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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
6
The text calls for cheaper capital and energy, reduced labor costs, and lower land prices to aid farmers. It also urges tax cuts, fewer elected officials, and diminished legislative activity to ease rural burdens.
Mountain climbers from Seattle Mr. Frank F. Sinks and wife spent a Saturday in the Icicle canyon region en route to further expeditions. Sinks, sales manager for the Pacific Coast Steel Co., praised Glacier Peak country and Mt. Stewart scenery and spoke of never leaving home to seek such beauty again. They were joined by P. C. Peterson, known for pack dogs and past forestry work.
A Washington newspaper endorses Elihu F Barker for the unexpired Supreme Court term once held by Justice Crow. The endorsement notes Barker is well qualified and relies on J G Kelley of Walla Walla who urged Barker's candidacy. The editors urge readers to vote for Barker if undecided.
Spokane candidate for congress Mr. John T. Mulligan will address voters in Leavenworth on Front street between 3 and 4 PM tomorrow.
Mr J B Adams departed last night for Walla Walla to attend a meeting of the fruit growers.
The Home Economics department will supervise Miss Mabel Andersons work. Advanced girls begin by making shirt waists. New and out of town pupils Mildred French Blanch Boston Alvin Morton Ellen Ryan Lloyd Brown Virginia Toles entered the High School. Fifty three pupils have enrolled. The class presents a Forum picture gift from the 1916 graduating class. New teachers include Miss Gage Miss Fairbanks Mrs Bickel Mr Jensen Miss Ball Mr Carroll Mrs Carter and Mrs Le Gros.
A man named Sidney Minnie, a logger by trade, faced Magistrate Graham for selling liquor to a woman. He was fined twenty-five dollars plus costs after Col. Fox urged mercy but failed to prevail.
Mrs. Mary Patterson of Portland Me wrote to Mrs. D C Town this week to thank for kindness shown to her brother C W Patterson who died in a railroad yard wreck three weeks ago. Patterson was on the platform of the car next to the engine when three men were riding. he was the sole injury.
A new jitney station opens in the Big Rock corner building to assemble packages and passengers amid growing jitney activity. The move is credited to Gus Burgren’s efforts and aims to streamline local transport and parcel handling.
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