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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
3
A historical piece profiles a renowned medical expert and a bloodless surgery advocate, describing their methods, influence, and the era's surgical innovations. It notes prominent demonstrations, hospital ties, and public interest in advancing noninvasive techniques.
Dr Madison and Medical Institute staff from Liverpool and Crawfordsville lectured in Wena on cures for deafness paralysis rheumatism and more. The audience watched Mary Heemar Math Kobe Jr and Rufus Kazee hear instantly and Mrs W T Martin walk with crutches then leave pain free as the doctor broke the crutches. Ministers and doctors attended as cures for a wide range of chronic diseases were claimed with dramatic demonstrations.
Consultation offers free advice on medicine and bloodless surgery. All interested must come to Wenatchee by Tuesday September 8, with last day in Wenatchee closing at 6 pm. No visits to other towns in the county are planned.
Items report Admiral and Mrs. Dewey summering in Buena Vista Pennsylvania. Major Weed of New Haven cycle milage 49 735 in eight years. F L Prentiss of Alstead moves after fifty seven years in one house. W Cole of Groombridge plants 5 000 cabbages in 3 hours 10 minutes. Colonel William C Greene the copper king tours world with daughter and friends. Edward Rogers of Norridgewock Maine leapt to save a crow falling from its nest. George Getty of Franklin Pennsylvania has twenty eight children by two wives and many descendants. Prince Cen and Liang Tun Yen are to receive the American fleet at Amoy. Vernon Stiles to sing leading tenor roles for six years at Vienna Opera House with option to return to New York Metropolitan Opera five months yearly.
Instructions cover hanging ironing boards with hooks or staples, centering handkerchief ironing, and avoiding hem bulge. It suggests newspaper padding on rusted wires, then painting with gray on a sunny day. It also explains how to wash fresh flannel to prevent hardening or shrinking.
Notes on London eating 180000 tons of fish yearly and emigration taking 60000 Britons annually. Visiting cards show residence plans on the back. London Hippodrome installs tiny silent machines to generate sea air. Exeter cathedral restorations face protests from the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings over sculpture removal.
A compilation of maxims and wry observations on human nature and social behavior. The collection contrasts pride with praise admiration and the limits of generosity while likening roosters to men and noting subtle motives behind humble opinions. The tone reflects a compact editorial style.
Doris Mitchell to star as leading lady for Norman Hackett in Classmates. George Broadhurst writes An International Marriage. A David Copperfield dramatization may be staged in Paris next season. Dallas Welford to appear in Her Highness Radish under Shubert management. Andrew Mack to headline a William Harris repertory season including Arrah na Pogue and a new comedy.
H McDonald explains that Palmetto's 400 chocolates come from J G McDonald of Salt Lake City. He denies making them himself and notes the candies are supplied fresh daily, praising their quality and the other man’s reputation.
Ennis Bros report long experience with ChamBerlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy made in Des Moines. They credit a life saved in El Paso Texas to its prompt use and state they introduced it in Narcoossee Florida where sales are growing. The remedy is sold by all dealers.
Guy H. Whitson & Co handles thracite and Banff coal and pine lumber. Ladies midweight calf skin shoes in wide sizes 2 to 8 offered at 1.95. Also apple-tree props available. World Printers offer dainty wedding invitations. Noonday meals at Chewawa Grill priced 75 cents, claiming best in Seattle or Spokane.
The Pacific fleet was sighted off Diamond Head at ten this morning and is expected to enter Pearl Harbor Bay this afternoon. Honolulu plans a grand welcome as business notes advertise low prices on children’s hose at Parshall’s and new bicycle goods with guaranteed tires. Local ads promote repair work and Reading Standard as a favorite. J. J. Eyer on Mission Street serves as a point of sale and service.
A Yonkers States man quips jokingly about Bil-Was the umpire being struck by a ball and by other things, reflecting a light sports scene remark.
In Tacoma on September 1 two enormous blackfish about thirty feet long attacked a 60 foot whale in the bay. Witnesses along the shore watched a 30 minute fight as the fish leaped from the water and struck the whale driving it near shore. The whale faded back into deeper water after the exhausting encounter, seen by about 500 spectators.
The Wenatchee Washington post office lists remaining letters for week ending September 1, 1908. Names include Arthur Bryan G N Goddard Fred Gibson Cora Hampton Lucy Harden John Hines M E Jones Edna Johnson Aral Lessinger George McCarty Clide Miller W P Nicle Ed Layne S H Ward and Howard. Ad L. M. Hull P M directs recipients to claim by deadline.
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