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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo explains its policy on paid notices and free uses. It states that resolutions of condolence bank cards fundraisers or any paid promote business must be run at advertising rates. Free moral or community welfare notices may receive free space. Back issues priced at 25 cents.
A Christmas message notes changing attitudes toward the season, cheerful outlooks, and a sense of giving. It recalls childhood memories and the familiar sounds of Christmas bells while commenting on mild weather and hopeful predictions of snow.
The new city council faces whether to sue Seaman and Quigg and council members over about twenty thousand dollars spent beyond authorization on the water works. The outgoing council declined to hire counsel, deferring the decision to the voters, while the new council is likely to act in line with voter wishes, even if it costs three thousand dollars to pursue a possible lack of legal grounds.
A long-time resident notes an extraordinary weather season with unusually heavy snowfall more than four times prior years and record low temperatures near eighteen degrees below zero, highlighting the severity of the cold spell and its persistence.
The article argues for a settlement of telephone issues between Leavenworth and nearby Peshastin to restore convenient, toll free connections and maintain business and social ties. It notes the short three mile distance, toll charges, and delays as major frictions while highlighting direct lines to Wenatchee and Cashmere via Farmers line. It warns that unresolved problems could sever business relations and hinder future reunification.
Reports from the post office department show unusually heavy Christmas mails reflecting greater public interest and higher spending on gifts. The writer notes optimism about the financial outlook and ties prosperity to eastern industry, farm prices, and upcoming impacts on Washington lumber interests.
Output and prices rise as southern and eastern mills push lumber costs up by three to five dollars per thousand over the last sixty days. Demand for western lumber grows, mills plan full activity with spring opening and forecasters expect a broader revival next summer, recalling prosperity days from 1908 to 1912.
Opinion questions the city of Leavenworth pursuing Seaman and Quigg if no attorney will take the case on a contingent basis. It argues high fees suggest weak chances to win and warns against spending taxpayers’ money on a iffy lawsuit.
The United States produces over two billion bushels of corn, more than any other nation. The corn crop's value outstrips the world’s entire precious metal output and doubles the value of cotton each year, while exceeding all other U.S. crops combined. The annual corn crop value tops one and a half billion dollars.
A movement aims to establish a rural route linking Leavenworth and Plain. The Wenatchee Park country welcomes the growing class of thrifty Dunkards whose main occupation is farming, with Leavenworth as their trading and railroad town.
The dairy sector is drawing the most attention and support in Washington. In the last year about seventy five new buttermaking plants were set up in the state. Signs of prosperity are evident wherever dairying is practiced.
The passage honors the birth of Jesus Christ and lauds his life as a lasting example for humanity guiding virtue beyond any law. It notes a faith in his redemption and the humane influence of his teachings, while remarking on irrigation prayers and seasonal snow that blessed thirsty land.
Residents recall the extraordinary winter as heavy snowfall blankets streets for weeks. authorities urge caution while communities adapt to closed schools and halted travel amid record accumulations.
One half off on all leather goods at Wheeler's Drug Store. Includes wallets belts and bags while sale lasts.
At a meeting of fruit growers in Omak held last week a memorial was drafted to Wenatchee North Central Growers League officials and especially to J B Adams for the good work done by the League this season.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for colds. It frames users as optimists who believe the medicine penetrates throat linings, kills germs, and aids natural healing. It promotes Koerner's Drug Store as the selling outlet. The copy emphasizes treating the root cause rather than surface symptoms.
For Rent two room shack close in with water and electric lights. Inquire at Echo office.
Spokane based Commercial Creamery Co invites shipments of live chickens ducks geese dressed pork veal and hides along with cream. They solicit price quotations and offer premium terms for new cream shippers.
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