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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
2
The Echo reports strong reader support from Leavenworth and elsewhere as it mails copies to thirty recipients across the United States for three months to a year. The paper aims to accurately depict conditions and opportunities in the upper Wenatchee valley to homeseekers and investors and encourage visits.
The progressive members in the legislature face scrutiny from voters. They should form a compact group and vote on every proposition to expose conspiracies with bosses. Any progressive joining old guard coalitions for road funds must be exposed. They must return home with clean hands to keep public trust.
Dispatches report Republicans and Democrats brokered a pact to sideline Progressive members from committees and perks. The two old parties align on convention rules and judicial worship, while Progressives push for majority rule and accountability for judges, arguing bad judges should be removable rather than allowed to die in office.
The text alleges Governor Hay pledged to pardon Wappenstein after the November election around the Aberdeen convention period. It notes newspapers claimed an exact pardon day and asks why the pledge was not carried out, suggesting the Republican party’s failure may be the reason.
A letter from Oklahoma describes a practical bakery man ready to relocate to Leavenworth after learning of the town from The Echo. He claims to have closed a bakery in his state and sees Leavenworth as a first class site, noting previous local bakers failed due to a torn building and lack of ads.
A newspaper essay notes that readers in comfortable settings pick out the town’s active business people from ads and decide where to trade on their next trip to town, contrasting with cold commutes to scan classifieds.
A reminiscence notes that Leavenworth residents show indifference to hell due to a common belief that the nether place never sees snow. The remark satirically links weather notions with eternal fate.
The Sunday School has elected officers and teachers for the year and promoted scholars. A large crowd attends services each Sunday and the pastor Max A. Jeffords invites all ages to join. Come and see next Sunday.
The Congregational church announces regular worship next Sabbath morning and evening. All are cordially invited. Pastor W. V. Davis signs the notice.
Regular English services are scheduled for next Sunday at Lallemont Church led by Pastor L. J. Ave.
Leavenworth Kansas January 17 1913 the Medical Fraternity of Leavenworth posts new charge schedules for professional calls. Day calls 7 am to 8 pm 2.00 dollars night calls 8 pm to 6 am 3.00 dollars and up city and country calls differ 1.00 per mile with service fees same as city calls. Other services billed at regular past rates. Signed by G W Hoxsey J Stillson Judah Dr Elmer.
The company plans to establish a steel plant in the city with Robert leading the project. He expects to return in about two weeks to finalize operations and begin producing steel early in the spring. Delays may occur due to mountain blockades, delaying machinery and ore shipments from the west near Hamilton and Baring, Washington.
Keep hens busy to produce winter eggs. Cornell University research cited by Prof Charles A. Rogers shows a feeding plan for Leghorns: 2½–3 pounds mixed grains in morning, green feed at noon, seven–eight pounds mixed grain at night, with grit and oyster shell always available. A light morning feed in deep litter keeps hens scratching all day.
The list shows uncalled letters remaining at the Leavenworth Post Office for the week ending January 13 1913. Names include Camp H C Campbell Jack Coyle J B Dickison Ira Durand Bill Dickenson L Fleming James Hardy W A Hyhn Hattie Isitt A E Joramo Richard.
Miss Margaret Campbell of Ft Smith Ark recalls her father recovering from illness after using Chamberlains Tablets six years ago and says her sister benefited as well. For sale by all dealers.
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