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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1915

Page

6

Proper Start in Hog Raising in the Northwest

J B Peterson of Montborne Washington advises new hog raisers to select pedigreed brood sows and boars, maintain strong litters, and provide good housing and routine care. He details stationary and portable farrowing, breeding plans for two to three litters yearly, and feeding schedules to raise pigs to market weight of 225 to 250 pounds at six months.

J. B. Peterson Montborne Wash Great Northwest Great Northwest Lana

Legislature debates Seattle finance reform and county consolidation

Representative Renick props a bill to bar cities from diverting funds to other uses aiming to curb city council excesses as Seattle faces a 2 million dollar deficit from fund transfers. The proposal also seeks a constitutional amendment for Seattle and King County merger and questions tax impacts amid opposition. Mrs. Potter returns from Seattle after a month visiting friends.

Frank H. Renick Seattle Renick King County

Washington State Industrial Notes Highlight Shifting Work Rules and Spending

Senator Palmer targets eight hour caps to allow ten hour days for city employees. Eastern Washington phone firms challenge Welfare Commission rulings. Spokane jitney licenses range from 25 to 100 dollars per vehicle. County and city projects span roads, bridges, mill work, and new facilities, with notable bids and court decisions shaping growth across Spokane, King, Pierce, Snohomish, and other areas.

Palmer Washington Welfare Commission Golbach Spokane House Highland Spokane County Snohomish County Ebey Slough The Inland Empire Railway Co Supreme Court Pierce County Granite Falls

Local social visits around Eagle Creek in Sunday to Monday notes

Eagle Creek residents record a flurry of Sunday and Monday calls and visits. Mr Collins called at the Van De Grift home. Mrs Graham stayed with Mrs Sharpe. Martin Christenson visited with Mrs Cahill. E A LaBare hosted at John Bjork’s. J H Sharpe and Miss Ethel Scott called on H A Anderson. J R Chase from Wenatchee visited H A Anderson. Mrs Sharpe visited Mrs LaBare.

Mr. Collins van de Grift P. H. Graham J. H. Sharpe E. A. LaBare John Bjork Ethel Scott H. A. Anderson J. R. Chase Wenatchee

Washington racing bill aims to fund fairs and horse breeding

A senate bill in Washington seeks to adopt a racing framework like Kentucky and Maryland. It would bring the Paris mutual betting system where horse race wagers fund the associations with a five percent take. A governor appointed commission would oversee all races.

Senate Washington Kentucky Maryland Colorado Canada Paris

Many Disorders Come from Liver and Judicial Recall Discussed

The item links liver sluggishness to ailments such as constipation headaches and bilious spells and promotes Dr King New Life Pills and Bucklen Arnica Salve as remedies. It also notes a looming bill to create an impeachment court for Supreme and Superior judges with twelve members including five from the state bar association.

Dr. King Bucklen State Bar Association Bar Association

Children's Coughs and Colds Warn Consumers

An old advertisement urges parents to treat warning signs of cold in children with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey, claiming it soothes lungs loosens mucus and strengthens the system with a 25 cent bottle. It also promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sores.

Dr. Bell Bucklen

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