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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
2
The piece argues that corporations face a one handed game in funding campaigns with the prohibition party to be listed among beneficiaries. It notes the Republican and Democratic committees’ approaches to disclosure and predicts increased publicity will reduce overall campaign spending as costs rise for both sides.
The revival of ancient Olympics inspires youths and praises athletes winning top prizes. Canadian rivals push hard as Americans and Europeans, led by England, compete for medals. The piece hopes medal glory boosts national pride despite lingering unease over gold and bronze symbols.
The piece praises President Roosevelt for renaming the San Jacinto forest reserve in memory of President Cleveland and notes sentiment as a motive. It argues conservation is essential while contrasting business origins of creation and criticizes some congress members who favor reverting to older policies.
The column notes rising political talk before primaries, praising nonpartisan judiciary provisions and urging retention of the reform. It also reports McKean of Ankeny losing the Walla Walla mayoral race to Eugene Tousick, and observes freight car shortages improving, hinting at possible crop transport dynamics.
Senator Reed accuses Ankeny managers of trying to sway union labor votes by financial means. The News objects, saying the union button is not a price tag and Ankeny’s approach is unworthy.
A traveler describes a Burma rat trap using a buried jar filled with paddy and a small entry hole. Rats enter seeking concealment but cannot climb the smooth jar sides, allowing escape to be blocked. One night yielded seventy two rats. London Family Herald reports the method.
City Council of Wenatchee meets every Tuesday night at city hall. Public concert every Friday night in the park. Wenatchee Military showcases the Ever Ready Battery. Bicycle supplies for sale and repairs of all kinds. J. J. Eyer, the cycle doctor.
Miss Windhamen hosted a Saturday croquet gathering for Misses Cox Kapp Purnell Harris and Peterson with music by Harris and Peterson. Ice cream cake and fruit were served. Guests included Mr Whitney of Seattle and Mrs Mills with dignitaries and a gospel tent visit announced.
Morning appointment at the Christian church and an evening Gospel tent visit mark a day for local families. Ed Morrill’s wife cared for his En tiat ranch peach orchard near Brays while Jean Skiles builds a house on the fruit ranch. The family currently lives in a tent. Foxworthy family and son vacationed near Bear Creek. Organ lost a valuable alfalfa-staked cow that died after being found on her back. S. L. Packwood and family return from a two week camping trip on Lake Chelan. Jackman, long troubled by rheumatism, has gone to Soap Lake. ANNUE
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