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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1911
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo outlines advertising rules for notices and entertainment pages and argues for home labor in a planned water project. It urges using local labor as the main employment source and notes Councilman Weigand prefers white, home labor in contracts.
In a sharp defense of editorial integrity, The Echo counters flings by rivals. It cites Lamb-Davis Lumber’s water supply statements dated September 14 and October 5, contrasting objections with calls for pure water, concluding with a win for The Echo.
The author denounces preference for pure water and a municipally owned system as a deception. The Tumwater Light and Water company is accused of exposing its motives if the water bonding proposition fails, warning the public that control will remain with the private firm.
A sharp jab at anonymous readers and a boast that the editor writes openly. The critique lampoons a subscriber who hides behind a pseudonym while defending straightforward journalism and exposing cowardice in print.
The writer argues openness over smothering graft news to avoid harming the innocent. Printing the facts helps the public judge and may punish the guilty, though informants’ names should be disclosed for fairness. Corcoran is urged to reveal his informant.
The Lamb-Davis Lumber company argues the town cannot afford a municipal water system yet calls for a new bond proposition covering the entire system from source to consumer. The editorial questions the credibility of figures used to claim full operation is possible after asserting half-system infeasibility and mocks the contradiction.
A fragment discusses advertising benefits and approaches with emphasis on thoughtful messages and broad reach. The brief hints at practical tips for effective campaigns and suggests advertising can influence audience perception.
The text argues advertising is a precise science used by top businessmen. It claims $1000 invested in ads should yield a predictable net profit and that increasing advertising increases business and profits to cover costs. Advertising is presented as an essential investment equal to clerks and rent, likened to life in a business.
Four council members propose an agreement to settle the water question by choosing between a municipally owned system and a distribution setup. Councilman Hathaway refused to join, preferring to back buying the Tumwater Light and Water Co plant, saying he did not want to be part of the public proposal. The piece urges reconciliation to end heated dispute among neighbors.
The Echo notes that for the upcoming bond issue and October 21 vote in Leavenworth the contract for the municipal water plant will attract keen bidding. It cites nearby Lamb-Davis Lumber mill layoffs and local workers seeking steady winter jobs as factors in contractor certainty and wage expectations.
The Echo argues voters should see the full facts on Snow Creek water supply, urging municipal ownership over a private system. It cites public interest over individual profits, credits council plans, and predicts bonds will win broad voter support.
R F Templin began business this week by purchasing Williams and McKenzie on Commercial Street. He aims to show Leavenworth residents he can sell goods as well as work iron and steel. Mr Williams moved to Seattle but may return to town. Mr McKenzie will assist.
D B McMillan resumes duties in the round house after Spokane visit. Fireman Perdy returns from Vancouver. Topsy Holland stops in Seattle ties. Lew Holmns contemplates moving back from the coast. A freight wreck on the Kalispell division blocks Nos 1 and 43. 20+ cars damaged and 43 timeline departure at 4 30 from Spokane. Local work crews clean up rights of way as city poised for a new round house and car shops. Foreman F J Bauer cites crowding and hindrance, predicting a new facility soon.
Contractor Lohrenz uses clear weather to push the new high school project and employs many workers to cover the structure before snow. The foundation is complete to ground level and the basement walls rise in sturdy granite ashlar. Brickwork to start in about two weeks.
Robert, plant manager, said he is awaiting the Great Northern spur track and expects work to start soon after Cashmere siding is completed. A crew is building the siding, heavy machinery is ordered and to be shipped once work begins, and the bed for steel oil tanks is being prepared with material due daily.
The World Series opens Saturday afternoon with Philadelphia and New York meeting in the first game. Bets are placed on the outcome as Connie Mack is praised by the writer who hopes the Philadelphians win. A pennant this year would be Mack’s fifth for the Quaker City. The Club billiard hall will post inning-by-inning reports on the black board.
Charley Nicholls was called to Seattle on business but says he coupled a bit of pleasure with the trip.
Earl Hoxsey of Rosalia Washington twelve year old nephew of Dr Hoxsey suffered deep flesh wounds to the neck and shoulder when a bear leaped the rope enclosure at the Spokane Fair. Doctors say injuries not dangerous unless blood poisoning develops. Earl visited here last summer and will be remembered by friends from his stay.
Geo. R. Fisher, cashier of the First National Bank of Wenatchee, visited yesterday to inspect the Icicle Canal Co's fume and the bridge carrying water across the Wenatchee River. He is noted as a consistently active local figure.
A local booster described as broad minded and selfless works for the Wenatchee valley. He is praised for prioritizing the public good over personal interests and for seeing beyond individual concerns.
Last week Minnie Sauer joined Lith grade while Mabel Van Brocklin and Arthur Baker moved to the 9th. Ae Abeara returns and plans to quit the R. A. business to pursue education. Exam week brings hard work. report cards due next week. A ball game is scheduled with Peshastin Col. Matt H. Gormley of the state bureau of accountancy visited town with his wife and child to review city records.
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