Special for one week 50 calling ecards only 50c
World Office advertises a one week sale offering calling ecards at 50 cents each. The brief notice emphasizes low price and limited time.
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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
4
World Office advertises a one week sale offering calling ecards at 50 cents each. The brief notice emphasizes low price and limited time.
E A Weyman visited town for a Sunday with his family then returns to Moses Coulee tract where he owns a large land section. He blasts near springs to build a reservoir for irrigation and storage. The Wenatchee area mentions Wenatchee Plumbing Heating Co advertising services. A separate note recalls a home party at Mr and Mrs O B Fuller on Wenatchee avenue with six tables of 500 and guests Mrs Frank Culp and Mr J H Miller enjoying refreshments.
Miss Mildred Wyman hosted friends at her C street home on Saturday evening. Guests sat at four tables and played duplicate whist. Winners included Dr. and Mrs. King and other couples such as Mr. and Mrs. H C Littlefield, Mr. and Mrs. John Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. E A Nichols, Mr. Geo. Merriam and Miss Maud Merriam.
Friday Whist Club hosted by Mr Bruce Griggs on Chelan Avenue South honors Mr and Mrs Guy Browne. Miss Zelma Reeves and Miss Anna Sumner hosted high school faculty and seniors at Reeves home on Mission Street with purple gold lavender and cream decor. Governor Claiborne Jackson story relates a comic tale on marriage to five sisters. Wenatchee entries also feature local ads for Marmola weight reducer and plumbing services with phone numbers.
The document lists numerous contestants across districts with names such as Miss Ruby Webb Miss Vida Alrey Miss Jessie Wilson Miss Kate Patterson Miss Anna Sumner and others from districts 1 2 and 5. It notes vote casting and contest closure details indicating contestants may seek votes outside their district and that voting closes Saturday April 11.
The article describes misty fjord scenes near Skagway with ice floes and jagged cliffs. It notes the S glacier and Upper glacier close to town, the White Pass river valley, and tourist photographs. It also reflects on the romance and luxury of Alaska liners aboard ships providing a homey, elegant voyage.
The World announces a three district vote contest with five vote coupons issued daily and a grand Alaska trip prize including first class transport and meals. Subscriptions and renewals count votes with rates for daily, weekly, and yearly terms. Also notes farewells to Mr. Browne and Mrs. Seaman as Whist Club gatherings conclude.
Pipe in carload lot referenced at Columbia Valley Bank reported by Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co. Contact details not provided.
An old and new customer friendly notice from McCullough and Hudson, blacksmiths, announcing open service at the Vachon stand on Wenatchee Avenue near Arrow Livery with guaranteed satisfaction.
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