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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
2
The Wenatchee region reports thick ice in winter yet mild summers with few zero temperatures. Snow totals reach three feet weekly while days stay colder than nights, and workers tolerate winter in shirtsleeves with almost no wind.
The Leavenworth Echo issue notes T G Frye a botany professor at Washington University will lecture his class on grafting. It questions whether he will quote Governor Folk's definition of the term.
Reports from the state capital indicate a financial strain as December disbursements surpassed receipts by more than 27000 dollars and warrants have been endorsed no funds.
A man identified as Wright died in Los Angeles California after suffering pneumonia in both lungs. He authored California's irrigation law and followed Christian science. He refused medical aid, insisting the mind controls the body, kept his clothes on and did not sleep until a doctor arrived too late to save him.
A Seattle court fined John McPherson ten dollars and costs for selling a license to lie before obtaining a permit. The judge implied the act taxed free speech, noting Seattle residents sometimes lie despite injunctions to tell the truth. The case suggests a satire of licensing and speech limits in the city.
The Wenatchee paper reprint for free distribution in Leavenworth faces delivery delays with subscribers missing last week’s issue. The publication lag extends two weeks, reviving talk of its demise as rivals mock its revival and editors defer obituary plans until next week.
The Echo notes Leavenworth has outgrown the public school. With enrollment near 200 and a likely rise to about 250, crowded rooms hinder learning. A larger building is needed before the new term, and parents are urged to act now rather than wait until the last minute.
Chelan county commissioners invite sealed bids on April 2 1906 for clearing grub bing grading and surfacing State Road No 8 known as Red Mountain road. Work to begin at survey center and run until 4500 dollars is spent with plans in the county surveyor's office. Contract to be completed by September 1 1906. Local call to participate to save the 4500 distribution to the valley.
An advertisement notes a partly furnished housekeeping promo seeking inquiry at the Echo office.
About twenty women met at the public school Friday and organized a Mothers Club to discuss school work and build the library. Officers include Mrs. L P Durand president Mrs Noble vice president Mrs Nelson secretary and Mesdames Jackson and Mayor librarians. Next meeting is the first Tuesday afternoon in February at Blooms hall with all town women invited.
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