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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1915
Page
4
State news reports push for higher wages for chambermaids and waitresses, a free employment bureau planned by Colfax interests, railroad and power projects, increased telephone receipts in Lynden, a proposed Okanogan to Arlington line, and new contracts and productions across cities. Highlights include mining, lumber orders, highway works, and regulatory debates shaping business conditions in Washington and nearby towns.
The wave of East to West travel gathers pace as California expositions and national conventions draw visitors. Seattle hotels report about 1,000 tourists arriving daily with further growth likely in coming weeks. Major delegations expected for the Shriners conclave opening July 11, as Northwest cities report similar influx. Secretary Lane notes Europeans who once holidayed in Europe will spend roughly $100 million yearly abroad and may redirect much of that summer to the West.
Chelan county streams and lakes receive record trout fry from the Leavenworth hatchery. The game commission approves 15 000 fry for Three Lakes at Capt Collins request, supporting Capt Unwins Europe bound appeal. Fry will also be planted in Entiat river ChinaWA river Icicle Nason Creek Colockum Creek Squilchk Stemilt this week with more shipments planned for Lake Wenatchee and Lake Chelan.
A federal Bureau of Labor Statistics release handed to the press on Wednesday states that the cost of living in the United States is higher than ever and rising each year. The 1914 cost of the market basket for the average workingman’s family was $6.68 higher than 1913 and $60.43 higher than 1907, per the BLS retail prices investigation.
Mr. E. Williams of Hamilton Ohio endorses Pine-Tar-Honey as a family remedy for severe colds. The ad claims the original Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey penetrates throat and lung linings to destroy germs and help nature cure. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
A 160 acre ranch with $2000 cash and city property proposes a purchase under $50 per acre. Expected annual produce valued at $1000. Includes farming machinery, fifteen head of livestock and poultry, good residence, ample irrigation water and extensive pasture. About 90 acres cultivable with more land awaiting cultivation. details available on inquiry.
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