Freedom for the Philippines Faces Setback at Congress
Washington letter notes the Democratic platform and Wilson administration rejecting a definite independence date for the Philippines. It reports Senator Hitchcock saying no provision will set a fixed date, granting only greater self government for now. The piece also discusses a massive tobacco shipment to France and wartime plantings around government grounds.
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Philippines
Baltimore
Wilson
Congress
United States
Hitchcock
Philippine Committee
France
Kentucky
Kirsten
Carnegie Funds Aimed at Standardizing U S Schools
Andrew Carnegie committed about 12 million dollars in fifty year five per cent gold bonds and over 2 million in other securities to fund an effort to standardize the U S common school system. The Carnegie Foundation reports Missouri residents oppose the method and demand proof. Many professors nationwide have been retired on foundation pensions and favor Carnegie wealth distribution.
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Andrew Carnegie
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Carnegie Foundation
Missouri
Carnegie
Movies Bolster Morals, Speaker Claims At Y M C A
A motion picture advocate argues films improved public morals claiming 500 saloons closed last year. He cites Lynn Troy and Schenectady as examples and says nine to twelve million Americans attend daily while the industry earned over 35 million dollars last year.
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West Side Y. M. C. A
New York
Lynn, Troy
Schenectady
United States
Washington Flower Lovers and Trade Boom
Excursionists in Washington become enthusiastic over floral displays. The city supports about fifty commercial florists serving a major district industry. The residents share a strong affection for flowers, honoring the city’s namesake spirit.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Memorial for Clara Barton May Take Greek Temple Form
Mrs. John A. Logan urges a commemorative memorial to Clara Barton in Washington. She notes the Red Cross Society building lacks tribute to its founder and proposes a fitting monument, possibly a Greek temple, erected by patriotic women.
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John A. Logan
Washington
Clara Barton
Red Cross Society
Miss Barton
Forestry Service Bulletin on Southern Saw Mill Waste Paper Potential
The bulletin states that waste from southern saw mills could yield 20 000 tons of paper daily. It notes a critical paper situation and reports ongoing by product coke plants costing about 60 million dollars with byproducts valued at 25 million.
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United States Forestry Service
FTC investigates kerosene price gaps among Standard Oil firms
FTC questions why Standard Oil of Ohio charges several cents more per gallon than rivals. A commissioner notes demobilization tied to Standard Oil of Indiana not competing in Ohio. Indications suggest that the Standard Oil Trust remains partially unscrambled despite actions to dissolve it.
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Federal Trade Commission
Standard Oil Company
Ohio
Indiana
Standard Oil Trust
Germany and Our Flag in Silk Flag Supply Shortages
Local committees across the country struggle to obtain small silk flags as Germany is revealed to produce a large share of the flags used in the United States. The Echo offers better and cheaper printing and invites customers to review its figures before placing future orders.
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Germany
United States
the Echo
Advertising An Aid to Education
A brief note extols newspaper advertising as educational and enlightening. It argues ads inform readers and that both men and women use ads to seek bargains and learn, urging careful reading to enhance education.
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
A testimonial touts Sloan's Liniment as a cure for rheumatism and neuralgia, claiming a 25 cent bottle brings relief from pain, stiffness, and soreness. The ad urges readers to buy at any drug store for fast soothing warmth.
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Sloan’s
Adler-ika touted to relieve many ailments in Leavenworth
Surgeons say men face slightly higher appendicitis risk than women but local advertising promotes Adler-ika a buckthorn bark glycerine mix. One spoonful promised to relieve constipation sour stomach or gas with instant action. Wheeler's Drug Store Echo office seeks butter wrappers.
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Leavenworth
Wheeler’s Drug Store
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Wenatchee
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J. A. Adams
Hughes '& Adams Attorneys At Law
Columbia Valley Bank Bldg
Wenatchee, Wash
Fred Kemp
FE. L. Baker
Ira Thomas
G. H. Hannan
Thomas & Hannan Lawyers
Wenatche
Crollard & Crollard Lawyers
B. J. Williams
AN. Corbin
Williams
Corbin
Lewis J. Nelson
Elliott Block
E. H W. Fox
Peeing Weeler
Leavenworth, Washington
John Re.porter
Columbia Valley Bank
Wenatchee Wash
Knights of
Pythias
Firemen's Hall
Harry Warner
D.C
A.R. Brown
Zarthan Lodge No
Masonic Temple
E Mohler
W.M
A. G. McKeown
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J. E. Jones
Philippine Freedom
Capitol
City of Flowers
Breen
Sloan
Echo Office
City Dray Line
Auto For
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Wenatchee Lake and
Winton
Wm. A. Nelson P. O. Telma
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Elman Hotel
W. E. Tomlinson
Prop
T.p.harris
Franklin
Seattle
Third Ave
Cherry ST
Rutherford Co
Rutherford Mercantile Co
Nolan
Dental Service of Quality
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Ksho
Pearl
California
Mutual Mercantile Co
Harrington
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
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