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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
2
The Wenatchee Daily World notes Billy Sunday may buy a fruit ranch in the Wenatchee or Yakima valley. It suggests he could choose a partly improved property and even umpire local baseball games this summer, with Lake Wenatchee and Lake Chelan recreation nearby.
The report of a friendly suit to decide the legal executive if Governor-Elect Cosgrove cannot take the oath is praised as dignified. Lieutenant Governor Elect Hay and Governor Mead are lauded for proposing a peaceful method to avoid a contested transfer of power and state disruption.
The piece notes the army in Cuba lowering flags and boarding ships with bands playing Home Again. It frames the withdrawal as a promised covenant from before the Spanish American War began, claiming the war had no conquest motive but to execute justice and free Cuba, to be returned to its people.
The article notes widespread real estate activity across Washington towns shown by advertising volume in local papers. It argues rising ad levels signal healthy towns, while falling ads suggest trouble, reflecting broader economic confidence or concern.
SPOANE Jan 6 Billy Sunday joked with young men about choosing a wife. He advised visiting at different times to gauge a girl's readiness, noting how she presents herself in the morning versus in war paint, and suggesting cautious pursuit or quick retreat based on the scene.
Harold Morton Kramer editor of the Morning Times Frankfort Indiana draws on Spokane and Wenatchee Valley for his forthcoming novel The Chrysalis to be issued by Lothrop Lee Shepard Boston in April He recalls close brushes with danger while collecting material including a river crossing near Rocklake region and a brief rifle skirmish with rustlers that tested his and Brandenburgs courage and friendship
Wright Brothers of Chelan received the silver Ankeny cup donated by United States Senator Levi Ankeny for the exhibitor with the greatest total scores in plate exhibits at the National Apple Show. The cup's condition required it go to the top scorer, and Wright Brothers also won the Oakes cup for most first prizes.
Washington officials unveil a nationwide deserter identification plan. Upon enlistment a soldier’s photograph and description are sent to Washington for inclusion in a rogue’s gallery. If a man deserts, the description is circulated to all posts for instant recognition.
The latest society trend in St Louis is the roller skate walk. It features erect posture and straight legs with the ball of the foot planted first. The style, first seen among downtown workers, has been adopted by society girls and matrons alike.
Bank offers four percent interest on savings deposits. Keeps in effect deposits made before January 10 with interest accrued from January 1, 1909.
Kra mer admits assisting Branden berg spur the horse. Brandenberg, northwest resident, defies the east and will be the first to receive The Chrysalis from the author who writes of Rock Lake country. Also notes loan offers secured by city and farm security and Old Strong Bank savings incentives at 4 percent with semi annual compounding.
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