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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
6
A Morton town filing marks the first public complaint to the commission over water quality amid an upcoming hearing. The report also notes a busy day for the industrial insurance commission with 101 claims filed and 160 approved, totaling 13 326 67 dollars in awards.
Oscar S. Straus argues that strong naval power deters aggression and safeguards peace. He praises Roosevelt for arbitration work but contends decisive naval strength is essential after Italy’s bombardment and the world’s inaction. He emphasizes Christian civilization as a binding motive.
Beginning March first and continuing until April 15 the Great Northern railroad will sell a one way colonist ticket at 25 dollars good for continuous passage or ten days stopovers at as many points as desired. The rate applies to final destinations west of Montana on the Great Northern or in Oregon and California on the Southern Pacific. It is expected this low rate will cause a large wave of immigration into the region next spring.
Publicity bureau of the Seattle chamber of commerce organizes a special train to Los Angeles with stopovers and organized tours including San Francisco and the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The trip, touching Oregon-Washington Railway and Navigation and Southern Pacific lines, offers comfort and prepared sightseeing with a ninety day return limit and literature distribution.
A compact classified style notice invites Mr. Business Man to telephone the Echo job office when letter heads envelopes statements bills or business cards run out explaining available services.
A Saratoga Ind pharmacist Enos Lollar says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is the best on the market after fifteen years of selling it. Available at King's City Drug Store.
The State of Washington to Nellie Cecil Ryan is summoning her to appear within 60 days from January 26 1912 to defend against a divorce suit filed by William A. Ryan in Okanogan Che lan County. The decree sought is a divorce in favor of the plaintiff. The action is detailed in the complaint on file with the clerk at Wenatchee.
An appeal urges young men to work odd hours for Echo subscribers and advertising deals to win a $275 machine. Rewards include 3000 votes per subscriber, 1500 votes per half yearly sub, 2000 votes per dollar of ads, and 1500 votes for each subscription renewal.
The contest ends July 1 1912 with the winner receiving a 275 Dixie Motor Cycle for obtaining the most votes. Participants are urged to submit their ballots and supporters to mobilize early.
A call to energetic youths to secure a fine machine by spending spare hours. Enlist friends and persuade others in the county to support by advertising in the ECHO. The note promises printing needs done better and cheaper at the ECHO office, with every dollar of advertising worth 100 votes.
A $100 scholarship will be awarded to some girl at Wenatchee Business College. The scholarship contest will follow the same rules as the motorcycle contest.
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