Alaska's Fifty Year Fair Proposed in Fairbanks 1917
Alaska news notes a plan to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of American occupation with a World's Fair in Fairbanks in 1917. Commerical groups push the idea, with Kenneth C. Kerr and the Copper River & Northwestern Railroad coordinating publicity folders. Local boosters promise an interesting show in Fairbanks.
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North
Alaska
Fairbank’s
Kenneth C. Kerr
Alaskan Steamship Company
Copper River & Northwestern Railroad
Fairbanks
Golden Heart City
Washington primaries split Democrats Republicans with Progressives
Washington parties nominate tickets for the September 10 primaries with a Progressive preferential primary on September 7. Many Republican filings withdrew amid third party competition, promising a Kilkenny Kat pre election contest as rival camps vie for endorsements. Henry Alberts McLean, Lester P. Edge, and John F. Dore are named as Progressive hopefuls for Congress, lieutenant governor, and attorney general respectively, with Edge advocating simple reform and fewer laws.
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Washington
New Progressive Party
Congress
Seattle
Henry Alberts McLean
Supplementing Dried Up Pastures Advice From Prof Nystrom
In response to inquiries dairyman Prof A B Nystrom outlines feeding options for dried pastures. He lists soiling crops such as kale peas oats vetch oats alfalfa corn and clovers plus root crops and green foods to maintain milk flow and digestion. He recommends the summer silo and notes corn forage in green or ripened form can boost fall and winter nutrition and condition.
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A. B. Nystrom
State College
Henry
Trials of a Traveler and a Traveling Salesman Remedy
E. E. Youngs of Berkshire Vermont recounts relief from constipation and indigestion after using Dr King s New Life Pills. The ad claims effectiveness for stomach liver and kidney troubles and notes a 25 cent price with butter wrappers available at Echo office.
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E. E. Youngs
E. Berkshire
Dr. King
Marked revival seen in national business activity
The Manufacturers' Record notes a clear revival across the country with iron production near record highs between 29 and 30 million tons and steel demand at capacity. Railroads face congestion as traffic grows, labor shortages emerge, and railcar orders surge. Prospects point to record grain yields and a valuable farm output potentially reaching 9 to 10 billion dollars, supporting broad economic strength despite political talk. The article also mentions a school debate question on continuing state road construction funding and state aid data.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Eases Piles and Skin Ailments
Everlasting war between joy and piles ends with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It soothes itching irritation inflammation and swelling from piles and many skin injuries including burns boils ulcers cuts and pimples. Only 25 cents at druggists.
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Bucklen
Great Northern Time Table Leavenworth Trains
Leavenworth station schedules list Eastward and Westward trains. No. 2 departs 1.30 am and No. 1 at 1.35 pm, with other numbered trains at 4.25 am and 3.40 pm respectively. Nos. 27 and 28 are fast mail services and all arrivals occur five minutes early.
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Leavenworth
Remedy Featured Against Malignant and Epidemic Cholera
A historical advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as curative for cholera cases, claiming it has cured malignant and epidemic instances. Sold by King's City Drug Store.
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King’s City Drug Store
Echo Office Promotes Printing Services Offer
Local printers urge customers to bring next printing job to the Echo Office for reliable service and quick turnaround. The notice highlights affordable rates and convenient hours, inviting community members to visit for copies, flyers, or small-run projects.
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the Tailors
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State Bank
Front St
Cascade
Wm. C. Roach
Front Street
Leavenworth State Bank
Harrington
Missouri
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
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Echo
Browns
BROWN
Eiouri
Pine Sts
St.Lo
Business Publishing Co, Ltd
St. Louis
Hubbard
Tacoma
Public Service Commission
Attorney General’s Office
Bothell Transportation Company
Lake Washington
Bothell
Steamboat Company
C. W. Clausen
Port Orchard
Clausen
J. A. Falconer
Snohomish
Orville Billings
Hay
Billings
Hoquaim
William B. Ogden
Lester P. Edge
Spokane
Edge
John F. Dore
Dore
Echo Office
Manifold Typewriter
Overland Cafe
J. B. Violette
Leavenworth Market
M. Christenson
Mgr
Emil Frank
Prop
Wenatchee Valley
Wenatchee
Joe Edwards
Opera
J. E. Tholin
Seattle Brewing
Paul Weigand
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