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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
6
Jeremiah Sykes a Colorado merchant hired a cheap female clerk who proved honest and capable. A robber duo led by Andy Simmons forced open the safe, bound and gagged Sykes, and escaped with about $1,200 after luring him into the back.
The blue or sulphur bottom whale is the largest animal today, measured up to eighty seven feet and weighing about seventy five tons. Its mouth can hold twelve men, yet its throat is only nine inches across. It feeds on tiny shrimps and from one whale five barrels of shrimps were obtained. Sperm whales yield spermaceti and ambergris, with twenty barrels of spermaceti reported from one whale.
James Oliver Curwood recalls a dawn moment on his first James Bay trip. The sea seemed to disappear as the shoreline retreated seven miles at unusually low tide, leaving pools in a grass grown dip while a Hudson bay factor laughed at the surprising scene.
Samuel G Blythe notes in the Saturday Evening Post that Japan’s patriotism pervades all life. He says Japanese conceal faults, avoid divulging drawbacks to foreigners, and always place Japan first in politics and daily conduct.
The London Mirror recounts Macaulay as a self shaver who used no safety razors. Upon sailing to India his chambers yielded fifty to sixty strops and many razors in disrepair. He once injured his hand and visited a barber who quoted his usual charge. Macaulay replied with a mock threat of a great gash.
Dryden residents report a busy period with church and youth group activities. North Dryden C E and Peshastin Epworth League held a union meeting with South Dryden C E, the Women’s Club met with Mrs. Gladdish, and the next gathering will be with Mrs. Carr in four weeks. The Dryden ball team lost 12 to 11 at Blewett in 11 innings. Children's Day program featured well-performed acts by local children. Claude Smith rumored to wed a Leavenworth girl, confirmation unclear. Olive and Ruth Orcutt ill with measles. Delegates Loren Bland and wife attended the Seattle C E convention. Government ports report highlights New York Seattle San Francisco and Tacoma.
U G Pogue of Wenatchee, long time Chelan County resident since 1901, announces candidacy for county treasurer. Illinois native, drug business veteran, Gem City Business College graduate, previously taught and worked in Idaho mercantile firms. Echo publisher endorses his service and qualifications.
A Leavenworth letter argues Washington liquor prohibition is violated daily. calls for stronger law enforcement, urges voters to elect officials who will enforce the ban, and asks men to join women in pushing for improvement. Dated Leavenworth June 26 1916.
State Industrial News notes Tacoma area factories produced goods valued at 27 708 000 in 1914. The Maple Falls stamp mill will process 40 to 50 tons daily for Boundary gold mine. Antimony ore ships to Sumner from Oregon for refining. Spokane-based Washington Water Power Company launches municipal heating drive.
Advertisement claims Dr. Kings New Life Pills cure constipation and revive energy with a simple nightly dose. Priced 25c at druggists. Also reports the birth of a baby girl at the home of Sam Knowlton yesterday.
Contractor Gatherless began erecting basement walls after footings were laid last week on the east park G N track site. The frost proof building aims to handle this year's apple crop and aid fruit raisers. Vanilla extract and syrups plus citrus extracts now manufactured at the Puyallup fruit growers association cannery.
Paid political notice for J B Adams Republican candidate seeking the joint senate nomination from Chelan and Kittitas counties. Primary date noted as Sept 12.
Frank A. Reynolds seeks the Republican nomination for Chelan county sheriff after seven terms as Wenatchee chief of police. N Inscho also announces candidacy. Bert McManus of Cashmere and A V Hutt are listed as Republican sheriff candidates, subject to the September 12, 1916 primary.
County Treasurer wU G Pogue A G Pogue of Wenatchee seeks the Republican nomination for county treasurer in the primary on September 12 1916. Frank G Palmer also runs for county treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to voters at the September 12 primary.
Wenatchee resident Tom C. Atkinson stands as a Republican candidate for county engineer. Cashmere’s F. M. Berry announces his bid for county engineer at the September 12 primary election.
Public notice for lost and found and business classifieds invites readers to write or call the office to place an ad in the Business Paragraph Column. Rates: 10 cents per line for the first insertion, 5 cents per line thereafter, minimum 25 cents.
The sketch profiles Frank G Palmer a Wenatchee resident since 1898 son of Judge J B Palmer and former Ellis Ford Co manager. It notes his early work with Ellis Ford Co including Cashmere and Chewalah stores and his resilient campaign ethos advising voters to support him if nominated and elected.
In Enumclaw Herald criticism targets King County clerks whose payroll wages are questioned amid campaign concerns. The piece charges taxpayers fund services that appear idle as the county handles campaign activity.
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