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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1911
Page
4
The report notes that our stock is cultivated in Cashmere using soil and climate conditions akin to Leavenworth and Peshastin. This similarity is highlighted as a key factor in growth suitability.
Samuel C Blythe argues at the Montana state fair that a political revolution is under way, splitting major parties and diminishing party bosses. He forecasts a radical and a conservative party realignment and a shift to representation by the people. A note on Oregon dairy Queen Lunde Nathal and Fine reports 84.6 pounds butterfat in September, surpassing her dam.
Census Director Durand summarizes Washington leading crops for 1919 with Wheat valued at 35.0 billion dollars and hay 17.1 billion. Data show 30-year wheat growth, 40.9 million bushels produced in 1909, and per acre yields for oats barley corn and potatoes, plus remarks on county finance from a Seattle wholesaler about Chelan and other towns.
An 19th century testimonial extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as supreme for cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores chapped hands sprains and piles. Sold by all druggists for 50 cents. October.
The Detroit Times reports a government mine at Williston North Carolina producing coal at 1.60 per ton with workers paid about 5 per day and a 25 cent meal. It notes private coal prices at 2.50 per ton and asserts the government uses all output for irrigation projects.
Chelan County records show numerous real estate transfers for the week ending October 7. Transactions include J Q Gilbert to E E Riley in Peshastin worth 450 dollars and Wapato Irrigation Co to Lake Chelan Land Co for land in section 12-28-21 priced at 1 dollar, among many other deeds. The list also notes a major executive promotion: J D Farrell becomes president of the Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Co, with Portland as his new base, signaling leadership change in regional rail. A social detail recounts a Traverse City couple’s daughter wedding feast featuring year-old raspberries.
Time wins the long distance flying record with an unprecedented mark, highlighting endurance and advances in aviation. The headline emphasizes the achievement and its impact on aviation history.
An old advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for digestive and organ sluggishness. It claims the pills gently restore proper action of liver kidneys and bowels, promising excellent health and urging a 25 cent price.
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