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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
4
A reflective piece argues that pleasure defines character, praising balanced interests and work as noble. It contrasts cruel greed with a fulfilled life found in baseball, politics, and labor, urging readers to seek pleasure through purposeful effort.
A vintage Lovers Corner column invites readers to send questions to Uncle Donald, with letters now accepted without real names. It features Qs about relationships, kissing, and marriage plans, offering cautious guidance and cautionary advice.
Seattle health authorities move to condemn and destroy frosted oranges and lemons sold in cars and commission houses as inspectors watch Northwest markets. Dr. J E Crichton warns frost damages skin transfer harmful bitter compounds to fruit pulp, prompting prosecutions for violators.
Washington State College studies suggest Puget Sound bars hold millions of tons of carbonate lime from clam and bi valve shells. A proposed state plant would mine and purify the lime to sell to owners of unproductive soil at cost. Organic acid damage has risen across the Northwest, and the lime could neutralize soil acidity at about $1.50 per ton.
Two bills before the legislature attract farming interest. One requests 40 000 to fund the Quincy irrigation scheme that would flood Lake Wenatchee waters over the Quincy flats and irrigate about 500 000 acres. The other asks 20 000 in bonds to aid western residents clearing logged lands.
The new session shows a surge of sociological bills reflecting female voters interests. Proposals include minimum wage for women, teachers' pensions, child labor rules, destitute women support, mothers' pension, vocational schools, lazy husband act, and measures on rest hours and court oversight of baby farms.
The United States government plans a summer kelp bed survey in Alaskan waters led by Dr. T. C. Frye and George B. Rigg of the University of Washington. The effort, directed by the Bureau of Soils, aims to locate a domestic potash source to counter Germany's world supply dominance.
The senate approved a grain sack profit cap at 124 percent over cost and adopted a red coat rule for hunters. A shooter who cannot identify targets faces assault charges. The chamber also backs consolidating small hiking districts and favors the teachers' retirement fund bill.
Charles W. Morse, released from Atlanta federal prison by President Taft, is pronounced physically fit to remain in business indefinitely by Dr. Marchiafava, physician to Pope Pius X. The Rome expert attributed Morse's recovery to his immense will power.
The S. S. Mariposa of the Alaska Steamship Co. sailed for Southwestern Alaska with 140 passengers, the largest winter voyage north on record, signaling Alaska’s rise as a year round destination and promising the biggest year in its history.
In Chelan County Washington the Board of County Commissioners receives a petition by 8 P Beecher and others to form a herd district. The document outlines exact boundary points starting at the southwest corner of T 24 N R 18 K then tracing east, north, and along streams to Wenatchee River and back to the starting point.
Chelan and Kittitas county commissioners consider a 3000 dollar plan for Blewett pass road work. Chief Forester Sylvester asks each county to contribute 1000 dollars, aiming to improve grades enough to offer a passable route and build a better Wenatchee to Yakima highway foundation.
Miss Marie Gerber of Sawtelle California says a severe cold settled on her lungs and caused alarm until Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieved her cough the first night and she was rid of the cold and lung soreness in a week. For sale by all dealers. Ad. Echo print your next job.
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