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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
6
A column requests readers address letters to Uncle Donald care The Echo Leavenworth Washington with initials or a fictitious name. Letters must include the writer’s name and address which remain confidential and are forwarded weekly for response.
In a front page editorial tone the author looks back on the past year and forward to 1913, urging readers to forgive, improve, and live with compassion. Quotations from scripture frame guidance, while a long Real Estate transfers list appears as a secondary item on the page.
A reader quotes the biblical passage on love from first Corinthians and asks to start the year with its precepts. The note, signed Ever Faithfully Yours UNCLE DONALD, urges living by faith hope and love in the year ahead.
An old time druggist advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy to distress by cleansing stomach liver and bowels. The copy claims gentle urge to act and restore health with a 25 cent price.
A Western city church card from Pastor Max A Jeffords urges families to attend together, insisting on leading by example and preaching a practical commonsense faith during Sunday services. The note links religious duty to family conduct and civic presence.
The Lutheran church will hold its regular Sunday services next week. There will be no service on January 1, 1913.
Regular services next Sabbath morning and evening at the Congregational church. The evening sermon is titled Silver Wings and Golden Feather. Rev. Davis serves as pastor and invites all to attend.
An Echo advertisement claims a New York physician says thin stockings and shoes keep women from bankrupting doctors. It urges treating colds early to prevent pneumonia and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective, pleasant, and safe, sold by all dealers.
Ordinance No 105 authorizes a new city seal to seal interest coupons for the forthcoming Waterworks bonds totaling 44000 dollars dated November 1 1912. The measure notes the existing seal is too large and establishes the approved seal bearing the city’s imprint for current and future bonds.
The University of Washington will loosen entry standards for next year allowing graduates with sixteen credits, even if not in a special group, to enroll as unclassified students. The change aligns with state high school courses and supports students pursuing specialized training while earning a degree.
Ad touts Callahan's Medicated Soap as a universal remedy for dandruff eczema and skin diseases with a money back guarantee under Pure Food Laws. Offers twenty cent stamps or money for a full size bar and promotes Callahan's Soap for farm stock by Northw Bet Pay Distributing Co Seattle Washington.
The City Council of Leavenworth passes an ordinance dated December 17 1912 to seal interest coupons with the corporate seal and set its force after passage approval and publication. Mayor Frank K. Carlquist and City Clerk Guy A. Hamilton attest. Publication occurred December 20 1912 in the Leavenworth Echo.
An eczema remedy claim details instant itch relief from D D D Prescription for Eczema with a 26 cent bottle. The ad guarantees its effectiveness and offers a full size bottle with a money back guarantee if itch is not removed immediately. Koerner's Pharmacy promotes the product and warns against substitutes.
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