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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
3
The author argues that early scholastic failure does not predict lifelong achievement. Citing Newton Scott Grant and others, the piece notes famous figures who excelled after being labeled dull or average, stressing persistent effort over early labels.
A Washington University conference of lawyers businessmen and engineers with Professor Landes and Dean Condon drafted plans to reclaim a half million acres in Grant county via irrigation. Projections estimate $50 million in farm products and require a state funded bill and a dam at Lake Wenatchee with a 64 mile canal.
Two bulletins report investigations by Plant Pathologist W H Lawrence at Puyallup. Bulletin 107 covers a new root rot fungus Sclerotinia perplexa Nov sp attacking artichokes onions cabbage kale sunflowers and other crops with no effective control yet. Bulletin 108 continues on Bluestem of the Black Raspberry.
A farmer in eastern Washington uses a pole with a sharp end, a chained Thomas cat, and a ring of steel traps to lure coyotes. The cat climbs the pole to escape, triggering traps as coyotes dash in, dragging the traps away. Five animals reportedly caught in one night.
Oyster growers collaborate with Professor Trevor Kincaid of the state university to study eastern and Japanese oysters for propagation potential. Bills to fund extended experiments are headed to the state legislature. Olympia’s Oyster Men’s Association orders 60 000 seed from Japan to test growth and reproduction. In Japan seed attaches to bamboo poles in mud as beds resemble a fruit farm when tides recede.
The three month short mining session at the University of Washington College of Mines begins January 7 1913 and offers instruction in mining metallurgy chemistry and related subjects open to all with no prior training required. Students select related subjects for one year and may return for more, with no instruction charges and materials refundable deposits for supplies and room and board options available.
Everett reports Judge W W Black predicts a court ruled ouster on a technicality and urges condemning party trickery. He says Hay could unseat Lister on a technicality and argues for a proper test of the constitution based on the state of Iowa, noting the public will speak again in four years.
The Panama Canal concession at the Panama-Pacific Exhibition will cost about 250000 dollars and was awarded to Chicago engineer Lewis E Myers. Myers traveled to the canal zone to study its construction and developed a plan for a massive Panama canal model for display.
Advertisement touts Solace Remedy as a German discovery that dissolves uric acid crystals and purifies blood. It claims to cure rheumatism neuralgia and headaches, requires no strong stomach, and is free from opiates under the Pure Food and Drug Law. The Solace Co of Battle Creek sells 25c and 1.00 boxes with testimonials and free samples.
Construction chief J C Baxter of Guthrie McDougall says the Great Northern line between Wenatchee and Pateros is over half done with work on a long tunnel advancing quickly. He cannot estimate completion date due to potential railroad company actions, but tunnel boring should finish and track laying begin by April 1 unless unforeseen events occur.
Famous stage beauties avoid eruptions blotches and pimples by using Bucklen's Arnica Salve which lessens eczema sores and salt rheum heals chapped skin and burns with quick relief. Sold at all druggists for 25 cents.
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