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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo announces Friday issue details with a subscription rate of $1.50 per year in advance. It lists 45 resolutions of condolence and cards of thanks, along with notices of interments and a free-use policy for charitable or welfare activities.
A presidential note may break diplomatic ties with Germany but declares war by Congress. The piece argues the U.S. could deploy millions in Europe only with ships, trains, and arms, noting British naval power, transport limits, and the impracticality of quick war. It also critiques profit motives behind harmful trades and endorses jail over fines as deterrence.
A copy of Measure No 24 from Secretary Howell outlines a proposal to legalize beer manufacture and sale in Washington. Proponents claim it keeps money in state. the writer argues the defense is weak and questions beer as an evil even in moderation.
A country newspaper editor defends occasional forays into weighty questions. The piece derides the idea that only great men should discuss government choices while noting editors juggle local news with bold opinions. The writer jokes about the editor’s difficult, unrewarding toil.
The paper defends President Wilson as a high minded patriotic American. It argues against partisan bias and says one should not dislike a man for his politics, even if one opposes his views, warning against demonizing the individual.
A flood of telegrams to congressmen protests war with Germany. A Philadelphia booster, Mr Hexemer, behind the drive, has pushed stereotyped messages aimed at swaying lawmakers from preparedness. The piece argues loyalty requires opposing war and defending national rights and dignity.
The text explains how war spurs American industry by fostering dye making and potash production at home, creating a thirty million dollar Pennsylvania dye corporation and noting the need for postwar import duties to protect U S manufacturers from cheap European imports. It argues high wages and living costs push Europe’s cheap labor advantage, urging labor awareness to sustain national independence.
Apple prices are unlikely to rise as 30 percent of last year’s crop remains in cold storage. The eastern outlook warns of weak demand until Europe stabilizes, with Northwest production set to grow and by products needed to avoid unremunerative prices for growers.
Henry Ford, the automobile maker, says he is ready to sacrifice his candidacy if the people of the United States want him for president. The remark follows favorable reception he has received in the middle states of the north.
Florida features numerous springs that feed navigable rivers. Silver Spring, the state’s largest and a well known spring, lies six miles east of Ocala and forms the main source of the Oklawaha River, a tributary of the St. Johns system.
The Twenty eighth company of the U S marine corps uses elephants and camels in experimental maneuvers at the Lex Diego exposition. One operator mounts a machine gun on an elephant while marines advance, lie down, and fire from prepared positions. Officials suggest such beasts could support extended campaigns in Mexico, noting loads, endurance, and trainability. A San Leandro clipping criticizes deceptive advertising practices.
The notice warns that spring colds and grippe can worsen with shifting seasons and may become a lasting summer cough. It recommends Dr. King's New Discovery with two doses, plus two doses of pleasant laxative tar syrup, to soothe cough and break up grippe attacks.
Superior Court of Washington Chelan County lists the estate of A E Dickinson deceased. W W Burgess named executor and resides in Pisin Chelan County Washington with filings beginning April and continuing through April. L J Nelson is attorney for the executor with a P O address in Lengworth Chelan County Washington.
A historical remedy advises a nervous child be freed from worms by using one half to one lozenge of Kickapoo Worm Killer and a laxative worm treatment. The tone reflects period medical guidance with cautionary language for parents.
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