State Guard Tax Proposal Sparks Republican Debate
C B Blethen argues against a 3 to 6 mill tax for a state guard citing wartime failures of the National Guard. The piece critiques Sunday soldiers, Adjutant General Hamilton scandal echoes, and promotes universal military training under federal control. It also analyzes wool trade and tariff impacts on American wool producers and British colonial exports.
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Mexico
Villa
Nincompoop Caranza
National Guard
State Guard
Hamilton
Wool Independence Debate Prompts Commerce and Protection
Washington letter argues the United States could grow its own wool with protection and tariffs to fund government revenue. It cites British plans to export 5 million pounds of carpet wool and potential Australian wool access, noting embargo hardships for mills and the impact on the wool industry.
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The
Echo
United States
Northwest
Washington
Boston Wool Trade Association
Textile Alliance
America
Akis
Forestry Department Conducting Noted Experiment
Forest Supervisor Sylvester reports Washington and Oregon tests under the forestry department show bare ground loses snow six weeks earlier than adjacent forested areas. The study aims to prove tree cover helps conserve moisture for irrigation and to guide future reforestation and watershed management.
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Washington
Oregon
Forestry Department
Wenatchee Forest
Paper Boxes for Fruit Packing Dream for Leavenworth
Manufacturers aim to replace wooden fruit boxes with collapsible paper boxes at low cost. If feasible, Leavenworth mill output could meet local demand and boost a new paper making industry in the city within a few years.
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Leavenworth
City Council Proceeds On Bond Approvals And Utilities
All members were present as the council approved bonds for City Attorney Nelson Treasurer Woodrow and Police Judge Graham and ordered them on file. A water for irrigation petition by R A Simon was referred to the water committee. The clerk was asked to obtain hose prices for street washing. Health Officer A R McKeown reported January measles and ongoing whooping cough and chicken pox. He praised Professor Osborn and teachers for pupil welfare and noted sanitary measures to be discussed next meeting. An ordinance offering a bootlegging and gambling reward had its first reading. An ordinance transferring the Wenatchee Valley Northern railway franchise was introduced. An ordinance regulating electric wiring was raised. Minor matters concluded the meeting.
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Nelson
Woodrow
Graham
R. A. Simon
A. R. McKeown
McKeown
Osborn
Wenatchee Valley & Northern Railway
L.D. Lumber Co
G. N. Lumber Co
Valley Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Arrival
Mr and Mrs H A Anderson and children visited the Bjork home Sunday. Mrs Ed Reynolds visited with her parents Mr and Mrs J H Sharpe. A family moved onto the Compton ranch. Otto Anderson called at the P W Van de Grift home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ray Sharpe welcomed a baby girl born recently. Mr and Mrs Christenson were surprised by neighbors last Saturday evening with a social gathering and luncheon.
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H. A. Anderson
Bjork Home
Ed. Reynolds
J. H. Sharpe
Compton
Otto Anderson
P. W. van de Grift
Mrs
Ray Sharpe
Mrs. Christenson
Thanks for help during illness and death of father
We thank friends and neighbors for support and sympathy during illness and after our father died. Special thanks go to the Ladies' Aid and others who furnished flowers. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Wright and other Wright family relatives.
Sunday church services announced for the day
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6 30 p.m. Preaching at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. Thursday. We will be pleased to meet you at any and all of these services. F L Moore, Pastor.
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Epworth League
F. L. Moore
Parish Mass Times and Sunday Devotions Schedule
Mass at 7:30 and 9:30 on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. Evening devotions at 7:30 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Weekday Mass at eight o'clock. Children's religious instruction at 2:00 PM each Saturday afternoon.
Sunday services at Lutheran church with installation
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with services at 10 45 a m Rev G E Hasse to be installed The Rev Sell of Yakima and Rev Ave Lallemant of Tecoma Shien Bremerton Navy department plan to spend 5 000 000 dollars on the Bremerton Davy yards
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Lutheran Church
G. E. Hasse
Re. Sell
Yakima
Ave Lallemant
Tecoma Shien
Bremerton
Navy Department
Bremerton Davy Yards
Advertised Letters at the Post Office February 14 1917
Letters bearing the names E J Kelly Arthur Lundberg Chas Curtis Walter White Scott Cameron Wm Hodson Mrs Angus Doonan A B Mattingly Louis Jansen remain uncalled for at the post office. Four letters withheld until claimed. When calling for any of this mail please say advertised. Guy A Hamilton P M
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E. J. Kelly
Arthur Lundberg
Chas. Curtis
Walter White
Scott Cameron
Wm. Hodson
Angus Doonan
A. B. Mattingly
Louis Jansen
Guy A. Hamilton
P. M
For Sale 40 Acres Near Winton
Land offer near Winton described as level and good quality. Available with cash or terms. Contact D. H. Mayor in Leavenworth for details. The notice lists 40 acres and a very reasonable price.
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Winton
D. H
Leavenworth
Order to Show Cause Why Distribution Should Not Be Made
Washington Chelan County probate matter for the estate of William Crawford. Vernon L. Garner seeks distribution of residue. judge orders appearance on March 2, 1917 at 9:30 a.m. in Wenatchee to show cause. Copy to be published weekly for four weeks in Leavenworth Echo before March 21, 1917.
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State of Washington
Chelan County
William Crawford
Vernon L. Garner
Wiliam Crawford
Wenatchee
Washington
Leavenworth
A. D
W. J. Mecoy
Superior Court
Chelan Country
Martin P. Spencer
P. Spencer
Chelan
Vernon J. Garner
Wilam Crawford
William A. Grimand Bess
Ag BS
Lowes Court
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Deed H. Mayar
Washington Newspaper Association
Leavenworth Echo
Eeek
Ruarhry
Banques
Ghost National Guard
Mr. C. B
Blethen
Seattle Times
Great Britain
U.S
Ingland
Sylvester
Echo Office
Council Proceedings
Eagle
C. A. Wright
Chas
Stage
J. N. Wann
G. W. Wright
I. M. Wright
St. Joseph's Church
L. R. Hart
Ford
Wylie W. Rice
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
G. FE. K
P.H. Graham
Kalsomine
Loggers’ Malone Pants
Mutual Mercantile Co
Harrington
Wenatchee Milling Co
Wenatchee Best
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