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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1908
Page
4
The notice explains a local word contest in Wenatchee with ads from merchants and professionals. Readers collect words from ads, address entries to Andy Brown at the Wenatchee World, and join the prize draw starting Saturday with the first dollar given Monday evening. Andy Brown handles prize mailouts from the Post Office each evening at 8 o clock.
Local business announces office relocation to the Columbia Valley Bank Building. The move aims to improve accessibility and service efficiency for clients and visitors. The date of relocation is not specified.
The article explains that penalties apply to publishers who advocate for a candidate, but paid advertising explaining candidacy may be allowed if labeled as such. Seattle’s Corporation Counsel states courts would interpret the bill to permit paid candidacy ads when designated. A plain candidacy card is not considered a voting factor or prohibited by law, though it may raise speculation about legal effects.
The local mail carrier Andy Brown reports a busy day handling mails and customer needs. He notes he mailed out many checks Saturday night and invites anyone missing theirs to write him. The missing word contest is underway offering potential winnings with details in Wiester's window.
Geo. R. Farr of Skykomish Lumber Company was in town Saturday to tend to his interest in Columbia River Lumber Company.
Mr. Chas. Myers of Quincy underwent surgery performed by Dr. W. M. McCoy at Gilchrist's Hospital yesterday and is reported to be doing nicely today.
The excerpt contrasts midwest farm life with camp life, noting land ownership, hired labor, and social norms. It praises the Wenatchee valley for neighborly proximity, connected by phone lines and daily mail including the Daily World, while recounting reception from a visitor on the coast.
A Wenatchee man speaks of local hospitality and his attachment to the city while contrasting attention from reporters and figures from New York. He notes limited social invitations and the weight of church communities as social hubs.
W. M. Emerson of Chelan visited Leavenworth and praised local prosperity. He may run as Republican candidate for prosecuting attorney. In Cashmere Roy Estes suffered severe burns when a grease pan exploded and he tried to throw it out, leaving him disabled for weeks.
At a Tuesday meeting the Chelan Commercial Club directed Secretary Rusk to petition Washington's senators and representatives to oppose a bill suspending assessment work on mining claims for one year. The club vows to press for the community's best interests and to stay alert and active.
Forest Supervisor Milham authorizes grazing for 10 000 cattle and 35 800 sheep on Chelan national forest for the coming season. Milham will convene stock men soon to issue permits and assign territories.
A funeral notice recalls a young man from this valley born twenty years ago on February 20. He attended local schools, studied at Vashon Island military school, then Shattuck Military Academy in Minnesota. Described as promising in body and mind, he was beloved and would likely have matched his father in business success. The community mourns with the bereaved family.
A brief prayer by Rev. T. A. Hilton at the family home on Chelan avenue preceded Mrs. Roses interment at Wenatchee cemetery, in light of her profound grief.
Ruth Bryan will seek a divorce. in Omaha on January 10 she states she will not again live with her husband Leavitt. Her separation lasted months amid disputes over her literary work, and the marriage was opposed by her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bryan.
Property owners in Nob Hill and surrounding districts are directed to the City Clerk's Office to pay sidewalk assessments by the 16th of this month. A 10 percent penalty will accrue and the remaining amount will accrue interest if not paid. City Clerk Sam R. Sumner issues the notice.
Announcement: a new carriage painting shop invites public patronage. Now is the time to have carriages painted while snow rests and wheels idle. For inquiries call M. O. Merril and W. F. O'Neal. 1-14.
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