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Leavenworth Echo in Leavenworth, Washington
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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
2
Equality With American Shipping Stirs Political Debate
The piece critiques Democratic repeal of the canal toll exemption for American coastwise ships, condemning President Wilson and party leaders. It argues the platform was violated and warns of broader societal calls for drastic measures to “improve the human race” through sterilization of the weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Democratic National Platform
Wilson
Democratic Party
Congress
Tilman
South Carolina
United States
Mr. Wilson
Belshazzer
Our Ancestors Should Have Begun 200 Years Ago
An advocacy piece argues for selective breeding and eugenics to improve human fitness, comparing humans to animals and calling for removing the unfit. The author asserts better stock yields societal benefits while criticizing leniency toward the morally weak and noting growth in jails and lunatic asylums as evidence of decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vegetable Kingdom
Republican Leaders Opposed to Primary and Eight Hour Law
The piece argues the Washington state Republican leaders oppose primary elections and recent initiative laws, warning such positions hurt progressive reforms. It criticizes an eight hour law as creating criminal penalties for workers and predicts political trouble for the party next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Washington
Father’s Day Skepticism and a Call for Rest
The author argues against a dedicated Father’s Day calling for more rest and less fuss. The piece notes public sentiment toward political action groups like the Stop Look and Listen League and their alleged liability under initiative and referendum laws prohibiting money to influence law outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stop, Look and Listen League
League
Unknown proverb about seeing names on glass and diamonds
A terse line claims a man with a name written on glass owns a diamond while his father holds an ass, illustrating a sharp social jab about wealth and lineage.
Peshastin News Notes On Local Goings On And Travel
Peshastin reports Mrs. C E Maxon went to Rockford Washington for her mother’s illness. Frank Shell left for Everett area last Wednesday and will return soon. Mrs. Fred Wright returns from Seattle visit. Farmers seek extra hands for thinning apples and irrigating. Alfalfa harvest under way with labor needs. H W Otis uses his Ford touring car often. O H Green attended the agents convention at Soap Lake. Henry Andrew arrives from Chehalis to spend the summer. Ed Bruyett joins Leavenworth ball team as a regular. Local M E church ice cream social drew a good crowd last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Maxon
Rockford
Wash
Frank Shell
Everett
H. W. Otis
O. H. Green
Agents
Soap Lake
Henry Andrew
Ed. Bruyett
Chehalis
Leavenworth
M. E. Church
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Digestive Cleanse
In this advertisement a Chicago reader praises Dr King’s New Life Pills for flushing poisons and wastes from the stomach liver and kidneys. It claims improved complexion and health benefits with a 25 cent price at the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. E. Hatfield
Chicago
Ill
Church Services Announced for Sunday Morning
Rev Snowden invites all to attend services at 10:00 Bible school 11:00 Dr Clulow with 20 years evangelist experience to preach at 11:00 in the Methodist church 7:00 Epworth League 8:00 Special Program children will perform a drill next Sunday previously by Mrs Field and her girls All welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Clulow
Epworth League
Rev. Snowden
Methodist Church
North West
Voters Quietly Weigh Wilson Support Amid Dissatisfaction
The public offers little overt opposition to President Wilson or the Democratic Party, but deep reflection is expected to shape votes at the first chance. The reflection echoes a martyred president's remark that you can fool part of the people all the time but not all the people all the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Democratic Party
World’s Needs Sermon At Sabbath Congregational
The Congregational church will hold Sabbath morning services with the theme The World's Needs. Evening services follow. Rev W V Davis is the pastor. Peshastin preaching at 3 o clock on The Matchless Speaker. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Peshastin
W. V. Davis
Sunday Services and Pastoral Notes at Local Church
Sunday school 9 45 English preaching at 10 45 Rev F E Sterns pastor Sam G Merriam former Leavenworth citizen and Wenatchee apple orchard owner visited Echo last Saturday to renew acquaintance but editor was unavailable both times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Sterns
Sam G. Merriam
Leavenworth
Wenatchee
The
Echo
Amasian Press Association Questioned for Partial News
Some observers accuse the Amasian Press Association of being biased to serve specific interests and deny its impartiality. They claim the organization may be paid to color reporting, while others dispute the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amasian Press Association
Uncalled Letters at Leavenworth Post Office
The Leavenworth post office lists uncalled letters for A W Barness Will D Nason Richard Barrett Mrs S P Gayle Birt Walker James Bolton. Postmaster G A Hamilton asks callers to say advertised. Electric Bitters advertised as a spring tonic aiding digestion appetite and overall health with prices 50c to 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Post Office
A. W. Barness
Will D. Nason
Richard Barrett
S. P. Gayle
Birt Walker
James Bolton
G. A. Hamilton
T. D. Peeble
Echo Office
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Fernstrom Bros
Whitman Street
Round House
Morse
DeLong House
Old Echo Building
L. R. Raffelson
Gowings
West Benton Street
W. A. Nelson
Telma
C. W. Ellinger
Mt. Vernon
Jefferson County
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Congar Ave
Royal Anne
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Dryden
E. A. King
H. Mayar
E. K. Fox
State of
Lutheran Church
Hotel Barclay
H. G. Krokpfeiffer
Charles Eckhardt
O’larey’s Cash Grocery
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