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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
6
A suburban husband goes out to post a letter in darkness and mistakes a passerby for his wife. Later his wife recalls a man with a monstrous, villainous face who said a similar line. The tale ends with George choosing silence over confession.
A New York Times quote offers veteran advice from a warehouseman on handling rat outbreaks. He warns open doors and windows to deter rats and notes that rats spread carrion filth and bites. He describes matriarchal colony behavior and how killing the head female often collapses the nest.
The account recalls Captain Sverdrup’s hunting near the north pole detailing walruses seals and an arctic hare. A cautious stalker named Serbei nears a bear that suddenly rises and flies away like a gull in the high Arctic light.
A young lady boarder laments missing letters and jokes about eating worms. The next day the pet Melba arrives with a large chip and the child presents "free big worms" from a bad postman, sparking the laughter of Miss Alice in the Los Angeles Times item.
A producer claims to hire the most expensive soloists for a musical while his family questions if the splurge signals artistic devotion or careless spending. Mr. Comrox defends the choice as a balance of art and money.
A Washington Herald comic quote frames a playful exchange about nerve and ambition as one person reveals plans to ask their boss for a salary raise. The dialogue contrasts romantic anxiety with workplace aspirations, highlighting the comic tension between personal and professional goals.
A Boston Transcript writer quotes a youth declared to become an artist asking if any objections. The reply humorously warns not to draw on him.
Lawrence Hodges suggests a mind control method to stop nosebleeds. By imagining rapid running and heavy exertion, blood flow shifts to leg arteries, halting head blood loss, with similar effects noted for salivation when thinking of a lemon.
A historic clipping recounts Blackfoot buffalo tongue hairbrushes and walrus whisker toothpicks as native manufactures cited by explorers. It contrasts buffalo tongue brushes with Empress Eugenie’s youthful portrait as described by Princess von Racowit's autobiography.
The torpedo electricus, the electric catfish of the Nile, can deliver a shock like a Leyden jar. It stuns prey and confuses predators. The shock can be conducted through metal and may strike a person who holds an iron spear or knife.
A wealthy businessman Mr. Kreezus, boasting millions, is accused by his partner of selling a suburban villa for money. He denies the accusation claiming he sold only for clean cash after an offer far above the property’s cost.
A dialogue about wishing to relive life with Fogg admitting a twenty year endowment policy maturing this month.
A concise reflection on choosing a steadfast path, urging internal discipline over pandering to external pressures. The author emphasizes personal conviction, decisive action, and moral integrity to resist worldly compromise.
Chelan County Abstract lists transfers from Bert Searles to Hattie M Kelley and many other deeds. Transactions include parcels in Wenatchee Belmont Nob Hill Lake Park Chelan and Leav plats with prices from $1 to $15000 and dates around May 20 1911. Notes include Harlin Meat Co to Wm Turner and Riverside Orch Co sale with various lot descriptions and small cash deeds. End matter quotes a proverb about gallantry and a kitten tail saying.
Notice states Frank Davis and N. L. Brown dissolved their livery partnership in Leavenworth. N. L. Brown assumes all debts and will receive all accounts owed to Davis and Brown, authorized to receipt in full. Dated May 11 1911.
Notice states Frank H Meeker disassociated from Meeker Bros on March 4, 191, transferring his interest to other members of the firm.
A notice states law remains in effect on Monday May 22 with names Adams Uriah Atkinson C H Burns Matt Chambers C F Havens R Williams Cecel in calling for same the phrase advertised is used. J C Davis Postmaster.
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