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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
3
In a St. Louis divorce suit, Henry J. Pierce alleges his wife disparaged his family, claiming his ancestors were of no account. The notice appears as a classified advertisement offering calling cards for a limited week at World Office for 50 cents.
Local social events include a large gathering at Mr and Mrs S J Mulloy with music and refreshments. Reports note a heavy coyote population and scarce jackrabbits. W B Estes plans a windmill. Mrs Doneen’s Spokane trip cut short by son Winfield’s pneumonia. George Oppel ill with pneumonia. A dance occurred at the old Reeder place. Executor sale of Mrs Showalter property next Saturday. In Soap Lake J C Boyle from Seattle is Siloam Sanitarium doctor. Paul Weisbacher works at the Sanitarium store. The Sanitarium is full. Ben E Thomas building a 16 room hotel to open April 15. Jack Sprague left Soap Lake. Matron from Seattle arrived to fill vacancy. Sunday school reorganized with Mr Lynch superintendent. Mathison and partner erecting a temperance hall on the Thomas addition. Mrs Darrah of Spokane visiting sister Mrs Lewis. Only five pupils attend Soap Lake school. Coast party filed a homestead north of Jolliff Taneh and are now on the place.
The Wenatchee area reports a chain of property transfers ending in numerous parcels sold through local developers and individuals. Transfers list buyers such as W. M. Smith S. T. Wells W. G. McKittrick Louise Courtway J. D. Dill and A. V. Huff among others with sums ranging from 50 to 12 000 reflecting activity in Chelan and Wenatchee parcels.
The council discussed street sprinkling and authorized purchase of a new sprinkling wagon to remain city property and be driven by the lowest bidder. The attorney to vacate an alley between Stevens school and Courtway property and to arrange $60 000 in water bonds by special election. The Retort Courteous notes eight months to serve 350 defendants and council debate over legal service.
Pipe must be used so get in on the ground floor during this sale. Wenatchee Plumbing & Heating Co promotes limited time offers and provides contact via phone 251.
An eminent Dutch artist visiting Paris meets two former students who dine him at a top hotel. The students propose a number guessing game to settle the bill, alternating odd and even guesses until the master pays the full reckoning, noting the simple yet costly wager.
A flashy drummer tells a startling parlor car story prompting a listener to ask about the famed liar Munchausen. The exchange reveals curiosity about the traveler’s house and creates a tense, humorous moment.
A concise Atlantic note argues that strict adherence to standard English would drain life of animation and interest. It imagines a world where casual speech is replaced by formal correctness, altering slang, street language, and everyday dialogue.
A blind critic praised for insightful Shakespeare analysis notes a flaw in Irving’s Shylock delivery. He suggests a harsher moneylender tone, saying three thousand ducats sounds dull and money matters less to him. Irving takes the critique and revises his opening and other lines accordingly.
A reader note mentions meeting at the Gem Cafe and asks about quick advertising options in the Daily World. The casual message implies local dining and newsroom ad potential.
The Great Northern adds speed recording dining cars on the Oriental Limited. A tape logs train speed, stops, and dwell times for each trip and sends data to headquarters. Dispatch actions, sidings, and required speeds are recorded, aiding timetable revisions.
The piece explains kidney function and common symptoms of kidney trouble, noting kidneys filter blood continuously and remove impurities. A Wenatchee resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills toned and strengthened kidneys, reducing back ache and other symptoms after use. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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