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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
1
A discussion of Minnesota methods for storing potatoes in deep underground cellars 50 to 100 feet deep with constant near freezing temperatures. Potatoes reportedly kept for two years retain quality. sorting and packing buildings sit above the cellars and air tight floors prevent surface heat entry.
The article notes farmers could store potatoes during low prices and wait for better markets, potentially two years, without loss. It mentions climate could hinder use of the system locally, but this has not yet been proven.
Local church notices list Episcopal and Baptist services and Sunday school times with pastors named. Christian and Methodist groups announce Bible school and evening sermons. a tent revival is noted with a prophecy theme. A basement meeting and Epworth League events are listed along with a hardware bazaar promoting lard and can donations.
A Wenatchee park crowd hears a rambling, eccentric speaker busking as a political orator. The man, armed with a biscuit box and campaign flyers, attempts to sway passersby while critics jeer and mock his rhetoric about Chief Ferguson, capital and labor, and power.
The list shows numerous individuals and companies named as defendants in a major suit, including Wenatchee Electric Co, Scandinavian American Bank, Columbia Valley Bank, Wenatchee Development Co, Riverside Lodge No. 112, A F and A M, and Wenatchee Brewing and Malting Co, with many paired Mary Jane defendants and others across local firms and families.
City residents hear of Elmer E. Thayer starting a Grand View Addition home next week while S. F. Gilman considers a $1600 house at Orondo and Okanogan. Ella Stark, a Spokane nurse, visits, and Geo. N. Johnston will push fruit market expansion for the Cashmere Fruit Growers Union.
The Chelan Leader notes that he will probably retire to a chicken ranch when his term ends.
The Great Northern party ended a twelve day Lake Chelan excursion aboard the steamer Okanogan. Members include Mrs. Mose ly Miss Weisel W L Moseely C A Prather J L Robertson Jeff Robertson and Russell Poe. J L Robertson suffered a foot injury from a propeller shaft while the gasoline engine launch ferried luggage and the groupups. They favored independent travel from lake steamers and reported eating fish and bringing some home.
The Royal Neighbors met at R. J. Woodruff's home on B street for a social evening. A large crowd attended and enjoyed merriment and happiness. At a late hour a luncheon of ice cream and cake was served by the committee, and the gathering continued for some time.
The Wenatchee boom travels far as Mr Curriden reports his east and south trip. He heard Wenatchee praised in Alabama Cumberland Maryland Pittsburg Toledo and St Paul by boosters bankers and travelers who would visit the northwest when the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Fair opens.
The World columns note Wegman pianos sold at the Palmetto. Two instruments have already found buyers. The firm backs the piano with a long market history and strong guarantees. Local appeal stresses purity of tone and a cooling treat at the Palmetto while promoting the sale.
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