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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
4
Comptroller Ridgley warns at the National Association of Bank Cashiers that speculation ruins financial discipline. He argues banking rests on conservative, careful stewardship, not pursuit of rapid, unearned wealth or luxury, stressing real wealth comes from steady production and prudent saving.
The article surveys ambitious projects from underwater tunnels linking Manhattan to Long Island and a potential $10,000,000 Prince Edward Island rail tunnel to southern Canada. It notes safety tech in German theaters, a plant predicting weather, Chertsey bells, civil war terminology in the Senate, and a check-raising trial tied to bankers.
A physician warns in the Medical Mirror that stiff high collars worn by both men and women can cause serious pains and disorders. Pressure on neck nerves may trigger breathlessness, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, headaches, nausea, and fatigue lasting hours, especially for workers who must stoop or bend the neck.
Washington reports sensational deser tion stories from the U S navy are said to be exaggerated. Navy records show desertions at about 10 percent of the total last year with coal passers most affected and petty officers least. The Navy Department defends sailors as well fed and compensated, noting coal and boiler heat as factors in on board fatigue.
A Canadian parliamentarian questions North Pole ownership amid polar waters. The piece notes U S Alaska and other nations as adjacent claims, and cites naval airships as possible early battlegrounds. It also covers Barrie turning forty five, a New York Jew Christian dialogue, arctic tuberculosis beliefs, and Japan’s historic invasions.
The Lamb-Davis Lumber Co. advertises a large supply of Pennsylvania blacksmiths coal for sale at a reasonable price. The notice highlights availability for blacksmiths and related trades.
United States Land Office Waterville Washington issues a timber land notice filed by James B Hathaway of Leavenworth Chelan County seeking the purchase of lot 18 section 14 township 24 north range 18 west and associated parcels. He will prove land is valuable for timber over agriculture before U.S. Commissioner J Shore September 15 1905.
Intending to install a power press soon, we offer a seven column Hee hand press for sale in first class condition at a reasonable price. Address inquiries to the Echo.
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