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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo outlines paid advertising rates for fundraisers and paid promotions while offering free space for moral or community welfare movements. Back issues cost 2% cents. the Friday edition is dated December 17 and 18.
An analysis of Wenatchee valley land values shows speculative value fueled profits before 1912, causing inflated prices for bearing orchards. As production rose and eastern growers improved, western profits collapsed, leading to hard times and cautious lending. The author predicts a revival in 1916 and renewed prosperity for the upper valley next year.
A voice argues that a congressionally enacted shipping law shifts lines to foreign ownership, forces high American wages, and blocks U S flag ships from competing. It questions a proposed government merchant marine funded with tax dollars and asks how courts would sustain an affordable export trade while denying cheaper foreign labor.
An optimistic tone promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a cure for cold symptoms. The copy claims the remedy penetrates throat linings, kills germs, and aids nature to heal, urging readers to obtain a bottle today.
The text argues the United States cannot export duty favor or regulate ship costs. European ships cost less due to cheap labor, lowering rates, and some governments subsidize shipping in war. It proposes three paths to grow an American merchant fleet: buy ships cheaply and use cheap labor, have the government build and operate at a loss, or subsidize privately owned ships to cover labor and construction gaps.
Western Union Telegraph Company mails employees notice that starting in 1916 all staff receive annual vacations. Two weeks for those with two years or more, one week for one year or more. Aims to reward faithful service and reduce labor capital friction.
Community letter blasts telegraph and telephone charges between Peshastin and Leavenworth. It calls for stronger action by Leavenworth business men to improve valley service and urges a 24 hour telegraph office plus updates on local communication tools.
In Chelan County Washington Superior Court administration was granted to W W Gray on November 16 1915 for Amanda M Huff deceased. Claims must be filed within one year with Chelan County Abstract Co Wenatchee to avoid bar. Attorney Kemp and Baker Wenatchee Washington listed. Navy 19 December 7
Director Weiss of the Forest Product Laboratory at Madison reports a yellow dye source from Osage orange wood found in Texas and Oklahoma. The wood yields lemon yellow coloring matter that can be processed cheaply to dye cotton, wool, and possibly silk, offering a cheaper alternative to German coal tar dyes.
A hopeful call for more patience, charity, devotion, and trust in fellow citizens after the war. The note envisions a bright future with less bowing to the past and a new light for the nation. Wheeler's Drug Store advertises Christmas shoppers.
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