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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
2
The Lake Chelan region shows rising apple acreage as crews haul fruit by boat to Wenatchee from the hill down to the Columbia river. Local plans include railroad expansion and the Wapato Irrigation project slated to boost next season’s plantings and fruit industry.
Berlin reports Dr. Frederick A. Cook sues Commander Robert E. Peary for 10000 dollars claiming payment for bearskin and polar goods. Peary arrives and says Cook not suing on his behalf and will confer with the American ambassador before commenting. New York detectives search for 16 year old Esther Mearson last seen seeking work, fearing abduction or murder.
Captain Bureau and Captain Dock er announce construction of a 110 foot steamer at Kettle Falls designed for upper Columbia river trade. The vessel will haul 50 tons carrying lumber ore and fruit downstream and return with flour and other freight.
Remarkable midget born of normal parents stands just over two feet tall and speaks several languages. In Berlin he performed before the German crown prince’s children, displaying athletic prowess and wit as he savors outdoor and indoor sports. He is presently in Germany and will visit this country soon.
Local community notes from Squillchuck document visits, gatherings, camping, birthdays, and social events among residents such as the Halvorsons, Bells, Hamptons, Kinneys, Ray, Crow, Akerlund, Hedman, and others. The piece closes with Washington weather: winter wheat 80.1 percent condition on June 10, rye 90.6 percent, compared with prior dates and averages.
European and English railways report coal savings from superheating steam, with England around 20 percent, Germany higher, and Italy at 23.3 percent on state railways. Trains using superheated steam reportedly draw 12.6 percent more load and run 9.6 percent faster than those using saturated steam. Public Debt of Canada: Net debt rises to 328.7 million from 308.1 million in 1909. Consul Ryder notes 474.9 million in debt, 146.2 million assets, liabilities largely in England and Canada.
Sealed sale listing offers 240 acres east of Wenatchee eight miles from the post office. 150 acres good land with 20 acres fall wheat. Asking price $4,000 with $2,500 cash and balance long time. Promises a fine platting proposition for buyers with modest funds.
A promoting notice touts Columbia Valley Bank Building phone 1638 and a fine turnout. It emphasizes well harnessed horses and stylish comfortable carriages with prices cheaper than owning, grooming, or feeding animals.
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