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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
3
Day two of the Horticultural Convention features Fruit Inspector P S Darlington on pest control and M O Tibbits urging grower cooperation for better market pricing. Tibbits outlines grading, pooling and educated packing to lift Seattle exports and unify growers against disunity.
The Grand Junction Association marks eleven years with a 25 percent annual stock dividend and a stable management team. It notes 99 percent of local growers lacked scientific fruit culture before joining, advocates a streamlined market channel, and mentions peaches at 1.08 fob. The piece also urges valley representation at Seattle and highlights 5 percent operating costs with 25 percent dividends. Also ad for ladies coats and lace curtains at Wenatchee Furniture Company.
Lee Willard stars in The Country Squire a delightful comedy at Wenatchee with his eastern company. The Oregonian praises his warm portrayal of the title role noting a strong performance and favorable reception by Portland critics. Also mentions nearby theater ads and local sale notices.
The World invites young women across districts to enter three voting contests with 1500 free votes for early entrants. Districts cover Wenatchee area, Waterville and Cashmere, with Alaska trip prizes for top vote-getters. Subscriptions and ballots drive voting, deadlines extend to April 24.
Thirty Wenatchee young women enter a World paper contest offering a free Alaska trip. Voters urged to vote daily, hold back subscription votes briefly, and mobilize support as seven weeks remain. Lead contenders may shift, with injections of World subscribers and regional entries driving momentum.
A severe letter published by The World targets a Wenatchee father accused of nursing a child with smallpox and roaming among friends, urging the offender be sent away. The note condemns secrecy and idle conduct while noting no one is named or held legally accountable. Nearby ads mention corsets from Mrs B J Tiffany at Wenatchee Hotel.
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