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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1915
Page
6
The report lists enacted laws and actions from the 1913 sessions. Budget drops, anti fraud measures, and bills on public funds control are noted along with railroad, water, education, and infrastructure developments. Several new enterprises and utilities begin operations or expansions, including mines, creameries, and transport services.
The snippet notes 422,943 and states that 1915 16 will reduce this amount by 1,524,283 up to last week. The context and exact entities are unclear but point to a financial reduction recorded in a past fiscal period.
A fussy lady complains to the conductor about a rude man who spit on the streetcar floor. The conductor suggests she may exit onto the platform if she objects, stating spitting is not allowed but offering removal from the car.
In a street car a tiny man is squeezed between others until a tall, elegant woman boards. He politely offers his seat with a bow, she thanks him and asks where he stood up, turning toward the seat with a smile.
A comedian recalls helping a distressed cow calf by a stream and being licked as gratitude. His friend laughs that the cow mistook the situation for twins, highlighting a humorous misread of animal behavior.
The Republican majority in the state legislature trimmed the budget from 11 124 000 to 9 500 000 a saving over 1 500 000. Committees based allocations on actual needs for all departments and state institutions. They claim 1915 is the most economical session since statehood and vow to avoid the three mill limit for general fund purposes.
A bill to hold jitney bus drivers financially responsible for accidents passes both houses with an emergency clause effective April 10 awaits governor's signature. The measure requires a 2500 bond from drivers to ensure coverage. Health notes caution about neglecting colds and advise Dr King's New Discovery. ear guidance warns against self extraction of foreign bodies and recommends physician care.
A Boston Transcripts quip recalls a youngster who wishes to be a postage stamp for its solitary approval, then notes he gets a punch in the face as well, illustrating a rough schoolyard jest.
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