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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
4
News notes labor shortages in Yakima and Wenatchee fruit regions as growers seek excursion rail rates to bring in pickers and packers. Seattle council considers motorboat patrols and life saving gear after drownings on Lake Washington.
Spring reports to the Experiment Station show many apple trees winter killed especially when growth continued late into summer. Younger trees suffered more than older ones, with wood freezing before maturation. Recommendations include reducing midsummer growth by withholding water, ceasing tillage, and possibly planting cover crops. Wrapping is sometimes helpful but not usually necessary. Variations like Rome Beauty and Spitzenberg suffered more, Ben Davis less, and full hardiness may come after age five or six.
TheCity Clerk Hamilton announces registration is open and urges citizens to enroll. Water bond election is August 20, primary is September 10 for state county and district officers, and general election is November 5. Volunteers urged to check and register neighbors.
Everlasting war between joy and piles ends with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It quickly subdues itching irritation and inflammation and eases burns boils ulcers cuts bruises eczema and scalds. Priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
Attorney General Tanner rules county commissioners remain county officers and a two term in one district blocks immediate reelection after moving. Fire danger at minimum due to rains. loss from forest fires expected to be lower. Prosec urator Wiley urges a one year cooldown on remarriage for divorcees. Northern Pacific cuts stone rate to Olympia for Temple of Justice construction. Wilson case appeal argues insanity invalidates trial. Tax commission to hold hearings Aug 12 on public service valuations. Proposed law to give the commission power to force separation of rail tracks and highways at dangerous grade crossings.
A fatal accident near Rochelle Illinois is linked to ignoring coughs and colds while an advertisement promotes Dr King s New Discovery as a quick safe cure. Testimonial from J R Watts of Floydada Texas claims a severe cough and weight regain after using the remedy. Trials are free at all druggists with bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00.
The city prohibits scattering garbage in public or private places and requires use of a tight covered metal vessel emptied twice weekly in summer. Violations incur a fine up to one hundred dollars. Dated July 25 1912 Health Officer G W Hoxley.
Notice states Leavenworth registration books are open on all working days from morning until 6 p.m. and will stay open until 8 p.m. on Saturday August 10 for those unable to attend. After August 10 the books close until after August W, then reopen. Voters must register at City Clerk Guy A Hamilton’s office. July 24, 192?2.
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