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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
9
Commissioner Clark V Savidge reports results from January 6 sale across 23 counties. Of 102 upland applications, 25 had no bids, upland receipts totalled 82322.82 dollars and timber 30620.75 dollars. Upland and timber sale percentages were 61 and 23 respectively, continuing a trend of substantial statewide appraisal at full market value.
A series of property transfers notes numerous parcels in city additions and subdivisions. Transfers include Johnson to Thomas for lots 2 3 and 19 in Leav NS Shore and other deals: Dorman Burgess for 17 18 in Emig Park. Fisher to Fisher for Lot 2 7b 23 Col Bridge. Reynolds to McNutt for lots 13 14 24 in 2nd add Leav. Marks to McLeod for pt ne ne 14 24 17. Buchanan to Marks and later to Buchanan for small tracts in Ralston Add. Swalwell Swartout Co and L Chelan Ld Co to Paul N Ford for pt tract 142 High Line Div L Chelan Ld Co. Marks to James Buchanan for pt 40 ft L 6 B9 Ralston Add. John O'Brien to Dora Armstrong for lots 1 2B 7 Grand View Add. Burke to Burke Trus for lots 11 12 13 B 1 Burke Add Leav.
Augustus Bush at Wenatchee Park returns to Trinidad Washington after work there. Sunday school attendance reached forty two with services last Sunday. J J Shamberger writes from Alberta Canada sharing birth of a baby girl. F E Pabst employs L H Irwin to prepare materials for a spring house and barn. Marvin Peters couple back from Waterville trip with turkeys and geese. Fred Smith from Okano gan country visits family unexpectedly and praises the valley.
Dr. J. D. Banes appeared before Justice J. J. Bixler on a charge of practicing dentistry without a license. He pled guilty to a technical violation and was fined the minimum $50, later remitted by the judge.
State lands totaling 500000 acres including railroad land in Washington have been released by the General Land Office. Wenatchee national forest shingles sale amounts to 12000 cords, enough to cover 234 square miles when laid six inches thick. Tacoma City Clerk Hackett reports 17162.20 net profit from the police court operations last year. Delegates at Aberdeen endorsed social principles while discontinuing support for the socialist party. Pullman reports many unemployed men from Seattle and Spokane seeking college winter courses in agriculture and related subjects. State Bank Examiner Hanson attends Chicago convention to discuss bringing state banks under the national currency act. Seattle port lumber shipments for 1913 total 5905408 dollars representing 431411000 feet. fiscal year exports reach 5730682. Washington is growing as a factory state with 1806 certificates listed by Labor Commissioner Olson. About 50 factories inspected with certificates withheld pending changes. The books list 300 shingle mills, 204 machine shops, 201 small saw and planing mills, 184 laundries, 110 power plants and substations. 39 breweries and bottling works and 39 fish canneries, 41 box and paper, and 28 garment factories. If chicory or other adulterants are used in hotel coffee a posted notice is required in dining rooms under a state agriculture ruling. Oregon and Idaho food officials will issue similar rulings after a joint conference.
Colonist fares to the western rail network will apply March 15 through April 15, with Chicago 38 dollars Philadelphia 47 New York 55 Minneapolis and Kansas City 30. Rates to Missoula and east of there are five dollars less. Railroads anticipate heavy travel amid Panama Canal expansion and recent storms.
State tax officials will tax fruit trees as part of orchard property, aligning with prior practice. Most horticultural counties have disregarded the exemption law, though Chelan challenges its constitutionality. District report notes about half of Chelan bearing peach trees removed last year amid a record fruit output in the district including Chelan, Okanogan, Grant, and Douglas counties with improved prices.
Authorities commit to constructing and finishing the Snoqualmie Pass road this year, making its completion no longer a matter of doubt as efforts proceed toward the project.
A period prose piece counsels moderation in drink and tobacco use. It argues if abstinence isn’t possible, choose the purest options and avoid excess, noting overeating is harmful and praising wines and liquors for cooking while recommending cigars as excellent.
Bantam, C sufferer refused amputation after four years of a painful foot ulcer. He tried Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a last resort and soon found his foot completely cured. The salve is touted as best for burns cuts bruises and eczema and sold for 25 cents by druggists or by mail from Bucklen’s Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
With winter near its midpoint and little snow trampling progress, officials expect construction to begin weeks earlier than usual. Weather experts anticipate only brief snow obstructions, if any, due to mild mountain conditions this year.
Nervous and sick headaches stem from torpid liver constipation and upset stomach. The advertisement claims the pills stimulate organs to work properly and serve as a regulator for liver and bowels. Priced at 25 cents, available at druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia and St Louis.
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