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Newspaper

Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

4

Salt Lake City Visit Promoted By Regional Rail Routes

The article promotes Salt Lake City as a must see on travel east with connections via Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company, Oregon Short Line, and Union Pacific. It suggests winter trips to California, farm and fruit land opportunities at moderate prices, and advertises travel contacts E. B. Ellis in Seattle and William McMurray in Portland, plus a one week offer of 50 calling cards for 50 cents.

Salt Lake City Oregon Ailroad & W Navigation Company Spokane Oregon Short Line Union Pacific California E. B. Ellis First Avenue Seattle Wash William McMurray G. P Portland Ore

The Reaper Kings and the Patent Wars that Shaped a Nation

The rise of reaper makers like McCormick Deering and others sparked fierce patent battles. Legal duels intensified from 1855 as McCormick faced Manny with Lincoln and Stanton hiring rival lawyers. Stanton won a key speech, Lincoln earned a fortune aiding his reform campaign.

Rand McCormick Osborne Whiteley Reaper Deering Glessner Warder Adriance Huntley Cyrus H. McCormick William Deering Secon Tearn E. Make Reapers Supreme Court Congress John H. Manny Rockford, Ill

Couple Seeks Bolt from Ring in Wedding Offer

A blushing young man asks the minister to marry them and jokes about a ring. He quips that if a ring can be found from the $2 fund, the bride would have it, highlighting a needy, awkward wedding moment. The minister tries to ease the situation before conceding.

Solicitous Exchange Ends Evening Encounter

A Chicago Tribune excerpt recalls an evening where Mr Smallsweed jokes about yawns and a dislocated jaw after Miss Genevieve bids him farewell at 11:30. Chol ly notes the late hour and the playful reminder of yawning risk.

Local Water Systems and Plumbing Ad Snippet

Advertisement fragment mentions Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co at Columbia Valley Bank with phone 251 and a Gem Cafe note about short orders for a queen’s taste. It also references a pressure water system and repeats the Wenatchee company with phone 251.

Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co Columbia Valley Bank Gem Cafe Wenatchee Plumbing & Heating Co

Special Offer Expiring Tonight at 9 O Clock

A local notice announces a special offer ending at 9 PM tonight. The fragmented text mentions names like Webb, Wells, Mafude Pruett and a cryptic note about Petgieted Ruby.

Petgieted Ruby Webbee Faun Wells Mafude Pruett

One Week Only Ten Six Months Subscriptions Offer

A promotional one week offer applies to six month subscriptions. Ten old six month subscribers are counted at 7 000 and ten new six month subscribers at 10 000.

Daily World Advance Tve

District Misses Enter Miss Prue tt and Murdock in Contest

District contestants include Maud Pruett Chelan Mae Murdock Waterville Olive Stewart Quincy Jessie Kinney Peshastin Mabel Beasley Cashmere Ruby Delong Cashmere Francis Fisher Orondo Delia Tompkins Chelan Effie Alexander Cashmere Ida Ringstedt Entiat Eva Jones Cashmere Contestants may seek votes across districts counties or states and the contest closes Saturday April 11.

Maud Pruett Chelan Mae Murdock Waterville Olive H. Stewart Quincy Jessie Kinney Peshastin Mabel Beasley Cashmere Ruby Delong Francis Fisher Orondo Delia Tompkins Effie Alexander Ida Ringstedt Entiat Eva Jones

World contest nears end as candidates urge subscriptions

The World asks readers and candidates to push for subscriptions before April 11. Contestants plan aggressive outreach to non-subscribers, offering three months to a year of World access in exchange for votes. Emphasis stays on converting last minute supporters from city and country.

Alaska World Office

Three Separate Contests Award Alaskan Trips by Votes

The World runs three parallel contests. District 1 selects a top contestant for a round trip to Alaska with first class travel and accommodations. District 2 mirrors with a similar prize, District 3 offers the same trip. Votes count daily with coupons and ballots, and winners must come from different districts.

Alaska Waterville Chelan Willson Creek Peshastin Cashmere Leavenworth Entiat P. O Youngrlady of the World Daily World

Dinner Invitation at Gem Cafe Two Bits Ask Any One

A snappy note invites readers to join dinner at the Gem Cafe with the playful slogan only two bits. The ad promises easy directions and urges asking anyone for the cafe location.

Gem Cafe

Baptist Ladies Dime Social Planned at St Patrick's

The Baptist Ladies' Aid society schedules a dime social at the church on St Patrick's Day evening. A good program will be rendered during the evening.

Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society

Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co Pipe Sale Notice

Follow the crowds to the G2m Dafe and buy pipe at Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co. The notice cites a phone contact 361.9 for purchases.

Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co

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Wenatchee Avenue Walter M. Clive Columbia Valley Bank Building W. M. Rice Leavenworth Liveryman Rice the Liveryman Guilford Marr H. P. Franklin R. D. Ross West Howe Street Fern Candy Kitchen C. F. Eggiman Wenatchee Andrew Barber James Bradford Mary Hoolahan R. W. Hunter Captain John Hanson Ida Eyes H. V. Peterson Mr. Rammey J. B. Thrum L. M. Hull P. M THE Reaper Kings Lincoln William H. Seward E. M. Dickerson Reverdy Johnson Manny Abraham Lincoln Edwin M. Stanton Stephen A. Douglas Peter H. Watson George Harding H. Winter Davis Stanton Douglas H. N. Casson Everybody's Magazine Ruby Webb Vida Alrey Eves Ghele Jessie Wilson Kate Patterson Anna Sumner Nee Anna Kyle Aneewe Wes Hardanetene Pearl Whisnand Bessie Graham Paar Orondo Avenue City of Tipe Webster’s Mageios Eae Wean M CO Spingi Victor Talking Machines E. H. Do, Webb U. F. Lake Wenatchee, Wash H. J. Kimmel South King Street Winesap D. H. Mohler Park Hotel Yakima Valley Nursery Co Proctor Mission Stree Eagle Livery & Transfer Co James Latham East Wenatchee L. O. Hall Hoer
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