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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1912

Page

6

Big Fortunes in Germany and World Ship Dreams

A long extract surveys German wealth with 8300 millionaires each holding at least 1 million marks and the top fortunes ranging from 45 million to 17 million dollars, noting Rothschild and Krupp connections. It also mentions plans for a record setting 11 story luxury ocean liner with 80 000 horsepower and lavish features moving to luxuries over speed. The column adds anecdotes on Jonah and whale tales, phonograph royalties for Caruso and Tetrazzini, and St Bernard dogs rescuing two women near Milan.

Germany Prussia Krupp Vienna Berlin Westphalia Chicago Record-Herald Pompeii Treves St. Bernard's Milan St. Bernard Paris Matin

Warship Waste Disposal Trial in Navy Ships

Reported navy plans test incinerators on warships to stop litter trails from slower service ships that could reveal battleship positions in war. The article notes danger of waste trails and efforts to burn waste aboard. Plus a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Sydney and an Easter promotional note for Rocky Mountain Tea at King’s City Drug Store.

Navy Department

Sunday Socials At Local Ranches And Homes

Eagle Creek echoes William Pepmuller called at the Kenyon ranch Sunday. Mrs H A Anderson spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs F J Flanigan. Louis Lancaster is visiting his sister Mrs Van DeGrift this week. Ross Ramage and Mabelle Mitchell called on the J H Sharpe home Sunday. Harry and Otto Anderson had Sunday dinner with P W Van DeGrift and family. Miss Ruth Sharpe visited Miss Mabelle Mitchell Sunday afternoon.

Louis Lancaster Mrs. van DeGrift Ross Ramage Mabelle Mitchell J. H. Sharpe Harry and Otto Anderson P. W.,van DeGrift Ruth Sharpe

No third term bar for presidents, says Saturday Evening Post

The essay argues against restricting presidential terms and favors a simple rule that only elected limits matter. It envisions crises that might justify three consecutive terms and notes public tolerance for nonconsecutive terms, referencing a distinguished Oyster Bay resident.

Reed United States Bryce Europe Lincoln Oyster Bay Saturday Evening Post

Democratic County Convention Calls for Chelan County

The Democrats of Chelan County convene in Wenatchee on April 27 1912 at 2 PM to elect twelve delegates to the state convention in Walla Walla on May 6 1912 Each precinct has delegates by one at large plus one per ten votes cast in 1908 Caucuses precede on April 20 1912 at 2 PM to elect delegates W O Parr chair and Charles Becker secretary.

Chelan County Wenatchee Walla Walla Blewett Cashmere Chelan Chelan Falls Chiwaukum Colokum Columbia Entiat Lakeside Leavenworth Malaga Merritt Monitor Peshastin Stehekin Wenatchee Lake West Wenatchee W. O. Parr Democratic County Central Charles Becker

Prospective Tenant Seeks Lake on Estate

In a terse exchange the buyer insists on a lake for the estate. The response notes not fishing but a daughter who paints watercolors, suggesting lifestyle choices over practical use. Echo Office Butter Wrappers.

The Telephone Girl

A poem about the town gossip in a telephone operator who knows every rumor and secret It warns of the trouble she could cause if she revealed even a fraction of what she knows and notes the head spins when thinking of what one owes to the telephone girl.

Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Promises Quick Heals

An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for pimples boils scratches knocks sprains bruises burns and cuts. It claims quick relief for many ailments and targets boys and girls with a price of 25 cents at all druggists.

Thomas W Greve seeks final five year homestead proof at Waterville

Department of the Interior notice states Thomas W Greve of Reynolds Washington filed for final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on June 29 1910 entry No 08670 for the SE fourth section 11 township 26 north range 16 east Willamette meridian before the Waterville Land Office April 24 1912 Witnesses listed Nelson Forsyth Almar A Brooks Harry Smith Thomas J Dillon. W F Haynes Register

U. S. Land Office Waterville Wash Thomas W. Greve Reynolds Register United States Land Office Nelson Forsyth Almar A. Brooks Harry Smith Merritt Thomas J. Dillon Chiwaukum W.F. Haynes

Easter Service at Congregational Church Leavenworth

The Knight Templars Columbia Commandery No 14 will meet at the Congregational Church in Leavenworth next Sabbath at 11 oclock for Easter services. The pastor will give the address The Empty Tomb. Regular service in the evening at 8 oclock. W V Davis pastor.

Knight Templars Columbia Commandery No. 14 Leavenworth

Pastor Appointed for Leavenworth Church Services

Max A. Jeffords announces appointment as pastor for Leavenworth. Preaching will be held morning and evening each Sunday with Sunday school Junior and Epworth Leagues as usual. Worship invitation.

Leavenworth Epworth Max A. Jeffords

We natchee Columbia Fruit Company Incorporation Filed

Articles of incorporation with capital stock of 100000 dollars were filed in the Secretary of State office by I. M. Howell for the We natchee Columbia Fruit Company.

Wenatchee Columbia Fruit Company I. M. Howell

Late Home Visit Aided By Smithson Stomach Trouble

A humorous exchange leads to a long delay after meeting Smithson who talked about his stomach trouble. The punchline suggests recommending Chamberlain's tablets. Sold by ing's City Drug Store.

Smithson Ing City Drug Store

Easter Services At Local Church Notice

Sunday School at 10 a.m. overseen by R P Gosslee. Preaching at 11 a.m. An Easter Message by the pastor. Ep worth League at 7 p.m. led by Miss Ruth Horn, followed by an Easter Song Service and a short pastor talk. All warmly invited. J O Hawk pastor.

P. Gosslee Epworth League Ruth Horn J. O. Hawk

Electric Bitters Glorious Tonic for Grips Sufferers

The text touts Electric Bitters as a tonic blood purifier and regulator for stomach liver and kidneys after grip illness. It claims the remedy strengthens nerves builds up the system restores health and good spirits. It invites trials with a 50 cent price and guarantees satisfaction.

Orders by phone or mail for prompt assistance

Contact us at 875 by phone or mail and your requests will receive prompt attention.

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