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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1914
Page
2
Friday publication limits and annual subscription rate. communications addressed to The Leavenworth Echo. Notice types intended to raise funds or promote business paid at regular advertising rates. free space for mor al or community welfare notices only.
An editorial decries a habit of buying printing and other goods out of town. It cites Leavenworth examples where local spending leaves the town, urging citizens to support home merchants, printers, banks, and officials to keep money local.
The saying urges consistency in financial choices urging individuals to spend money locally as they advise others to do the same. It argues for applying personal standards to one’s own spending.
The piece argues Theodore Roosevelt outmatched critics in canal zone actions and Panama’s separation from Colombia. It notes Roosevelt offered to testify before Senator Stone’s Foreign Relations Committee, which opposed hearing him, while suggesting Stone fears Roosevelt’s testimony could harm the Democratic Party.
A critique warns readers about oil stock scams in the Calgary district of British Columbia. It notes a flood of companies and ads promising quick riches, with many stories of small investments making people rich. It cautions outsiders and stresses low, safe returns.
The 1913 legislature allegedly crafted the initiative and referendum measure to undermine its popularity and prompt repeal. The claim suggests the method aimed to deter public use, shaping future sentiment against the law.
A writer argues the proposed prohibition law is designed to dodge voter scrutiny by deeming petitions illegal and signatures insufficient. He warns that legislatures may fool some people now but will be exposed, noting the bill’s “teeth and claws” and the likelihood of enforcement if voters approve.
A Chicago scene captures a petitioner pleading for help as the professor refutes hardship as psychology. The exchange mocks self management theories, ends with the professor urging a better frame of mind and dismissing needs as psychological.
Robert T. Hodge former sheriff 1909 to 1913 and 1912 progressive governor candidate filed with the auditor to seek his old King County sheriff seat. Since leaving office in January 1912 he has practiced law.
The City Clerk was instructed to publish notice in both local papers calling attention to state law on obnoxious weeds. Property owners must cut and burn all obnoxious weeds on and in front of their property to the center of the street within ten days or the city will perform the work and charge the expense against the property. S. A. Potter, City Clerk.
The Board of Directors of School District No. 41 invites bids to construct a new school house. Bids due 1 p m August 8 1914 at Marvin Peters residence Plain Washington. Plans and specs available at the County Superintendent of Schools Wenatchee and J B Adams Leavenworth. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. G Earl Young Clerk of the Board July 24 80.
Notice invites readers to place classified ads for lost items found articles or buying selling renting or information requests in the Business Paragraph Column. Rates are 10 cents per line for first insertion 5 cents per line after with a 25 cent minimum charge.
An Echo ad can handle selling or trading items efficiently. Post in minutes to reach buyers and maximize interest.
Advertisement claims Electric Bitters increase appetite and cure indigestion. Describes benefits for liver, kidney and stomach, cleansing the system. Cites Mr. T. D. Peeble's stomach relief and urges purchase from the druggist at 50 cents or one dollar. Echo want ads promise results.
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