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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1911
Page
2
A scanned note from a publication warns against using ad space for paid notices or schemes claiming public welfare benefits. It emphasizes that condolence, thank you, entertainment, or business promotion notices must follow standard advertising rates and not misuse free space.
The piece argues that socialist mayors in San Francisco Butte Milwaukee and other places prove socialism cannot reform base nature. It rails at Schmitz and laments party divisions over liquor and ethics, noting a council vacancy and possible appointment or ballot sticker to fill a council position.
Frank McNett earned second prize after entering forty pounds of potatoes at the Waterville carnival. A $10 prize check arrived, amid competition from 112 entries from Okanogan, Douglas and Grant counties. Potatoes grown by Peter Sauer north of town were large and high quality, underscoring local potato farming prowess.
Regular session meets with Mayor Woodrow appointing election officers for the December 5 ballot. North side inspectors are Charles Albright Geo Blacksedge. judges Peter Sauer John Love A clerks Pearl Bissel Richard Simons. South side inspectors Geo Blacksedge A E James Butler Sampson. judges F A McRae Ben Moore. Council adjourns due to missing records.
Chelan county back taxes remain unpaid as Joe Johnson tours town hunting delinquents. A resident recalls Johnson trailing him and haunting his nights demanding tax payment, claiming only settlement preserves peace of mind. Echo notices urge recipients to report missed mail at the post office.
The marriage of Miss Sadie Serving to Mr Ray Marble occurred Wednesday at the bride’s sister Mrs Clarence Campbell’s home. Rev W V Davis officiated. They plan to sail to Berkeley California for their future home. Guests included Mr and Mrs M Marble and many relatives and friends. Prenuptial entertainments featured a four o clock tea hosted by Mrs F S Jacobsen. Others hosted dinners and receptions for Miss Weber and Miss Skirving guests. A Seattle license was issued to J T McDonald and Miss Blanche Painter of Everett.
Dan Nason, a Siwash man, was found Friday morning embedded in snow at the west end of Commercial Street after apparently lying there all night. He was taken to the city hall where Dr. Hoxsey gave restoratives, including large doses of strychnia, to revive his circulation. He had been drinking the night before, and the whiskey, while aiding a recovery, would have left him safe in his tepee otherwise.
E A King a former resident now a prominent Everett real estate man returned from Everett last Friday with a dozen late books donated to the Public Library. He plans to move back here next year to resume business and believes Leavenworth holds strong future. He notes many inquiries about Wenatch Valley fruit lands and anticipates spring demand.
Rush Huston from Wenatchee reports the Quincy Valley Water Users Association will mobilize eight workers at Thompson Lake. The group has raised funds for the large irrigation project and plans to begin work next summer after delivering supplies and camping gear to the site.
The Interior Department seeks a timber estimate for the Wenatchee Lake reservoir area after the Quincy Valley Water Users Association withdrew support for its irrigation canal plan. Forest Supervisor Sylvester says four to six foresters will cruise timber this winter. Promoters claim they remain financially prepared to push the 500000 acre irrigation project forward.
A call to adopt practical socialism over utopian ideals. The author argues for equality of opportunity, public ownership of productive property, and evolution through struggle. He asserts organized effort, risk, and intelligent leadership will drive progress, with ambition fueling society and reforms reducing crime and poverty.
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