Blewett Highway Improvement Backed by Chelan County
Chelan County commissioners reaffirm commitment to improving the Blewett highway with 8000 dollars in county funds plus potential forestry support. Plans aim to fix dangerous spots on the Chelan side, raise the grade, and extend toward the old Blewett mining camp, linking Wenatchee and Ellensburg via the Columbia River route.
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Columbia River
Wenatchee
Blewett Road
Hickey
Blewett Highway
Sylvester
Forestry Department
Chelan County
Blewett
Kittitas County
Ellensburg
Vantage
Grant County
Yakima
Columbia
Railway Notes and Local Updates
Superintendent W. R. Smith visited town Monday to inspect snow conditions. Mud slides near Monitor necessitated track bulkheads. Mrs. Paul Hodge went to Kalama after her mother’s death. A. V. Jones plans an extended stay in Whitefish Montana. Freight business remains strong for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Smith
Paul Hodge
Kalama
A. V. Jones
White Fish
Mont
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Liver Health
An old health ad claims the liver purifies blood and that impurities cause biliousness headaches dizziness and constipation. It touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy to cleanse the liver and restore energy. Sold for 25 cents at druggists with wrappers available at Echo office.
Court Rules for Married People in Divorce Storm
Judge Estep of Cleveland cites 425 divorce cases since September and offers six rules to prevent divorce. He urges daily greetings, no interruptions during hobbies or papers, training to see virtues, honesty about plans, avoiding nagging, and waiting at least a year before marriage.
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Estep
Cleveland
Ohio
State Industrial News Highlights From Willapa Harbor
Over the past year Willapa Harbor shipped 10 900 crab cases valued at 76 000 dollars. State highway commission approved five new highway jobs totaling 124 607 dollars. Hillyard to install a 200 000 gallon steel tank and pump costing about 10 000 dollars. Kent gains a hardware specialties industry. Oakville Grange elects Frank Leisner master. Proposal to canal Willapa and Grays Harbor from North Cove to South Bend. W R Grace Co wins a government lumber contract. Sermon in Taft California on False Conservation and oil industry impact. Salmon shipment valued at 222 000 dollars left Puget Sound. N P railway president optimistic about business. Rail safety equipment urged. railroad crossings risk noted. Seattle Tacoma Bellingham streetcar fares drop due to jitney competition. Industrial accident reports indicate more workmen injuries. One million railroad ties ordered by O W R N Co 400 000 dollars, many from Grays Harbor and Puget Sound mills. Columbia river interstate bridge first span nearing completion. M E church Sunday school board elects new officers.
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State Highway Commission
Hillyard
Kent
Frank Leisner
Oakville
California
Luther A. Rice
Congress
Washington
Oregon
Puget Sound
C. M. & St. P. Railway
J. M. Hannaford
N. P. Railway
Tacoma
Seattle
Bellingham
Grays Harbor
Royal mummy head a hoodoo tolls a family curse
Mrs Jere Bauman of Newcastle converted the 3500 year old Queen Hatshepsut mummy head to the Carnegie Museum after claiming the skull brought misfortune to her husband and son. She said moving a body may bring ruin and cited recent deaths as a warning while stressing she hopes removing the head ends the curse.
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Pittsburgh
Jere Bauman
Neshannock Avenue
Newcastle
Carnegie Museum
Natasu
Mr. Bauman
Egypt
Hatshepsutt
Euphrates
Hatshepsutta
Thothmes II
Mrs. Bauman
Germany
Cliff Dwellings Decay Urges Preservation By Nelson
Professor Nels C. Nelson, renowned archaeologist, arrives in Santa Fe after an 800 mile journey from Mesa Verde to Zuni and warns that the cliff dwellings and southwest ruins, especially Chaco canyon, are deteriorating and require immediate action to halt further decay. He notes extensive New Mexico excavations.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Southwest
Nels C. Nelson
Mesa Verde
Colo
Zuni
Chaco Canyon
New Mexico
Nelson
Pioneer marks 101st birthday with tobacco belief
Grant Michigan reports Hinson Cole of Muskegon and Newaygo counties reaching his one hundred first birthday. He believes his long life is partly due to moderate tobacco use and steady spending on tobacco for eighty years.
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Grant
Mich
Hinson Cole
Muskegon
Newaygo
Hogs Need Fresh Air and Ventilated Pens Warned
A historic article argues hogs thrive only with proper ventilation. It describes Pen 1 as an interior hog house exposing hogs to drafts and rheumatism. Pen 2 shows a remodeled version with a partition added near doorways to improve airflow.
Local fisherman Cole famed for eight decades on river
Cole, aged over forty six, sought enlistment in the Civil War but was rejected by Uncle Sam for age. For eighty years he has been a prominent figure in the area’s fishing.
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Cole
Sam
Mr. Cole
Alligator Found Sleeping in Greensboro Storm Sewer
Workers digging a storm sewer in Greensboro North Carolina uncovered a twelve inch alligator resting in the mud at the bottom of the trench, a surprising find with no clear solution offered. In Toledo Ohio Mrs Helen McCullough a widow reconnected with her brother J D Bingham after fifty five years of separation in Kalamazoo Michigan.
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Greensboro
N. C
Hunts
Toledo
Helen McCullough
J. D. Bingham
Nail in Cow's Heart Kills Guernsey Farm animal
Martins Ferry reports a valuable Guernsey cow owned by N. B. Donner died after a two year illness. An autopsy found a nail had pierced the heart valve, with minimal surrounding irritation, causing death.
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Martins Ferry
Guernsey
Donner
Spanish War Veterans Camp Seeks Members in City
A call from the Spanish War Veterans invites eligible residents to join the Order at little cost and reap membership benefits. A. W. Johnston, 110 E Boston St Seattle, invites interested locals to send their service details. Rev W S Carne and Mrs Carne returned from Spokane after visiting Mrs Carne's relatives and Mr Clark.
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United Spanish War Veterans
A. W. Johnston
Boston St
Seattle
Wash
W. S. Carne
Draft-Protected Hog Pens Use Solid Partitions at Pullman Farm
The text describes hogs protected from drafts by closed partitions that circulate wind above their sleeping area. It notes the partition style used on the state farm at Pullman yielding good results, providing fresh air without direct wind on the hogs.
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Pullman
Doctor Hoxsey in Seattle Discusses Icicle Canyon Rail Plan
Dr Hoxsey visited Seattle for professional business and met Allan Epps who stated the Icicle canyon railroad would surely be built next summer. Road Supervisor Tom Parrish of Cashmere reported to The Echo that snow clearance on public road bridges in the upper valley had been his recent focus.
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Dr. Hoxsey
Seattle
Allan Epps
Icicle Canyon
Tom Parrish
Cashmere
The
Echo
Mrs J D Wheeler Nearing Return From Illness at Art Shop
Mrs J D Wheeler was on sick list this week and spent several days in the hospital but is rapidly recovering and expected to resume duties at the Art Shop soon.
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J. D. Wheeler
Dr Saunders Visits Wenatchee Orchard Resident in Leavenworth
Dr. Saunders of Wenatchee looked after his orchard property at Peshastin last Saturday and traveled to Leavenworth to visit old acquaintances for an hour or two.
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Dr. Saunders
Wenatchee
Peshastin
Leavenworth
Xmas Cards and Folders Ad at Wheeler’s Drug Store
A short notice from Wheeler's Drug Store advertises Xmas cards and folders for sale. Located at 49, it appeals to shoppers to buy holiday stationery and invites customers to visit the store.
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Wheeler's Drug Store
Dryden news items and community happenings
Dryden residents report weekend travel with Dryden Mr and Mrs Floyd Unger visiting Wenatchee and planning a short return. J G Peters returned from Brewster after a visit with daughter Mrs Chas Amos. Basketball practice begins in the warehouse with new players expected to strengthen the team. The Graybear family has taken over the Will King place in Dryden via a Monroe property trade. Miss McMann visits from Wenatchee with the Caldwell family. The Dryden Presbyterian ladies aid held their annual sale and social with a Hall Dollar orchestra and Presbyterian choir from Cashmere performing. Cashmere participants included Mrs Richards Miss Banes Mrs Roaden and Mr Heath. Basket supper raised about $60.
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J. G. Peters
Brewster
Chas. Amos
Mr. Graybear
Monroe
Will King Place
Dryden
Miss McMann
Wenatchee
Caldwell
Dryden Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
Hall & Dollar Orchestra
Dollar
Gronseth
Presbyterian Choir
Cashmere
Richards
Lumber boom eyed as California braces for Prosperous year
Wm. Kennedy of Los Angeles visited on Wednesday and departed on No. 1 yesterday. He said the California lumber trade was rapidly improving and his region expected the coming year to be the most prosperous ever known.
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Wm. Kennedy
Los Angeles
Cal
Hee
California
Waterville Veterinary Dr J D Langdon Conducts Local Business
In Waterville yesterday Dr. J. D. Langdon, a local veterinarian, transacted business in town, reflecting ongoing professional activity within the community.
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J. D., Langdon
Waterville
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Monitor
Echo Office
State Industrial News
Willapa Harbor
M. E. Church
Pioneer
Valley Trading Company
Floyd Unger
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