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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1914
Page
3
Do Not Drink Is Our Advice urges moderation in alcohol use and tobacco avoidance. If abstaining is impossible, choose the best and purest with limits and avoid excess while noting wines and liquors are suitable for cooking and cigars are highly regarded.
The library announces Wednesday and Saturday afternoon hours from three to five. Butter wrappers are available at the Echo office for readers and patrons.
State Forester E W Ferris seeks school children campers and the public to help reduce fire losses this season Teachers in public schools will discuss fire guard duties weekly Mrs Josephine Preston state superintendent supports the effort Past year fire losses stayed low with only a quarter of 76000 appropriated spent Ferris asks taxpayers to aid in maintaining the record to avoid higher taxes from timber destruction
L M Cox of Zillah Washington urges Gordon C Corbaley manager of the Seventh National Apple Show to run a One Hundred Tree Contest among Pacific Northwest growers this year. Contestants would supervise 100 trees, record operations and inputs, and supply photographs at key stages. prizes include ten percent of net profit for first and hardware and record sets for top places.
M F Backus president of the National Bank of Commerce of Seattle warns that adverse legislation and railroad rate regulation by the Interstate Commerce Commission and Public Service Commission create uncertainty and idle money. He notes potential bankruptcy for railroads and cascaded effects on lumber iron and steel, though Seattle shows some improvement over last year. Butter wrappers at the Echo office for ads are mentioned.
A speaker explains stopping a newspaper after seven years of service and debt avoidance. He accuses the editor of arrogance and vows to end the paper if insulted, claiming he paid with seven years of effort before quitting.
The state tax commission estimates inheritance taxes from Frederick Weyerhauser's estate will top $30,000. The agriculture department offers free bulletins on tuberculosis, dairy herd management, dehorning, hog cholera, silage, and milk bacteria to farmers. Governors from seven western states push for two new regional reserve banks, while petitions in Okanogan and Omak seek county seat removal. The UW rowing team won the Pacific Coast championship, triggering fundraising to send the crew to the national regatta. Public Service Commission finance shows $111,686 spent for year ending March 31, with remaining balances barely used across several programs.
Inland Empire Sunday School Association secretary F C Knapp announced Spokane hosts the annual convention May 12 to 15. The district now totals 974 schools with 10 770 teachers and officers in 28 counties and 76 215 scholars plus cradle rolls and home department members. The association projects the convention will be the largest yet, aided by a Friday boys congress directed by John L Alexander.
Spokane chamber of commerce reports that the U S Department of Agriculture will publish material on apple utilization. Acting Secretary B F Galloway says a broad field investigation will produce bulletins with accurate, dependable information for growers and the public. Secretary Gordon C Corbaley conveyed the department’s plans after a suggestion to Senator Miles Poindexter.
Thawing frost and April rains bring chills and coughing as a feverish victim seeks relief. The ad claims Dr King’s New Discovery soothes inflamed throats and lungs, stops coughs, clears the head, and ends fever with a money back guarantee.
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