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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1909
Page
2
The senate faces a heated clash over appointing an investigating committee to probe the Schively Nichols and Ross administration. If the chamber resists public demand for inquiry, Governor Hay may call a special session to address this vital question and protect the state's reputation.
A historical column contrasts Harriet Martineau and Charles Dickens views of Washington with modern growth. It notes Martineau’s 1835 36 impressions and Dickens’ 19th century critique, then celebrates Washington’s rise in wealth and grandeur as crowds gather for inaugurations.
Old timers say the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition will boost not only Seattle but the entire state as visitors, led by midwest homeseekers, explore fruit lands and logged-off regions. Taft will shape federal judgeships, favoring high standards. Guggenheim funds a $10,000 cross‑continent auto race to the exposition grounds, underscoring the copper magnate's wealth.
A four year old girl named Helen attempts to enter a playroom blocked by a gated door. After saying a prayer for help she tumbles over the gate and declares she has overcome the obstacle herself. The anecdote is attributed to Harper's Magazine.
Better get your bicycle and sewing machine repairing done now than to wait until later in the season when the spring rush begins. J. J. Eyer, 32 Mission street, Leonard Nelson, who has been visiting at Minneapolis and Red Wing all winter, returned home Sunday.
A pretty child, drawn to a passenger's white fox furs in Grand Central Station, asks Santa for similar gifts. She praises the furs and, recalling her own gray squirrel set, learns that such luxury requires two wardrobes while the stylish woman departs, leaving the girl content.
In Leavenworth on March 6 1909 voters backed Mrs L J Nelson and Guy Hamilton in a landslide, despite some discontent. Turnout rose to 106 from 44 last year with Nelson drawing 81 votes to 24 for her rival and Hamilton 66 to 30 for his opponent.
A New York publisher in the Capitol corridor meets a young page carrying a pile of papers. The publisher jokes about the boy’s size for a paragraph. The item ends with a promotion to check Wenatchee Produce Co. for farming implements and vehicles.
Advertisements list horses for sale by Jos Ladd of Southside and a millinery stock showcase by Mrs E H D Webb and Co inviting ladies to visit on March 16. The item compresses two separate classified notices into a single brief record.
Prof H A Howell of Havana Cuba testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saved his baby from a severe cold. He recalls his mother using it and notes prompt relief after dosing the child on February 3. He praises the remedy as life saving and recommends it, available from all dealers.
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