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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
2
Leavenworth Echo weekly edition edited by Deed H Mayar for Friday June 23 1905 with subscription details. Mention notes include postal matter and a tongue in cheek line about the paper not being yellow before reading. Also reports heavy May snow in Red Lodge Montana and a note about Wenatchee Daily World launching July 3. Also a satirical comment on Russian peace overtures amid political upheaval.
Joseph Teshera deputy sheriff and town marshal disputes two sensational reports. He denies a woman horsewhipping her husband and rejects claims that score or more deputies were sworn in to keep peace between loggers and railroad men. He suspects the source sought notoriety or used drugs.
A newspaper piece contrasts the booster as an optimistic community helper who drives progress and praises the town and country with the knocker as a sour pessimist who derides everything and spreads gloom. The knocker is described as envious, hostile, and unsuited for a thriving community.
A narrator contrasts boosters who share camaraderie with a knocker who interrupts. Laughter and conversation halt as the knocker arrives, silencing jokes and stifling stories. The piece urges unity and pleasant bearing to lift others and oneself.
Riverside Argus denounces the Wenatchee Republic for plagiarism and passing copied news as original reporting. The piece cites misappropriation of articles and warns editors that such theft damages professional standing. It also includes assorted notes on shingles, a Swedish inventor, and a Wenatchee berry harvest with profits from one acre.
Summer promotion for cooking stove wood guarantees fast, hot flames. Order by phone from the mill and have large loads delivered anywhere for 1.50 dollars.
R S Stryker a dentist of experience now in Everett visited Leavenworth on the 2 30 train and may move there if the outlook looks favorable He will be at the Overland Hotel room 15 for any patients Mrs Jno Schmidt of Ballard and Mrs L L Smithand Mrs C E Bosse visited the Echo this week others noted include Mrs E A Springer who plans to move to Philadelphia soon.
The June issue begins a year of special editions including Portland Seattle Southern California San Francisco and Lewis and Clark Exposition souvenirs along with six Dr Wolf von Schierbrand essays on The Coming Supremacy of the Pacific This duo plan offers The Pacific Monthly and The Echo together for 1 50 per year a bargain to subscribers.
Hon Thomas BE Watson of Georgia begins publication of Tom Watsons Magazine 128 pages priced 10 cents at newsstands and $1.00 per year by mail subscription at 121 West 42nd Street New York City. Also a brief product plug for Rocky Mountain Tea at City Drug Store.
The Lamb-Davis Lumber Co offers a large supply of Pennsylvania blacksmiths coal at a reasonable price. The advertisement highlights availability for local buyers and emphasizes value for trades and shop use.
Wanted salesmen and salesladies in this and adjoining territory to represent and advertise the wholesale department of an old established commercial house of solid financial standing. Staple line. Salary $3.50 per day, paid weekly, with expenses advanced direct from head quarters. Horse and buggy furnished when necessary. Position permanent. Address The Columbia House 680 Monon Ridge Chicago Illinois 3127.
A tired woman seeks sleep and energy with Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea promising strong nerves and rich red blood. Also advertised is a business house and lot facing town with 20 percent annual rent, for sale near the L. W. Bloom residence, with D. H. Mayar as contact.
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