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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1915
Page
2
SPECIAL NOTICE outlines advertising rules for paid spots and events in The Echo. It restricts paid notices for fundraising or business promotion while offering free space for morally beneficial community motives. Back issues cost 5 cents. issue dated Friday November 19 1915.
A Washington report by the State Taxpayers League lauds Land Commissioner Savidge for reducing office expenses by about 500 dollars monthly and increasing land lease revenues by around 20 thousand dollars yearly. It warns timber thieves and delinquents to pay up or face court, while noting the public backlash on politically risky reforms.
A newspaper column reviews a string of family killings across the region from Seattle to Cashmere and Spokane, noting a rash of murders followed by suicides. The piece laments capital punishment and argues the root cause lies within the man rather than family or society.
The text proclaims November 25 as the first National Potato Day, noting wartime interest in the tuber and its prominent role in German diet and economy. It suggests potatoes influence German valor and preparedness, hinting at scientific study to verify such claims.
A new book Hopsy Burke by the author of David Harum arrives at the library. Readers may borrow at no cost, donations are welcomed and acknowledged in Library Notes. Librarians offer help choosing books. Library days are Wednesdays and Saturdays from three to five.
Mrs J H Sharpe is on the sick list this week. Mrs Ted Maillette visited friends in Leavenworth. Mr and Mrs Ray Sharpe moved back to their ranch. Mr McDonald hauling apples for J B Schons. Mary McDonald visited with Madeline Van de Grift. Miss Rees plans a Thanksgiving program for next week.
A letter from E Williams of Hamilton Ohio promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as an all family remedy for colds. The ad touts immediate relief and claims the product penetrates throat and lungs to destroy germs with a 25 cent price at the druggist. The Golden Rule promotes low prices and no forced sales.
An 834 pound boy was born to Mrs Harry Schuhart last week. Several residents report moves and trades including Glen Unger going to New York to sell apples and Mr Caldwell relocating to Peshastin. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid plans a Dec 4 sale and social at Sherman hall. Deer hunting claims spark lighthearted disputes as hunters tout large catches.
Notice invites readers to place ads in the Business Paragraph Column for lost items found or wanted to buy sell rent locate or get information. Rates start at test cents per line for first insertion and 5 cents per line after with a minimum charge.
Two room shack offered for rent with water and electric lights included. Inquire at the Echo office for details and availability.
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