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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
1
A local advertisement announces a clearance sale featuring Heimer suits, stating items are available without withholding. It emphasizes discounted prices and limited stock across multiple sizes.
A sequence of suit price drops outlined from $5.00 to $25.00 with marked “go at” values and a final note of re-10.50. The list reads like a promotional display showing escalating sale figures and a remainder price.
Sale listing shows regular prices 12.50 15.00 20.00 25.00 with sale prices noted. One line notes 50c regularly sold at 25c and a remaining figure 18.50 appears. Items likely vintage clothing discount notes aimed at clearing stock.
One hundred fifty leading orchardists attend the Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers Association annual meeting in Bower Hall. President Tibbits reports a healthy year with strong finances and high fruit prices. The group discusses packing quality and spraying choices as officers are to be elected.
Spokane news reports the Grangeville branch of the Northern Pacific railway now has fifty bridges built in as many miles in the Clearwater Lewiston region east of Spokane. The final bridge spans 500 feet and sits 50 feet above low water, with construction taking just over two years and described as among the system’s most expensive.
John Anderson, telegraph lineman for the Great Northern, was killed when an engine struck him after he slipped on snow in Tumwater canyon near Leavenworth. Buchanan avoided the train. Anderson died about an hour and fifteen minutes after the accident. His body lies at Sprague's Undertaking Parlors awaiting relatives from Denver and Nebraska.
Tacoma Washington January 25 nearly all of the shingle mills in Washington will resume operations in March after a shutdown of three to six months About 475 mills exist in the state and about 4 percent are idle When operations restart 12000 men will gain employment Most mills are in the shinglemen association with many combination mills still closing shingle departments Ralph Metcalf of Metcalf Shingle company says no mills are contracting likely until rate questions are settled.
The A O U W Lodge welcomed about 27 new members last Friday with another class of around 20 expected at the next meeting. Notables present included J H Hemner grand recorder of Washington, J Henry Denning past master Columbia Lodge No 2, and Grand Deputy J E McNamar. A 200-guest supper followed before dancing. Also, Letitia Becker’s friends surprised her on Okanigan street Saturday. Morris Pond attracts skaters amid pleasant weather. R M Graves plans to open a dental office in Quincy after Cincinnati training. The high school closed today for roof fumigation to guard against smallpox.
Miss Warnick of Seattle visits the city as the Episcopal Church holds a social reunion tonight at Sprague's Hall. Bishop Lemuel H. Wells of Spokane will attend. Mrs. E H D Webb travels to Spokane and Mr. and Mrs. Coleman plan Grant's Pass Oregon residency.
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