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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
3
Chas Reed sold thirteen apples to a California woman this week as souvenirs of the valley. She requested handsome apples and received the best from the orchard.
Two small fires were put out by police last night with suspicions of arson. The first fire at the depot saloon was spotted between 9 and 10 by Officer Insche. A ladder had been used to reach the roof and kerosene ignited from the bottom. Police suspect intentional arson. A second blaze near the Columbia River Lumber company yard involved piled logs and kindling. wind could have spread to the yard, but the fire was extinguished and arrests may follow.
A French journal notes the discovery of pommes soufflées on the Paris to St. Germain railway opening banquet. Chef on the train prepared potatoes in boiling butter, the delay caused removal, then recooking yielded light inflated pastries, revealing the dessert’s charm.
The text outlines the adoption of a referendum style in Swiss cantons from the sixteenth century to 1830 in St. Gallen. It notes its incorporation into the federal constitution in 1848 and extension in 1874, with all cantons except Fribourg now implementing it.
A witty exchange between a wayward son and his father on youth folly. The son asks for allowance for youth, the father retorts that without allowance there would be less folly. The line is cited from the Chicago News.
Reader letters recount affectionate lines about mothers with praise for joy sorrow consolation and faith. Archival quotes describe small talk about a spark from a pipe near the neck and a neighbor noting a smell of burning rubber amid casual social chatter.
E. A. Nicholson and C. E. Swansor of Idaho Falls are in the city today surveying the valley with an eye to buying land.
F. C. Compton of Squillchuck reports 300 three year old peach trees yielding 1 000 boxes of peaches and 1 500 boxes of apples this season. He notes two acres bearing apples and six acres bearing peaches with notable tree sizes and yields including Ben Davis and Grimes Golden varieties. Funeral services for Nellie Matherton will be Friday at Stemilt Hill school house with Rev Titchelan officiating.
Violins mandolins guitars and various musical supplies are offered at Thomas the Jeweler's shop, highlighting a range of stringed instruments and accessories available locally.
Mrs. Robert Best of Roslyn Washington testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her severe backache and kidney pains within a short time. She reports lasting recovery for four months and praises the remedy as a wonderful cure. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's. Justin at Thomas jeweler.
City council names and official posts listed including mayor clerk attorney treasurer engineer health officer police judge and fire chief. Names shown include C H Wildberger H R Parshall A A Bousquet L H Belser F D Case and others with council members and daily meeting location at City Hall.
Advertisement asks readers if they own an old pair of Douglas shoes and to bring them to the Tog gery before Saturday night for submission.
The 12 acre apple orchard and 13 acres of other fruit on Eagle Ranch are bearing with 7 more acres starting next year and 8 acres of alfalfa suited to orchard use. The property includes a tea room house, barn, chicken house, wood shed, teams and livestock, wagons, harness, and a cash yield of 10 000 last year. The 60 000 valuation yields 15 percent this year. Terms 4 percent cash down with balance on easy payments. Owner E Morris, Wenatchee Washington.
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