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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1916
Page
2
A notice from November 10 1981 offers free use of newspaper columns for any moral or beneficial entertainment or movement aimed at promoting community welfare and prosperity. The policy invites eligible groups to utilize space without charge to support public good initiatives.
A reflective piece urges readers not to lament election results. It argues elections reveal energy and justify the Golden Rule, noting history disproves apocalyptic predictions and that the country keeps growing stronger as government and people improve through restraint.
The article argues rising food and clothing prices amid World War demand. It warns an embargo on staple exports may be needed if European needs persist, noting distress among low earners and the poor. It calls readers to scrutinize export statistics and the 1916 short crop year to reach a rational conclusion.
Returns printed in the Wenatchee World show 18 and 24 lost in every Chelan precinct. Majorities against ranged from 12 to 19 against with 11 for in one precinct. The piece notes no county likely approved either measure and urges plan to improve town life in Leavenworthy.
A writer laments the current shift to politics and elections on the front pages while asking about Verdun and other war actions. The piece mocks changing reading habits and urges restoring war news to the top of the newspaper.
The Echo reports Wilson has won re election by 172 votes. The editorial notes opposition to policy but denial of personal attacks and urges unity to advance Washington Chelan County and Leavenworth.
The Dry Wave gains strength with eighteen states banning liquor by last Tuesday. Four states Michigan South Dakota Nebraska Montana and Alaska joined the dries. Arkansas went dry again, signaling momentum toward a constitutional amendment by the next presidential election to remove intoxicating liquors nationwide.
The piece notes politicians attributing election results to claims like keeping out of war and prosperity. It contrasts Democratic slant arguments with the public’s reaction and reflects on how political narratives frame outcomes.
A mass clash on the Everett waterfront last Sunday left at least seven dead and more than fifty wounded as I W W members clashed with Everett officials. Boats from Seattle carried up to 250 and 150 I W W supporters, who were prevented from landing by the Snohomish county sheriff. The riot, sparked by rulings against street meetings, led to multiple arrests and plans for murder charges in both Snohomish and King counties.
Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11. Epworth League at 6 30 p m and preaching at 7 30. Prayer meeting 7 30 p m Thursday. Mass next Sunday at 10 a m with sermon from Psalm 78 6 Pour out thy wrath upon the nations. Second sermon in a special course on Christian doctrine will cover Sinfulness of Religious Ignorance.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 with preaching at 10 45 Rev Probst of Kennewick Washington will conduct the services providing a regional clergy visit for parishioners.
Is your child pale and fretful and crying in sleep due to worms. Kickapoo Worm Killer is sold by druggists for 25c a box and said to expel worms through mild laxative action. Eugene V. Dobbs, described as a socialist leader, was elected to Congress from an Indiana district last Tuesday.
Public notice invites readers to place lost and found or buy sell rent advertisements in the Business Paragraph Column. Rates are 10 cents per line for the first insertion and 5 cents per line after, with a 25 cent minimum. Mrs. C W Lancaster handles subscriptions for all publications. Box 148 Phone 270 City. 38tt
For sale a nearly new five room house on a 50 by 195 foot lot with fruit trees and berry bushes. Three minutes from the school house. Terms available with part cash. Inquiries at the Echo office. 17
Leavenworth residents praise Adlerika as a quick cure for constipation and gas, claiming one spoonful cleanses both lower and upper bowels and may relieve appendicitis. A short course aids chronic stomach trouble. Wheeler's Drug Store advertises the remedy. State College of Washington studies parsley carrot and celery for jelly, with parsley jelly reported as a success.
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