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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1909
Page
2
The Chinese minister Wu stated in an interview that American women should enjoy suffrage on equal terms with men. He noted Chinese social customs differ and praised American women while cautioning about potential trouble with suffragists. He also commented on tariff revision trends and the push toward direct taxation as public expenditures rise.
The Wenatchee area shows steady growth with new homes and orchards, cleared roadsides, and plowed fields expanding cultivation. Increased automobile traffic and upcoming exposition will attract tourists, prompting residents to maintain premises to leave a favorable impression and boost local advertising.
Eleanor Sears, Boston social leader and athlete, barred from polo in California amid claims it would be too demanding for a woman to compete with men. Anne Morgan, J Pierpont Morgan’s daughter, pushes a crusade against unsanitary cigar factories in New York as part of the National Civic Federation, planning inspections with the cigarmakers’ union. A mother uses signs to curb nagging by instructing children to leave rubbers in the vestibule, with signs gradually removed as the children grow. Delft china milk set offers Dutch design with a waiter suitable for bedside use, reflecting a care for small essentials and the memory of being forgotten.
Mrs. Lillie Devil of 2628 South Watts Street tackled a large collie that attacked Edwin Devil, 5, and Mattie Deasey, 4, in the street. She choked the animal and threw it into the road to save the children, though she was bitten on both arms. The youngsters were treated at the Methodist hospital. the dog was killed by a policeman and showed rabies.
Fire at Hon M E Field's Deer Point ranch destroyed the dwelling and nearly all personal effects valued at 200 to 300 dollars. Mr and Mrs Field had left for the head of the lake to open Hotel Field for summer, leaving most clothing and valuables stored at the ranch. Cause of the fire is unknown.
K. Harvey was down from Peshastin on business visiting Friday and Saturday to conduct local arrangements.
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