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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
2
The notice explains paid and free uses of column space for editorials, condolences, thanks, and business notices. It outlines admission that free entries are discouraged for promotion and that all paid notices must follow regular rates when printed. The message also references subscription terms and contact details.
The Echo urges residents to keep money in Leavenworth and surrounding areas arguing local spending circulates within the community. It cites that 60 cents of each dollar goes to labor, 20 to paper and printing, and 20 to the publisher, with money leaving town when purchases are made elsewhere. It contends a thriving local economy raises property values, schools, and churches, and calls out those who send money away to set a local example.
Northwest apple growers expect improved prices as eastern and midwestern crops suffer a severe cold spell with ice and snow in May. Washington Oregon and Idaho should supply abundant fruit quality, enabling western apples to fetch $1.00 to $1.25 per box for growers despite longer shipping distances.
Congressman W. E. Humphrey announced his bid to represent Washington in the U.S. Senate after twelve years in the House from Seattle’s district. His current opponent is Senator Poindexter, with speculation that Ex-Governor McBride may join the race. A letter from Senator Jones to J. P. Todd in Seattle is noted but not printed.
An editorial condemns a local business owner who ships dry goods groceries and drugs out of town. The piece argues his actions leave properties empty, hurts rental values, and sets a negative example for others to follow.
E Steffens, a clerk in the G N Ry, is described as living with his wife on their ranch at Deer Park near Spokane.
The note asserts the Behe publisher never made any remark against Germans and condemns false claims as malicious. It also notes Washington University’s new president Dr Henry Sizzalio, a Stanford graduate from Columbia, will earn $10,000 yearly, after holding a philosophy chair at the teachers college.
The war outlook deepens as Italy enters on the side of the Allies, becoming the tenth European nation involved in the conflict. Spain Switzerland Norway Sweden Denmark Greece Romania and Bulgaria remain neutral, with Bulgaria, Romania and Greece seen as possible entrants soon.
The University of Washington hosted a Roman wedding on campus staged by the classical club members. Guests received wedding cake baked from a recipe attributed to Cato around 200 B.C.
Checks for butterfat deliveries were mailed on the 25th as 1450 pounds of cream were received in the first half of the month. Ranchers in the Upper Wenatchee valley plan to expand herds including J J Goffith seeking dairy cows and several others considering additions. Ice cream production began last week with strong consumer response and widespread handling by local shops and merchants. The butter and butterfat price rose by two cents per pound at the start of the week.
An advertisement extols Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honer as a healthful pine forest remedy to clear throat and nasal mucous. It also touts Electric Bitters as a spring tonic and prompts readers to buy at druggists for 25c. Echo office offers butter wrappers.
Notice to creditors of Neil Thomson deceased and to the under Executor of the estate. Dated and signed the seventh day of May. First publication Friday May 7. Named executor is Omson, with L J Nelson as attorney for the executor in Leavenworth.
In re the estate of William Crawford deceased the Superior Court of Washington Chelan County grants Letters of Administration to Veenos L. Garnnee on May 2. Notice requires claims to be filed within one year from May 6 1910 or they are barred. Last publication June in Wenatchee Washington.
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