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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
4
The World presents Parcels Post questions this week with a published letter from Congressman Wesley L. Jones and two reader communications. Both messages are highlighted for careful perusal as the paper continues its Parcels Post coverage.
A Kentucky resident now living in Wenatchee praises the surrounding rugged grandeur. He notes many locals may not appreciate the striking scenery within a few miles and points to the daytime journey to Seattle as revealing some of the world’s grandest landscapes.
Re election of Southside Farmers Club officers highlighted in this issue. The group aims to build better roads and is constructing a farmer owned telephone line. The article argues organized clubs county wide would boost improvements and speaks on Falconer and potential state office with a note on Snohomish County political chatter.
The page describes an evening of entertainment featuring acts named Coons and related antics including a coon themed opening, a ground hog sausage sideshow, a boning alley, and a swimming match with a lucifer match. An accident interrupts the program before an oyster supper ends the night with remarks from attendees.
A sister of Miss Arthur Hinton visits from Saskatchewan while Canada’s severe cold gives way to Wenatchee valley warmth. Union revival services begin with a crowded Presbyterian gathering and sermon by Rev. Robinson. Mrs. Hatfield visits family, Miss Lela Bigelow folk in town, and Mrs. Mohler fills a school vacancy after Miss West’s marriage. John A. Gellatly offers securities and loan services at 10 percent. A half price sale announces sales at Parshall's with a jingle contest for Andy Brown. Vintage clippings include ads praising advertising might and quirky anecdotes from New York.
Daily departures listed for half hourly starts from Wenatchee and Entiat with times to Chelan Falls Pateros and Brewster including morning and evening arrivals. Frequent notes indicate standard service times and terminal at Brewster each day.
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