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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1905
Page
4
A report from England describes an inventor who claims a milling process can raise flour yield from wheat to 85 percent, up from 68 to 72 percent with standard mills. The method allegedly produces purer bread from English wheat and could reduce English reliance on imported wheat by improving baking quality and cutting costs.
Authorities consider a universal policy to level competition among life insurers and boost public confidence through safer, economical management. Other items note rail safety records, desertion in peacetime service, flag displays at a Swedish consulate, Portsmouth tipping, and a paper record phonograph inspired by Jules Verne.
The article recalls the Trafalgar battle of Oct 21 1805 and Nelson’s death as it frames his career from Aboukir to Copenhagen. It notes his bold tactics the “Nelson touch” and signals episode with Foley and the blind eye. It mentions Lady Hamilton Horatia and a coffin amid relics as part of Nelson’s legendary persona. The piece contrasts Nelson’s fame with later naval victories and ends with a nod to the peace conference’s outcomes for Russia Japan and Portsmouth.
A household advisory urges shoppers to choose Peach Blossom flour for best bread results. It warns against substitutes pushed by sellers at the same price, noting Peach Blossom earns higher profit margins for retailers while offering equal value. It touts the flour as the World’s Fair prize winner at St Louis and urges customers to insist on Peach Blossom only.
An ad notes cooking stove wood as ideal for summer use with fast hot fires. It invites readers to phone an order to the mill for a large delivered load priced at 1.50.
Department of the Interior Waterville Land Office set Nov 14 1905 as the final proof date for Daniel V. Foster homestead entry 8481 covering Lots 2 and section 12 township 26 north range 16 east Willamette meridian. Witnesses listed are Harry Smith Nelson Forsyth Fred Cleemun Merritt and Edom D. Sougart Shorelea.
Notice is given that Samuel L. Ellinger has fled notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his homestead claim. The proof will be made before J B Shore U S Commissioner at Leavenworth Washington on October 30 1905 for the elg ne of section 24 township 21 north range 17 east W M. Attending witnesses include George Ingham Albert Walker George W Briskey and Howell Ralston all of Leavenworth. B Maloy Register.
Land Office at Waterville Washington September 15 195 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of intention to make proof before A N Corbin U S Commissioner Wenatchee Washington on October 24 1905 viz Charles W Gibbs who made Hd entry No 1959 for the net sel4 Sec 2u l 24N R 18E W M David J Gould of Peshastin Washington S P Beecher of Peshastin Washington Carl Christenson of Wenatchee Washington John R Lanham of Wenatchee Washington M B Malloy Register 36 41
Land Office at Waterville Wash September 12 1905 Seitler has filed notice of intention to prove before J E Shore U S Commissioner at Leavenworth Washington on Tuesday the lath day of November 1905 Frank Inez Forsyth Hd entry No 818% for the n e 14 sec 11 to 26 north range 16 E W Peter Rosen Daniel V Foster Fred Cleemann and Nelson Forsythe all of Merritt Washington 36 41 M B Malloy Register
On Sept 14 1905 Fred Cleemann filed an Hd entry No 8518 for the ng sey S014 2004 Sec 3 and nedg neg Sec 10 T 26 N R 16 E. The proof will be made before JBE Shore US Commissioner at his Leavenworth Washington office on Tuesday the 14th. Presenting parties include Peter Rosen Daniel V Foster Nelson Forsyth and Frank Inez Forsyth all of Merritt Washington. M B Maloy Register.
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