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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo outlines policy on paid notices and free space for moral or community welfare items. It states that promotions soliciting money must use regular advertising rates, while free entertainment of public welfare nature may receive free column space.
The Echo warns that any subscriber one year in arrears will be dropped from the list due to a Post Office decision to remove weekly papers from second class mailing for those owing a full year. The paper cannot risk falsehoods or mail exclusion by continuing to bill delinquent accounts.
The writer describes incoming letters from prospective colonists and potential investors eyeing Washington state sites for a bank optician and agricultural ventures. They urge organized, persistent efforts to develop outlying lands, attract population, and potentially support a second newspaper.
The Wenatchee valley’s red apples are linked to legendary soil value and even diamonds rumored under the surface. Land prices rise from five hundred to twelve hundred dollars per acre with speculative upside and global demand in New York and London markets.
The law seeks to increase opportunities for local traders by expanding mail shipments. It argues that Europeans can now send a four pound package by mail from London Paris or Berlin cheaper than a Leavenworth merchant can ship a four pound package to a customer in Chiwaukum, highlighting equality in trade.
Sultan, Snohomish county, is a small village with a rosy outlook and a capable citizenry. The piece argues that the town, with 800 to 2000 inhabitants, needs only one newspaper to serve well, warning against new rivals that would raise costs or split patronage. It notes a capable publisher could command a salary of three to five thousand a year from trust concerns.
In Sultan residents should unite to withdraw support if the Star under delivers, pressuring a sale or relocation to ensure a stronger publication. Wenatchee, a larger town with two papers, shows rapid ownership changes suggesting profits or burnout as why papers flip ownership.
A self styled travel newspaper writer named Francis Hoyt arrived last week and deceived town residents. The editor refused him, he moved to another paper but failed again. He swindled several men out of one to ten dollars, battered a buggy, injured a horse, and left town after being warned not to return. He claimed the name Hoyt but could have used any alias.
The county treasurer’s statement reveals a man feels wealthy after learning his tax bill. In prior residence taxes of fifty to sixty dollars would not mark someone as a tax dodger. Value judgments vary, as Mr. Hill pegs the Great Northern at 75,000 per mile for earnings but only 6,000 per mile for taxation.
Ritzville dispatch reports J. D. Bassett, four years in the Adams county state legislature, aims for Congress after pledging to back a railroad commission. Critics recall his quip to farmers who questioned the pledge and predict renewed outcry from local voters.
Five cars of heavy timber were unloaded this week for the overhead crossing project as announced. The shipment supports the new cross-structure work to improve transit safety and efficiency in the area.
Residents celebrate upcoming crossing between north and south sides of the Great Northern track. Construction has not started but will soon, with a 16 foot vehicle way and a 5 foot pedestrian path to ensure safe and constant access.
Absent illness Arthur Kringle Eva Briggs Della West Elsie Wunder Esther Roberts. Recovered Hester Coats Bertha Stoltze back at work. Next week reports issued. Five months of work concludes this week. Tardy pupils listed with multiple instances. Margaret Frank improving and expected back soon. All present in Mrs Ferrell room Wednesday. Chelan County School Masters Club meeting formed a Chelan County Contest League including Declamatory Debating and Athletic Association. Leavenworth schools to join. parents urged to support the league.
Purity Lodge No. 154 from Cashmere instituted Alpha Rebekah Lodge No. 194 in Leavenworth last Thursday night. Charter members included Mrs. F. D. Searles and others. Mrs. Gertie Watson served as Special Deputy Grand Master. About 25 candidates were instructed in the Rebekah Degree and a Cashmere drill impressed guests. An elegant supper followed.
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