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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1913

Page

4

Labor chief outlines new federal property trust concept

Wm. B. Wilson tells the American Federation of Labor that the Labor Department will study worker earnings and corporate gains alike, propose a weather‑bureau style employment data service, and push for a federal employment statistics bureau. He says property rights are public‑welfare trusts.

Nual American Federation of Labor Federal Department Wilson Federal Bureau of Employment Statistics Weather Bureau Department

Lanham urges cutting peaches for Wenatchee valley

G B Lanham of Wagner & Son, a regular apple buyer, says he would cut down Wenatchee peach trees and plant Winesaps. He has never seen money in peaches there and calls the valley the greatest apple country on earth.

Wenatchee Valley G. B. Lanham Wagner & Son Mr. Lanham Lanham

Share in Estate Awaits Missing Man Information

Relatives in Germany seek Hans Wilhelm Brandt missing since about age 60. He worked for an irrigation company on the Columbia River in 1908 and may have lived in this city. European relatives hire Mark F. Mendenthal, Spokane lawyer, to locate him for inheritance matters.

Hans Wilhelm Brandt Germany Columbia River Brandt Mark F. Mendenhall Paulsen Spokane

State AG Rules Municipal Water Is Inside City Limits

An AG opinion to the Public Service Board holds municipal water systems lack authority to furnish water outside city limits and the board has no control, despite a prior right cited. The ruling responds to Ellensburg residents outside the city seeking water to curb a typhoid outbreak.

State Attorney General’s Office State Public Service Board Ellensburg

Pacific Northwest Railroads Announce Holiday Fare Plan

Railroads in the Pacific Northwest set one and one third fare rates for the holiday season for the first time in years. Tickets sell December 18 to 24 with returns valid until January 5. Minimum fare set at $1.00.

Pacific Northwest

Boiled Apples Declared Most Palatable By Expert

Donald Bradford, field representative for the National Apple and Fruit Products congress, endorses boiled apples as the tastiest preparation. His recipe uses teacup of sugar per seven apples and water to boil until cores are done, claiming all juice and strength are preserved.

Donald Bradford Apple and Fruit Products’ Congress Bradford Northwest

Telephone Construction at Blewett Adds Copper Circuit

The Pacific Telephone Company plans an $8000 extra copper circuit between Cle Elum and Blewett as part of a Seattle to Spokane two additional circuit project. Total expenditures exceed $100,000 with four camps already set, two between Cle Elum and Blewett and two near Easton.

Pacific Telephone Company Cle Elum Blewett Seattle Spokane CleElum Easton

Echo Printing Promises Quality and Competitive Prices

The printer invites customers to obtain prices before orders, notes capability for any job size, and emphasizes distinct individuality and quality. Echo Printing boasts being one of the best equipped in the state and aims for just-a-bit-better-than-necessary results.

Dr King’s New Discovery Tackles Coughs and Colds

A testimonial from Mrs A F Mertz of Glen Ellyn Iowa claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured a stubborn cough after six weeks of doctoring failed. Advertises relief for coughs colds throat and lung troubles with a money back guarantee and prices 50c and 1.00 from H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.

H. E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Manifold Typewriter Paper For Sale at The Echo Office

Local goods listing: manifold typewriter paper advertised for sale at The Echo Office. Item described as suitable for office use with standard sizes and smooth finish. Retail details and price not specified in readable text.

Manifold Typewriter Echo

Selection of Goods Tailored to Your Perfect Fit

A shop offers personalized garments with precise measurement and cutting to the latest vogue. Finished expertly, they promise complete satisfaction and envy from friends.

Kickapoo Worm Killer Promotes Health in Children and Adults

A vintage advertising notice touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a safe candy-form remedy for worms and related symptoms. It claims to aid digestion, tone the system, relieve constipation, and boost liver action, suitable for delicate children and available at drug stores or by mail from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co.

Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia St. Louis

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Nia ALL Grocers Ee City Drag Line Rainier Beer Lee J. Howerton William B. Wilson Secretary of Labor The Federation of Labor Wm. B. Wilson Secretary of Labor Wenatchee Lancaster Yakima County United States San Francisco League of Washington Municipalities State of Washington E. W. Ferris Wenatchee, Washington Lamb Davis. Lumber Co C. R. Zener Leavenworth A. P. Snyder Wenatchee, Wash J. 8S Newcomb Carlquist Attorneys AT Law Wm, A. Reneau G. G. Hannan Ira Thomas Renean, Thomas & Hannan Lawyers Reeves, Crollard Reeves Reeves Building Farmers P. A. Snyder Ww. M. McCoy Columbia Valley Bank Building G. W. Hoxley Leavenworth, Wash DR. J. Stillson Judah Koerner A. G. McKeown Leavenworth Undertaking Co Congregational Church H. N. May Cascade Undertaking Company Town & Kuelbs Mrs. D.C. Town Mer Chelan County Chelan County Abstract Co J. A. Gellatly President W. W. Grayey J. E. Grant P.O Cascade Aerie No Order of Eagles I.0 Knights of Pythias P Firemen's Hall A. Brown C.C C. W. Moore Chickamin Lodge I. O. C. F. Hall Sachem T. C. Thompson Art Johnson Echo Office B. J. Williams A N.corbin Williams Corbin Whitney & Hughes Lawyers Columbia Valley Bank Lewis J. Nelson Elliott Wasb J. B. Adams Smith Building Carquist Leavenworth, Washington John B. Porter Attorney At Law Notary Public Wen Atchee Wa Les Plone Hotel Wenatchee Abstract Company Incorporated R. W. Vermilya Mgr Columbia Vally Bank Bldg Leavenworth Hand Laundry Wallace Barn East End Front St C. W. Wallace
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