Taft Delegation Row Faces National Committee
The Spokesman-Review argues the Republican National Committee must fairly decide all contesting delegations in Chicago next month. Washington and other states challenge seating and half votes risk party integrity and a November victory hinges on a united delegation.
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National Republican Committee
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Republican Party
Washington
Washington Republican Committee
Taft
Uses of Aluminum Foil and Powder Expand Applications
The article explains aluminum foil replacing tin foil for wrapping foods like chocolate and notes a thickness of about 0.0016 inches. It describes making aluminum powder from fine foil, ground into spangles, then milled and sifted. The powder serves as a base for metallic paint and enhances highly exposed metallic surfaces due to its softness and adhesiveness.
Advertised Letters at Leavenworth Post Office May 20 1912
Uncalled for letters listed by postmaster Davis include Hall C. J. Hylton L. P. Lummins G. Peterson P. C. Pietz A. M. Sim ons L. B. Stevenson W. L. J. C. Davis signs as postmaster with the date May 20 1912.
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Leavenworth Post Office
Hall C. J
Hylton L. P
Lummins G
Peterson P. C
Pietz A. M
Simons L. B
Stevenson
W. L
Electric Bitters Cure Malaria and Restore Strength
The advertisement claims Mosquitoes spread malaria with fever chills and weakness, sees malaria pave way for typhoid, and says Electric Bitters kill malaria germs and renew strength. A testimonial from Wm. Fretwell of Lucama NC cites three bottles removing malaria and restoring health. Sold for 50 cents at druggists.
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Wm. Fretwell
Lucama
N. C
Electrical forcing of crops using underground wires
A British immigrant to Canada proposes heating soil with underground electric cables spaced five feet apart and one foot under the surface to stimulate vegetable growth. He estimates 25 miles of wire needed for 20 acres. The method aims to mimic constant sunshine in a glass-house while allowing precise heat control.
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Canada
Regional News Briefs From Stratford to Wenatchee
Inland Empire reports Gerald Willoughby and associates purchase 825 acres from C Stroop at Stratford for 95000. J G Kennedy opens a private bank at Entiat. Y M C A Wenatchee building gains 20000 toward 31000 goal. 11000 more expected in ten days. Ford cars dominate new licenses. 186 of 563. Mansfield boosters seek to move Douglas county seat from Waterville. offer site donation and a fall vote. Six year old bitten by rattlesnake near Wilson Creek. expected to recover. J W Doneen, wheat king, sells 560 acres for 15000. holdings near 3500 acres. Wenatchee high school straw ballot shows Roosevelt leading. Jesse Lewis wins debate on woman suffrage for University of Washington vs Oregon. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul to run trains into Spokane by December 1. 20 miles road from Plummer Idaho to Bell Washington awarded at 950000. Washington farmers report 3722257 chickens and 167,425,760 eggs on 45703 farms in 1909. Echo job office handles printing needs.
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Earling
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Spokane
Plummer
Idaho
Bell, Wash
Seattle
Pavement Laid At Moderate Cost On Kearney Street
City Engineer T M Hurlburt reports a durable bitulithic pavement laid on Kearney Street between Fifteenth and Twenty-fifth Streets at about 40 percent savings. The base uses the old macadam beneath, avoiding removal and new crushed rock costs, pleasing property owners who resisted high prices from standard paving firms.
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T. M. Hurlburt
Kearney Street
If It Were My Boy Horace Mann Address
A public figure quotes Horace Mann urging that saving even one boy justifies effort. The speaker defends strong stake in reform, noting it matters if one’s own son benefits or suffers. The duchess and supporters advocate for work to improve the city for all.
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Horace Mann
Mr. Mann
Progress of Work at Panama Locks Shows High Completion
The report notes 82 percent concrete laid on the Panama locks with Gatun Mira Flores and Pedro Miguel at over 60 to 93 percent. On March 27, 36 057 workers were employed on the canal and Panama railroad, including 30 084 canal workers and 4 338 white American gold force. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised for cough and cold relief and claimed cure with King's City Drug Store as retailer.
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Panama
Gatun
Miraflores
Pedro Miguel
Canal
Chamberlain
King’s City Drug Store
Notice to Contractors Chelan County May 1912 bids
Chelan County Washington invites sealed bids for Permanent Highway No 2 from Peshastin Steel Bridge to the We natechee River and Permanent Highway No 3 from Leavenworth Steel Bridge to the river. Bids due June 6 1912 at 10 am with 10 percent certified check. Plans on file in Wenatchee County Engineers office. Right to reject any bid reserved. D N GELLATLY Auditor Chelan County Washington May 17 1912
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Office of
Chelan County
Wenatchee
Wash
Peshastin
Wenatchee River
Leavenworth
County Engineers Office
Washington
D. N. Gellatly
Local visits and movements noted across Wenatchee Leavenworth and surrounding towns
Peshastin resident E O Brown visited Wenatchee Friday while H M Luttrell traveled to Leavenworth Saturday. Dayton resident Leon Duncan visits cousin Mrs D McCoy. County Commissioner G B Kinney was in Wenatchee on business. Mrs R P Gosslee left for Seattle and Bellingham. Mr and Mrs P G McClure were called to Wenatchee for the illness of Mrs McClure's sister in law. Mrs Moore attended a funeral then returned to Index. Miss Emma McClure accompanied them. Attendees at a Leavenworth ball game included Irene and Eva Wilson Loyd Wilson Dick Woods Chas Miller D McCoy J C Schnell and Leon Duncan. Miss Ethel Chapman left for Idaho to visit parents before resuming duties here.
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H. M. Luttrell
Leavenworth
R. P. Gosslee
Seattle
Bellingham
P. G. McClure
Wenatehee
Mr. McClure
Ethel Chapman
Idaho
D D D Prescription for Eczema Promises Instant Relief
An advertisement extols D D D Prescription for Eczema claiming immediate itch relief and skin soothing. It cites a 25 cent bottle, notes long use as a reliable remedy, and offers a guarantee at Koerner's Pharmacy with a full size bottle if itch is not stopped at once.
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D.D.D
Order to Show Cause Why Distribution Should Not Be Made
In Chelan county Washington probate court an administrator seeks final distribution of Alberta S Williams estate The court orders all interested parties to appear June 12 1912 at Wenatchee court house to show cause why distribution should not proceed A copy of the order will be served at least 10 days before the hearing or published weekly for four weeks in the Leavenworth Echo May 7 1912 Judge WM A Grimbhaw
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State of Washington
Chelan County
Alberta
Williams
Inez Williams
Albert
O Court House
Wenatchee
Perry
Leavenworth Echo
WM. A. Grimbhaw
Public school term ends with varied student program
The school year closes with an entertainment featuring songs dialogues pantomime and recitations by pupils from all grades led by Mrs Bradley and Mr and Mrs Bradley after a vacation on the coast. Dr King s New Life Pills are praised for liver stomach and kidney relief at 25 cents.
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Mrs. Bradley
Bradley
Hugh Tallman
San Antonio
Dr. King
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The
Demons of
Inland Empire
Gerald Willoughby and Associates
Saskatoon
B. C
C. Stroop
Stratford
J. G. Kennedy
Douglas County Bank
Waterville
Entiat
Ford
Mansfield
Douglas County
van Fleet
Wilson Creek
J. W. Doneen
South Side
C. E. Reeder
Wenatchee High School
Roosevelt
la Follette
Berger
Clark
Wilson
Bryan
Jesse Lewis
Washington University
University of Oregon
Lewis
Washington State
Durand
Bureau of Census
Echo Job Office
Echo Office
Portland
E. O. Brown
Koerner’s Pharmacy
G. D. Marble
Bran
Protenia
Rutherford & Burns
Leavenworth, Wash
Ford Co
Lena
Tumwater Light & Water Co
Leavenworth, Washington
Upper
Wenatchee Valley
F. A. Reynolds
A. L. Haines
Remington Typewriter
Remington
II Triter Remington Typewrite Company
Washington St
Spokane, Washington
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