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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1911
Page
2
The text chronicles discussions on constitutional reform and the election of members of the House of Representatives. It references referendums, civic committees, and proposed constitutional changes within a community, mentioning timeline items and political processes.
Fragmentary report mentions a land deal and purchase by Geert Nartien and a party from a week in February. Contemplates placing assets on the market and possible governmental or legal steps. Further readable details are limited in the fragment.
Fragmentary notes indicate Leavenworth moves toward town status as votes in a recent district election affect local governance. The record shows a contested push with reference to county or regional offices and town advancement, but details are unclear due to the garbled source text.
The Progres sive Republicans seek a nationwide, well organized effort as they mark a birthday event. They urge unity in Washington and every county in the west to strengthen the campaign for 1912 with clear purpose and coordinated actions.
A regular council meeting reveals an agreement with C. B. H. Green of Portland to survey design, supervise the municipal water plant project, and assist in bond disposal for a fee equal to a percentage of the plant cost. If found impractical, Green receives 150 dollars as full payment. He will also value the Turmwater Light and Water Company plant if the city considers taking it over.
A late 19th century railway accident injures several clerks and passengers aboard a freight and passenger service from LEEVEMWRT to MEADER. Officials report crew crew errors and delayed traffic with emergency response taking place at the scene.
The piece argues a proposed freight rate increase by the railroads was halted by government intervention and sent to the inter official commerce commission. It notes the suspension boosted road earnings, cites a large annual freight bill and warns a 6 to 10 percent rise could fund major canal projects in years ahead.
A report discusses the lemon as a protective aid for indigent feeding and stomach health. It cites gelatin, gum arabic, and alpanis as related findings and notes the lemon’s growing value in commerce and regional production.
A historical note explains using a chest against the mouthpiece to hear the distant speaker clearly. It also describes timing long distance calls with a small three minute sandglass to manage conversation length. The method is presented as a tried and practical tip.
The town of Leavenworth Washington invites sealed bids for constructing about four thousand feet of sewer along with related works and materials. Sealed bids due at noon on Tuesday March 7 1911 with a five percent bid bond. Bids to be in plain envelopes marked Bids for sewer. The town reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Unclear notes mix name fragments and disjoint phrases about teams players and wagers. The text mentions mortgage notes bets and a call to cast nets and return something, but specifics are obscured by garbled OCR.
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