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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
2
A Washington state referendum plan proposes a universal pension for all school teachers after a set age, arguing it would treat teachers alike like veterans and other workers. The piece questions funding, notes a 20 cent levy on residents, and urges careful reading before voting.
The piece argues the initiative and recall laws are cumbersome and costly and should be used only in extraordinary cases. It urges amending the laws to prevent frivolous use and to avoid vague, unconstitutional enactments. It calls for a legislative board to oversee reforms.
A traveling worker on a soap box argued for the eight hour referendum claiming it would yield the same wages as a ten hour day and that, after securing eight hours, a six hour day would follow and then four hours per day. He spoke candidly in a public setting, reflecting a common stance in labor discussions of the period.
A reader recalls a man without property mocking the tax plight of homeowners who struggle to raise funds. An observed exchange shows a person claiming they cannot be forced to surrender any property, underscoring tensions over tax collection.
The passage of 1914 taxes will require Washington residents to raise about fifty million dollars. In 1913 the total was just over thirty eight million dollars, with current rates higher than last year.
The barefoot school boy law, celebrated in Governor Rogers' era, will draw about three million dollars from Washington taxpayers in 1914, signaling a sizable fiscal impact for the year.
Regular services next Sabbath at the Congregational church with morning and evening prayers. On Sabbath May 24 at the Scenic Theatre Rev. Davis will deliver a memorial address. Special singing by E P Sharman and reading by Miss Fredie Gartner. Dr Briggs will play violin selections. Citizens urged to honor old soldiers both living and dead.
The church schedules Bible school at 10, worship at 11, and an 8 o'clock evening program led by Rev. Snowden. Next Sunday at 8 the Epworth League will host a musical for its 26th anniversary. Mothers Day service praised for crowd, music, and address by Rev Snowden.
The largest drilled well in the state is being sunk one mile east of Quincy for the Wenatchee Apple Land Co of Spokane. The 18 inch diameter hole will reach 300 feet and yield 1000 gallons per minute after completion. Special tools were made in California for the T M Creel drilling outfit to perform the work.
J W Elliott of Hillyard Wash plans a new motion picture show featuring local people and town scenes. The project will film a Hillyard ballgame at Natatorium park and a parade of Hillyard school children. The two clips will be joined and shown at the Jewel theatre, costing about ten cents per foot to produce.
Notice invites readers to write or call the office to place an item to buy sell rent locate or get information. Rates are 10 cents a line for the first insertion and 5 cents a line thereafter with a minimum charge of 250 cents.
Classified items advertise a Maxwell car sale via William Stage of Peshastin and two land parcels near town offered on flexible terms. Buyers are urged to inspect the car and contact the Echo office to arrange viewing or trade details.
The library offers access every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon from three to five. This schedule provides regular hours for patrons to visit, study, or borrow materials during the listed times.
In Chelan County Washington the County Commissioners finalize the petition of 8 E Ritchie and others to form Herd District No 11. After a May 5 1914 hearing with protests represented by Er H Fox and L J Nelson the court orders the district boundaries described from Section 1 Township 24 N Range 17 E W M to Icicle Creek and back to Section 1 with publication required in Leavenworth Echo for four weeks before becoming effective.
D C Town as trustee for G W Hathaway offers for sale the Hathaway confectionery and stock in Leavenworth Washington. Sealed bids due by 10:00 a m May 16 1914 in Leavenworth. Cash sale. bidder rejection rights reserved.
The Leavenworth post office shows uncalled letters for individuals including Mr Williams and R M Rea. An Echo want ad promises results for inquiries and local notices. Electric Bitters advertised as a spring tonic claim to boost appetite and aid digestion with testimonials. Available at druggists for 50 cents and 1.00.
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