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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
4
Alaska moves toward home rule after the Senate passes the Wickersham bill and the House approves a companion form. The measure awaits conference and likely formal signing by President Taft. It also creates an Alaska Railroad Commission to evaluate a government owned railroad.
The enormous flag pole presented to the Panama Pacific International Exposition by Astoria citizens arrived by Hammond Lumber Co raft and was towed to the Harbor View site. Mayor Henderson sent it for the Astoria Centennial. it proved too long to raise. Douglas Fir base 56 inches top 23 inches weight 93061 pounds cubic content 1958.52 cubic feet length 246 feet. A special flag will be provided by Astoria citizens for ceremonies when the pole is raised and old glory unfurled.
The United States exports apples prunes lemons oranges peaches and other fruits to Europe and Great Britain. The consular service promotes American fruit consumption and helps growers expand markets. Opening of the Panama Canal is expected to aid Pacific Coast producers reaching Europe and Atlantic markets via better refrigeration and fast steam ships.
City Engineer Morton Macartney of Spokane says he has solved keeping eggs fresh through zero weather. Following a U S Department of Agriculture method he uses a water glass solution to preserve fresh eggs for six months to a year with 12 hens producing surplus eggs each season.
A Washington Agricultural Experiment Station trial compared bran and barley with alfalfa molasses meal over sixty days. Cows on bran and barley showed 7.83 pounds more fat per feed change, 7.51% more fat overall, and 4.06% more total solids, with higher costs: two cents per pound of butter and three cents per 100 pounds of milk.
The American farmer holds nearly 40 billion dollars in business assets and generates about 25 million dollars of new wealth daily. He bears the burden of high credit costs due to an antiquated banking system, paying the highest rates among major nations. Lower rates in financial centers contrast with farmer costs, raising production and living costs, and reform would benefit both farmers and buyers of farm products.
During the summer months mothers of young children should watch for any unusual looseness of the bowels. When given prompt attention at this time serious trouble may be avoided, Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can always be depended upon. For sale by King's City Drug Store.
Ellensburg sheepman C M Snow reports Mount Ingalls in the Cascade range split and toppled into Icicle Lake at about 5000 feet elevation. The peak, once a sentinel above Ingalls creek, collapsed within the last two weeks, blocking trails with immense boulders amid widespread rock debris. Some believe an Alaska earthquake caused the shake though no tremor was felt locally.
A Chicago area notice warns of dangers from neglected coughs and colds after a fatal railroad accident near Rochelle Illinois. It touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a quick safe remedy with a testimonial from J R Watts of Floydada Texas and offers trial bottles free at all druggists.
Notice cites Ordinance No. 89 of Leavenworth requiring garbage to be kept in tightly closed metallic vessels and emptied at least twice weekly in summer. Violations carry fines up to 100 dollars. Dated July 25 1912. Health Officer G W Hoxley signs July 26 with Aug 9 follow‑up.
The city of Leavenworth announces registrar books are open on all working days from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and extended until 8 p.m. on August 10 for those unable to attend. After August 10, books close until August 20 when the water bond election occurs, then reopen. Registered at the city clerk’s office, Guy A. Hamilton, clerk, dated July 24, 1912.
The Leavenworth State Bank sues John Q Gilbert Edwina A Gilbert M F Gilbert Elizabeth Gilbert and Anna Zinkey in Chelan County Superior Court. A mortgage sale is ordered for August 8 1912 at 2 pm at the Chelan County Courthouse Wenatchee to satisfy a 3480.80 debt plus interest costs attorney fees and costs.
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