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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
5
The issue discusses Letsverworth’s 1913 progress with a municipal water system costing over 50000 dollars, street improvements around 40000 dollars, three brick business blocks, hotel expansion, and residential growth. It predicts 1914 will bring more building and population growth.
Four hundred copies of the Echo will be mailed in Chelan County to convert readers into regular subscribers. The paper seeks support from homeseekers and investors and asks every man in the Upper Wenatchee Valley to help spread the value of the news and persuade others to subscribe.
Local service firm faces cash flow issues as several subscribers pay overdue balances while a separate contractor is hired to complete essential services. The situation highlights mounting arrears and staffing needs for ongoing operations.
A Christmas gift of a one year Echo subscription is offered as a pleasing option for readers. The offer highlights a thoughtful present choice and potential enjoyment for recipients during the festive season.
A drive to raise 15000 for Wenatchee's new YMCA building started weeks ago, with citizens contributing 2333 so far. Fred W Graham of the Great Northern Railway pledged support for an annual Fair Hespendes in Central Washington.
Most of 125 defense numbers of azto found to be deing sent i paymost of their $2 annus fee to the state.
The popster Royal Company opens for a return engagement at Scenic Theatre on Sunday night with Drifting Apart as a highlight. Shows start 7:30 for the program and 8:30 for the company. Prices range from 15c to 35c with balcony seating at 25c.
Spokane stockholder C E Jay visited the Echo to inspect the Washington Steel and Iron Co plant and its operation. He notes rising stock interest as the firm produces high quality steel and investors expect a price rise from $2.50. Professor C W Moore plans to judge a Wenatchee debate between Cashmere High and Wenatchee High School.
Notice instructs Nes D. C. Towns Leavenworth Washington to recover the body of 20 year old Fred Nelson who fell from the dam of the mill company around October 20 and drowned in the Wensgtchee river. May E Nelson sister offers reward.
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