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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
2
Special notice on couture certification and ward events outlines upcoming city meetings and a street team campaign. Mentions Leavenworth voters, local figures like Mic Meal and Billy Dongas, and bids for a new engine test site. The piece notes education for Shs population and scheduled public activities in the week ahead.
Fragmented notes describe fall plowing impacts on soil health and erosion risk. It mentions weather conditions, timing for tillage, and the role of plowing in preparing fields for spring crops while noting potential losses from water and wind.
A fire at Wenatchee Lake burned two houses to the ground near Weretess Lake. The total loss was estimated at 2500 dollars with 500 dollars recovered from the scene. One occupant reported missing and authorities listed 20 as a point of reference.
The meeting discussed a proposed pumping of water fees and a contract for a masonry work on Main property line. Officials considered bids by Massie and Moon for West Commercial Street bridge repairs and sewer assessments while approving provisional steps and awaiting further action next week.
Real estate transfers list numerous deeds in Leavenworth and surrounding areas, naming Osees Gilbertapn Helen E Goll McBie MU Masten SE Ritchie Leary Fisk Reynolds CC Conk Was C Roach Ralstons add Ascold Bigelow Wm C Roach SA Bankership Geo Hendricks and several parcel references. A stray couplet about a troubled world and a two cent gris offers unrelated verse.
Nominees include Thos Coskesy Spokane publican ally for representative, Roy Owers Weastchee for Chelan, BH Bake Wezateher for Chevas county, and Dr Kings New Life Pills advertised. Wenatchee figures EL L. Bakes and Terry L. Ross sought county offices. Kenyon for sheriff. Pred Warren for county engineer. P. E. Ward for school superintendent.
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