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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo presents a Friday column titled Scraps from the Intellectual Junk Heap. It collects miscellaneous opinions and notices in a compact editorial voice, reflecting on current topics in a weekly roundup.
A plan signed by Mr. Mackay proposes a walk from the Clifford hotel across the gulch to ground on the opposite side costing about 1500 dollars with the mill company offering 400. The Echo notes town finances are strained with unpaid bills, questioning funding.
R F Holm a republican candidate for representative has been ill for ten days but supporters say his candidacy remains solid. An acquaintance of six years confirms Holm’s fitness to represent Chelan County in the state legislature. The piece notes the coming November ballot also will elect a senator successor to Ankeny and predicts Wesley L Jones will win if Republicans hold a majority.
Friends and admirers of Hon. S. G. Cosgrove report he is rapidly recovering from the strenuous primary campaign. He gave his all in the nineties battles for the Republican cause and, after the September eighth close, has been conserving strength to fulfill duties as governor after inauguration. His election is described as assured by a large majority.
Reports from Whitman Walla Walla Adams and Garfield counties indicate The Hon. Miles Poindexter is waging a vigorous campaign in the southern district with active efforts across multiple counties.
The text notes Mr Poindexter may not reach Chelan county before the election and relies on local Republicans for support. Campaigns by the committee claim his presence is urgently needed. he has spoken daily in southeastern counties and may speak in Idaho. Democrats push an unusually aggressive campaign with high hopes.
The piece asserts a guaranteed Republican victory in Leavenworth, claiming the entire ticket will win with a normal Republican majority. It emphasizes moral fitness and superiority over Democratic opponents and predicts every member will receive a majority.
The October Coast magazine focuses on Chelan county resources with fair coverage of all areas. It features scenic spots and rural views, promotes orchards and country homes, and will be widely distributed to attract homeseekers.
The Pacific Monthly is celebrated as a perpetual source of pleasure. It grows in value with each issue and is praised for its loyalty to the northwest and tireless regional efforts. Readers remark on interesting papers, including Wood's Impressions, and even editorials receive high regard.
Unimproved land totaling 1132 acres near Monitor in the Wenatchee river valley, 15 miles from Leavenworth, Wenatchee agency Lake & Rickerd, sold last week for 6000 dollars, roughly 522 dollars per acre.
A Swedish observer notes that an intelligent farmer can earn over 700 dollars per acre from onions and 500 to 1200 dollars per acre from apples, explaining why prices seem high and prompting questions about farming efficiency and land value.
The Leavenworth band is revived with Prof. McDaniel from Sand Point Idaho in charge. Members include J. D. Meeker Art Johnson Ole Sands and many existing bandmen. Officers elected at city hall meet Al Johnson president Geo Hathaway VP J B Hathaway Jr secretary treasurer and band master. A constitution was adopted and dances every two weeks begin Thanksgiving eve to raise funds for music uniforms and operations.
W H Wahnfel says his two quarter acre onion crop netted 180 with prices from one and three quarters to two cents per pound. J W Beasley also shows nearly one pound specimens. The local soil proves adaptable and onions require little labor, offering a significant return on small plots.
The Echo reported the marriage of Louise Grace Thompson to James DeKoven Corselius at the bride’s Cashmere home last Wednesday. Rev. M J Perdue and Rev. F Cooper officiated. a five course wedding breakfast followed as the couple and guests celebrated.
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