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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
2
A promotional note urges readers to use Kodol to prevent and treat dyspepsia. It claims digestion improves when the stomach rests and contrasts Kodol with ordinary pepsin tablets and physic remedies. The ad cites laboratory digestion tests and offers a money back guarantee if not beneficial.
Justice court transcript shows John D. Dill and others filing against Wenatchee Orchard and Investment Company with Will H. Thompson as attorney for plaintiff. Also includes Mrs. M Peterson versus John F Rodgers with G N Ry garnishee and F W Brown representing plaintiff.
Public endorsement from Mrs. H. F. Strahm of Wenatchee Washington praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache kidney trouble and tired mornings. She notes permanent relief after two years with no further need of kidney medicine. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
The Eugene Y M C A canvass of 1908 raised about $52 000 in eight days with 1500 subscribers. Notables include Senator R A Booth and John Kelly each giving 1500, Frank Chambers and Mr Hendricks at 1000, while Eugene grows from 10 000 to about 12 000 and expects 15 000 20 000 with railroad links.
The comet was clearly visible from this region last night and remained in view until 10 30. Wenatchee missed the comet and the total lunar eclipse occurring Monday but both events were visible from Sound points at the same time. The World thanks Mrs A Van Valkenburg for drawing the notice to the sighting.
Paris reports a public effort to save Jean Liabeuf known as the Apache from the guillotine. Liabeuf, condemned for the January murder of a police officer, had previously been jailed for alleged white slave dealing and vows revenge. He dressed in a nail studded costume and armed with a revolver and knife, targeting Paris police in encounters.
A humorous Washington column probes hookworm chatter among regulars and insurgents in Congress. It highlights Senator Page of Vermont as the moment’s popular figure enjoying maple sugar largess, plus a anecdote about Representatives Hitchcock of Nebraska and the Postmaster General’s parasol favors at a cotillion.
Spokane reports a severe labor shortage across railways irrigation farms and orchards. Agencies list orders for 10 000 plus workers in Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana with wages from 2 50 to 2 75 daily. Domestics in Spokane offer 30 to 40 dollars a month plus board. Wheat harvests may need over 40 000 workers for 65 million bushels across four states this season.
After a brutal clash Liabeuf was captured following a final battle in which he killed one officer and wounded six others. Public sympathy grew for him, fueled by belief that he was not guilty of white slavery and that his initial conviction was a miscarriage of justice.
The pressed brick for the new Harlin block have arrived. They were produced by the Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Company of Seattle and bought through the agency of N. W. Ball of this city.
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