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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
1
A writer praises and critiques John D Rockefeller while recounting his private life, business, and alleged moral contradictions. The piece then warnings about a proposed constitutional tax amendment that would shift railroads’ tax burden, arguing it grants excessive power to the tax commission and risks bribery and unequal taxation.
Kern to move family from Leavenworth and purchase part of A H Smith’s ranch on Washington avenue. Wenatchee schools seek additional buildings as enrollment overflows. Cashmere now has electric lights and power from Valley Power Co to pump Wenatchee River water into a reservoir. A Wenatchee Fruit Growers Association deal with an eastern firm for 150 cars of apples, with option for 150 more at same price, price not public. Potatoes selling hot through central Washington with prices rising. Brewster reports 234 cents per pound. A large Wolf River apple, 34 ounces, shown at Red Apple Real Estate office Wenatchee.
Observers report that Washington and New York high society call it the sitting waltz a chic variant where partners remain seated listening to music. The piece mocks the trend noting men seek the pose and hugging appeal, while dancing loses appeal for some, yet the social ritual persists.
Effie asks if God directs writing as the Reverend drafts a Sunday sermon. The exchanges reveal a child's curiosity about divine guidance versus editing. Marshall Bohnsack takes vacation visiting the Spokane Fair. C M Wilcox serves as acting deputy marshal in his absence.
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