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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1916
Page
2
A brief dated FRIDAY JANUARY 21 1916 compiles fragments from editorials and miscellaneous notes, reflecting on contemporary ideas and public discourse a century ago. The column offers opinion snippets and commentary without a single unifying event.
A Washington orchard column argues Wenatchee valley apple growers face a precarious future without improved methods and marketing. It urges higher grade fruit, targeted advertising to eastern buyers, and a unified plan to raise profits for Northwest apples.
The editorial favors establishing a tariff commission as a nonpartisan solution to tariff policy. It endorses the principle of commission-based study, notes possible revisions to Senator Poindexter's bill, and cites a five member, fifteen year term commission with a $12,500 annual salary.
Montenegro becomes the first ally to seek an armistice and peace on terms likely to be offered by Germany. The small state spans a few hundred square miles, about half the size of Chelan County.
Local announcement promotes Koerner's Drug Store offering free delivery service and inviting customers to use the telephone for orders.
Advice promotes avoiding exposure and drafts and eating right while using Dr Kings New Discovery. The remedy, made from pine tar balsams and mild laxatives, claims to kill cold germs soothe irritated throats and reduce inflammation with a 45 year reputation for satisfaction.
A joint USGS and Mint release states 1915 domestic ore gold added to home supply totaled 98.89 million dollars, up 4.36 million from 1914 and near the 1909 record. California led with about 23 million, Colorado over 22 million, Alaska around 17 million, Nevada near 12 million, and other states showing gains.
John Haley 22 sought enlistment with the U S Marines in Decatur Indiana claiming his coffin trimming trade would fit the service. Sergeant Frank E English told him no such position existed and Haley left without a contract.
Wheeler's Drug Store in Leavenworth promotes paying the freight and guaranteeing goods. Customers are urged to send orders and receive delivery by return mail postpaid with a 3 percent Wheeler's rate.
The oldest and best hotel in Leavenworth promises hot and cold water steam heat and every convenience for guests. Try it.
Chelan county voters are informed of a January 1 1916 law requiring registration every four years before becoming legal voters if residence and voting status remain unchanged. Registration officers and precinct book locations listed by precinct with officers names and ranch or business locations. Dated January 6 1916 and signed by County Auditor T L Ross.
Rev Nicholas O Rafferty pastors a church with Low Mass at 8 00 and High Mass at 10 00 on the first third and fifth Sunday mornings. Sermon at both masses. Rosary sermon and benediction at 7 30 on the second and fourth Sunday evenings. Sunday school children meet Saturdays at 5 30 for mass followed by catechism Bible history and instruction for altar boys. All welcome.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Junior League at 2 p.m. Bible Study Class at 3 p.m. Epworth League at 6 30 p.m. Preaching at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 7 30.
Congregational Church invites the public to morning worship Sunday at 11 oclock and Sunday school at 10 with an evening service at 730. Everyone is welcome.
Discover soothing relief for pimples eruptions and eczema with Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. It claims to remove all traces of the ailment restoring natural softness and purity. Guaranteed no cure no pay. 50c at your druggist.
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