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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1916

Page

2

Political views color Washington senatorial race

The article discusses Mr. Bryan not as a candidate but as a potential stepping stone to a consul position. It reviews two Republican contenders Senator Poindexter and Congressman Humphrey, contrasting Poindexter’s pragmatism with Humphrey’s strict party loyalty and predicts anti party regularity sentiment will doom such office seekers.

B.A. Bryan Bryan Mr Bryan U. S Washington Senator Poindexter Humphrey Seattle Poindexter Senate Humprey

After Appointment to Foreign Mission Bryan Eyes Senate Bid

Enoch A. Bryan soon out after the Washington senator race. The ex Pullman College president is seen as unlikely to win the nomination and aims to boost his public profile for a future foreign mission appointment.

Enoch A. Bryan Pullman Agricultural College Megan Washington U. S Mr. Bryan United States Senate

Full Democratic County Ticket Not Filed Yet

The piece notes no Democrat has filed for county office while the Wenetchee World predicts a full slate by tomorrow. It argues Republicans hold the majority and filing is a labor of love and devotion to the party, urging voters to consider the situation.

Wenetchee

Questioning purity in politics and pride in the race of man

The text argues against universal depravity and asserts that law and the God of right persist in politics. It endorses party integrity and political purity while rejecting fatalism about corruption and endorsing a choice between two candidates.

Preacher Files for U S Senate as Second Choice Subterfuge

A Seattle preacher on the Republican ticket seeks U S Senate under the second choice rule of the primary. The move aims to aid a friend’s election, with critics calling the act a misuse of civic process and likening him to a confidence swindler.

Seattle United States Yrater Gang of

Bitter clash over state national committeeman race

At a Chehalis Republican meeting critics attack Sammy Perkins for naming Senator Poindexter as a rival. The piece mocks Perkins and Poindexter while denouncing a columnist signing as T. B. Southard who criticizes the senator for a crossroads postmaster appointment.

Sammy Perkins Chehalis Poindexter Perkins Hyperion

Lodge Loyalist or Break with Republicans Weighs

The piece notes Senator Lodge of Massachusetts sided with Democrats on a recent measure, while all other Republicans voted against it. It suggests Congressman Humphries may exploit this split to challenge Lodge as Lodge considers a senate run from Washington.

Congressman Humphries Senate Washington Senator Lodge Massachsetts Lodge

Echo urges re election of Grimshaw for Chelan County judge

The Echo maintains its stance that Wm. A. Grimshaw best serves Chelan County's interests for the superior court judgeship. It dismisses objections as minor and says they pale next to Grimshaw's capability integrity and fairness in the voters' balance.

Superior Court Echo Chelan County Wm. A. Grimshaw Grimshaw

Northwest land products show in Seattle set for October

The grandest land products show in the northwest will be held in Seattle from October 4 to 14. The exhibit will feature every northwest product including Alaska and invites visitors from the east south or middle west to attend using low rates and see what the northwest will produce.

Northwest Seattle Alaska East Wouth Middle West Great Northwest Lands

Petroleum Output and Gasoline Prices Reported for 1915

Crude petroleum output in 1915 totaled 281 million barrels and sold for 179 million dollars at 64 cents per barrel. Auto owners paid about 30 cents per gallon for gasoline. The text attributes high gasoline prices to graft in the petroleum industry.

From Nothing to 30 Million in Two Years

The article describes benzol and Bensol a coke oven byproduct rising from waste to value. It notes wartime demand, explosive and dye use, and wholesale benzol at 2.45 per gallon. It claims a thirty million dollar sale this year and rapid price-driven growth turning the world supplier outlook.

Echo editor’s republican stance on protection and labor

The Echo editor is described as a republican who favors protection for American industries and workers but opposes protecting certain manufacturers at the expense of consumers. He supports universal service ideas but rejects militarism, valuing right over political orthodoxy.

The Echo Asperican Ray Universal

Something of Interest About Our National Forests

The Florida National forest sustains itself through a government leasing system for turpentine tapping ensuring forest perpetuity. US output includes about five and a half million pounds of artificial silk from wood pulp used in linings tapestries neckties ribbons and sweaters. A cooperative plan now has rural mail carriers and postmasters reporting forest fires to nearest forest officer. Washington state sends about half of its pails and tubs to the Middle West.

Florida National Forest United States Post Ofice State of Washington Middle West

Services at Methodist Church This Sunday

The Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 7 p.m. preaching at 8 p.m. and a prayer meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday. Pastor F L Moore invites all to attend.

Epworth League F. L. Moore

St Josephs Church Services Set Weekly at Eight

Until further notice St Josephs Church holds services every Sunday morning at eight oclock. The church venue remains the same and parishioners are asked to attend on schedule.

Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Syrup Claim

An advertisement urges treating a cold with Dr King's New Discovery. It touts pine tar antiseptic oils and balsams, notes slight laxative effect, and says the syrup eases coughs and throat irritation while clearing the head. It claims decades of use and urges immediate purchase at the druggist.

Dr. King

More Men Than Women Have Appendicitis

Surgeons state men are slightly more subject to appendicitis than women. Leavenworth readers are advised that a mix of buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients in Adler-ika often relieves or prevents appendicitis. One spoonful relieves almost any case of constipation sour stomach or gas with instant action advertised by Wheeler's Drug Store.

Leavenworth Adler-ika Wheeler's

Impressions of Mount Vernon Authored by a Noted Historian

A colonial blue printed cover with gold leaf title on French vellum discusses a trip to Washingtons home. Illustrations by local artists were produced with special permission from Mount Vernon authorities. An eminent authority praises the work as capturing the real spirit of the place. Regular price is $1, offer 75 cents on receipt, returnable within a week.

Mount Vernon Washington U. S. Press Association Bond Building Washington, D. C

Restoration to Entry of Lands in Wenatchee National Forest

Notice of settlement and entry on 140 acres in Wenatchee Nation Forest Washington under homestead laws. Applications list Francis A. Vare Leavenworth Washington with a July 5 supplemental list and Oct 16 1916 deadline for qualified settlers or applicants to exercise preference rights before settlement proceeds. Boundary descriptions and tract details referenced with survey lines and lot descriptions.

National Forest Wenatchee Nations Forest Washington United States United States Land Offee Waterville T. On.kite N. T Francis A. Vare Leavenworth OC. M. Niece Commissioner General Land Office

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