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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1915
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo under Deed H. Mayar issues weekly editorials every Friday. Subscription remains 1.50 per year in advance and communications are directed to the newspaper.
The Echo reports a new local push for dollar day and dollar week as merchants in Leavenworth join a regional trend. Stores urge readers to visit on the 22nd to secure bargains, promising generous treatment, country produce markets, and anticipated broad participation from nearby shoppers.
The text argues against allowing outsiders to set up and leave quickly, harming local businesses and tax bases. It questions taxation of nonresidents and urges requiring outsiders to contribute to local costs, contrasting with residents. It notes a Seattle Award of 167000 for a university building.
Local merchants of Leavenworth announce a united sale on Monday November 22 offering numerous items at reduced cash prices. The note warns buyers not to expect cost prices and emphasizes all goods are for cash only, with marked-down one day pricing.
Advertisers invite readers to bring items to sell and buy on Monday November 22 in Leavenworth. The message promises "Dollar Day" bargains with every business house offering sales and savings. The Echo newspaper will post details this and next week.
An old quip notes water erosion wears stone, Towser masti cate gnaws bone, a constant lover’s cooing robs a maid, and a constant advertiser wins trade. The saying contrasts steady forces with persistent persuasion.
The schedule lists Low Mass at 7 30 and High Mass at 9 30 on the first third and fifth Sunday mornings each month with sermons at both. Rosary sermon and benediction at 7 30 Sunday evenings. Sunday school catechism and bible history on Saturdays at 10 followed by altar boy instruction at 11.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Junior League at 2 p.m. Bible Study Class at 3 p.m. Epworth League at 6 30 p.m. Preaching at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 7 30.
An invitation to visit and view extensive bargains is extended, emphasizing that readers must come to inspect offerings firsthand rather than rely on descriptions. The note suggests a wide range of deals and urges personal selection.
Walter Smith and Idabelle Kelly wed quietly at the Peshastin M E parsonage with Rev. A H Morton officiating. Guests included family members and friends as the couple, popular among Peshastin residents, began their life together. Pine-Tar-Honey advertisement follows noting its use for colds and as a household remedy.
Notice invites readers to write or call the office to place ads for items found or lost or for buying selling renting or information. Rates listed are ten cents a line for the first insertion and five cents a line for subsequent insertions with a minimum charge of cents.
Two room shack for rent cheap with water and electric lights. Inquire at Echo office.
Found-Watch owner identification notice inviting payment and return of items at the office. The ad promotes a 45th Dollar Day Special with suit dry cleaning for $1 and proportional charges, plus a guaranteed satisfaction and printing services from The Echo with competitive rates.
The accounts of the R. F. Templin estate will be sold for cash on Nov. 22, 1915, to the highest bidder. All bids must be sealed and in my hands by 11 o'clock a. m. on this date. The accounts may be seen by applying to me at the Mutual Merc. Co. The right to reject any and all bids reserved. N. Patterson, Trustee of Estate.
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