual interest. Attorney Frank Reeves has returned from Soap Lake. County Surveyor Navarre came back yesterday from Chelan with his family.
A proposed society to honor women and girls who served as sponsors for U S Navy ships. Gladys Bryant Smith and Miss Cockeril, now Mrs. Stallaudet, are named as early sponsors for vessels, with membership to be open to those who christened warships for the government.
Miss Gladys Bryant Smith and Elsie MacComber led a sponsor list for new ships including the Des Moines Kansas and Vermont. Miss Anna Hoch and Miss Mary Campbell also christened cruisers. the youngest sponsor was Miss W Brookline.
The article describes a proposed peace cure focused on mental discipline rather than exile or drastic change. It emphasizes slow meals, pleasant thoughts, and nerve relaxation for women, with the first hour after waking deemed crucial to the day’s tone and health.
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