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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1914
Page
2
Falconer Seen as Progressive Favorite for U S Senate
The text notes that an eight hour law would raise food costs by about twenty percent due to labor costs. It asserts Washington progressives will back J A Falconer for United States senator, citing his creditable record in the lower house and his legislative service in the state as strongest reasons for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. A. Falconer
United States
Falconer
Peace in Mexico Achieved By A B C Commission Plan
The piece notes Huerta’s elimination under the Wilson peace plan aided by A B C commissioners and hopes for lasting stability. It highlights Mexico's natural wealth and its current harsh conditions with about ten million impoverished, ill-fed, and illiterate people, a quarter literate at best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Huerta
Eight Hour Law Seen as Heavy Burden on Workers
The proposed eight hour workday would raise prices for nearly all goods as labor costs rise. Workers demand the same pay for eight hours as for nine or ten, meaning wages must increase proportionally to hours cut. A $2.50 daily wage under ten hours would need $3.00 for eight hours to cover higher costs.
S L L Backed by Trusts Faces Ballot Contests
The Stop Look and Listen League contests petition signatures for initiative measures including the fisheries law. Secretary Howell aids the challenge while the league, aligned against government, hopes to block multiple proposed laws. A slush fund of about five hundred thousand dollars funds the effort, funded mainly by the fish trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Howell
League
Stop
Look & Listen League
Fish Trust
Opposition to Fish Trust Bill and Stop Look Listen League
The paper shifts stance from opposing all new laws to opposing only measures that harm the people. It notes the fish trust paid $200000 to defeat the law and vows to vote for the fisheries bill if it defeats corporate influence, viewing its passage as a rebuke to trusts in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish Trust
Stop
S. League
League
Wenatchee District Sunday School Institute July 20 21
A great Methodist Sunday school institute will be held at Wenatchee July 20 and 21 under the auspices of the board of Sunday schools of the Methodist church. Dr Edgar Blake Mrs M S Lamoreau and Miss Helen P Patten of Chicago will conduct lectures and lead daily classes for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Board of Sunday Schools of
The
Methodist Church
Edgar Blake
Methodist Sunday Schools
M. S. Lamoreau
Helen P. Patten
Chicago
Institute
Harvard
Scenic Highway Work Moves Forward With Contractor Letter
Percy Scheble reports that Scenic officials received a letter from contractors Bruce Nettleton and Eschbaugh via Manager Pros ser, stating material transport from the railroad to two miles east of Scenic and immediate start on the Scenic highway. The King county portion must be completed within one year from September first. Chelan County Highway Association names finance committee to raise funds for Chelan county’s share, including Joe Mooney John Peters L J Nelson John Adams A A Elmore H W Otis L H Titchenal W S Usher J A Gellatly A Z Wells and John C Lilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Percy Scheble
Scenic
Prosser
Scenic Hotel
Bruce Nettleton
Eschbaugh
King County
Seattle
Chelan County Highway Association
Chelan County
Joe Mooney
John Peters
L. J. Nelson
John Adams
A. A. Elmore
H. W. Otis
L. H. Titchenal
W. S. Usher
J. A. Gellatly
A. Z. Wells and
John C. Lilly
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Health Boost
Patent medicine advert promises regular bowels and healthy digestion by flushing the liver and kidneys. A Chicago user claims remarkable relief from one box. Available for 25 cents at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. E. Hatfield
Chicago
Ill
Inland Empire farms offered for sale by land listings
Inland Empire immigration committee reports rapid progress with 9 communities organized and 19 more to organize this week. Listings for 3000 to 4000 farms are expected, with owners offering land for sale through April 1 1916 without commissions to the committee. Local committees are forming in multiple towns across Washington Idaho and Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General
Inland Empire Immigration Committee
Spokane
Inland Empire
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Spangle
Palouse
Wilson Creek
Deer Park
Colville
Orient
Ritzville
Wash
Bonners Ferry
Idaho
Eureka
Mont
Lind
Harrington
Pullman
Odessa
Hatton
Rosalia
Newport
Oakesdale
Edwall
Rockford
Fairfield
Tekoa
Farmington
Elberton
Davenport
Creston
Wilbur and Reardan
What One Man Thinks: Leavenworth Echo Praised
Letter from W K Curtis praises the Leavenworth Echo for improved local news advertising and presentation. Curtis, an orchard owner near town, backs the paper as a booster of the Upper Wenatchee valley and apple growing region, noting continued growth and reader support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton, Wash
Leavenworth
Wenatchee Valley
Peshastin
W. K. Curtis
Curtis
Wenatceee
Echo
Local Tailor Promotes Light Summer Samples in Leavenworth
A Leavenworth tailor invites shoppers to try his lines of new light weight summer garments. He notes long experience making clothes for fastidious dressers and touts satisfied customers as references while urging visits to inspect the latest samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Electric Bitters advertised as a spring tonic and appetite booster
Indigestion relief promises to increase appetite and improve digestion with Electric Bitters. Claims of benefits for liver kidney and stomach troubles and overall system cleansing. Mention of Mr T. D. Peeble and pricing at 50c and 1.00. Also includes ownership and circulation statement for The Leavenworth Echo and a notary notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Peeble
Leavenworth Echo
Leavenworth
Washington
Deed H. Mayar
H. Mayar
E. K. Fox
State of Washington
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Post Office of
Leavenworth, Wash
Julian Mayar
Association
Inland Empire Farms
Nolan
Thos. Nolan
Mutual Mercantile Co
Thomas Corkery
Progressive
Congress
Fernstrom Bros
Front Street
Reynolds Bros. Real Estate
Benton Street
C. W. Ellinger
City
Hamilton & Peake
Hotel Barclay
H. G. Krokpfeiffer
Charles Eckhardt
Rutherford Mercantile Co
Joe Massies
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