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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1915
Page
2
Friday publication notice shows a subscription rate of $1.50 per year in advance for The Leavenworth Echo submissions. The item hints at the editorial stance and mentions editorial scraps from the junk heap.
The article extols spring and summer vitality with better moods and renewed activity. It notes homeowners cleaning yards and fences, auto owners preparing roads, and fishermen recalling trout catches, urging readers to work and stay engaged despite taxes and road funding concerns.
The piece argues spending on scenic highways drains farm profits and urges farmers to decide on road priorities. It warns that fines arterial roads may aid tourism but questions long term value for producers, urging balanced funding for productive routes.
A Wenatchee valley reader notes Mr J B Schons and family arrived from Weratchee and will settle on Eagle Creek ranch while he runs a large fruit ranch near Wenatchee. He plans stock on Eagle Creek, including milk cows, hogs and chickens, arguing diversification boosts profits and reduces grocery costs, and reflects a broader shift among Washington farmers toward livestock alongside apples.
The speaker questions indifference to a massive war affecting a third of humanity, noting eight months of slaughter and looming famine. He contrasts detachment with urgent moral duty, urging awareness of suffering and the risk of national entanglement.
The piece argues for a back to the land stance praising farming stockraising and mining as the true wealth producers. It warns of consumer excess and suggests a shift toward real producers to prevent hunger and cold as urban life grows less appealing.
The article compiles historic war losses from Franco Prussian, Russo Japanese, American Civil War and contemporary Europe conflicts. It cites 156000 French killed and 143000 wounded in one war, German losses totaling 2 million, and combined Allied and Central powers casualties across multiple conflicts with figures from different nations.
The report tallies devastating casualties across nations. France and Russia show massive soldier losses while Belgium Servia and Turkish forces suffer major defeats. British casualties reach 104,000. naval losses surpass previous wars as Europe faces a grim tally.
Spokane International railroad completes a new depot project in Spokane city. The city payroll has been reduced by 2100 dollars yearly, reflecting budget adjustments.
The column offers a place to post missing items found or to buy sell rent locate or get information. Rates start at W cents per line for the first insertion and 5 cents per line afterward with a minimum charge of 3 cents.
A listing for five million feet of yellow pine timber with a five year employment plan promises yearly net income of five thousand dollars. Purchasers can own a 640 acre stock ranch worth ten thousand dollars for six thousand dollars down. Location ten miles from Monitor and nine miles from Wenatchee. Sale by Frank Dove Cashmere Washington.
Four milk cows two fresh two good brood mares for sale. See owner at the George W Briskey place near the mouth of the Icicle river one and a half miles from Leavenworth. Sf.
Five year old mare for sale suitable for work double or single. Also new buggy and single harness set available. Inquire at Wright and Dow ranch. (9-10)
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