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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
1
The piece argues England’s imperialist mood waned as elections favored figures not in the Boer War front. It cites C. F. Masterman and his book In Peril of Change, describing a literature that once celebrated force but later exposed its hollowness amid real war.
William A. Brady launches a fierce fight against critics who mock plays and actors. He cites publishers overseas who support performers, while Americans mock actresses. Henry E. Dixey defends actors amid jail statistics for preachers. A China cavalry note questions horsemanship. An Englishwoman’s estate lacks claimants, and dead letters at the post office reach 728000 misaddressed items.
Dr. Wiley asserts bottled whisky remains safe until opened provoking a witty retort that all whisky is harmless before the cork is drawn. The exchange underscores a humorous view on liquor safety and perception.
H H Dean writes from Memphis where 6000 to 7000 engineers and families attend the B of L E convention. Citizens fund entertainment as Memphis grows to about 195000 to 200000, with excursions on the river and visits to Mammoth Cave and Hot Springs. The note recalls national cemetery with 13992 Civil War dead and asks if the sacrifice was worth it.
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills promising quick relief from constipation and related ills. The copy claims increased strength and vigor after use and guarantees the product through Leavenworth Drug Store with a 25e price.
A two week town round-up reports a group of wandering felons with missing body parts being used as a distraction to steal. Tom Burns was arrested after shoplifting pants, fined 75 dollars, and sent to Wenatchee. Deputies later pursued further suspects under banishment orders toward Wenatchee.
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