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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
3
A full slate lists national and state ticket members headed by Taft and Sherman. It covers Governor Cosgrove Lieutenant Governor Nichols and other statewide posts, plus county roles including sheriff, clerk, prosecutor, auditor, and judges.
Figures from the Chelan county auditor show Martin P. Spencer's two year term as assessor increased acreage assessed by 24 percent and people by 25 percent while total office expenses rose only 4 percent. Timber cruisers, paid 1 571 dollars, surveyed over 80 000 acres and raised assessed value by 114 000 dollars, yielding about 6 840 dollars over two years.
The speaker cites Spencer's two year expense totals and notes his work reorganizing the assessor’s office. They argue his systematized tax rolls factored overlooked properties and urge voters to mark an X for Spencer on next Tuesday’s county treasurer ballot.
The half tone portrait shows Ed Ferguson the Wenatchee marshal as a Republican candidate. He defeated several top Republicans in September’s primary and is expected to win a strong countywide majority, potentially entering four figures if his lead holds at all polling places.
The Congregational Church displayed farm and orchard products for a harvest service led by Rev. W N Davis with song from Mrs DePeyter and solo performances by Martha Kringle and Hallett. Diphtheria cases prompted school closure and a public meeting ban ordered by Mayor Sampson to curb spread.
The National Conservation Commission's Agricultural lands section reports rapid progress on soil inventory data. It cites concerns over farm size trends and per acre productivity, warning of potential soil monopolization and fertility declines amid a growing U S population. Farmers endorse conservation efforts and praise Roosevelt's leadership at Governors conference. Dr Saunders and other candidates attended political events in Wenatchee and Peshastin.
A compilation of practical advice on kitchen odor control using vinegar and stale bread, social visiting etiquette for neighbors, and hygiene with brushes. It also covers sewing techniques for plaited skirts, adding sand cushions to tables, and using weighted bags to improve cutting work plus brief food notes on prunes and onion flavoring.
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