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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1910
Page
6
Brief items report Har rington Washington voters approving the local option on January 26 by 106 to 77. The week includes predictions of record January dividends, farm protests in Kansas, and various public affairs across the nation.
The U S Department of Agriculture declares Rogue River car of Spitzenbergs diseased, disputing claims Yakima Valley deserved the top prize at Spokane's second national apple show. W W Sawyer of Seattle provided samples showing disease spots, with officials confirming infection after microscopic tests.
In response to the North Yakima report, G A Brackett states no diseased prize apples and clarifies that small dark spots on some fruit resulted from arsenical poison in the spray. The department emphasizes there is no incident of diseased prize apples.
A plan in Yakima valley proposes importing thrushes linnets and finches to curb pests. Yakima county would census trees and tax each tree half a cent to raise a 20000 fund for expert inspectors. The note also signals a large Northwest union uniting Oregon Washington Montana and Idaho.
County Fruit Inspector Darlington forecasts a 1910 fruit crop requiring about 3500 cars, equating to 1 320 000 apple boxes or 2100 cars for apples and peaches, plus 700 cars for other fruits and vegetables. He notes 1908 used 1918 cars with 395 for peaches and 623 for apples and smaller fruit, and predicts a 75 percent increase in bearing orchards.
Testimony before the Ballinger-Pinchot committee recounts McLachlin and Kinkaid as claimants in Alaska coal lands with R A Ballinger aiding Kinkaid and others while at Interior, and Gravis doubting Ballinger’s lack of direct control after joining the cabinet. Also notes press subscription penalties and a Detroit flood priestly view, plus a Puck joke.
The Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers Association held its annual meeting in Wenatchee with 2428 shares represented of 3250. Secretary Balch reported from the Colorado apple show criticizing the Sumble packing system and urged not to lower grades. Directors elected include Holcomb Blake Turner Paton Clark Leedy Shotwell Balch Otis and others. the board to meet February 7 to elect officers.
A historic Paris flood causes estimated damage of 300 million dollars and about 100 deaths. Four and a half square miles inundated with 200 miles of sewers flooded. 100 000 left homeless and penniless while 975 refugees flee to the city. 30000 Americans in Paris and relief funds of 1.5 million dollars raised. Perils include fire and pestilence amid a relief effort.
Uncalled letters listed include Mrs HL Blunt H Magnuson C A Neilson P N Nels F J Nelson Nels E Tyler C W Whitman and others. Postmaster J C Davis requests recipients to say advertised when inquiring.
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