Picturesque Leavenworth Promises Outdoor Paradise
Leavenworth Washington sits along Tumwater Canyon, 150 miles east of Seattle and 23 miles west of Wenatchee, with pine forests and year round snow in higher peaks. The town offers hunting fishing and mountain climbing as top attractions with good hotels, pure water, and electric lighting as travelers enjoy a pleasant climate and reasonable rates.
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Leavenworth
Great Northern Railway
Tumwater Canyon
Seattle
Wenatchee
Wenatchee River
Teaching the Young Hand to Work In Schools
A strong plea by New York mayor George B. McClellan argues for prioritizing elementary education and industrial training in rural schools. The piece notes teacher conventions aim to blend hand and mind training, with calls for practical farming and housekeeping skills alongside academics. It also touches on crop reporting, Irish agriculture, Spain’s royal visit, Cuban immigration, and German traveling schools for farm daughters.
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National Assembly of Teachers
George B. McClellan
New York
McClellan
Spain
England
America
Alfonso
Latin America
Havana
Boston Transcript
Cuba
Uncle Sam
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Agriculture
Geological Survey
Bureau of Forestry
United States
Extending Free Postal Delivery Across Rural Areas
A historical view notes rural free delivery expanding from 31,706 routes across 700000 square miles to cover remaining 300000 square miles. By plan 60000 routes would operate, despite opposition from city Congressmen who argue urban service suffices.
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Postal Department
Microbes and science seek double acting remedies
The article notes benevolent and malevolent microbes and urges scientists to develop a dual remedy to exterminate or strengthen microbes as needed. It also reports a Bavaria tested smoke consuming device that reduces smoke nuisance and saves 10 to 20 percent on coal, inviting readers to try their commercial pricing.
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Men of Science
Bavaria
Landlabbers and the Navy Urge Merchant Marine Link
Commander Hood argues desertions stem from green recruits and calls for a robust merchant marine to supply trained sailors. The Marine Review says America lacks a naval cradle and urges incentives for youths to join naval reserves, stressing the nation must face maritime needs for defense and commerce.
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Navy
Hood
Naval Institute
The
Marine Review
America
United States
Britain
Naval Reserve
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George Keating
Tumwater Light & Water Company
Tumwater Light & Water
OPERA
Spokane
Tholin & Smith
L. Lamb
C. R. Lamb
G. E. Lamb
Sec
P. Davis
Treas
Mer Clinton
Minneapolis
Minn
Winton
Leavenworth, Wash
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
Chelan County
John Smith
Deed H
Leavenworth , Ashington
W. H. Hadley
Tumwater Savings Bank
Leaven‘worth, Washington
Department of Agriculture For
Ireland
Root
Webster
Blaine
Seward
Sherman
State Department
White House
Echo
Chas. Freytag Saw Mill
Chumstick Valley
Old Reliable Barber Shop
AL Pesch
Prop
Bellingham Bay Brewery
Big Rock Saloon
L. Hoppe
Rasrac Co
Stoke’s Ice Cream
Chas. A. Stevens
Mary A Bloom
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