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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1912
Page
2
A writer recalls a man asking what he had to be thankful for and answers that most people have much to be thankful for including good health, bountiful crops, and daily meals. The piece urges gratitude for past year events and personal acts of kindness, noting recent pleasant weather after harsh conditions.
State items report Malden water company dissatisfaction prompting a PSC investigation into franchise adherence. H C Fishback urges a new ballot counting system due to large ballots causing potential errors and long hours for officials. Washington good roads advocates seek higher road levies amid tax strain on roads and schools. PSC urges grade crossing separations to reduce danger as travel rises. Copeland of Dayton touts Chamberlains remedy for a boy’s cold, sold by dealers.
The Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers Association reports nearly a million dollars received and disbursed this season for member fruit. Shipments total 1,400 carloads with $450,000 in freight and $100,000 in boxes and materials. About 300 carloads remain to reach a 1,700 total, as storage and sales progress with Coburn directing Chicago sales. Several $50,000 payments have been issued. more $25,000 or 23 cent per box payouts expected.
Guthrie McDougal general contractors for the upriver Great Northern branch cut common labor pay from 2.25 to 2 dollars for winter. Few quit, many laborers arrive from east and west nightly. One train carried 110 men to railroad camps. Line operation is assured in the early fall.
Ramon T. Marchan of Barcelona writes Dr King s New Discovery cured him of coughs and colds. He claims it helped his brother with a chest cold and over 20 others. The note urges sale in Porto Rico drug stores. Trial bottle free. 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by druggists.
Albert J Beveridge lauds the new Progressive movement in Indiana celebrating its rapid rise to a major political force. He urges members to spread the platform, recruit voters, and present a united, forward looking gospel of reform to defeat the old parties.
E. B. Wells and John P. Hartman announce Sun Publishing Company to publish an evening paper in Seattle. Articles of incorporation filed and publication to start in about 60 days. Mrs. P. H. Brogan of Wilson Pa touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as superior and available through dealers.
Prominent ad claims Solace dissolves uric acid crystals and purifies the blood to cure rheumatism neuralgia and headaches. It cites German scientists and U S agents in Battle Creek Michigan with testimonials including a bank president from Chico Texas. Available in 2c 50c and $1 boxes with a free sample box offer.
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