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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1909
Page
3
A persuasive line promotes footwear that combines proper material and superior workmanship at an affordable price. The ad claims complete satisfaction and invites a fair trial to prove the claim. Telephone 941.
A London dispatch reports the duke of Argyle claiming to be the worst dressed peer in England while opening a tailors show. It notes competitors like the duke of Marlborough and Lord James of Hereford with criticisms of hats, coats, and trousers.
Washington reports Rep Hollingsworth of Ohio prepared a resolution to question the navy secretary and ship officers about the Jefferson Davis portrait in the Mississippi battle ship silver service. He argued the Davis image humiliates many aboard and reflects southern sentiment. Mrs Byrne of Seattle visits in the capital with her husband and Mrs Jack Quigg.
Farmers asked about how many rows of a single fruit variety can be planted without harming pollination. The answer warns against solid blocks and favors mixed varieties, recommending the band system of two to eight rows of one kind then two to eight of another. Apple variety guidance favors Winesap, Jonathan, Rome Beauty, Spitzenburg, Delicious, Arkansas Black, and King with notes on color, size, shipping, and bearing.
Water rentals are due for May and must be paid before the fifth of the month to avoid disconnection. The notice warns of immediate shutoff for unpaid accounts.
The Palmetto advertises carpet cleaning with dustless work. Customers are urged to leave orders at the premises or call to arrange service.
Persuasive ad claims Kodol digests all food to rest the stomach and restore digestion. It links indigestion to nervous disorders and diseases, promises easy proof with a money back guarantee, and directs readers to buy a large bottle at druggists with refund if unsatisfied.
The School District No. 46 Wenatchee Chelan County Washington invites sealed bids by noon May 6 1909 for four items including brick high school building with plumbing and heating, heating and ventilating plant, plumbing and drainage, and a four room brick school. Plans on file at the clerk’s office and Stephen & Stephen Seattle New York Building. bids require certified checks of 500 300 300 400 dollars respectively. district may reject any or all bids.
Mrs H E Mitchell wife of Captain Mitchell U S A military instructor at Washington State College Pullman has completed what is believed to be the largest American flag. It measures 110 feet wide and 39 feet deep with 13 stripes three feet wide and a 12 by 12 foot blue field with stars. The flag stretched across a three story brick building and will be shown at Spokane during the Seventeenth National Irrigation Congress and may go to the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition until Oct 15. An escort of cadets will accompany the flag to Spokane and Seattle. Rev Moses Deardorf of Yale Iowa will preach at Sunnyslope church Sunday at 11 a m.
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