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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
4
Calvin Young of Leavenworth Washington filed intention to make final five year proof for homestead land in sections 22 to 26 north range New meridian. Witnesses named J B Cahill James Ainge Charles Cromwell Joseph Teshera all of Leavenworth. Register W F Haynes.
Everlasting battle between joy and piles ends with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It quickly relieves itching irritation inflammation and swelling from piles and skin woes. Promises comfort and healing for burns boils ulcers cuts and eruptions. Only 25 cents at druggists.
The article notes twenty five years of growth in Washington education from 35 000 to 175 000 school age children and from four to 240 high schools. It highlights better prepared teachers, improved school buildings with lighting heating sanitation, and active parent teacher organizations signaling rising educational standards. It describes land grant funds for the State College University and normal schools, Barefoot Boys tax provisions, and 1911 legislation to keep five higher institutions financially autonomous with state levies and potential federal aid for Cheney Normal School.
The piece argues that divine inspiration is built on long years of labor and study. Genius is portrayed as an electric current from stored effort, not lightning. True achievement arises from gradual preparation, with only the public reveal arriving suddenly after steady work.
Witnesses include many school superintendents directors and teachers detailing proportions in the testimony.
The article argues that farming is a major business requiring strict bookkeeping and professional habits. It compares a well run farm to a furniture business and urges farmers to use formal stationery including farm name and address to project credibility and pride. It emphasizes business mindset for success.
The article explains how loose, open soil holds more moisture than compact soil, boosting winter precipitation absorption. It notes that thorough loosening in late summer or fall via discing or fall plowing increases moisture storage and can raise yields by five to ten bushels per acre on similar soils.
The board of School District No. 49 Chelan County Washington proposes an estimated budget for the 1912 year beginning July 1. A public hearing will be held October 7 1912 at 8:00 p m at the school house for taxpayers to be heard on proposed levies. Details show salaries for superintendent attendance officer teachers and janitors along with other operating costs and building repairs totaling 27289.00 dollars.
The article endorses discing stubble land to four or five inches soon after harvest as effective as fall plowing. It argues this practice conserves winter rainfall, reduces run off, and benefits soil if done in late summer or early fall, urging farmers to try it.
At a county commissioners meeting last week Game Warden P F Scheble was authorized to arrange 1 000 000 Eastern brook and Rainbow trout for next season. The trout will be distributed throughout county streams early in spring from state hatcheries.
Regular services set for Sunday with Brother R W Nicholas preaching at morning service. Epworth League at seven followed by song service and an eight o'clock sermon by the pastor. All are invited. Max A Jeffords, Pastor.
The ad claims Electric Bitters restore appetite and strength for stomach, liver, and kidney troubles with symptoms like backache nerves and fatigue. It credits T. D. Peebles of Henry Tenn for proof and says six bottles improved his health, selling for 50 cents at druggists.
For soreness of the muscles whether from violent exercise or injury this liniment provides relief. It also eases rheumatic pains and is sold by King's City Drug Store.
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