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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
2
The text lists pricing options: one year by mail in advance, six months by mail in advance, and weekly carrier delivery at five dollars per week with two dollars and fifty cents as another rate noted. Indicates staged payment terms and delivery methods.
The Wenatchee city council will not grant new liquor licenses unless a local option election asks voters to continue saloons. Licenses remain valid for their term, but no new licenses will be issued, turning Wenatchee dry after existing licenses expire unless the voters act by September.
A Spokane Chronicle editorial lauds cleanliness in milk and dairy sanitation as civil progress. It cites new state law banning adulterated milk, to be enforced in June, and warns hot weather raises contamination risk and infant mortality from impure milk, urging vigilant enforcement and supervision.
In Braddock, Pennsylvania, a young Schwab impressed Carnegie with piano and song, winning the steel magnate’s favor after delivering a nightly report. The tale recalls old days, Bill Jones, and a memorable first encounter that launched Schwab’s rise in the steel world.
New York portrait painter George Lurks, at the Willard, declares Elihu Root among the greatest of his generation. Lurks praises Root’s honesty and intelligence and predicts monuments to him across the country if his life is spared. He has just finished a State Department portrait.
The article notes Roosevelt’s diplomatic praise of Japan highlighting its civilization and military, artistic and industrial progress while stressing cordial American sentiment. It quotes his cautious hope for good relations and his belief in identifying American interests with Japanese growth.
Commander William F. Fullam of the naval training station completed a walking test with 60 miles total over two days, averaging three miles an hour including rests and meals. He achieved 30 miles on Tuesday and another 30 on Wednesday within 20 hours. Lieutenant F. R. McCrary at the torpedo station rode 100 miles on a bicycle over two days, 70 miles first day and 30 second day, in 10 hours.
A collection of witty observations about self knowledge and women's behavior. The piece notes a man’s misjudgments about his neighbor, women’s naturalness versus unnaturalness, patent hair curlers likened to cars, belief in miracles to keep figure, and a man’s confidence in brains regarding guidance to women.
Paducah Kentucky reports the death by drowning of a boy said to bear the longest name in the world. The child, son of Rev. R C Chiles, superintendent of the local rescue mission, carried a string of names honoring several noted preachers.
A Chicago Record-Herald exchange notes a son practicing law for 11 years with no elected office, no appointed receiver role, and no railroad presidency yet. The speaker worries he may have to rely on legal practice alone to earn a living.
The piece notes nationwide use of arts of the advertiser to draw population and capital, highlighting Seattle Tacoma Spokane and Cle Elum and citing Municipal Journal on active city publicity. It observes advertising, press agents, and news columns as tools crossing regions from west to east and south.
The Press of the Country notes that advertising drives public notice in many cities, shaping attention as the era grows. The Post-Intelligencer cites the widespread impact of campaigns on urban life and commerce.
John A. Palmer an 18 year old from Nile, upper Naches river near North Yakima, drowned when a ferry bucket broke loose returning from the post office. His body found the next day drifting two miles downstream. Nile residents plan to push for a bridge at that site.
The Star theatre in Tacoma burned to the ground Sunday morning causing about $30,000 in losses. The blaze was one of the most spectacular in months and briefly threatened a general conflagration.
A brief Pittsburgh Post item recounts a man describing an encounter with a sea serpent. He says he was chased and, to escape, he got up and lit the gas. The tale is shared in a quick, colorful exchange.
The article promotes Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism, noting it brings relief and aids rest and sleep. It claims temporary relief can become permanent for some, especially younger sufferers, while older sufferers with chronic rheumatism may not achieve a permanent cure but gain pain relief worth the cost. 25 and 50 cent sizes are sold by dealers.
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