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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
4
Wenatchee Finmbing and Heating Co advertises lower pipe prices with a call to action to visit or call, offering phone contact 2351 for inquiries on pricing and availability.
A reader urges election of Mr Coburn to the Wenatchee school board praising his education experience and fairness. The letter argues against favoritism toward children of directors and asserts merit should determine grade placement.
Personal and Social Column notes Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co offers pipe in carload lots at Columbia Valley Bank. Promotes their phone number 251 and invites friends and visitors to call 1131 for a pleasure trip inquiry.
Twenty four members of Great Northern railway train crews would establish Wenatchee as their headquarters if the petition before the division superintendent is granted. Currently Seattle Spokane division crews operate through the state, causing long runs and hours on duty that may violate the hours law. Approval would add about twenty four men and their families to Wenatchee’s population.
An advertisement urges readers to protect kidney health with Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs Agnes Miller of Roslyn Washington testifies to relief and recommends the product for kidney complaints. Doan's Pills are sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo is noted as the sale agent for the United States.
A carnival style pageant unfolds as a special train from Leavenworth and Cashmere brings humbled spirits to Wenatchee. Local candidates greet them at the station and guide them through illuminated streets to the Eagle Club for a gaudy feast featuring chop suey and ceremonial rites.
Wenatchee residents are urged to see The Passion Play at the Wenatchee theatre this week. The program features lavish Bavarian Oberammergau inspired pictures of Christ’s birth to crucifixion, an organ recital by Mrs Ed Ferguson, and sacred songs by Miss Faun Wells, framed as an educational entertainment. A note also mentions Gem Cafe two bit dinner and a comic chase in Palmer Mountain Prospector.
T S Baldwin of New York City wins the signal officers contract to furnish a dirigible balloon for the Army at 6750 dollars. delivery set in 159 days with a trial flight at Fort Meyer Virginia.
The Quincy valley reports mild winter rains boosting ground moisture and spring sowing underway. Farmers near Quincy and south of Frenchman Hills are sowing spring wheat while drills will soon be used. Eastern Washington enjoys a favorable season with steady wheat growth and brighter prospects than much of the country. A school directors meeting is set for the 29th under a recent legislative law, announced by Superintendent E F Elliott.
The column invites everyone to a school meeting with H B Dewey and Superintendent Elliot, reports the sale of City Bakery to Edward Crockett of Spokane, notes the Furrers moving, and records E A Brown and S G Scheuerle’s multi‑court debt case outcomes. It also teases local romance and a quip about generous townsfolk amid a brief land demand discussion.
The report lists county level activity with Douglas county leading in both appraisals and leases. Spokane shows many more leasing and purchasing apps, Lincoln and Klickitat follow with lower totals, and Whitman leads in lease apps while Walla Walla lags. The Wenatchee World launches a subscriber drive offering votes for a contest to win an Alaska trip for three district winners, with Miss O A Stewart currently leading.
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