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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
2
The article lauds Sam Hill Seattle millionaire for funding study trips to Europe by good roads workers. It praises the new legislature for independence from corporate influence, urging efficient, businesslike lawmaking and scrutiny of state offices. The piece condemns lobby influence and calls for eliminating corruption while avoiding extremes.
A humorous collage of old newspaper jokes and anecdotes from multiple papers. It notes a special Thanksgiving dinner at the Gem Cafe from 11 am to 7 30 pm and includes quips about rural life, court talk, and domestic mishaps. The excerpts include lines about a drowned river, a coat dispute, a marriage hand, and a teasing husband tale.
Tax collection notes urge prompt payment of the second half of the year s taxes with delinquency penalties at 15 percent from June 1. Miss Cushing, deputy treasurer, reports many residents updating their books as the November 30 deadline approaches. Voter notice sets December 8 1908 for Wenatchee city elections including mayor clerk attorney treasurer and council seats with polls 8 am to 8 pm at the City Fire Hall. SAM R. SUMNER City Clerk. 11-30 MEAD-MUSCOTT. A Seattle license issues George B Mead and Miss Gertrude Muscott marriage. Violins mandolins guitars and musical supplies advertised by Thomas the Jeweler. Coffee promotions feature Folger s Golden Gate. Mrs White cites preference for whole roast coffee grind at home.
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