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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
2
The Echo proclaims its wide circulation in Leavenworth and urges advertisers to use the paper to grow business. It stresses consistency in advertising and claims ads reach all ages, then shifts to urging property owners to remove winter accumulation, tidy lawns, prune weeds, and repaint to preserve value and appearance.
King County may not spend any money on the Scenic highway this year due to ongoing litigation by county taxpayers. The $3,000,000 road improvement bond issue is in doubt as a suit delays bond issuance for months. About $700,000 remains in the road fund, unlikely to be used on the mountain road.
The article urges residents of Leavenworth to support city beautification efforts including ongoing street improvements. It urges property owners to clean their premises and remove unsightly items such as old tin cans to enhance the town’s appearance.
Wealthy Seattle resident H C Henry gave a 5000 donation to fund veterans to the Gettysburg reunion. The state had appropriated 15000 but demand exceeded this, prompting Henry of Civil War veteran status to cover an additional 5000. He may be reimbursed by the state.
Fruit Inspector Darlington reports at Inland Empire Federation meeting that orchards on alfalfa land yield about 20 boxes per tree versus 11 on raw soil. He cites cover crops as productive, aiding revenue via alfalfa and stock, and notes upcoming campaign by Percy Holden to promote alfalfa planting.
The fragment speaks of a versatile editor able to handle politics religion humor science and history while pleasing all audiences. It imagines a paradoxical ideal figure who thrives on wind and wealth, ending with a graveyard punchline.
Bath Illinois resident J C Eveland reports a 25 year eczema battle cured by Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. Ad asserts long standing formula by a physician and guarantees results.
Next Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 9 45, a German preaching service at 10 45, and an English preaching service at 8 in the evening. All are welcome. L J Ave Lallemant, pastor.
The Methodist Church will hold Sunday School and preaching as usual with the Children’s Day program starting at eight o’clock in the evening. All are encouraged to attend. Max A. Jeffords, pastor.
Ezra A Wood of Leavenworth Washington filed notice of intention to make five year proof to establish Homestead Entry land described in section 9 township north Willamette Meridian east before United States Commissioner John Koerner in Leavenworth on August 5 1913. Witnesses listed: H E Ritchie Edgar Lynold J H Sharpe and A L Mitchell all of Leavenworth.
City adopts inspection rules aligned with the National Electrical Code. Building inspector grants permits for new work with inspection fees per outlet. Inspectors must be impartial, sworn officers, appointed by the Mayor. Publication in Leavenworth Echo confirms enactment in June 1918.
Local listing advertises manifold typewriter paper for sale at The Echo Office. Item described as office supply with potential bulk pricing for writers and businesses in need of duplicate sheets. Contact details not provided in readable text.
Van D Maat of Remound Wisconsin bought a stock of Chamberlain’s medicines to supply customers. After delivery he fell ill and says one small bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more to him than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.
An ordinance establishes the City Treasurer salary from July 1 1913 at fifty dollars per month and authorizes a deputy to collect water charges. It fixes office hours from 9 to 5 on weekdays, requires bonds for deputies, and aligns duties with state laws and city ordinances. The measure repeals related ordinances and passes June 1913 with city official attestations.
Week ending June 23 1913 notes unclaimed letters for Hart Dudley Mrs Howard Del Joselyn Maynard Jackson Charlie Jensen Gordy Martin Bob McCallum Frank Neff Chas Swanson John Wils Carrie Woodruff Thos J C Davis Postmaster
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