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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
5
W T Knapp returned from Chicago where he studied fruit advertising and labels. He noted Hood River boxes carry clear labels while Wenatchee and Yakima suppliers often lack identifiable packaging. Knapp cites strong east coast coverage of the Wenatchee apple show and calls labeling a powerful local promotional tool.
A call is made for an organized effort to have each Wenatchee grower place an attractive label on fruit boxes for the country. Mrs. Merriam and Mrs. Reeves hosted a St Patrick's day party at 500 with about 75 guests enjoying cards and lunch. The H R Parshall sale to George J Merriam did not close as reported in Wednesday's Daily World.
The Columbia ferry at Orondo will operate on Monday morning March 15 allowing crossing. Local official notes service begins at dawn with passengers and vehicles permitted during the morning shift.
Prof. H A Howell of Howell's American school in Havana Cuba praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He recalls his mother's use of the product and recounts his ill infant who survived after given the remedy. He concludes it saved his boy's life and notes it is sold by all dealers.
In North Yakima, F A Drew and George S Rankin reportedly earned 48 400 from a 1 600 investment as they sold section 19 township 13 range 17 for 50 000 after earlier profits. Nearby, Tidmarsh Van Holderke tract sold for 38 500 from 1 100 purchase, illustrating rapid land value appreciation locally.
A French senate committee led by M. Cuvinot proposes a dual pension plan for wage earners. One benefit is an annual $24 grant at age 65 funded by employer and state contributions. the other is a state-supported old age insurance with obligatory payments. The plan targets about 12 million workers, with full employer contributions and escalating timelines, awaiting senate debate in mid March.
Seattle reports the St Paul road will place Cle Alums Othello Clealum and Malden as divisional points. Clealum already serves the Northern Pacific Roslyn coal mines. Othello northeast of Pasco grows with irrigation. Malden in Whitman county 40 miles from Spokane will gain a large roundhouse for up to 60 engines though initially for 10.
A new icehouse complex at Cle Elum and another at Malden will supply all future refrigerator and passenger coach needs for the Milwaukee line, ensuring long term service for both towns.
A W. G. U. benefit drew a smaller audience than hoped last night but cleared about $40 for the library fund. Prof Brownell performed Irish songs with a strong, expressive voice. The entertainment surpassed ordinary efforts and deserved a full house.
E F Tabors moved into a recently finished house while Fred Lohman plans summer stay after returning from Ta coma. Wnt Kuhlman and nephew Oscar Kuhlman return from Lena IL where Kuhlman spent winter. Several new families buying Heights property move in this spring. Mr Tucker and family and Mr Hodkins relocate now. Cc Z Bullock moves to town this week.
The Orondo ferry schedule announces service will commence Monday morning March 15. Authorities say crews will begin loading and operations at first light and run on a regular daily timetable.
A note promotes denatured alcohol as cheap safe and clean fuel for chafing dishes and provides a contact phone number 573 for more details.
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