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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo announces a special notice regarding economic activities and company welfare. It outlines administrative details for subscriptions and notices, with emphasis on avoiding questionable solicitations and promoting prudent financial practices. The notice references the August 4 1916 publication date and content about publishing adjustments.
The official acceptance speech by Mr. Hughes criticizes President Wilson's foreign policy, accusing it of weakness and deception over Mexico and Vera Cruz. It argues for decisive statecraft and warns of railway rate hikes and a potential strike, urging arbitration for fair adjustment.
Public opinion treats the railroad wage and hour dispute as a grave yet not warlike crisis. Support for shorter hours appears broad, seen as better safety and efficiency, while profit claims complicate views on who bears costs. The piece signals rising concern over the potential impact on the public.
The piece stresses local backing for Leavenworth enterprise and urges residents to demand locally made products. It cites a Colfax Commoner argument that local manufacturing needs capital and that Washington made goods can attract industries, benefiting farmers and businesses.
The passage urges voters to mark both first and second choices where required, warns that skipping or improper second choices can invalidate a vote, and condemns voting for the least qualified to influence results. It argues for casting a thoughtful second choice to support capable leaders and uphold government stability.
The piece argues that stable institutions matter for honest governance and laments decay when personal interests corrupt office. It recalls Roger Casement’s execution by the British regime after leading an Irish rebellion and whether harsher sentences might have altered history.
The community lists residents at ranches and homes. visits include Mrs Hilderbrand and daughter traveling to Entiat. Mrs Hansbury and two Spokane children visiting O D Reeves. Mrs Greveland and daughter to Everett. Mc Bair of Yakima visiting Chas Wright. two homestead draw winners Pack Gregory and Walter Smith. fishing party at Wenatchee. Mrs John Bergren recovering from felon. C W Froome from Bremerton, a machinist on the submarine B 2, at Bremerton yard. others plan visits and work on Peshastin Lumber Co ware house.
Post office records show letters waiting pickup for James Baldwin Edgar Bautte two copies H B Beall C A Chambers Ed Hamilton three Guy A Hamilton P M S NM M S remain unclaimed at the main office.
A church announces a prayer meeting at 8 p m on Thursday inviting all. FP L Moore, Pastor, extends a cordial invitation to attend any and all services.
St Joseph's Church states services will be held here each Sunday morning at eight o'clock until further notice. Batter Wrappers at the Echo Office.
An old advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a remedy for worms. The copy urges parents to give half a lozenge twice and keep a box on hand, pricing it at 25 cents in drugstores.
Notice to entry of lands described in 4 stat 226. United States land office at Westerville Washington. Claimant asserts preemption and preference rights for agricultural use. Description limited to two parcels with detailed boundary points and specific sections, township and range.
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