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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1908
Page
2
The piece argues moral questions will shape the coming session noting Governor Hughes race track stand and a push for local option. It also urges Wenatchee and North Central Washington to act as a regional unified commercial and political unit to share growth and benefits. The region's geography and ports are highlighted.
Engr Whitcomb in charge of the Great Northern Moses Coulee section will soon lead his crew to correct the old survey line and begin work again along the river. The effort aims to prove the river route is being developed despite pessimistic talk of abandonment. The process should start in a few days with spring construction expected. The report cites city observers as confident the line will be built.
C B Halbert sold his five acre tract on Castle Rock avenue to Guy C Stuard of Lamgna. The buyer’s neighbor, Mr Irby, recently acquired five acres from Carl Jones on the same avenue. Halbert’s land brought 7000 dollars and is described as heavily treed and among the valley’s finest.
A New York Times quote describes the difficulty for doctors in debt collection. It notes a doctor's waiting room draws many patients and collectors can learn payment terms from cash-paying patients. The piece suggests doctors may fear admitting they have no funds.
A policeman asks the tramp where he will go next and the reply is sharp. He has a dream of vast travels across the United States and admits the many places to visit make him dizzy. The exchange captures a moment of restless itinerancy and humor.
A brief exchange discusses a misdirected charitable gift of 50000 dollars for an old men’s home. The speaker notes it would have been better if half the amount were given to help a specific young man and the unnamed person.
A humorous Chicago News item notes a passenger arguing for half fare for two young half sisters traveling with a conductor. The exchange highlights humor over travel policy and family ties.
Judge Steiner arrived by boat from Waterville and begins a civil term running to December 14 when the jury is called. Civil cases include Johnson vs Lamb-Davis Co over dam failures that flooded Johnson’s land near Cashmere and damaged three acres of fruit. This may be Steiner’s last county appearance before a new district court setup. Judge Grim presides. Seiner will preside in Douglas county.
In a quip from the Punkville Palladium editor, he jokes about failing to credit jokes printed, replying that Noah did not carry the records into the ark, reflecting a comic take from the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Henry aged three confesses choking his three month old brother. His mother returns after hearing the infant cry and learns the event. Henry says he asked the baby to excuse him. Delineator reports the incident with restrained phrasing.
A brief exchange on wealth cites the line He is not rich as wealth is measured today. An elder philosopher notes measured as a modern term, recalling money counting in old days, as quoted from the Philadelphia Bulletin.
A witty quip defines a bachelors button as a thing that is not there. The Cleveland Leader presents the joke highlighting urban humor about single life.
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