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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo reserves space for condolence resolutions cards of thanks and notices of entertainments with admission charges or fundraising. Promotions for any business or public scheme require regular advertising rates. Free community welfare notices will be given space. back issues cost 2 cents each. All communications should be sent to The Leavenworth Echo.
This item urges readers to support Senator Poindexter for the Republican nomination at the September 12 primary for the U S Senate. It praises his service, notes his candidacy plans, and mentions his work on nitrate plant proposals and Northwest limestone and hydroelectric sites near Leavenworth and Lake Wenatchee. It also touches on military independence and medical observations about paralysis and muscle effort.
The Echo notes a spreading infantile paralysis epidemic in New York with sporadic cases across areas. Medical authorities struggle to identify cure or cause as mortality among six to eight year olds exceeds fifty percent and treatment remains largely impracticable.
The Echo supports protecting American industries but rejects extreme rates of the Paine Aldrich Bill. It cites how that measure shifted political power and burdened farmers and stockraisers to benefit eastern manufacturers. The paper argues for framing laws that shelter both consumer and producer.
A Washington state secretary of state leverages press-ready material to promote the state's resources and growth while avoiding hints of re election. Edward Albert and Princess Yolande marriage talks reflect royal ties, with war complicating matches. The writer hints at a confidential, potentially explosive political tale involving high state officials.
Nine candidates appear on the republican ticket in the Fifth district though some observers doubt many will sacrifice themselves for public good. Also, readers are directed to obtain butter wrappers at the Echo office.
Dr A R McKeown accused the Echo editor of lying over the phone and threatened remedy if statements harmed his reputation. Readers know the grounds for his anger, and the community will decide if the editor lied. The doctor says calls won t rehabilitate his standing.
The supreme court last week ruled that only two initiative laws tied to the dry law will appear on the ballot this fall. The brewer’s bill allows beer manufacture and direct sale to customers, and the hotel law permits liquor service to guests at hotels with fifty or more rooms. These two measures are expected to draw most attention in November.
In a close Sunday baseball clash Cashmere edged Peshastin 2 to 1 after seven innings of action. The item notes local moves including Hager family relocation to Wenatchee and Davy Phillips death by horse kick near Peshastin.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a mild laxative treatment to cleanse the system and relieve the liver, claiming they improve complexion for all ages. The ad urges readers to obtain the remedy at their local druggist for 25c.
The notice explains registration must be completed to vote in the upcoming primary. City voters register at city hall with City Clerk Brown as the officer. those outside city limits register at Tumwater Light & Water with L. B. Hart as the officer.
An advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a pleasant candy for children to treat worms. It promises quick results with a half to one lozenge given twice daily and urges mothers to keep two boxes on hand, priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
The Leavenworth State Bank in Washington filed its statement of financial condition as of June 30. It lists resources including loans and discounts, overdrafts, real estate owned, and other assets. Deposits and factors such as certified checks and the bank’s capital, surplus, and profits are detailed, with the assistant cashier Clarence A. Campbell attesting to the accuracy.
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