Publicity Tour Promotes Chelan County Apples at Coeur d Alene
Publicity agent Lem McKittrick returns from Seattle to organize a small Coeur d Alene display ahead of the August 9 land drawing. He will also arrange an exhibit at the National Irrigation Congress in Spokane August 9–14. Apples from Missouri Pippins and Staymen Winesaps win early honors. Chelan county booths and booklets attract strong interest at the fair.
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Lem McKittrick
Seattle
Coeur d'Alene
McKittrick
National Irrigation Congress
Spokane
A.Y.P
Gellatly
Missouri
Asmuch
Chelan County
National Editorial Association
Apples Heavily Laden Trees Lead to Heavy Harvest at Hillcrest
Sunnyside July 26 Byron Hill foreman at Hillcrest reports the 40 acre orchard bought from Mrs. R. D. Young bears heavy loads. He removed more than two thirds of the apples from a Grimes Golden tree with 5033 well formed apples and few wormy. Grimes Golden and Delaware Reds expected 20 boxes per tree. With 55 trees per acre yield may reach 1100 boxes per acre and high fall prices could net Grimes Golden about $2.00 per acre this season. Roth of Columbia Siding, James Krember from Peoria Ill and H M Railsback of Hopedale Ill visiting the valley.
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Sunnyside
Byron Hill
Hillcrest
R. D. Young
L. W. Roth
Columbia Siding
James Krember
Peoria
Ill
H. M. Railsback
Hopedale
Icemen defeat Printers 15 to 7 in dirty game
The Icemen shut out the Printers 15 to 7 after a cold windy night. C. E. Owens umpired, Hicks and Woods stood for the Printers, Miller and Gillette for the Icemen in a poor exhibition of ball.
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Cannery
Cannery Men
C. E. Owens
Hicks and Woods
Miller
Gillette
Icemen
Plenty of Water for All Purposes
Water Commissioner Pat Sherburne announces that the city will have ample water with the new 500000 gallon reservoir nearly full at about eight feet. The pumping plant is in working shape and sprinkler restrictions are lifted, ensuring water for lawns streets and domestic use.
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Daily World
Pat Sherburne
Sherburne
Roller Kaufman Bout Canceled by Sheriff
Seattle reports a six round boxing match between Dr. B. F. Roller and Al Kaufman of San Francisco, planned for next Friday at the exposition grounds, cancelled due to sheriff opposition. J. A. Branche of Minneapolis visits on business as Patrick Cahill travels to Seattle for a two week fair stay.
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Seattle
Dr. B. F. Roller
al. Kaufman
San Francisco
Exposition Grounds
Patrick Cahill
Corner lot to rise two story building at We natchee and Orondo
Ed S Russell corner 70 by 120 feet at We natchee and Orondo avenues will host a two story full basement structure costing about 25000 dollars. E E Plough Wilbur hardware dealer bought four feet of the lot for 16000 dollars and plans to rent or use the building for his goods. Plough travels to Seattle to consult with architects and will start work soon, with site and construction decisions to be made between concrete or brick and use of the space for tenants and Plough’s stock.
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Ed. S. Russell
Wenatchee and
Orondo Avenues
E. E. Plough
Wilbur
Russell
Messrs. Russell and Plough
Plough
Hay Bros
Charles H. Black
C. H. Halbert
State to Inspect Wenatchee Bridge Before Purchase
J M Bowerman engineer of the state highway commission will arrive tomorrow to thoroughly examine the Wenatchee bridge over the Columbia River. The purchase bill covers only expense vouchers but the commission seeks a detailed inspection to hasten a possible closure if the engineer finds the bridge satisfactory.
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Wenatchee Bridge
Columbia River
J. M. Bowerman
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Bankers Face Firemen In Tonight's Valley Ball Park Showdown
The Columbia Valley Bank team meets the Firemen at the local ball park tonight in a marquee game. A sizable crowd is expected despite recent attendance dips.
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Columbia Valley Bank
Ball Park
Senator La Follette in Tariff Debate with Family Photo
The article highlights Senator La Follette as a leader for tariff reduction and critic of party pledges. It notes his strong senate speech for lower duties and mentions a photograph taken at Fort Myer showing the Wisconsin senator with his wife and daughter during Wright airplane tests.
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Senator LA Follette
Senate
la Follette
Repubicans
Wisconsin
Fort Myer
Herd Law Causes Barbers Quiet Trouble in Southside
George H. Overturf of Southside reports county commissioners last Friday created a herd district in the Southside country. The herd law requires stock to be penned within 39 days after the order, forcing a roundup during harvest. Residents protest and seek a possible extension to 90 days, while anticipating a good wheat crop this year.
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George H. Overturf
Southside
Douglas County
Overturf
Barbers Debate New Evening Hours in Wenatchee
Local barbers circulate a petition to close shops at 7 PM to save an hour for supper, facing opposition from Mecca and Palace proprietors. Yoder argues the plan harms bosses and public needs, noting current high pay and public satisfaction with existing hours. He cites typical wages of $18 weekly plus 60 percent over $30 as better than Seattle or larger cities.
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Mecca
Palace
Yoder
Seattle
Estes Family Returns From Two Weeks at Fair
W. B. Estes and family came back yesterday from a two weeks visit at the fair. Lynn Dover returned last night from a two weeks visit in Seattle at.
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W. B. Estes
Lynn Dover
Seattle
Bridgeport Columbia river land sale planned by Kryger & Ingham
William Kryger of Kryger & Ingham, Bridgeport realty dealers, is in the city arranging the sale of 105 acres of platted Columbia river fruit land eight miles upriver from Wenatchee. The tract includes 5 acres of fruit, 22 acres of bearing orchard, and 70 acres under water with irrigation, to be sold in small tracts or as a whole.
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William Kryger
Kryger & Ingham
Bridgeport
Columbia River
Wenatchee
Kruger
J. B. Valentine and Associates
Kryger
Cohimbia
Olympia Hotel
Edgecomb Man and Seattle Trip Mentioned
J. F. Reed of Edgecomb is in town on business. Lem Ward returned yesterday from a business trip to Seattle.
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P. F. Carlin
Spokane
J. F. Reed
Edgecomb
Lem Ward
Seattle
Almost Across the Channel by French Aviator Latham
Dover July 27 Hubert Latham the French aviator attempted to cross the English Channel piloting a monoplane He flew about nineteen miles from Sangates cliffs toward Dover before the engine failed and the aircraft fell into the sea Five French torpedo boats escorted the venture but lagged behind the aircraft The plan was to reach London about 85 miles beyond Dover if the crossing had succeeded
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Water
Dover
Sangates Cliffs
Latham
London
Channel
Missing Noah Marker Linked to Bank Investigation
Tipton Indiana July 27 Investigation into the First National Bank shows over 85 000 in funds missing tied to interest bearing accounts allegedly manipulated. Deposits total about 800 000 with the bank prosperous under cashier William Marker and his brother Noah.
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Tipton
Ind
First National Bank
Noah Marker
Wiliam Marker
Marker Bros
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M’rkittrick
East
Pige
Hillcrest Orchard
Printers
Pet
Firemen
Ellis-Porde En Ee
Bankers
Tammany Pe Eee
Iid de Bee
Eens
Eagle L. & T
Rolleer-Kaufman
J. A. Branche
Minneapolis
S. Russell
WAY Commission
J. M. Bow
Erman
Morrow
L. H. Hamilton
Ernest Webb
Harvey Marble
Twisp
A.y.-P
Coun
OF New Law
Journey
England
Hubert l Latham
Bank
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