Waterville Galling Attack on Bridge Bill Foe Criticized
A heated letter column attacks Waterville’s opposition to the Columbia River Free Bridge project. The writer blames Waterville and Douglas County Press for derailing the measure and skewed reporting. The piece cites Waterville’s alleged predatory politics and calls for accountability from local editors.
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Douglas County
Columbia River
Waterville
Ben Spear
Wenatchee
Gunn
Out For the Dust
Katharine weighs a suitor like a pack of cards and says she may deal if he has money. If not, she will cut him. Eva questions the choice as dialogue unfolds in Chicago News style.
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Eva
Katharine
Chicago News
On the Woozy Mississippi Humorist Quips About River
A Detroit Free Press quip notes the Mississippi River’s crooked course. The humorist jokes that a southbound steamer might meet itself coming north, exchanging passing signals and narrowly avoiding collision with its own bow and stern.
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Mississippi
Detroit Free Press
Our Nearest Approach in a Witty Exchange
A New Orleans Times-Democrat quotation contrasts decor and honors asking for the Victoria Cross and replies that a double cross may be the nearest approach. The exchange plays on awards and symbols.
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America
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Bohemian quip on a husband and wife’s finances
A witty Bohemian remark contrasts a husband’s earnings with his wife’s spending. The speaker jokes that his income all goes to his wife, and adds a punchline about her opera attendance implying his earnings are modest.
Do Mr and Mrs Henpeck Live Happily
A brief Houston Post quip notes a playful exchange about happiness in marriage. The line implies Mrs Henpeck affirms the couple's happiness, reflecting light social humor from the era.
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Mrs. Henpeck
Houston Post
Railroads urged to cooperate with government for public benefit
E H Harriman argues that distrust from agitation against corporations has raised money costs for railway expansion by at least 25 percent in two years. He calls for cooperative dialogue among railways government and the public and says past neglect of relations harmed service but railroads have powered national development.
The American Woman Excels English Sister
Analysis of the American woman contrasted with English women praising independence, wit, and vitality. It extols American women as practical, well read, and stylish, with English admiration growing for American manners and camaraderie.
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Ife
England
Football Makes Gentlemen
Dr Cyrus Northrup of Minneapolis defends college football as manly and essential for shaping gentlemen. He argues the sport teaches trained skill, speed, strength and science without compromising character and notes football, like Week ly and basketball, should be considered fitting for young college men as it grows cleaner and stays.
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Roen
Eliot’s
Starvard
Eliot
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World Advance Publishing Company
Columbia Valley Bank
Wenatchee, Wash
Farmers Phone
Rufus Woods
Fred Simpich
Wenatchee Wash
Gall OF Watervile
Senator Gunn
Douglas County Press
Brother Spear
Big Bent Empire
Land Office
Waterville Commercial Club
U. 58. Land Office
Coulee City
Coulee
Brumbaugh
Leity
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer
Trousseau
Board of Education
Seattle Times
E. H. Harriman
Culp
Cashmere
Great Northern
Scrubovski
Dr. Culp Dresed
Wenatchee Dealers
Harlin Meat Company
G. N. Ice House
M. C
City
Kimball
Duncan & Graves
Wells and
Morris
Milner
E. and Wash. Street
Arrow
Harlin Meat Co
Rock Island
Harlin
Kimball Art
J. S. Mooney & Co
Just
Little & Wetsel’s
Myra
S. D. Porter
Chelan Avenue
Cyphers
M. QO. Merrill
Dr. Meredith
Wenatchee Drag Co
J. O. Stout
Sam Holcomb Ranch
Red Cross Pharmacy
Washington Street
H. W. Russell
C. T. Berg
Ingside
Puller & Russell
Union Dye Works
Keller & Belser
Grant & Cox
W. R. Dunn
Wenatchee Avenue N
F. Surry
B. F. Surry
M. Hanley
Red Cross
Engin
Fidder
E. Gauntt
Methew Street
DR. King
Wenatchee Furniture Co
Farmers
Frank Culp
M. D
A. T. Kaupp
First National Bank
DR. Moad
Rosenberg
DR. Hutchinson
H.W. Russell
Chelan County Abstract Co., Inc
Palouse and
Mission Streets
Far’s
Pacific States
Bennett
Paradise R. F. D
Wash
Ross Bros
Ta Thomas
W. T. Rarey & Co.'s
C. G. Hall
C.G. Hall
Sprague
P. S
T. P. O'Connor
Cyrus Northrup
Minneapolis
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