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Newspaper

Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1908

Page

4

Republican convention in Boise mulls state nominations

Day two of the Boise Idaho Republican convention opens amid uncertainty over state office nominees. A movement to defeat Congressman French's nomination circulates, while Senator Heyburn opposes direct primaries for Senate. Taft declines a shovel man offer, citing ongoing employment. Imperial Iron ad promotes the durable iron and local service.

Boise Idaho French United States Heyburn Taft Spokane D. van Arsdale Idaho Railway & Navigation Company William H. Taft Hot Springs Field McBride Chelan County

Lewis Returns From Five Month Western College Tour

L. M. Lewis of Wenatchee Business College has returned after a five months trip through the western states. He visited at least 120 leading business colleges during the journey and plans to apply new insights to his institution.

G. A. O’connor O’connor

Dressmaking Busy Despite Short Notice at Alam's Parlor

Alam's Dressmaking Parlor meets urgent orders as tailors work quickly to complete garments. Local customers report fast service and careful fitting, reflecting a bustling sewing room adapting to tight deadlines.

Humor and hardship mix in a curious reflection

A Detroit Free Press joke about a borrower awaiting another dream to repay five dollars contrasts with Marion’s imagined poverty and a harsh doll family scene. The narrative shifts to a political editorial in Leavenworth Echo criticizing M E Field and urging opposition to his candidacy.

Detroit Free Press

Subdued Shirts for Subdued Husbands Draw Laughs

A Detroit Tribune quip spotlights a tall, firm jawed woman bargaining for shirts. The witty clerk guides her to a selection of subdued shirts designed for husbands, humorizing domestic fashion control.

John Detroit Tribune

Tragedian Starman Overmatched by understudy

The Catholic Standard and Times notes that Starman, the tragedian, is hopelessly mad while Lowe Comerdy and his understudy draw bigger crowds with the overstudy.

Lowe Comerdy Starman Catholic Standard and Times

Parson and Pat Debate Saving for Rainy Days

In a humorous sketch Pat dismisses thrift while the Parson urges saving for tough weather. Pat claims rheumatism keeps him indoors, while the Parson counters with practical advice about budgeting and future needs.

Pat

Speed Mania Insight From a Boston Post Quote

A motorist dismisses speed concerns and finds thrill in the rapid pedestrians move for safety as he drives. The Boston Post cites his quip about speed and the danger pedestrians face when vehicles approach.

Boston Post

She's No. 3 and a Flat Bluff Paradox

A Paradox notes a flat new house built by bold speculator Mr. Plungit on a bluff, provoking commentary from the Pittsburgh Post. The remark underscores an oddities in the property’s terrain and perceived risk, while New You Lite marks a separate cue.

Plungit Pittsburgh Post

Third Annual Okanogan County Fair set for Riverside

The World carries a premium list for the Third Annual Okanogan County Fair to be held at Riverside on September 28 29 and 30. Dr White pastor of the First Baptist Church of Tacoma and wife tour the area after spending summer at Lake Chelan. Alaska wheat near Moscow yields far less than touted. farmers paid high seed prices. headlines note consular exam success for Fred Simpich.

Okinogan County Riverside Alaska Moscow Dr. White First Baptist Church of Tacoma Lake Chelan

Threshing Firms Begin Work as Yields Rise in Dry Flat

Southside Threshing Company starts Friday in the Dry Flat district with John Witte in charge and yields over thirty bushels per acre on summer fallow. North Side Start Traction begins Wednesday in the upper settlement with about twenty bushels per acre. Primary election notices posted at Beaver Creek. polls open September 8 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Frank Krauss returns to Seattle after a week.

Southside Threshing Company Dry Flat John Witte North Side Start Traction Company Beaver Creek Sgrooo

Photo Postals and Society Notices Across Town

Miss Turnbull offers customized photo postcards by photographer Pho tographer at Cal. Jones' ranch or 1775 phone. Residents urged to assist in Navarre land commissioner election and pick up Navarre postal cards for free at the office. Ladies' Aid groups announce meals at Bowers Hall and a Baptist gathering with Mrs. E. D. Jessup on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., moved from Thursday.

Miss Turnbull Cal Jones’ Ranch Navarre Oves Navarre Ladies’ Aid of the Baptist ‘Church E. D. Jessup

Hotel Arrivals at Chewawa

Mrs. E. W. Bielder and C Zelma Beidler from Cleveland arrive with I Lillie Rogers of Spokane Olive Gouver from Harrison Idaho M Warrensberg from Seattle W H Manss and wife of Chicago C J O'Shea and Ed Napp from Seattle M E Field from Stehekin L E Cameron from Spokane A W Hussey of Princeton Ill J R Ogan from City R D Nolan from Southside check in at the Chewawa hotel.

Chewawa E. W. Bielder Cleveland C. Zelma Beidler I. Lillie Rogers Spokane Olive Gouver Harrison Idaho M. Warrensberg Seattle W. H. Manss Chicago C. J. O'Shea Napp M. E. Field Stehekin L. E. Cameron A. W. Hussey Princeton Ill J. R. Ogan City R. D. Nolan Southside

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Northwest Chewawa Grill Lewis Imperial Sad Imperial Brass Manufacturing Co A. L. Maltbie Washington Wenatchee Frank M. Reynolds County Auditor Alam Marion Mr. Field Jack Falstaff Leavenworth J. W. Hutchinson Republi GUY News Conrad Rose Fred Simpich Washington, D. C Orondo Avenue A.j. Rimmel South King Street Orondo Ave W. M. Rice Leavenworth Liveryman Chelan Rice the Liveryman Eagle Ladies’ Aid of the Christian ‘Church Bowers’ Hall
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