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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
3
Prof Thatcher of Washington State College urges nitrogen potassium and phosphorus as essential plant foods with adequate soil moisture. He notes nitrogen is needed for new growth, discusses nitrogen sources nitrate of soda manure and dried blood, and calls for local experiments on nitrate use in bearing orchards.
The article argues poor air quality weakens vital resistance in animals, making them prone to diseases like tuberculosis and pneumonia. It cites dairy barns as often poorly ventilated and notes sanitary science has increased air space per animal and introduced ventilation methods to protect health and boost herd performance.
J. S. Donahue of South Haven Michigan long served as a lighthouse keeper and saved ships from wrecks. He credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney troubles chills and poor sight after other cures failed. Now at seventy he reports good health. Used for dyspepsia digestion and liver and kidney issues. Only 50 cents at druggists. Jan
Mayor Gaynor contrasts city life with rural work ethic noting cities lack time for thinking and ennobling pursuits. He argues farm life teaches hardship and steady labor, making future big tasks feel manageable through silent systematic effort.
Early figures from the United States Geological Survey show Washington produced more in 1911 than in 1910. Gold and silver value exceeded one million dollars, with gold comprising most of the output, largely from Ferry county. Republic district led production, mill building and development surged, and several mines declared dividends. Final mint figures cite $504,537 in gold and 142,196 fine ounces of silver valued at $78,209 versus 1910's $806,000 in gold and 204,900 ounces of silver worth $110,600.
An advertisement asserts deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tubes and offers a cure via Hall’s Catarrh Cure. It promises $100 for any deafness case caused by catarrh not cured, notes product availability through Druggists at 75 cents, and recommends Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
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