Pay-Up Day proposed to clear debts in Leavenworth
A Pay-Up Day idea spreads optimism about debt relief and community solvency. The piece likens local creditors to a banking clearing house and cites a tale of a single dollar circulating to illustrate how debts could cancel within a circle of neighbors and banks. The author urges the town to adopt Pay-Up Day to reduce personal and collective indebtedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninkumpoop
Seattle
Luckey
Brown
Smith
Jones
Pay-up Day Sparks Hopes for Revenue Roll In
A fragment hints at a real Pay-up Day aimed at collecting overdue debts. Hints suggest prospects of funds flowing to the area, with merchants and organizers eyeing possible payments if the event succeeds.
Spokane Man Commended for Practical Fruit Drying Plan
Spokane praises Gordon C. Corbaley secretary of the North West By-products Board for leading a practical effort with Pullman college faculty to establish fruit dryers in eastern Washington. Aimed at saving the state fruit industry, the plan involves several experimental plants in 1916 to process lower grade apples into condensed forms for extended keeping and lower freight costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Pullman College
Washington
Corbelay
Northwest By-products Board
Theodore Roosevelt
Gordon C. Corbaley
Five Million Dollar Flax Straw Savings Highlighted
A government bulletin notes that five million dollars yearly could be saved by farmers in the Dakotas Minnesota and Montana by utilizing flax straw now burned. The flax seed crop in those states yields linseed oil for paint and paper materials, reducing dependence on German supplies and boosting domestic paper production after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakotas
Minnesota
Montana
Germany
Waterville Empire backs Rufus Wood for Congress
Rufus Wood of the Wenatchee World gains support from the Waterville Empire as Spokane vote leads to strong advantage. Opponents in past campaigns have found it hard to overturn such momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville Empire
Rufus Wood
Wenatchee World
Congres
Spokane
Winter Returns With Snow In This Region
Francois Villon line evokes snow as the season returns. The text notes the snow here is as white and cold as last year, signaling a sharp, enduring winter presence in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francois Villon
Local Voice Dismisses Poet Behind “Beautiful Snow”
A reader vents strong contempt for the author of the poem Beautiful Snow, implying severe public denunciation if he could be confronted. The remark reflects heated opinion about a literary work in the community.
Bears Alike on Rich and Poor in Liquor Raid
Sheriff Hodge seized eight to ten thousand dollars in liquor from Seattle’s rich Rainier Club members sparking outrage. Mayor Gill and officials defended the rich while arresting poorer offenders for similar violations. The piece condemns selective enforcement and calls out hypocrisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodge
Rainier Club
Seattle
Gill
Opening Colville Reservation to Settle ment
The Colville Reservation lands, about a million acres suited for farming, are to be opened for settlement this summer. The Washington delegation pushes for early opening with registration and drawing by lot likely. Wenatchee may host a registration point as thousands move to the state, boosting towns and tax valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Wenatchee
Judge Stein Withdraws from Douglas Grant Superior Court Race
The paper notes Judge R. S. Stein er will not seek re election to the Superior court in Douglas and Grant counties due to health. The article praises his ability and character and recalls a $100 fine he once imposed in Chelan County, which was paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Steiner
Douglas
Grant
Chelan County
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
A letter from H. B. Smith of San Francisco Testifies to immediate pain relief after three to four days of Sloan's Liniment. The note notes prior three week rheumatism and stiff neck, praising its effectiveness and noting it is sold for 25 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Sload
S. F
Sloan’s
H. B. Smith
San Francisco
Cal
Mail Route Awarded to O M Pabst for Leavenworth to Plain
The contract for a twice weekly mail run from Leavenworth to Plain was awarded last week to Mr. O M Pabst. He begins this week carrying mail and has the privilege to transport parcels and passengers each way. The annual contract price is $400. Local merchants advertise Lifestaff products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M Pabst
Leavenworth
Plain
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Promises Quick Relief
An ad touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as effective for pimples eruptions eczema and skin rashes in any location or duration The copy promises restored skin softness and invites parents not to hide their child's blemishes It guarantees results and offers a 50 cent price at drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hobson
Notich
Creamery seeks meat and poultry supplies in Spokane
In Spokane Washington the Commercial Creamery Company calls for veal dressed hogs live poultry and hides. They request cream shipments and price quotes for available goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Commercial Creamery Company
Wash
For Sale or Trade in Leavenworth Timberland and House
A four room plastered house in Var ney addition Leavenworth and 140 acres of timberland on Eagle creek are offered. Seller will accept cattle or horses in trade. For address and details apply at this office. Dated 3-10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varney Addition
Leavenworth
Eagle Creek
State of Washington
Chelan County
J. EB. Tholin
T. J. Costello
Arta Costello
Chelan
J. B. Tholin
Artie Costello
Towit
Emig Park
Cascade Gardens
Wenatchee Avenue
Court House
City of
Wenatchee
County of Chelan
A. D
Chas. Kenyon
H. H. Lemmon
Echo pledges better cheaper printing to customers
The Echo invites readers to review new printing figures, urging shops to compare before choosing their next job. The notice emphasizes cost savings and improved quality, encouraging merchants not to send work elsewhere without a full quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Echo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Post Office of
Leavenworth, Wash
Deed H. Mayar
Leavenworth Echo
Echo
Apple
Colville Reservation
Echo Office
Yarnana
Mutual Mercantile Co
Kater
Rutherford Mercantile Co
Hotel Franklin
Best Hotel
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!