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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
2
A satirical tirade denounces a recent Washington legislature bill restricting teachers from discussing socialism. It mocks progressive support for the measure and urges Republican opposition, claiming the proposal shows the folly of the era and referencing the King and Judge as infallible.
The Snohomish Advance enters the Washington paper family, appearing last week with solid editing and attractive layout. It shows strong advertising pages and aims to grow as a dependable source of local news in the countryside.
Under the Pacific Building and Loan Co caption, reference to a Skagit county bank failure from last summer named Mt. Vernon was corrected to read La Conner. The brief note clarifies the bank’s true location and the misnaming in the report.
A correspondent links legislator Craig to an archaic tale of a woman using a broom to keep the sea in check. The note claims Craig would curb socialism by law and require moral virtue from all citizens, reflecting a belief in enforceable ethics through statute.
The Washington legislature advances a state funded irrigation project for Quincy valley. Supporters say the program requires no state penny for setup and carries no risk of guaranteeing interest on the hundred dollars needed per acre.
The Echo office received Seattle's new daily The Sun amid praise for fair reporting and critique of prior papers. Critics note a transition from sensational to sober coverage and wonder if a night edition or lunar nickname might suit Seattle's changing press landscape.
Last week the Chelan county delegation voted against recalling the state judiciary. Those who opposed the proposition in the legislature face political jeopardy, with doubts lingering over any who voted against the measure.
The argument argues voters should back recall to remove bad judges, noting a judge’s character should not change after appointment. It contends good judges are rarely touched and recalls must target only bad ones, with public understanding shaping support.
The Echo reports the Commercial Club’s renewed activity after a year’s pause. It urges residents to unite for Leavenworth’s 1913 growth, calling this turning point a test between thriving prosperity and a deserted village, and invites active effort and outreach to attract homeseekers and investors.
The church announces daily revival services with live song and gospel preaching. Attendance at any service is expected to persuade. all townspeople and visitors are welcome. Sunday school and Epworth League meet at usual hours followed by a preaching service. Max A. Jeffords, Pastor.
Regular services are announced for next Sabbath morning and evening at the Congregational church with attendance encouraged.
The Lutheran Church will hold regular forenoon services next Sunday led by Pastor Lallemant with L. J. Ave as assisting.
John A. Gellatly of the Wenatchee Commercial Club urges Northwest growers to withhold C and inferior apples. He notes prices in New York fall below cost of production and stresses maintaining Wenatchee valley’s reputation for top fruit by excluding subpar stock. He cites eastern competition from New York Greenings Baldwins Kings and others from Delaware Virginia Missouri and Ohio.
The passage touts Dr King’s New Discovery as effective against colds coughs and croup with pneumonia described as a winter spring killer. There are customer testimonials including Mrs. George W Place of Rawsonville Vermont praising its preventive power and noting affordable prices 50 cents and one dollar with a free trial bottle at all druggists.
The readable lines show resources such as loans and discounts 15 804.48 and overdrafts 15 105.06. It lists cash on hand 184 705.51 and deposits including certified and cashier checks, with capital stock, surplus, and undivided profits as part of liabilities.
Henry L. Gray resigns as engineer of the public service commission and L. F. Burroughs is appointed to succeed him. Also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for digestion to boost mood and energy. City Drug Store advertises the product.
Sealed proposals must be received by the City Clerk in Leavenworth Washington by 5 PM March 11 1913 for printing and publishing services required by the city for the year ending March 15 1914 The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids Dated February 11 1915 Guy A Hamilton City Clerk Chelan County Washington Feb4 Mar7
City Treasurer of Leavenworth Washington certifies the assessment roll for Front Ninth and Eight streets improvement under Ordinance No 92. Payments due before March 4 1913 with optional ten yearly installments at 6 percent interest. Public notices published January 31 February 7 14 21 and 28 1918 in Leavenworth Echo.
An old ad claims the pills gently compel right action of stomach, liver and bowels to end distress. It touts restoring health and good feelings and lists a price of 25 cents at druggists.
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