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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
4
Timetable showing up river departures from Wenatchee Orondo Entiat Chelan Falls Pateros Brewster and down river runs to Wenatchee with morning and evening departures. Note mentions irrigation project Lake district and Bridgeport service days.
Mrs. E. R. Davis returns from a pleasant visit with the Burch family in the mountains. Cline Piano Co. advertises a used piazzo. The Ladies Aid Society will meet at Mrs. J. D. Pierce’s home on Thursday at 2 30 PM. Mrs. Clifford Griggs hosts an informal gathering tonight. Grand View lots near Tibbits residence offered with $50 down, $25 monthly. J. B. Thomas of Lyons, Neb., brother of attorney Ira D. Thomas, visiting the valley. John Sachs of Columbia Siding was in town yesterday. L. M. Lane of Seattle visits his parents before returning to Seattle. The company lengthens its running time by nine hours. Chester Levere visits the city after a long absence spent in Alaska. Harry Taylor and I. A. Navarre leave for a three day fishing trip to Lake Chelan and surroundings, to return Friday.
W C Weeks, a North Bend lumberman, visits Milwaukee hiding news of a large construction crew at work around North Bend. H C Henry’s 800 laborer team clears twenty miles of right of way, with one third graded, aiming to have the line ready for rails within eighteen months. The project fuels North Bend’s activity with many prospectors and jobs, as ties for Henry’s contract pile up near the timber mill.
A public dancing party follows fireworks at Eagles hall on July 4. The evening includes a special Fourth of July show in the theater with attendance options for those who wish to view the show before dancing.
St Louis June 18 Miss Phoebe Cousins longtime advocate and early rights figure declared last night that suffrage for women has been a failure and that the movement has not achieved its aims The former United States marshal and prominent suffragist spoke at a public meeting reflecting on the progress and limits of women's rights efforts.
Miss Cousins argued the nation is not ready for women's votes and not for some time. She said suffragists were on the wrong track and that demanding prohibition for the District of Columbia would be absurd given diplomats and their habits.
The Pixies present an Amazon match and drill performed by a large group of young women costumed as Cheyenne girls. A scene from The Geisha opera will be staged in rich oriental attire. About 150 youths participate, making the show a major local attraction with photos displayed near the post office.
The Fruit Growers association asks valley residents seeking packing and picking work to submit their name and contact details with any experience. Send to Wenatchee or Cashmere offices or to E. T. Balch in Wenatchee Washington. Packing numbers will be used for members. stencils available at the office.
Travellers report the wagon road to Entiat is blocked by boulders and debris making it nearly impassable in spots. Local residents blame county commissioners for the wretched condition and call for action. Jobs Open in Forest Service: D B Sheller to hold July 23 and 24 exams in Wenatchee for forest ranger positions. apply to the civil service commission in Washington for blanks and permission.
The piece argues the British state will fund hospitals for poor mothers before and after birth to reduce infant deaths in cities like London. It notes rising child mortality and claims humanitarian policy could boost births among the poor, while concerns about class disparities and future leaders emerge in a tone suggestive of social reform debate.
The council conducted routine business including investigating an alleged hold up report from North Wenatchee, progress on sinking fund and a new pump project with July 1 completion, and authorization to buy a site for a Nob Hill substation. Licenses transferred to Gilbert and issued for Austin Co. at the Chewawa hotel. Chelan avenue and street grade ordinances introduced. Great Northern to pay $75 monthly for winter water. Plumbing ordinance referred for action.
Indian agent at Nespelem has been ordered by the interior department to finalize all Indian lands rights of way for the Great Northern Wenatchee-Oroville survey across Colville reservation lands. Major Anderson's application covers about eight miles near Brewster between Cherokee Smith ranch and T. M. Elliott place. Locals hope the Columbia and Okanogan river line promised by Hill will be built this fall.
Ticket sales for The Pixies open tomorrow morning at the We Natchee Drug Co. store with many seats sold and two full houses expected. Leading roles include Faun Wells as Flora, Irene Austin as Titania, Ethel Stoddard as Angelica, Helen Scanlan as Cholly Chrysanthemum, Stillman Miller as goblin chief, John Hatton and Glenn Wells as Italian minstrels with Henry Ferryman as trick monkey. Thirty goblins costumes and one hundred young girls will appear as fairies, butterflies, flower girls, and pages. A street parade in full costume is planned for 7:30 p.m. Friday.
J S Gankroger of Durango Colorado visited Wenatchee to study business prospects for Swift and Company He aims to set up a branch and use Wenatchee as headquarters for operations in the Okanogan country if plans prove favorable.
Henry O Malley of the Oregon City government hatchery travels via Seattle to Sedro Woolley to plant 300000 shad fry in the Skagit Nooksack and Stillaguamish rivers. He plans thousands more in White and Puget Sound area rivers. Senator Piles helped push government interest in stocking state waters with various fish.
Reader tips emphasize watching urine for amber color to indicate health. It warns against excessive or frequent discharge and avoids brick dust like sediment as signs to watch or report.
H. R. Hatch of 2516 Cedar Street Everett credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing a long battle with kidney and back trouble. He describes relief after four doses, restored sleep and energy, normal urine, and renewed ability to move. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents United States Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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