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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
6
The Skyros marble of Greece, prized for its beauty when polished, was discovered fifteen miles northeast of Colville on Washington Marble Company property. The find is hailed as one of North America's most important marble discoveries.
A new steamer line across Coeur d Alene lake connects Spokane and Wallace, a 20 mile journey now open for travel and commerce. The route promises faster transport between mining centers and markets, signaling growth for regional business and tourism.
Prof George Ellery Hale directs Carnegie Observatory Mt Wilson Calif in securing photos of Halley's comet over several days He estimates the tail at 20000000 miles and says Earth will pass through it on May 18 two days later closest approach at 14000000 miles distance Light from stars beyond the tail remains unobscured by the tail’s gases, suggesting the tail is not dense enough to reach Earth's atmosphere
The House approved the railroad regulation bill 200 to 126 after committee of the whole review. It bans higher charges for short hauls and favors Inland Empire cities including Spokane. An amendment restoring merger allowances failed 168 to 160, and Senate leaders vow to block long and short haul changes in the interstate commerce bill.
A Country Life In America note explains sheep as valuable land cleaners. The writer shares a personal experience turning a thorny, weed filled pasture into a smooth, thick sod by grazing ewes, highlighting Angoras and ordinary breeds for clearing brush and reclaiming land.
A 7000 volume collection used by Gibbon was purchased by Beckford after the author's death. Beckford read for six weeks then donated the set to a German physician named Schell who promptly sold it. A crowded car incident ends with a man offering his seat after a woman tramples his toes, claiming self defense.
Leavenworth remains undefeated after a dramatic comeback as Mahoney and Souder sparked a rally in the late innings. Hayes, Lee, and Miller pitched for the opponents, with notable fielding miscues and scoring plays creating a tense finish before the final out.
A Washington weekly editor plans retirement after inventing a curious device. An electric motor on a cow’s rump, powered by a tail-arm, milks and strains via a strainer while a phonograph yells in sync. A patent churn separates butter from hair, with comic mishaps along the way.
A Kansas City Journal item reports a veteran bookkeeper urging a raise, but the firm head replies with a warning about replacing him with a younger partner unless he darkens his hair, signaling age-related tension in the office.
A sharp exchange in London Fun has a boastful youth asking for canes and a hurried shopkeeper directing the assistant to show him hurricanes cane styles. The scene captures quick wit and brisk retail banter in a bustling shop.
A Cleveland Leader quotation recalls a soldier saying he mostly led a squad of men. He notes the work was not for special duty but that they were taking him to the guardhouse.
Tess ends engagement with Tess-I due to smoking and Bacco. Jess notes the old flame remains, still smoking.
Dialogue shows a policeman asking about dog care while a nursegirl explains she is too young and inexperienced. She says she only tends to the children as the missus directs. The line captures a domestic moment amid a broader life setting.
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