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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1914
Page
2
The European conflict surpasses three and a half months with heavy casualties on both sides. Belgians suffer starvation and destruction while the Kaiser’s order to “sick em” is blamed for the spread of war. The piece hopes for European peace and predicts an American industrial boom in 1915.
The article notes an early war boom in business as demand grows for foodstuff clothing shoes and horses. Wheat prices rise while trade revives with foreign money flowing in and financiers predicting continued demand into 1915 despite the war’s duration.
A local town urges action to establish a dairy at Leavenworth. Officials cite 200 cows nearby, potential doubling, and monthly milk butter cash leaving the town. Proponents insist a dairy is practical and profitable and will continue agitation until a dairy is set up.
Local railway officials announce a new Great Northern timetable effective November 22. Train arrivals in Leavenworth will change, Burlington trains 43 and 44 are discontinued, replaced by GN trains 25 and 26 running between Spokane and Seattle. The article outlines expected schedule figures.
J F Edwards entertained four guests at a venison dinner last Wednesday evening at the Boulevard Cafe. The table was decorated with carnations and ferns. Mr Galloway served the roast venison in Boulevard Cafe style. After dinner the party attended the Scenic theatre. Guests included Messrs Warren, McNabb, Smyth and Bickel.
The war in Europe boosts U S postal savings with deposits surpassing 43 million in July and rising by over 10 million in three months. New accounts exceed 7 000 in major cities like New York Chicago and Brooklyn as banks boost security and Postmaster General Burleson and Governor Dockery address new depository demands.
The New York World reports a bank president predicting money will be a highly sought after commodity soon. He cites recent financial improvement, debt deflation, and restored loan rates signaling a return to normal levels and a fall in foreign exchange costs.
Fern Bartlett thanks friends who cheerfully voted her to victory in the diamond ring contest.
Governor Lister has asked Attorney-General Tanner to issue an official ruling on when the prohibition law takes effect. The request aims to clarify the enabling date for the new measure and its practical enforcement start.
Advertisement lists everbearing strawberry plants for sale by Jas McDaniels with a price note and mix of fruit varieties. Also offers apples at 3 boxes for $1 and C Grade apples at $0.50 per box, with delivery and pickup details. L S Ailes Box 694 provided for contact.
J A Fernstrom will be ready for business later this week in Koerner's Drug Store with a first class stock of cut flowers ferns and flowering plants.
An advertisement claims Po-Do-Lax cures pimples headaches biliousness torpid liver and constipation by digesting indigestion. It promises a toned liver purer blood and better health with regular use and a 50 cent bottle. Money back guarantee offered if not satisfied.
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