Council Refuses to Split the Fine in Leavenworth
The Leavenworth council met with Mayor Hale and members Ersch Kugelman Miller Van Brocklin Warner Wunder. They approved bills including a $60 claim for evidence leading to a raid on a Jap gambling shack and awarded $1.20 as a one percent reward. A dispute over using the mayor’s team led to a new street-licensing rule charging merchants fifteen dollars per wagon per year.
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Ersch
Kugelman
Miller
van Brocklin
Warner
Wunder
Hale
Axel Johnson
Teshera
Graham
Johnson
Council
G N Lumber Co Starts Logging Near Max's Canyon
G N Lumber Co plans to open the first logging camp at Max's Canyon in the Chumstick valley. A dining car, sleeping car, office and commissary car were sent out, donkey engines and logging gear arrived, with three more engines to follow as camps are set. Saw mill operation is scheduled to begin in April, around April 9 or 16.
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Cemennge Montenes Eta Allot Dcr
Max’s Canyon
Chumstick Valley
Quigley
The
Echo
Salt Prevents Fatigue and Excessive Perspiration During Tropical Marches
Marine Corps officials report that salt administration reduced fatigue and sweating in marines during a tropical twenty mile march. About 100 marines received a teaspoonful of salt before marching and showed notably less fatigue and markedly reduced perspiration than peers.
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Marine Corps
Santiago
Santo Domingo
Great Northern Lumber Co Hosts Loggers Dinner in Leavenworth
The Great Northern Lumber Co invited Leavenworth citizens to a loggers dinner on Saturday at 7 PM in dining cars built for the event. The sample meal cost 50 to 75 cents and comprised roast beef, potatoes, gravy, corn, salad, pie, cake, bread, and coffee served in china. About 180 people attended, including six Wenatchee couples, with music and dancing afterward at the club house. General manager Geo. L. Gardner missed the event due to a train delay. Mrs. Gardner hosted. The piece also comments on fire insurance practices and over-insurance contributing to fires, referencing Burns.
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Great Northern Lumber Co
Leavenworth
China
Wenatchee
C. B. McDermott
W. F. Whitney
Frank Sorley
F. W.shultz
Frank Reeves Land
Lou Nordyke
Geo. L. Gardner
Cascade Tunnel
Portland
New Motor for Fire Department in City Service
The city council ordered a motor truck for firefighting that arrived last week and is under assembly. Under Water and Street Commissioner Tolbert with Fire Chief Daly and Mr. Gowing it is being built to suit fire response needs. It will help reach fires faster and carry equipment, though no body was included initially.
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Water and
Tolbert
Daly
Gowing
Water Department
St Patrick event critique sparks Irish pride debate
An Irish reader challenges a local St Patrick themed party report accusing it of disrespecting Ireland. The letter condemns yellow and green decor and Paddy hat favors as inappropriate while praising few clever touches and urging attention to Irish history.
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St. Patricks
Ireland
Madame
Mademoiselle
St. Patrick
N. O’ Rafferty
Leavenworth Laundry Back In Full Operation
Leavenworth Laundry resumes work in a new brick building with the latest machinery. Proprietor Mr. Irwin reports ample space and improved capacity to handle the local laundry business after a September fire.
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Irwin
Leavenworth
Congress to Meet in Extra Session Over German Sea Rights
The United States Congress will convene next Tuesday in an extra session called by the president to decide how to respond to Germany violating the rights of the U S on the seas. It remains to be seen if the new Congress can align with the president for current and future national interests.
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United States
Germany
Congress
Milk production costs analyzed on four U S dairies
The U S Department of Agriculture reports that feed accounts for about half of total milk costs with labor and other items sharing the remainder. The study notes feed efficiency and the value of selective herd improvement, including winter dairying and cash crops, to raise returns.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Bulletin
Wisconsin
Michigan
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Morton O. Cooper
C. M. Bennett
Col. Fox Seeks Recovery After Dental Troubles
Col. Fox, long known for his health, has been improving after two months of illness. He went to Emergency hospital for treatment last week as dental issues affected his general health. After removing the teeth thought to be the cause, he believes he is on the way to full recovery, with friends expressing warm wishes.
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Col. Fox
Prospects for 1917 Leavenworth Ball Team
Community eyes a new ball ground as Leavenworth, Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Roslyn, Wenatchee, Cashmere, and other towns discuss Inter-Valley league aims. The Ellensburg Echo notes plans for a series among valley towns, while Leavenworth pushes for a city-supported park and organized league participation amid wartime constraints.
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Leavenworth
Ellensburg
Blewett Pass
Wenatchee Valley
Cle Elum
Roslyn
Wenatchee
Cashmere
Cash
Freymueller
Cashmere Business Men’s Association
Mr. Sweet
A. H. Sylvester
Forest Service
Inter-Valley League
Alboit
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Leavenworth Echo
K. & W. B. Hardware Co
J. W. Graham & Co
M. A. Gohlman
B.D. Sevenes
Bert Williams
Shaw & Borden
Bowers Rubber Works
Paee Sages
Wash
Joe Teshera
Annie G. Booth
Marshal Teshera
Booth
Wenatchee Valley and Northern Railroad
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
G. N. Lumber CO
C. P. Mott
F. S. Jacobsen
Echo Office
Constance
Robert Burns
Leavenworth Laundry
Kittitas County
Leavenworth’s
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