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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
7
Special correspondent J. B. Jones reflects on a wave that toppled machine politicians linked to business. He praises reforms that freed respectable business interests from manipulation and asserts modern advocates rely on facts and figures rather than measures to sway Congress.
The National Association of Manufacturers endorses a cooperative platform between employers and labor across industries. President Pope urges swift action to unite capital and labor against soap-box reformers, preparing for economic changes from European upheaval and seeking to safeguard future hazards while expanding world markets.
In a speech Senator Reed links global misery to poorly prepared food. He cites the American “garbage jean” as the fattest in the world and urges Americans, especially girls, to be educated in cooking, making culinary arts part of public school training.
Government bureaus and congressional committees pursue investigations into the sudden rise in gasoline prices. The Senate resolution fixing blame on Standard Oil has been shelved, and inquiries will proceed without preassigned blame.
The public questions clever schemes to nominate a New York candidate as big interests back a Root bid and others imitate. A Nebraskan candidate from New York seeks votes while ads for a Du Pont run flood newspapers. Roosevelt also hypes new stunts to label the Republican elephant.
The piece argues Senators Burton and Roosevelt figures dominate speculation on a Republican presidential nominee. It notes party factionalism and a struggle to unite factions, praising Burton's congressional leadership and conservative progressivism as key to winning the election.
The Ethical Culture Movement reaches its fortieth anniversary in New York as Dr. Felix Adler promotes a non-sectarian, universalist ethic. He argues that unity of life and mutual effort to uplift others can foster peace and beauty, fueling widespread uplift work among thousands of followers.
A lyrical Easter meditation proclaims the Gaster Lily as a stainless symbol of triumph over death. The speaker extols the risen Christ and declares that the call of the Shepherd’s blossoms becomes a sermon on the mount as Christus lives again.
Easter feelings rise from faith in the resurrection and gratitude for new life. A reader in Fredericksburg, Texas, reports finding a silver coin minted in 1790 under Francis II, emperor of Germany, king of Bohemia and Hungary, in his yard. The coin, silver-dollar size, remains well preserved.
Farmers in Hat Creek valley near Redding California, unable to obtain real tobacco by parcel post, have smoked and chewed alfalfa leaves for three weeks. The report notes the unusual substitute stems from supply shortages dictating residents to use available forage.
A 2 am fire on River Front street damaged two wooden partitions and bed clothing at Dr. Royal McKeown’s home in the east side block housing the town’s fire apparatus. Firefighters from Lea venworth arrived quickly, origin unknown, discovered by C. W. Seeley, with insurance covering the loss.
The passage reflects on Gastertide and a great revelation through Jesus. It notes the empty tomb brings consolation to the bereaved and frames death as an incident, not an end, marking a turning point between material conflict and spiritual life.
Miss Violette Wilson daughter of former Berkeley mayor J Stitt Wilson outlines unorthodox views from her Los Angeles home. At nineteen she desert ed UC after eight months to pursue freedom and self expression, mocks sororities, praises athletics, and envisions a future without traditional marriage or divorce as society evolves.
Crawfordsville Indiana debutante Miss Helen Elston Smith niece of Mrs Lew Wallace and Mrs Henry Lane traveled to New York to await a friend but uncovered a French army officer in the casket meant for the young woman she mourned. Authorities suspect a coffin mix up during shipment and the friend's body may lie in war torn France with military honors.
In Columbia Missouri Professor Max Myer head of the University of Missouri psychology department demonstrated self hypnosis by guiding students to focus on a bright object with no sound. Subjects acted out scenarios such as an artist painting a picture a wounded soldier home from the trenches or an intoxicated diner. Lee B Eads of Hamilton was the star subject.
The schedule lists Good Friday Holy Hour 3 to 4 pm Way of the Cross Reading of the Passion and Veneration of the Cross at 7 30 pm Holy Saturday confessions 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Easter Sunday Low Mass and Communion 8 30 am High Mass 10 30 am with a Resurrection sermon at both Masses and special music by St Josephs Choir.
Sunday School at 10 a m Preaching at 11 Junior League at 2 p m Bible Study Class at 3 Epworth League at 6 30 Preaching at 7 30 Pastor F L Moore leads the program.
Congregational Church announces Sunday school at 10 AM with morning and evening preaching by Rev. George Davis of Seattle. Mr and Mrs A O Nuetzel return from the Sound country after spending winter on the coast. Gold Fish and globe free at Wheeler's drug store. 16.
Frank A. Reynolds announces his candidacy for Chelan County sheriff at the Republican primary. Voters are urged to consider his qualifications and platform as the party lines up for the race.
Reader alert for a handsome book about Mount Vernon with colonial blue cover and gold title, printed on French vellum. Illus trations by in-house artists with official Mount Vernon permission. praised as capturing the real spirit of the home. Regular price $1, offer 75 cents on receipt. return within one week if unsatisfactory. U S Press Association, Bond Building, Washington, D C.
An advertisement promises a full refund with Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment for any case whether new or long standing. It urges cutting out the strip, buying a box, using as directed, and returning it if not satisfied with the druggist or maker handling the refund.
The Echo invites customers to review its improved printing service and pricing before outsourcing next job. It urges readers to obtain the figures now and compare before sending work elsewhere.
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