Largest building in the world planned for Tacoma
Tacoma reports that the Imperial building, a 24 story structure to rise near Sixth avenue, has been financed. A letter from promoter A P Gillies confirms the success and extends season’s greetings. Judge R S Steiner arrived by boat from Waterville.
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Tacoma
Ryders Gougar Co
A. P. Gillies
Sixth Avenue
O. F. Cosper
The
Commercial Club
Imperial
New York
R. S. Steiner
Waterville
Cook with electricity hot on table disc stove
A small electric disc stove that sits on a table heats water quickly or cooks meals. Free trial offered.
Leap Year Editorial Prompts Marriage Advice and Mock Public Letter
A reprinted Leap Year note from the World mocks a marriageable girl’s plea for suitors in Wenatchee. It features satire on bachelors and advice on choosing a husband, urging young women to pursue a younger partner while avoiding seasoned bachelors and widowers.
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Wenatchee
Open Season for Bachelors Declared by Hunters
Hunters are notified that the open season for bachelors is on. It is unlawful to possess more than three old ducks and not more than one under thirty. Crippling without capture carries solitary confinement for the season. Blood hounds are forbidden and no more than three drachms of pink powder may be used.
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Animal Kingdom
New England
Condi
Great Northern eyes 12 mile tunnel under hill
An Everett Tribune report describes Great Northern prep near Leavenworth for a low grade tunnel to reach Puget Sound. It notes two large camps and large cement stocks with plans for three dams on the Wenatchee River to power drilling and boring equipment.
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Great Northern
Everett Tribune
Leavenworth
Everett
Wenatchee River
Fire Department Annual Report Details Costs and Donations
The secretary’s report shows an average department membership for fires in the year, with total estimated damage of 13 705 dollars and insurance coverage of 4 700 dollars. Maintenance averaged 29 dollars per month and 15 35 dollars per firefighter. Donations totaling 238 dollars were given to department members in appreciation of their property-saving efforts.
Chelan Apples Ship Out from Chelan County Warehouses
J. B. Powles and Co announce two carloads of Chelan county apples shipped this year. Stored at Leroy Wrights warehouse, the packed stock is described as top quality by Winter Raine who supervised packing. The World office reports two monster Spokane Beauties included in the shipment.
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J. B. Powles and Co
Chelan County
Leroy Wright
Winter Raine
Spokane
Cranmer and Hawkins Wedding in Squilchuck Residence
The wedding of Miss Anna Cranmer and Mr. Thomas R. Hawkins was held yesterday by Rev. A J Adams of the Christian church. The couple, residents of Squilchuck, will start housekeeping there where Hawkins owns a fruit ranch. Mrs Carl Christenson’s body arrived from Seattle and rests at Hall's undertaking parlors. Invitations are issued for a leap year party to be hosted by the young ladies Friday at Eagle Hall. A L Maltbie of Carpenter Maltbie hardware firm, Waterville, arrived from Plateau City this afternoon and will stay overnight.
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Carl Christenson
Seattle
Hall
Eagle Hall
A. L. Maltbie
Carpenter & Maltbie
Waterville
Plateau City
Chicken Show draws top state birds to Wenatchee
The Chicken Show in Wenatchee features some of the finest birds in the state on display, inviting all locals to attend and enjoy the exhibition.
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Wenatchee
State
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Wenatchee Electric Company
North Central
Washington
Strong Bank
Columbia Valley Bank
Andy Brown
Daily World
N. B
Great Northern Work
Fire Department
Hall’s
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