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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
2
Voters urged to support pledges under Section 37 of the direct primary law to name the people's choice for United States Senator. The piece highlights Miles Poindexter of Spokane as the leading candidate for the district's next congressman, noting strong clubs and broad support across Spokane, Walla Walla, Chelan, Yakima, Stevens counties and the eastern region.
Wenatchee exudes pride as it touts its low knockers to population ratio and growing optimism. The piece recalls skeptics who doubted the High Line Aitch and Columbia River bridge projects, noting fewer each year and praising the valley’s progressive spirit and abundant opportunities.
The New York Tribune recounts the tale of the neidkopft a carving of a harsh shrew fixed above a hunchback goldsmith's workshop in Berlin. Frederick William I ordered the bust made from the rival's envy and placed it above the shop window to shame the rival's wife. The bust vanished and reappeared around 1840 and was restored by Frederick William IV in its original niche.
A curious visitor asked when the band would play in the senate press gallery. The doorkeeper clarified no band exists, noting the gallery’s empty seats and the press area. The girl’s disappointment highlighted the mix up between a decorative setup and actual music.
F A Reynolds, candidate for county auditor on the Republican ticket, is in the city today. He supports the direct primary law to end political combinations and give voters a real choice at the polls.
A Valley correspondent notes new dwellings and a Quaker church on the Entiat Fruit Lands, plus a stable, a grove and a stone cellar. The Entiat Power Company digs miles of ditch for a plant costing over 100000 dollars. The writer also predicts a Democratic surge with Bryan and recounts the Entiat ferry accident sending horses overboard before reaching Keeler's Landing.
Sealed bids due by 8 p m August 3 1908 for excavating loading and moving about 600 cubic yards of earth from the new high school site in Grandview Addition Wenatchee to Whitman school grounds. Bids must show price per cubic yard and the board may reject any or all bids.
Advice to orchardists to contact Caseby and Anese at 327 People's Bank Building Seattle for arranging fruit shipping to consumers with first come first served availability. Limited demand noted with 723 FP sal a.
Tickets priced at 7 dollars for a round trip aboard the Columbia and Okanogan Steamboat Company steamers and the Lake Chelan Navigation Co services. Offer valid through September 13.
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