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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo prints weekly on Fridays with a $1.50 annual prepaid subscription. Communications go to The Leavenworth Echo. Special notices for paid promotions or fundraisers in the paper follow regular advertising rates. Free community or welfare notices may use space free of charge. Back issues priced at a reduced cent amount.
A critique cautions that rapid appeals for new schemes, especially good roads and infrastructure, raise taxes before full cost is known. It urges careful deliberation to avoid burdens on federal, state, county, and local taxpayers and questions duplicating European road costs. The piece also notes diplomatic tensions over naval blockades and Germany Britain policy.
The German note to the United States on sinking ships is described as a sidestepping reply. Diplomacy favors indirect language over blunt statements, with lengthy verbiage that conceals little meaning.
The date for final settlement of the wage question between railroads and four orders of trainmen is set for June 1. A general strike is unlikely and there is hope for a peaceful settlement. Both sides face high stakes as traffic disruption would harm the public welfare.
The piece argues for U S intervention in Mexico citing the Glen Springs Texas incident as proof and urges ABC nations to join in pressuring for a stable Mexican government while condemning Wilson administration inaction. It frames Europe as capable of protecting citizens and warns against harming Latin American relations.
The passage suggests no well founded complaint if the United States undertakes the job on its own account. It reads as a concise legal or policy remark about governmental authority and independent action.
The Yakima gathering of Republicans last Saturday drew large crowds and showed united spirit with harmony throughout. Delegates to the national convention are instructed to go with open minds and seek a presidential candidate who can unite the party and appeal to voters nationwide.
A week long inquiry by The Echo in Kittitas County shows strong support for J B Adams in the race for joint senator from Chelan and Kittitas. The piece notes historical party splits helped incumbent Flummerfelt and anticipates Adams formalizing his campaign soon.
Mayor Hi Gill arrows new dry law push as police raid alleged drug stores. Officers smash mirrors, show cases, chairs and fixtures in Carrie Nation style seizure. Drugists threaten suits the mayor vows to defend in court. outcome draws attention.
Goodwins Weekly notes the old line and progressive republicans at the Utah state convention set aside factional differences and distribute honors equally, signaling unity that could shape the Republican majority in November.
Col Robert, son of the Yakima Republic, delivers a sharp rebuke to the late Republican state convention. He accuses Mr. Sims of Jefferson county of wielding undue control, holding the gathering in the hollow of his hand.
An editorial urging readers to study newspaper advertisements as a source of information and education. It argues that ads enlighten and help with learning, noting the shift from glimpsed to read carefully today and praising ads as educational.
Watch Child's Cough Colds warning about catarrh if neglected and how Dr King's New Discovery offers an effective sweet tar syrup. It claims quick help with harmless laxative action and easy dosing, urging readers to ask a druggist. Four wrappers at the Echo Office.
In Chelan County Washington the executor W W Burgess of the estate of A E Dickinson seeks all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within twelve months after first publication. Claims must be shown at the executor's Plain residence. First publication April 7 1916 last publication April 28 1916. L J Nelson attorney for executor Leavenworth Oregon address appears in notice.
A debatable question explores whether women choose clothing to provoke envy among other women or to gain admiration from men. The discussion weighs social judgments, gender norms, and personal expression, noting varied motives and contexts behind fashion choices.
A vintage ad explains Sloan's Liniment relieves soreness from cleaning, overexertion and bruises. It promises quick pain relief, better sleep and urges readers to keep a bottle on hand. The ad touts a 25 cent price and mentions Echo office butter wrappers.
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