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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
3
Do not drink is our advice. If you cannot manage without it, use the best and purest to minimize harm. We also advise not to use tobacco. If you cannot avoid either, choose the best available and avoid excess. Eating in moderation is urged as injurious if overdone. Our wines and liquors are pure and wholesome for cooking.
President Wilson notes that senate and house committees should study methods to aid farmers. He expresses belief that Agriculture Department plans will help lawmakers craft appropriate legislation. He cautions against dogmatic statements yet remains confident common counsel will yield desired results.
The speaker urges maintaining the Sherman Act while expanding and clarifying it with more explicit laws to ease administration and reduce debatable grounds. The goal is to prevent private monopolies and free business, promising a special message later for further deliberation. It emphasizes removing legal obstacles to business investment and growth.
The speaker urges prompt federal legislation to hold nationwide primary elections to choose presidential nominees without nominating conventions. Conventions would remain to declare primary verdicts and draft party platforms, but would include current nominees and party leaders to ensure accountability to the voters.
President asserts ultimate Philippine independence while guiding self government and territorial duties. He emphasizes trusteeship over overseas territories including Porto Rico and Hawaii, pledging justice, enlightened governance, and a steady path toward full independence for the Philippines.
The President praises Filipino legislative progress and calls for gradual transfer of control. He urges expanding native participation to include schools and local instruments of government while expressing confidence in the archipelago’s path to self rule under continued guidance.
The speaker urges rapid adoption of full territorial government for Alaska and the creation of government built railways and state controlled ports to unlock the territory’s resources. Emphasis on conservation, fair resource use, multi-level governance, and regulated development without monopolies or conflict with federal authority. Aiming for cooperative standards across communities and the nation.
A public appeal urges federal legislation to provide an effective employer's liability act for railroad and maritime workers. It calls for stronger mine safety and conservation measures, fair treatment of sailors, and rapid action after an international safety congress in London.
Bantam Ohio resident H D Ely suffered a four year ulcer on his foot. A doctor suggested amputation but he refused and used Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a last resort. He reported the foot was soon completely cured. The ad promotes the salve as a remedy for burns cuts bruises and eczema with 25 cent price. Available from H E Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.
Notice states 328.23 acres in Wenatchee National Forest Washington will be subject to settlement and entry under homestead laws on February 9, 1914 at Waterville land office. Preference rights exist for prior actual settlers. listed parcels include Charley Spencer Adolf Fredrikson Archie H. Brown and John Heaton with respective acreages and lot references.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Waterville Washington announces John A Love of Leavenworth Washington filed notice of intent to make three year proof to establish his claim to the land described in his January 1910 homestead entry Serial No 07397 in Section 28 Township 25 North Range 18 East Willamette Meridian before United States Commissioner John Koerner at Leavenworth on December 30 1913 Witnesses listed are J E Kyon J A Anderson Ezra Wood and Ross Ramage all of Leavenworth Washington.
A collectible advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the cure for a stubborn cough and other lung troubles. It claims quick relief from coughing chills fever and sleeplessness with a two price option and money back guarantee.
Two large stones sized 24 by 36 in coffins with stands offered to printers for 12 dollars 50 cents each on board cars here. The stones are in good condition and being sold to make room for larger monuments. They cost nearly twice the asking price and are nearly as good as new.
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