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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
4
The Wenatchee Daily World lists staff and contact details for the newspaper including advertising manager B. Stohl and Trimble. It outlines subscription rates with one year at five dollars, six months at two dollars and fifty cents, and carrier delivery at ten cents per week.
Senator Paulhamus urged Wenatchee business and fruit growers to act now to create factories for fruit by products and prevent soil exhaustion. He warned California groves declining in fruit quality after neglecting soil fertility, and tied community cooperation to regional progress. The Y M C A project offers a test of Wenatchee public spirit with shared contributions from all residents.
School boys show strong support for a new YMCA building by eagerly contributing to the building fund. Their readiness inspires adult donors to push the canvass toward a successful outcome, with YMCA efforts historically aiding schools in maintaining high moral standards among boys.
A contributor defends the high school students against a critical article. The writer argues against judging all youths by the actions of a few and notes a smaller share use tobacco than commonly observed.
Tacoma business delegation praised Wenatchee as a booming fruit region. The group toured Cashmere and Leavenworth, heard forecasts of a bumper apple crop, and heard land prices may rise as east and midwest growers seek western fruit.
The article highlights the capable and well behaved young men and women at We Natchee High School, praising their high standards of ability and character as demonstrated by a faculty member.
Key events on May 27 include Peter Stuyvesant reaching New Amsterdam in 1647, the Boston Lowell railroad opening in 1835, the Durham governorship in Canada in 1838, the 200th anniversary of New England confederation in 1843, Port Hudson siege begins in 1863, Admiral Shubrick’s death in 1874, Haymarket defendants' indictment in 1886, Jefferson Davis tomb removal in 1893, and W. W. McInnes becoming Yukon governor in 1905.
The text notes the May 27 1851 birth in Laporte County Indiana of Representative Edgar D Crumpacker a potential successor to Speaker Cannon. It outlines his early life Valparaiso education law practice city attorney judge and six consecutive reelections since 1897 highlighting his debating skills and policy knowledge.
A. A. Piper of the Great Northern Ry addresses Wenatchee fruit shippers urging prompt reports on apricots, peaches, prunes, plums, cantaloupes and tomatoes. He asks for water supply, expected movements, and which markets will receive shipments, noting railcar priorities and cooperation to ensure adequate car supply. Savings and timing are emphasized.
A local wireless operator rebutts a World article alleging stock selling schemes. He argues wireless service saved mariners, notes sea vessels with 50 plus passengers require wireless at sea and that land and sea telegraphing differ due to moist air. He claims the local plant is highly efficient and not defending stock sales.
Waldemar Barnholdt of Lund Sweden arrived this morning after a three week journey. His destination is Dyer in Douglas county where his uncle owns a large wheat ranch. He speaks English well and carried a passport identifying him to secure bank funds. Travel cost totaled $160 with fares from New York to Pittsburgh at $10 and Wenatchee to Bridgeport at $5.
The families of C. M. Banker thank the Wenatchee Masons and friends for assistance during illness and death. Messages come from Mrs. C. M. Banker Mrs. E. M. Banker Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Noeker Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Cooley Mrs. L. Irish Mrs. M. Dorn.
Agent Piper received a telegram from E C Leedy general immigration agent of the Great Northern stating the exhibition car will be in Wenatchee Saturday afternoon for public inspection. The car has covered 10 000 miles in twelve eastern states and has drawn 150 000 visitors and will display Wenatchee fruit.
The novel advertising feature traveled to states unfamiliar with the West. Wenatchee residents are expected to visit the exhibit car and benefit from the publicity generated by the campaign.
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