School Superintendents Meet and State Education Issues
The Hoquiam hearing before the public service commission on who pays for water laterals could affect Chelan County towns with municipal or private systems. A September 19 to 22 state superintendent convention in Olympia will discuss school matters and efficiency. Washington hosts 328 teachers from 36 states and two Canadian provinces. Ypsilanti Michigan leads graduates teaching here. The state insurance regulator targets unadmitted firms and their agents, labeling them suckers with a $100 fine for offenders. Subscribe for The Echo.
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Public Service Commission
Hoquiam
Chelan
Olympia
Villetta
H. Guthrie
Chelan County
H. B. Dewey
United States
Canada
Washington
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ypsilanti School
State Insurance Department
S. A. Madge
Finest Farm Products From Charles Ellinger Showpiece Melons
Charles Ellinger runs a ranch near town and displayed a thirty pound melon and large robust field corn grown without irrigation. The crops reflect a favorable year for Kansas agriculture with moisture from nearby mountains aiding growth without irrigation. Theater notes describe Baby Reatha Hutchings performing illustrated songs and a vaudeville sketch with Clifford Hegler, plus a boxing act and plans to feature amateur talent Fridays at the Scenic.
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Charley Ellinger
Kansas
Illinois
Ellinger
Baby Reatha Hutchings
Leavenworth Theater
Clifford Hegler
Mabel Hutchings
Masters Carvel Bowen
Jack Herzinger
Jeffries
Johnson
Civil Service Seeks Male Stenographers and Typists
The United States Civil Service commission cannot meet demand for stenographers and typewriters. Young men may enter at 840 to 900 dollars yearly with advancement to 1000 or 1200 dollars. Examinations in September and October 1911. applications urged to Herbert F. Ward Seattle.
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United States Civil Service Commission
United States
Herbert F. Ward
Eleventh Civil Service District
Post Office
Seattle
Achieve Great Success Through Desire and Service
Thomas Dreier urges harmony of desire to fuel faith courage and perseverance. He advocates clean hands and soul and a lamp burning in the temple of ideals to pursue the unattainable and reach the attainable through abundant creative energy. C W Moore, Wenatchee native, returns to Leavenworth as public school principal.
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Thomas Dreier
Leavenworth Peshastin Road Project Underway After Six Years
The Echo reports work has begun on a three mile public road from Leavenworth to Peshastin under state aid. County Engineer Berry supervises eight hundred feet of rock work and earth fill with a light grade not exceeding five percent. Contractors mobilize crews. expected to be passable by year’s start.
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Leavenworth
Peshastin
Faglelivery Company of
Wenatchee
the Echo
Bowlby
Berry
Southside
Here
Wenatchee River
Grain and feed firm doubles warehouse for hay and coal plans
Rutherford and Burns, four months in business, expand to double their warehouse capacity after rapid growth. They handle six to ten cars of grain and feed monthly and aim to double this in fall and winter. The new space will store hay, and the trackside location lowers drayage costs. They also plan coal handling this season.
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Messrs. Rutherford and Burns
Dissolved Barber Shop Partnership Details
Sam Humphries and Fred Marble water a barber shop partnership dissolved on Monday. Humphries takes over his partner interest while Marble will devote his time to his ranch on the north side of the track.
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Sam Humphries
Fred Marble
Mr. Humphries
Mr. Marble
Gasoline Launch Operator Reports Profit at Lake Wenatchee
F. A. Ott owner of a Lake Wenatchee gasoline launch says the season has been profitable this summer. He notes the resort’s visitors have surpassed previous records, indicating growing popularity at the lake retreat.
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F. A. Ott
Lake Wenatchee
Apple Crop Prospects Said to Be Bright
E. K. Harvey visited the area this week and reported no notable news from his end, but noted that everyone is busy and that the apple crop prospects are never better.
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E. K. Harvey
Local woman forms orchestra for Hard Times dance
Mrs Mabel Hutchings organizes a new orchestra that will debut at the Hard Times dance on September 4. Field plays drums Gardner base viol Art Johnson cornet Pabst piano and Mrs Hutchings will perform on the xylophone. The xylophone will be heard publicly here for the first time. All members are seasoned musicians and will play latest popular tunes, expected to draw attendees.
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Mabel Hutchings
Fields
Gardner
Art Johnson
Pabst
Hutchings
Chikamin Hotel Changes Hands
The Chikamin Hotel changes ownership today with Mrs Agusta Bryant replacing J L Campbell as proprietor. The hotel has long welcomed travelers and the new owner plans to increase its appeal and popularity.
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Chikamin Hotel
Chikamin
J. L. Campbell
Agusta Bryant
Builders from Spokane and Seattle Eye New School Project
Reporters hear that contractors from Spokane and Seattle are in town to bid on the proposed new school building. The visit signals serious interest as officials review plans and funding for the project.
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Spokane
Seattle
Truth About Library Donation Clarifies Contributions
A city library project clarifies funding and materials for a book case. The City Beautiful Club donated books from a February reception, F S Jacobsen supplied lumber, Robt B Field financed doors and workmanship, and Spiedel created the case and doors. The library will open as a free public facility aided by women's club efforts and public gifts with no librarian hired.
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City Beautiful Club
Lamb Davis Lumber Co
Spiedel
Commercial Club
F. S. Jacobsen
Robt. B. Field
Jacobsen
Field
Publicity funds urged to rival state ad campaigns
The piece argues Washington should invest in publicity to benefit taxpayers, noting Minnesota's 19000 arrivals from land shows and soil exhibits with at least 1000 dollars per person wealth. It cites Missouri Kansas Wyoming Nebraska Iowa California and others spending large sums to promote state resources and attract residents.
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Minnesota
Eberhardt
California
Kansas
Hadley
Missouri
St. Louis
Kansas City
Wyoming
Nebraska
Iowa
Em All Beat E P Sharman Returns From Yakima Trip
Has Em All Beat E P Sharman came back last Saturday from Yakima country where he spent a week. He visited several towns in that section and stated Leavenworth has em all beat. Joseph E Johnson, assessor, was here this week while collecting delinquent personal property tax. J F Hobson, Wenatchee brick maker and contractor, was here this week and may be bidding on the school building. Will Schaefer and son Harold of Olympia, visiting with J B Adams, departed for Wenatchee Monday afternoon. M O Stevens, chief watch inspector of St Paul, met with Carlquist, Great Northern watch inspector, here Tuesday.
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E. P. Sharman
Yakima
Leavenworth
Joseph E. Johnson
J. F. Hobson
Wenatchee
C. Will Schaefer
Harold
Olympia
J. B. Adams
Big Year Ahead for Pacific Coast Growth and Conventions
The article outlines a record anticipated year for the Pacific Coast in 1915 with world fairs planned in San Francisco and San Diego to mark the Panama Canal opening. Seattle, Portland, and other regions prepare major events and conventions to drive travel, publicity, and development across Washington and Oregon.
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Pacific Coast
San Francisco
San Diego
Panama Canal
Seattle
We Need More Buildings in Leavenworth
Leavenworth has seen building activity but not enough to match business growth. Prospective residents and business seekers struggle to locate available commercial and residential space, forcing some to relocate elsewhere.
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Leavenworth
Wenatchee Valley
Leavenworth Principal Sues Neighbor Over Irrigation Waste
C. W. Moore principal of Leavenworth public schools sues W. H. Manss owner of an adjoining tract near Monitor for $500. Moore alleges waste irrigation water overflow damaged his orchard and garden, claiming harm to trees and vegetables from the neighbor’s water.
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C. W. Moore
Leavenworth Public Schools
Monitor
W. H. Manss
Moore
Wealth by Resisting Foolish Spending
The saying notes a single path to wealth: avoid spending more than you earn. It frames prudent living as self discipline and financial restraint.
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Civil Service Examinations
Wenatche
South Side Road
Pavillion
Leavenworth’s New Orchestra
Truth Aboroot Library
Howell
Oregon
Washington Association For the Prevention and Relief of
Northwest Development Congress
St. Paul
Chicago
Mississippi
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