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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1909
Page
2
The editorial commends Governor Hay for insisting on an investigating committee into state office administration. It argues for a thorough inquiry to vindicate or punish officers, critiques opposition to the committee, and cites rising public expenditures as a result of broader governmental functions and efficiency drives.
The Tacoma Daily News argues that a tariff commission would not usurp Congress. It would study economic conditions and present nonbinding recommendations to aid tariff legislation. Opponents, mainly Ways and Means members, fear loss of originating revenue bills.
Jimmy Durkin claims newspaper publicity is the greatest medium for business and compares it to the sun for growth. He cites Roosevelt as a top example, stresses instinct plus study, and argues merchants should invest in local papers to sell products. The piece promotes advertising as universal human behavior from ancient to modern times.
Federal agents rounded up three Nez Perce men near Lapwai for gambling on the stick game. They were transported to Lewiston and face federal court in Moscow in May. This marks the first government action against Indians gambling among themselves on the reservation. The game uses two bones with a red marked bone, and bets are placed while the keeper moves them under a blanket.
Mrs Brown says good housekeepers avoid buying ground coffee as it loses strength and prefers Folger's Golden Gate whole roast ground just before use for better flavor.
A Douglas County case shows Wm Ball’s complaint against neighbor John Dudley was unfounded and the judge ordered Ball to pay about 48 dollars in costs. The piece argues private gripes should not burden taxpayers and urges prosecutors to screen state cases carefully.
Hector Patterson sold 80 acres in Na haufum canyon to Paul Hujber of Cashmere for valuable consideration. Bert Hanan of Estes Hanan Realty Co. arranged the sale. It is reported Hujber plans to plat the land and offer five acre tracts.
Division Superintendent Bowen and Mr. Graham of the Great Northern freight department met the Peshastin Committee on Wednesday. They stated they would recommend sending an agent to the place after a thorough review. He was surprised by the amount of business at Peshastin Echo Leavenworth.
W H Little arrived from Wenatchee on Monday and praised Leavenworth. He did not reveal his purpose, but rumors say he seeks to establish a meat market here. The Great Northern surveying crew traced a line up Chelan avenue last Saturday causing excitement. A ferry crossing the Columbia at Orondo resumes Monday morning, March 15.
The Orondo ferry begins operations on Monday March 15. A special five o'clock dinner is planned at Olympia on Sunday evening as a reminder event.
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