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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
2
The Echo reminds readers that resolutions of condolence cards of thanks and notices intended to promote business or raise money must be paid at regular advertising rates when printed in The Echo.
The Echo argues the town has too many fires and calls for action to reduce losses. Insurance rates have been raised, with some more than doubling, to keep insurers profitable. Fire Facts from the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau links over‑insurance to fire outbreaks and urges prevention to curb future incidents.
The editor discusses past newspaper scrapping as undignified and of little public interest. He defends his own responses to criticism, noting a pugnacious streak and a wish to amend mistakes when pointed out, and reflects on a Wenatchee World editor's remarks about a recent verbal slight from this paper.
The Skookum Indian Kid doll debuts this season as a new way to amuse children. The item joins a parade of popular characters like Roosevelt’s Teddy bear and the Campbell Kids, Charley Chaplin, and other notable figures inspiring toy trends.
A proposed Washington legislature measure would remove the 15 percent penalty on delinquent taxes and lower redemption costs. The author argues that unpaid taxes reflect inability to pay and that extra penalties burden distressed property owners.
The Olympia meeting of the fifteenth Washington legislature draws hopeful press tone. Observers expect repeal of some old laws and minimal new laws while demanding strict economy in all state government branches. Voters hope lawmakers expose questionable legislation and resist schemes to drain taxpayer funds.
A reflective note describes yesterday as superbly sunny and alive with energy and warmth. The speaker cherishes the moment and resists thoughts of final judgment, feeling joy in life and preferring the present to any uncertainty of the hereafter.
The Extension Service at Washington State College Pullman offers free bulletins to any state citizen. Topics include water measurement poultry feeding sewage disposal milk care farm meat lime sulfur rural school lunches sunflowers carrot culture and more. The notice ends with a political jab about voter turnout in Alabama and a comment on wartime paper prices and submarine warfare.
The plan requires at least ten farmers as organizers with loans totaling at least 20000 dollars. Mortgages run 5, 10, 20, or 40 years at 4 5 or 6 percent interest with gradual principal payments. Shareholders pay 5 percent stock and vote one per share up to 20 shares. Loans may cover land equipment livestock and improvements up to 50 percent of land value and 20 percent of insured improvements. Minimum loan is 100 dollars and maximum 10000 dollars.
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