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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
4
The Leavenworth Echo published weekly at 1.50 per year in advance. Communications to The Leavenworth Echo. Special notice requires regular advertising rates for condolence cards, entertainments with admission fees, or business promotions. Free use offered for morally beneficial community welfare efforts. Friday April 21, 191?.
A historical overview traces Easter origins from ancient spring celebrations through Jewish and Teutonic influences to Christian meaning. It explains the computation of Easter date by the lunar calendar and notes hat wearing as a seasonal custom. The piece also mentions Stone-Webster Co. power holdings and a call to oppose the Shields bill.
The Shields water power bill has passed the senate. It would grant perpetual rights on all navigable streams, aiming to hoard resources until their value rises as oil declines and coal grows scarce. Opponents warn it mirrors timber grabs and paves the way for a nationwide water power monopoly dominated by major interests like Stone-Webster Co.
The Walla Walla printing trades urge local merchants to stop outsourcing printing. They warn such out‑of‑town buying damages town prosperity, rents, and property values. The paper argues keeping money in town benefits trades, landlords, and workers and urges business leaders and residents to consider the impact.
The Republican press attacks Senator Jones Washington for opposing war readiness and nitrate bill funding. The article accuses him of undermining national defense while criticizing the current administration's foreign policy, arguing Americans oppose war but not strong defense.
The piece argues Senator Jones disputes preparedness despite global strains in Europe and China, noting Villa’s Mexico episode showed U S unpreparedness. It claims troops and logistics lagged, and asserts German Washington supporters would back Jones for re election regardless of party.
The second edition of the Washington irrigation laws and irrigation code enacted by the 1915 legislature is the most comprehensive publication on the subject yet issued. It explains rights and limits, organization of irrigation districts, and how to dissolve failing projects. Free distribution. address I M Howell Secretary of State Olympia Wash.
The Peshastin ladies club hosted a Saturday supper that drew a large crowd and raised over $40 with profits over $30 for a school library and park improvements. Multiple local residents were noted for various activities including accommodations, travel, and small injuries.
Dryden reports Mr. Van Welly from Everett attends ranch work. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mitchell visited Chelan then returned last Wednesday. Mr. Mugford attended the Presbytery at Wilson Creek. Dryden Athletic Club totals new officers led by L. S. Hall as president and Oscar Johnson as captain. Fourteen friends surprised Elizabeth Hall on her birthday with games and luncheon. Get butter wrappers at Echo office.
Mr. F A Reynolds announces his intent to seek the Chelan county sheriff nomination. A longtime resident of the county with ties to the west end, he has worked as a land agent in Leavenworth and previously ranch near Dardanelles. He faces two Wenatchee challengers and one from Cashmere.
Telma Fowler on sick list. Miss Melba Batchelor goes to Seattle. C. E. Jacques travels to Leavenworth with family. Baldridge and assistant visit Twin Lakes en route to Leavenworth. Many valley residents leave for Pe shastin for work as snow recedes. G Hirahto, a Japanese timber worker, dies after being struck in the head by a falling limb. Bear hunting party expects a grizzly or two. Wilda Bachelor hosts surprise party with Irene Fowler Ollie Carnahan Bessie Carnahan Harold Fowler Henry Jacques Mirle Richardson. Mail carrier John Hedin plans to continue delivering mail. Snow retreating with fence posts visible. roads still weeks from wagons. Sunday school meets at schoolhouse each Sunday at 10 a.m. E E Batchelor reports a lifeful trip to Winton for groceries. shingle mill launch operates on the lake.
Wenatchee Dowding was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his wife near Monitor. The verdict was returned last Sunday morning, marking Chelan county’s first murder conviction in years.
Treats colds and nasal irritation in kids with a sweet tar syrup. Claims quick relief with early doses and no mixing, urging parents to ask their pharmacist for Dr. King's New Discovery to guard against serious ailments from colds.
Claims say the pills stimulate liver function and bowel movement without gripe or nausea. Promotes easier digestion and improved feeling after taking one bottle priced at 25 cents at druggists.
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