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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1915

Page

2

Government farming aid boosts yields and lessons diseases

Federal agricultural outreach helps farmers stock raisers and orchardists with the latest scientific guidance. It supports clubs for youth, prizes for achievement, and aims to turn the farmer into a business person, backed by college cooperation and world wide research. The piece also cites financial influence behind joint wills tied to John D. Rockefeller Jr. and associates.

Federal Government Agricultural Bureau Washington John D. Rockefeller, Jr

Puts the Blame on the Rockefellers

Hon. Frank P. Walsh, chairman of the Industrial Relations committee, told a Kansas City reporter that the commission proved John D. Rockefeller responsible for the Colorado mining war. He said Colorado strike leaders fought for liberty against a powerful enemy, noting the commission's Washington hearing record.

Frank P. Walsh Industrial Relations Committee Kansas City John D. Rockefeller Colorado Walsh Washington Rockefellers Father and Son

Greatest Wheat Crop Yet Seen in U S History

The 1915 U S wheat crop is estimated to yield over one billion bushels the largest ever raised in the nation and likely the largest produced by any country in history. Americans celebrate the harvest as relief for Europe and the starving in Belgium cites aid totaling about fifty million dollars in food and clothing to date.

United States Europe Belgium Germany

European War Brings Massive Disabled Buts Ahead

Thoughtful readers note the coming burden as government actuaries project 12 percent of a two year war's two million British troops could be permanently crippled. If conflicts last two years Europe may see 22 million soldiers, producing about 2 640 000 dependent cripples.

Great Britain Europe

Resignation of Bryan in the President’s Household

The piece notes Mr. Bryan’s resignation from the president’s official household, calling him a misfit for diplomacy and statecraft. It reflects on editors and platform orators, suggesting the writer and others are suited more to practical labor than editorial duties.

Mr. Bryan

Optimist messenger and medicine in early ad tone

An advertising style piece extols Dr King s New Discovery as a cure for colds promising relief by attacking the cause. It frames optimists as those who trust the remedy to penetrate throat linings kill germs and help nature heal. The note also records a social visit: Dr and Mrs Briggs visited Mr and Mrs Gerbing in Cashmere last Saturday.

Dr. King C. E. Briggs August Gerbing Cashmere

Annual Shoot Rules and Prize Schedule Then and Now

A detailed list of merchandise and money shoot rules outlines entry fees 50c and 1.00 respectively for targets. Prizes include flour ham cigars shoes and cash purses with percentages of entrance fees. Trophy and special events mention rifles to lovers and a loving cup. gratitude note closes the item.

Florsheim Leavenworth Mercantile Co Rutherford Mercantile Co J. D. Wheeler Crosset Golden Rule N. B. Day Palm Vienna Bakery Holley Mason Hardware Co K. & V. B. Hardware Co F. E. Carlquist Mutual Mercantile Co Wenatchee Milling Co Lamb-Davis Lumber Co George L. Gardner Lamb- Davis Lumber Co

Church Services Led by Rev Nicholas O Rafferty

Pastor Rev Nicholas O Rafferty presides with Low Mass at 7 30 and High Mass at 9 30 on the first third and fifth Sunday mornings each month. Both masses include a sermon. Sunday evening services feature rosary sermon and benediction at 7 30. Sunday school for children held Saturdays at 10 with altar boy instruction at 11.

Nicholas O’rafferty

Children Day Services Next Sunday Observed

Children assemble at 10 50 for worship service at 11 with a scholars program and music. Evening service at 8 features special music. All welcome.

Sunday church schedule with Rev Brumblay preaching

The article lists a Sunday service at 11 a.m. led by Rev. Robert Brumblay district superintendent with a special anthem and solo. Epworth League gathers at 7 p.m. and preaching at 8 p.m. The fourth quarterly conference is set for Saturday evening June 12 at 8 p.m.

Robert Brumblay Epworth League

Lutheran church Sunday services and Sunday school

The notice lists Sunday school at 9 45 and preaching at 10 45 by Rev F E Stern indicating a Lutheran church schedule for worship and religious instruction.

Pasteurized Milk Delivery Arranges in Leavenworth

M O Van Brocklin reports securing Wm Marshall Mountain Dairy milk patronage for Leavenworth. Milk advertised as highest quality and bacteria free. Contact 1934 for more orders. Miss Lillian Tichacek of Everett visiting sister Mrs Herman Franklin. Spokane distributors predict a light apple crop with 12 300 cars expected.

Wm. Marshall The Mountain Dairy Leavenworth M. O. van Brocklin Lillian Tichacek Everett Herman Franklin Spokane

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Leavenworth, Wash Deed H. Mayar Julian Mayar Leavenworth Echo Echo Leavenworth Gun Club Bbl Rex Kalispell Flour Mill Co Inland Meat Co One Box Cigars Jno. Koerner Leavenworth Supply Co American Beauty Electric Iron Triangle Lektrik Toaster Everready Flashlight F. C. Reihl Tacoma Western Cartridge Company W. B. Sattler Addie L. Sattler St. Joseph's Church Congregational Church Lutheran Church F. E. Stern Cash Grocery M. Rumohr Echo Office Adress P. O F. E. Bailey Cash Seeley Elliott Sells Scenic Theatre C. E. Hamilton V. B F.s.jacobsen & Co. Inc Tumwater Savings Bank Pioneer Bank Peach Blossom Flour Wenatchee, Wash
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