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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
2
A column discusses rising costs from utilities and transportation to entertainment. It notes light water and phone charges, movies, and wages, arguing conveniences feed the high cost of living while wages rise only to absorb the increases. The piece reflects on progress and nostalgia, contrasting modern comforts with past simplicity.
Water users complain that council related rates, printed last week, surpassed expectations. Critics cite statements from officials about municipal ownership and bond plans, noting higher charges while promising improved fire protection and water quality.
Taft tells Yale law students that modern congressmen focus on constituents requests while a president must do what is best for the nation. He argues people elect leaders to act for the public good, not merely to follow polls.
The speaker argues that rulers once could do as they pleased but now face a resisting populace. He contrasts ancient sovereigns with modern governance, asserting that authority yields to public will.
Lutheran church invites all to forenoon German services with holy communion and evening English preaching. Pastor L J Ave Lallemant leads the congregation. All are welcome to attend.
The Congregational Church sets next Sabbath morning services under the subject All Things Beautiful in their Season with an evening sermon Seven Looks. Rev Davis announces preaching at Dryden at 3 30 and invites all to attend.
Parents urged to send children to Sunday School and all young people to attend Epworth League unless engaged elsewhere. Sunday evening a memorial service for the Modern Woodmen led by Pastor Max A. Jeffords at eight oclock. Everyone invited.
Advert says the product removes blackheads softens rough skin clears the blood brightens the eye and sweetens the whole system as a great beautifier. It invites readers to try it tonight and lists City Drug Store price 35c.
A Houghton reader condemns Chelan county real estate taxes for 1912 doubling assessed values. He notes doubled valuations on unimproved land between Leavenworth and Peshastin, warns of reduced investment, and cites orchard developers like Frank I. Curtis Wright and Day.
A speaker urges examining tax burdens that hamper farming returns and warns against harming future profits. The call is to ensure that next year's valuations are set with care to avoid overtaxing orchards before they yield.
The notice promotes Echo subscriptions and renewals with a certificate granting 2500 votes to credit toward any contestant. It invites readers to subscribe or prepay for one year to receive the voting certificate and support preferred candidates.
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