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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
6
The Butte Fire Department chief Fred Martin argues that nerve and quickness define a good fireman. He describes progressive drill on pompler ladders, mixing green and experienced men to overcome fear of heights and build efficiency.
Charles Dupuy, a Seattle salesman for a patent mop maker, reports caste in India shapes mop demand after three years in Asia and Africa. Sweepers favor a three cornered mop for walls while dusters use a round mop, creating distinct products to respect social norms.
A Patchogue Long Island display shows a three foot branch from an apple tree bearing about three dozen oysters and many seedlings after the branch drifted to the bottom of Great South Bay. Oysters now grow on the branch displayed in a East Main Street seafood dealer window.
Henry Heft, near Allentown, reports lodging 595 tramps in his barn since the start of the year, up from last year. Most stay in a grove near the barn with a fireplace and improvised coffee in a wash boiler. Heft provides basic supplies and expects self cooking. family history spans a century of offering shelter with no trouble.
Miss Hilda Levy, employed by a tanning firm, broke an egg that allegedly contained a diamond ring. She insisted the shell was whole when she found it and warned the manager not to doubt her. She keeps the ring as a supposed find.
Edgar R. Bruton of Moultrie Georgia fears going crazy if he cannot stop counting razor strokes during shaving. He began counting to reduce the total and says he cut down after months of effort but now he cannot resist counting.
In New York about two weeks ago fifty one tubs of butter were stolen from a commission merchant around 4 a m. No trace has been found despite police notification. With butter at 41 cents per pound the loss equals about 1,254.60 dollars.
A Houston Post piece urges reviving the old custom of greetings to strangers. It argues friendly hellos and a citywide “Howdy” club would help visitors find the post office courthouse hotel and information, reflecting better on Houston’s hospitality and civility.
The Anti-litter league of New York City launches a winter education drive for 800000 public and 200000 parochial school children and their communities urging litter prevention. It offers 50 dollars for the best essays on litter to boost civic cleanliness across boroughs.
The Detroit board of commerce begins weekly recreation evenings for non English speaking foreign-born residents. The program combines games with physical training and instructional activities aimed at helping immigrants integrate through leisure and fitness.
A London fog described as the densest in fifty years blanketed the city from dawn to night. Travel halted as omnibuses and taxis ceased, pedestrians lit torches, and Strand soldiers unfamiliar with the capital were guided like the blind.
The Sacramento chamber of commerce announces a well equipped free camping ground in the city with Dutch ovens electric lights sewage facilities and other conveniences. It will accommodate 200 people.
Judge Grimshaw heard fifteen naturalization applications in Wenatchee last week. Three applicants were Leavenworth residents. Ross Irwin's case was reheard. Axiel F L Johnson appeared with Wm Miller and Henry Hadley as witnesses, and Louis F Dahl testified with Louis F Guess and Henry Hadley as witnesses.
Uncalled mail as of January 24, 1917 includes H. C. Hearn W A Isles Mrs Lyson Garcia Justin Henry Connell R C Woolsey E Jeffice Albert Petterson Roy Thelander Mrs Carl Berg Ralph T Fleming Ed Eden Call for any item and say advertised Postmaster Guy A. Hamilton P M.
Rutherford's Gold Seal coffee demonstration drew crowds like a three ring circus. The showcase touted good coffee and a display in Washington.
Fifty thousand clubwomen join the Federal Immigration Commission and the school board to open eighteen night schools for the foreign population in Los Angeles. The program aims to teach practical skills like calling a doctor and speaking with police, as part of a city wide social survey analysis. The schools will operate year round under a new standards program.
A prank of releasing twelve white mice in a Brooklyn cigar shop caused a fire and smoke that sent twelve families into the street. James Rigsby slept at the rear, was revived by Dr. Harper after being found unconscious, and the blaze caused about 500 dollars in damage. Police suspect the mice gnawed a box of matches.
Mr L H Hart told an Echo reporter that the Leavenworth Fruit Growers Unit has received its third installment this week totaling 2877 dollars and has paid that amount to members. The funds were allocated 30 cents on extra fancy and 15 cents on fancy apples. Five cars have been sold but returns have not yet been received on them.
Wm. J. Moon suffered a broken left arm Tuesday while directing a crew tearing down buildings on the steel company property east of town. A helper dropped a heavy timber onto his arm but the break is not serious. Moon resumed work the next day after removing machinery and fire brick as demolition continues.
Canners estimate total salmon pack for 1916 at 4 917 000 cases in Alaska and 710 000 in Puget Sound. Alaska pack valued at 23 800 000 dollars and Puget Sound pack at 3 700 000 dollars.
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