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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
2
A long thoughtful discourse urges local readers to support home industry and fair prices, condemns sweatshop labor, and cites biblical prophecies and reformist figures. It praises irrigation, education, and public virtue, urging action by workers and citizens to foster economic independence.
School Director Campbell reports 7 or 8 applications for teachers and expects more. The Ladies Aid scheduled an ice cream social at the old school on June 14. Members urged to send notes to Mrs Foster and attend Mrs George's meeting on June 18. Commercial club discussed subscriptions for the experimental station and road work north of town pending citizen funding. The road south of town by M R Walton received praise.
R C Osborn of Lakeside announces his candidacy for Chelan County Assessor on the Republican ticket. He cites three years as Deputy Assessor in Chelan and ten years in Nebraska in similar work, and states his qualification for the office. He notes he will seek the position in the September primaries.
A Chicago Record-Herald snippet notes a mother reflecting on a daughter’s drawing talent and mentions one of the speaker’s brothers is a dentist. The exchange suggests possible hereditary artistic gift within a family.
Mrs. Ed Batterman of 17 South D Street Wenatchee Wash praises Doan's Kidney Pills for restoring her kidney function after back pain and fatigue. Her husband bought the remedy at Red Cross Pharmacy and she was cured. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY are US agents selling 50 cent boxes. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
Mrs. T. J. Mooney returned from Tacoma Wednesday evening. A party of twenty-one from here spent Sunday at Soap Lake and reported a fine time. Other residents and visitors include Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Pierce at Quincy, A. C. Trotter visiting Moses Lake with James Lee, C. H. Holmes and wife at Wilson Creek, J. H. Hayes of Spokane on business, W. E. Fallis of Seattle visiting friends, and S. D. Titus and children visiting relatives at Olive.
A terse item notes a Wenatchee Bazaar promotion with phone orders for ice cream and a deal of four or more delivered free. The Palmetto is referenced as part of the offer with visible dish displays in the window.
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