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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
2
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A Wenatchee letter-writer and Seattle Times column spark debate on marriage and singleness. The piece argues marriages should spring from love, not convenience, and urges understanding for those still unmarried. It dismisses harsh judgment as unfounded and notes the loneliness some feel despite beauty and opportunity.
Governor Gillette condemns San Francisco for intolerable conditions driven by commercialism and fear among eastern capitalists. He notes the city’s reputation has suffered as leadership under Schmitz and Abe Rueft undercuts law and order, deterring investment and stability.
The New York Globe urges ending disorder in Frisco after a year of insurance waste and anti Japanese vandalism. It calls for conservative leadership to reimpose law and normalcy. The notice adds the W C T U will meet Mrs McNeal on Wenatchee avenue Friday the 14th with members invited.
A Washington special to the New York Times reports W. W. Newell and E. S. Truesdale’s travels in Europe and Africa. They found Roosevelt’s fame widespread, with camels from Egypt to Nubian deserts bearing his name. Camel drivers, sheiks, and even a German tourist noted Roosevelts in the region, with rare exceptions like one camel named Theodore. The piece highlights the humorous spread of the president’s nickname along the Nile and in nearby oases.
The article contrasts camels with Roosevelt era demeanor noting they have adopted many traits associated with the Slippers trade. It describes a shift toward a more strenuous, six toed cut at the White House and marks a change from easygoing to active trade practices.
A Londoner named Witherington patents a paste that removes the beard in ten minutes without a razor. The paste makes hair brittle and rubs off with a wet sponge, promising no skin trouble and a fresh look after morning washing. It claims no barber, no tipping, and a cost of about a cent per share.
Sidney Lee stated in London that Americans are becoming more accurate readers and writers of English than the English. He noted Harvard has twenty English professors while Oxford has one, with America Germany and France outdoing England in English scholarship.
The piece recounts Mr. Benson the actor guiding Dublin rehearsals with an army of stage helpers to portray Richard III’s supporters. On opening night the army resisted surrender and turned on Richmond’s forces, demanding O Connor join Richmond’s side. It also recalls William J. Stillman’s Greece dispatch with a witty Times anecdote, ending with his line that a newspaper man never loses his head.
Sydney Smith praised Dr. Whewell master of Trinity College calling science his forte and omniscience his foible. Two fellows overstated their knowledge of Chinese metaphysics in his presence and argued. He listened quietly and then remarked that they had read a paper he wrote for an encyclopedia of science.
A brief wit sketch from the Washington Star recounts Piute Pete confessing an accusation of untruthfulness. He explains the accuser used long words in a roundabout style and disappeared before Pete understood the meaning.
The Siamese hate walking and prefer riding whenever possible. The piece notes that a Bangkok man will not walk if he can avoid it, contrasting with Venetians and Hollander who may ride or walk. The commentary attributes this to cultural stiff necks and family pressures.
Local Wenatchee dealers publish price quotes for meats fruits vegetables and feed items. Grain hay and flour prices show figures for barley chop shorts bran and all grain chop, with Timothy hay and alfalfa listed at specific per ton and per bale rates.
The Maccabees of the World Natchee Tent No 56 meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Bower hall. Commander J. H. Dahling and Recorder C. A. Battles are listed. Wenatchee I O O F Lodge No 157 meets at Ellis Forde hall every Saturday night. N G T A Hilton and Sec P H Sherburne noted.
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