Washington Issues Proclamations on First Direct Vote Laws
Governor Lister issued proclamations making the prohibition and anti employment agency laws official, with prohibition delaying full effect to 1916 and employment agency law active immediately. A statewide Belgian relief plan was outlined, and a request sent to Oregon and Idaho for inter-state cooperation.
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Lister
Thomas Burke
Seattle
West
Oregon
Haines
Idaho
Washington
Pacific Northwest
Rosy Apple Aphis Threatens Northwest Orchards
Entomologist A. L. Melander notes the rosy apple aphis as the most dangerous plant louse, causing early fruit damage in irrigated Northwest orchards. Eggs hatch around March 1, with winged forms appearing in June. effective control mandates tobacco-based sprays or fall applications with crude oil emulsions, plus soap in the spray mixture.
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California
A. L. Melander
Washington State Building Dedicated at Panama-Pacific Exposition
The Washington State Building at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition was formally dedicated on December 2 with speeches, a house warming, and a ball. John Schram of Seattle, chairman of the state commission, gave the dedication address as the first state building opened. Washington's horticultural exhibit installation aims to attract millions of visitors next year.
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Washington State
John Schram
Seattle
State Commission
Washington
Sloan's Liniment Ad Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement urges readers to apply Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism sore joints and related pains. It claims rapid relief without rubbing in and offers a 25 cent bottle with a money back guarantee for customer satisfaction.
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Sloan
Sloan’s
Apples replace cotton in growing barter trend
Southern cotton growers seek to swap fleecy fiber for Northwestern apples, but fruit growers refuse to trade for cotton. The Buy a Box of Apples push thrives, with many able to trade boxes over bales, as Americans consume more apples this autumn and prices stay consumer friendly.
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Northwestern
Washington-Oregon
W. F. Gwin
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
McAlester
Oklahoma
Resources of State Banks Increase Overall
Combined resources of state banks total 133439331.70 dollars, over 4500000 more than a year ago. State Bank Examiner W. E. Hanson presents a compilation of the reports from 267 operating banks and nine trust companies as of October 31 after the yearly call. Deposits were at a seasonal low, yet average reserves stood at 26 percent, signaling strong condition.
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W. E. Hanson
When Mansfield Was Hungry on the London Stage
In Paul Wilstad's Richard Mansfield account the actor recalls years of poverty in London. He describes sleeping in a bare room or firelight, scraping coins for baked potatoes, warming his hands in the pockets of hot potatoes, and eating to survive as he chased stage work.
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Mansfield
Paul Wilstad
Richard Mansfild
London
Waves Precede Autumn Gales in Bay of Biscay
Observers note that waves travel faster than the wind and in the Bay of Biscay during autumn and winter, a heavy sea rises and rolls ashore twenty four hours before the gale that causes it, acting as a prelude to the storm.
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Bay of Biscay
Do Yer Love Me Says Loudon Punch
A fragmentary exchange shows Loudon Punch declaring affection then warning he would murder if spurned. The snippet contains rough dialogue and informal speech without full context.
Prompt Action Says Stop Your Cough With Dr Kings Discovery
An old ad touts Dr King s New Discovery to ease cold symptoms and soothe throat irritation. It claims quick relief and includes testimonials. Price listed as 50 cents at druggists, with mentions of Butter wrappers at the echo office.
No charge for local city delivery
The notice states delivery within city limits carries no charge. It emphasizes free service for residents within the municipal area.
Quick Results Follow a Want Ad In The Echo
A brief Echo want ad prompts quick responses from readers, inviting sellers and buyers to contact listed numbers and locations. The notice emphasizes rapid turnover and local exchange of goods and opportunities.
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Preston School
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State Department of Agriculture
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Roslyn Miners’ Union
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Martin Flyzik
Olympia
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