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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1916
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo announces subscription details and guidelines for notices. It restricts cards of thanks and similar notices for fees, outlines compliance rules for promotions, and notes back issues available at 25 cents each.
The piece notes President Wilson’s re‑election prospects, claims large Democratic majorities in Southern states, and cites 1926 electoral expectations with 405 votes in contest states. It discusses how South votes would favor the Democrats regardless of the candidate and mentions costs of potatoes as an aside.
Congress will meet in regular session Monday December 4. Lawmakers push bills and debate limits on laws. The new House may be Republican though Democrats claim leverage. Senate remains Democratic as term debates loom for enacted measures.
A state college economics class reports experiments on substituting potatoes for wheat in bread as costs rise. Families fear tighter budgets if four loaf prices climb and wage earners face greater pressure to adjust.
Arrangements are under way for the third winter session of short courses in logging lumbering and forestry at the University of Washington from January 3 to March 30. The program includes specialized tracks for forest rangers guards loggers lumber assessors and architects with expert lectures and demonstrations planned.
A lingering monarch dies after eighty eight years on the throne. His widow is murdered, and his eldest son is killed under mysterious circumstances. The line of succession crosses empires with rulers in Mexico and Austria, ending in a Vienna death and a dynastic transfer.
Fragmentary report notes a wife killed in Sarajevo in June 1914 and a sister burned in France, with references to a spark that set a regional war in motion. It mentions Charles Francis Joseph succeeding as emperor and king, and claims the late emperor was deeply loved by his subjects amid a troubled reign.
The Echo surveys support for a district owned power plant serving Cashmere Dryden Pesitastin and Leavenworth. Residents widely back the idea with editors and large taxpayers approving. Uncertain is how much power could be developed and the cost of a giant plant, with steps to define the district and seek a vote.
District Forester George E. Ceci reports that the National Forest ranges in Northern Washington are among the country’s greatest beef and cattle producers. Shipments showed direct prices around 32 to 34 dollars per hundredweight with steers averaging heavy weights and Roan Shorthorn-Sered line highlighted. The Okanogan Forest beef average noted for comparison.
Fragmented OCR reviews fruit shipments and a display of bananas. A dubious health ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills amid garbled copy and sensational claims.
Editor Leavenworth Zeho expresses gratitude to Chelam County voters for loyal support in the Superior Court Judge campaign. He notes disappointment at the result but affirms acceptance of the verdict and commitment to not hold a grudge.
Members of the Xaminx Clas offer Red Cross seals for sale to support a charitable movement. Buy seals and receive attractive stickers for Christmas packages, with delivery arranged by club members.
Leavenworth notes a financial condition report for the State of Washington Chelan County with Clarence Campbell as cashier and signatories Bulls, Field as directors. The document lists assets including warrants and securities, due from banks, checks, cash on hand, and other items, sworn before Notary RF Taylor on November 38th in Washington.
Notice dated in Washington state describing sale of timber on sections 8 6 4 9 and more in Chelan County. Bids open at county auditor’s office or state commission offices. Timber appraisals listed with acres and ranges. Sale terms require cash bid on the day of sale with certificates as prescribed by law.
Fragmentary business paragraph outlines a promotional offer with vague pricing. Mentions a contact method and acting through an office. Provides line rates and a minimum charge, but many words are garbled and details are unreadable.
Advertisers seek two salesmen but offer no specifics on duties or location. The notice provides no details on terms, pay, or qualifications, leaving applicants to inquire for more information at the listed contact.
For sale forty acres near Winton described as level and good land with two very reembable acres. Cash or terms. See D. B. H. Magar, Lesver work. Ine.
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