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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1912
Page
2
Special notice outlines paid rates for solicitations to raise money and entertainments in The Leavenworth Echo. Free space reserved for community welfare notices while commercial promotions require regular advertising rates.
The Echo reports last Tuesday council action on municipal water ownership. readers are invited to submit signed letters for next week’s discussion. The paper pledges impartial coverage and urges orderly, temperate debate before voters decide who pays for the water supply.
The piece analyzes Taft’s fall from progressive backing to conservatism, noting cabinet selections and alliances with reactionaries. It cites Illinois and Pennsylvania primaries showing Roosevelt gains and argues Taft lacks popular-vote delegate wins, questioning the president’s popularity and Roosevelt’s nomination prospects.
The passage argues that Mr Taft cannot be nominated and even if nominated cannot be elected. It reflects strong opposition to Taft within the political climate described and notes increasing clarity of this assessment by the day.
Opinion notes Roosevelt and Bryan retain strong public faith through moral courage and refusal to back down from wrong. It contrasts party regulars who condemn them for standing by principle. The piece argues their private lives align with public statements, bolstering civilization. It closes with local election turnout concerns as bond election nears and registration ends May 11.
Message warns that on May 21 unregistered residents will lose voting rights. Citizens are told to enroll at Guy A Hamilton's office and verify registration with friends. The note states both women and men can vote and should participate.
An examination for all grade certificates will be held at the W C T U Building on Orondo Avenue Wenatchee Washington May 9 10 and 11 1912 The State Manual exam starts at 2 30 Friday afternoon others on accredited papers will write Saturday at nine Viletta H Guthrie County Superintendent of Schools
The contract for an 80 by 80 foot brick building with two full basements was awarded to Hartman and McKenzie, who previously built the Scenic Theatre. Three storefronts will fill the front with a fourteen foot ceiling and steam heat. Leavenworth Hardware and Furniture Co. will occupy the large room. two smaller rooms are leased though tenants are unnamed. The block adjoins The Echo’s corner project at Commercial and Eighth streets.
The bond election to authorize 41000 for a water system will be held May 21 with a September primary and a November 5 general election for president congressmen and state and county officers. Voters must be registered. registration officer is Guy A. Hamilton.
Good Pasturage at $2 per head per month offered by Rutherford and Burns. 16 17 Fresh young milk cow for sale inquire at Echo office for particulars. J. O. Hawk of Peshastin seeks stenography position with references. For sale Barred Rock eggs $2 per setting of 15. Wood lot 16 inch dry, orders at Palace of Sweets or see J B Hathaway.
For sale 20 swarms bees or any number of the whole lot. Price by writing or seeing J. B. Hathaway in Leavenworth. Also 160 acres 5 miles north of Chelan, trade for property in Leavenworth. Address replies to E. O. Blankenship tf Lakeside Washington.
Advertises hair switches and puff preparations made from combings priced from $1.00. Mail orders promptly filled. Contact Mrs. Fredlund at 2933 Colby Ave in Everett, Washington.
Lost or stray bay mare about nine years old weight 1100 with a bruise under the left eye. Reward offered for her return to Flanigan ranch on head of Eagle Creek. Also mentions I W Harper flavor quality and a whisky sold by J B Violette at the Overland Bar and Echo office butter wrappers.
A brief health note advises using Chamberlain's Liniment on rheumatic pains this spring. Sold by King's City Drug Store.
Announcements for county offices cost 1000 and 50 for precinct offices. Ads will run until after the September primary. After the primary, only successful candidates will continue in the race until the November regular election.
County official notices from 1912 show R A Scheele and Joe E Johnson announcing candidacies for county assessor on the Republican ticket. Each proclaims nomination subject to primary election outcomes and voter will ahead of September 7 elections.
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