Prosperous Outlook in Washington Lumber Industry
In Washington state the lumber industry backs a revival with better prices and hopes for prosperity. News from Tacoma notes a 20 million feet timber order to England as war and freight rates influence trade, while Deer Park reports a resumed mill operation with a new dry kiln and strong contracts. Lamb-Davis Lumber ships water to Leavenworth and supports fire protection amid a city water outage, highlighting industry influence on local welfare.
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Washington
Daily Press
Tacoma
Wash
England
Northwest Mills
J. F
Deer Park
Deer Park Lumber Company
F. A. Reed
W. H. Short
Reed
Fan Lake
Short
Lamb- Davis Lumber Co
Detroit
Mich
Leavenworth Celebrates Christmas Amid Corporate Grievances
The town awakes in a festive mood on Christmas morning yet harbors a critical view of a large corporation. The piece notes the season's spirit softening enmities while questioning corporate conduct and the role of big institutions in daily life.
Creamery Prospects Boost Upper Wenatchee Valley Economy
Local ranchers and dairymen gathered at city hall to back a new creamery with strong support from merchants and bankers. A second meeting on January 9 will finalize actions, with cows believed sufficient to sustain the operation and profits seen under experienced management.
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Leavenworth
Wenatchee Valley
Farmers urged to plant grain next spring for shortages
An editorial urges every man with land to plant grain next spring as the US may not supply enough for Europe. It notes wheat at about $1.30 in Portland and rising toward $1.60 to $1.75 by April, with corn and oats also affected.
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United States
Europe
Portland
Grain Outlook Tied to Spring Planting Says Farmer
An editorials note urges farmers to plan spring grain planting as a prudent response to market conditions. The text contrasts wheat optimism with broader global turmoil, remarking that European violence dominates headlines and reduces attention to domestic agricultural concerns.
Peshastin Updates From A Busy Holiday Season
Parcel post volume remains heavy as communities share family news. Hazel Craig returns from Cutbank Montana while Ralph Taylor greets a new baby girl born December 11. Edna Goodwin’s mother arrives from Wichita to live with her daughter. E. Chester suffers a severe face injury from a horse kick and is moved to Leavenworth for care with a hopeful prognosis.
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Earl Wingate
Seattle
Edna Goodwin
Wichita
Kansas
O. D. Reeves
Frank Maxfield
Sam Taylor
Big Bend
Claude Barker
Enti
E. Chester
Leavenworth
Chester
Lost and Found Classified ad rates and contact
Notice invites readers to use the Business Paragraph Column to place ads for lost items found articles or buy sell rent locate or get information. Rates listed ten cents per line for first insertion five cents per line thereafter with a minimum charge of two cents.
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Echo
For Sale Worth 1600 Offer On Seven Room House
House and lot in Merriams addition Fairfield Washington described as seven rooms with box 48 address. Cash or half cash accepted. Listing notes value at 1600 and invites offers.
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Merriams
Fairfield
Wash
For Sale Ford Runabout 1913 Auto and Beauty Parlor Ads
An auto swap listing offers a 1913 Ford runabout in good condition with electric lights and extras for 250 dollars cash. Also advertises Maurine Beauty Parlor services at 201-202 Grigg Block Wenatchee with a free demonstration of Maurine Dreams and Lotions and a Miss L. Grant contact. Also promotes J Bell's Pine Tar Honey cold remedy at 25 cents as a lung soothing cold remedy.
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Ford Automobile
Echo
Wenatchee
Grigg Block
L. Grant
Bell
Seven Headed Devil Still Roaming Leavenworth Letter
A Letter to the Leavenworth Echo laments the continuing presence of a seven headed devil in Leavenworth and questions religious and legal implications. The note also discusses a creamery interest and offers prayers for bereaved families. Also included is a formal creditor notice in Chelan County regarding the estate of Robert J. Smith with twelve months to exhibit claims.
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Leavenworth
D’may
Portland
Ore
Leavenworth Echo
W.W. W. Davis
Franklin
Gordon
Washington
Chelan County
Robert J. Smith
Nelson
Oberon
Willie Edward Smith
J. J Nelson
P.O. Address
State of Washington
Decilion
Ida May Smith
L. J. Nelson
Chelan
Leavenworth, Chelan Co
Jani
Ridgefield to Install Electric Lights by February
Ridgefield plans to illuminate the town with electric lights by February, signaling a modernization of street and public spaces. The project aims to improve safety and visibility, with local officials estimating completion within the targeted timeframe.
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Ridgefield
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Leavenworth, Wash
Deed H. Mayar
Julian Mayar
Lamb-Davis Lumber
Peshastin
Hazel Craig
Cutbank
Mont
Ralph Taylor
R. P. Gosslee
Nice
L. S. Ailes
Maurine Beauty
Blakely Dry Goods
Spokane
Echo Office
J. Dimmick Taylor
The
Rutherford
Rutherford Mercantile Co
Mutual Mercantile Company
F. L. Coe
Tumwater Savings Bank
Pioneer Bank
Peach Blossom Flour
Wenatchee Milling Co
Wenatchee, Wash
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