Wenatchee Post Office Second Class Notice
Entry indicates second-class mailing status at the Wenatchee Washington post office.
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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
2
Entry indicates second-class mailing status at the Wenatchee Washington post office.
The text laments land losses and urges selling to others or in town. It warns that workers start at fifteen, peak by twenty-five, then decline to sixty and beyond. It notes a political feud as Schmitz and Ruef vie to turn state evidence, hinting at possible prosecutions.
The St Paul Dispatch notes Minnesota begins taxing mortgages at 50 cents per thousand with tax due on recording. The piece argues the tax shifts burden off labor to lenders while borrowers pay via higher interest, and compares the shift to ancient slave sale taxes. It also remarks New York police crackdowns on gambling joints, forcing gamblers to seek new schemes.
The World's Work argues against the hurry for quick gains and constant expansion. It contrasts patient, multi generational wealth building with a one or two generation rush to dominance, noting this impatience spreads from finance to farming and daily life.
Taft's Ohio friends fear Roosevelt as a stalking horse to secure a third term. The President remains fixed that he will not seek another nomination, and Taft's supporters urge proper record and loyalty. The Inter Ocean notes suspicions are unwarranted and deplorable.
Reported frost damaged orchards in Idaho and Washington with estimates showing peach losses up to 100 percent in some areas and lighter impacts in others. J H Fields cites 50 to 60 percent peach damage and 100 percent nectarine losses, while L L Haynes and W M Goldwaite estimate about 25 percent crop loss in their Lewiston area orchard.
The report notes varying sections predict serious losses but cautions against broad failure estimates. It suggests Central American states keep blank apology forms among official stationery to save time and trouble.
An ad by the Schenectady Savings Bank listing account numbers and loan mortgages startled bankers yet proved highly effective. It showcased soundness and conservative methods, prompting debate on bolder, more impressive future advertising approaches. Mr. Bryan reportedly develops new ideas, borrowing from his prior concepts.
A grimy ad describes converting sage brush land into fruit farming with irrigation. It proposes planting trees with spaced posts, promising returns in four years at 30 dollars per acre with 1 to 3 down and three annual payments, or selling raw land with sage brush for 175 dollars per acre. Water per acre is guaranteed at 115 560 cubic feet or money refunded. Address P O Box 69.
A woman describes a baby food specialist who visits homes daily to test milk and cream mixes at various temperatures and intervals. The expert watches the baby's reactions for hours and teaches parents how to prepare suitable food, funded by the food manufacturers.
The article describes filet darning as a favored pastime for women, highlighting methods from creating the foundation fabric to using purchased square meshes. It notes common items such as doilies and centerpieces, with pillow covers, scarves, bedspreads, and curtains also possible, and mentions decorative effects when paired with eyelet work and padded embroidery. It also advises stretching the net on a frame and observes use in lingerie blouses.
The article explains using a second spool on the spool holder to wind a fresh bobbin while sewing. Attach an end to the new bobbin, engage the automatic catch, and let the second spool fill as the machine feeds fabric. This keeps a ready full bobbin and avoids stopping mid seam.
A large wheeled sand box on wheels provides a safe indoor play area for children during bad weather. Small spades pails pebbles and shells complete the setup while a dust sheet protects floors and spills are easily swept away.
The text provides steps to brighten faded leather by washing with a sponge, sun-drying, then applying kerosene with a cloth. It also describes making a quick fix for a crackled surface and a method to prevent rust spots by enamel painting hooks and drying them.
UP RIVER service from Wenatchee at 5:00 a.m. to Orondo 8:00 a.m. Entiat 8:30 a.m. Chelan Falls 12:00 p.m. Pateros 5:00 p.m. Arrives Brewster 6:00 p.m. Special folders available on Okanogan irrigation project and Lake Chelan district.
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