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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1916
Page
4
Leavenworth reports include Wheeler drug ads and business notes. Misses Arbogast visit family at Peshastin while Rexall prices and new phone number 41 are listed. Forestry timber inquiries and railroad freight delays are noted amid snow shifts and spring forecasts.
The Scenic theatre hosted two student plays last Monday night under Mr. Lancefield. The Man of Destiny featured Clifford Hayes as Napoleon and Marian Ouren as an Austrian spy, with Roswell McNett and Donald McIntosh in supporting roles. Proxy's Proxy provided comic relief with Donald McIntosh as president of Dotson College and Mabel Reeves as a philanthropic spinster. The production also highlighted the Andresen brothers, Gen Eva Fitzpatrick, Marjorie Horn, and Scott Williams in key parts, followed by musical numbers from Gladys West, the Girls' Glee Club, and the High School Orchestra.
The Spokesman-Review reports March 5 that dispatches show strong lumber and wheat activity. Lumber dealers note higher prices and robust orders while car shortages limit shipments. H G Thompson reports heavy mill demand. wheat prices hold with modest declines. railroads plan wage hikes for section hands. a local clothier records 47 percent sales growth and 36 percent better collections.
The Washington Employers Association plans a united effort against legislation deemed harmful to industry. Seattle February building permits total 298615, down from 353880 in the prior February. Wheeler targets your drug business.
Mrs L J Nelson ran unopposed in the school election last Saturday receiving only 65 votes. The light turnout reflected the general knowledge that no opposition had developed to her candidacy.
Announcement states Seattle Port Angeles and Western Railway will extend from the current terminus 10 miles further into the Twin River and Deep Creek region. The project expands rail access and potentially boosts local development along the route.
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