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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1910
Page
1
Mrs Otto Heidemann, known sculptor in Washington DC, creates oversized insect models for Uncle Sam to teach agriculturists and students bugology. The work blends sculpture skills with precise microscopic detail to distinguish harmful from useful species.
The Bureau of Entomology highlights Mrs Heidemann a practical entomologist who builds insect models for government study. Using wax wire papier mache and other materials she creates detailed models guiding pest control efforts. Her work supports the fight against insect destruction of crops and stored products.
Dr Stephen S Wise argues that internal threats erode democracy more than foreign powers. He laments municipal corruption and urges citizens to honor worthy civic leaders while despising civic criminals who undermine the republic.
J. J. Rogers faced assault charges from H. B. Smith of Merritt. He pleaded guilty and was released after paying court costs and taking an oath to keep the peace. No further complaints arose from the neighborhood incident.
R B Field from Columbus and D C Knapp from Portal have bought the J G Fritz Building on Front Street. They will open a bank there after interior changes, with Field managing. The deal closed this week and possession begins April 1. both bring banking and grain business experience and will reside in Leavenworth.
A wreck near Peshastin on Tuesday morning involved the west bound fast mail passenger No. 2 and a freight train. The freight, unable to stop due to air brake failure, was steered by a brakeman into the fast mail, damaging the tender and box cars but with no injuries. The incident caused six to eight hours of rail traffic delay.
Guy A. Hamilton will join M. F. Peake & Son after license papers are ready to form Wenatchee Valley Improvement Co. He brings bank bookkeeping and cashier experience. Hamilton moved from Nebraska five years ago and has served Leavenworth as bookkeeper cashier and town clerk while on the school board.
The Great Northern railway will spend $2,500,000 this year to improve the system in this state. The key project is clearing land 500 feet on both sides of the right of way between Scenic Hot Springs and the Cascade tunnel, along the Cascade mountains line.
Oscar Darling of Babylon Long Island, a 65 year old civil engineer and twice married man, fathered his 28th child on Saturday. His first wife died in 1884 leaving 15 children. There are 23 children living.
In the silk line the shop claims to meet every requirement with a broad range for demanding buyers. The notions present a very complete selection. Hosiery stocks include top market options for men women and children.
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