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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1915
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo publishes weekly news and notices including special resolutions and entertainments. The notice warns against misusing funds or promoting private business and outlines subscription details and postal information.
A fragmented wartime meditation argues money scarcity drives nations to debt and shortages. The piece notes Germany's need for gold, Britain's financial leverage, and the Allies' advantage, while criticizing legislative costs and suggesting a commission could craft better laws with less bias.
A small town weekly laments government costs and duplication across town to state levels. It urges press cooperation to spur economy and efficiency, citing Ben Frank Reever's remarks before regional associations in Portland as a catalyst.
Tie first information indicates a drawing in St Paul Minnesota starting December 31 with no entrance or admit fee. Prizes include 128 silver and bronze caps divided equally among men and boys across districts Minnesota North and South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon. Competition features ten card games with two divisions.
The article notes a worsening shortage in apples and rising prices. It predicts that by spring stock may reach 1.50 to 2.00 dollars per bushel and that only few apples are available at high costs.
The report notes 25 carloads of cattle sheep and hogs to be shipped from this state to the coast with 500000 in awards for live stock. Washington approved 2509 20 for transport charges tied to disease control. Two men reportedly crossed the Columbia by cable as the foot and mouth disease threatens the region.
The article discusses mutual consent divorce as common in Scandenavian law and outlines simple steps, waiting periods, and custody considerations. It contrasts this with rapidly rising American divorce rates and cites Denmark Norway Sweden and Finland with per capita figures.
The state Libor commission and public welfare commission push to alter how industries are taxed as insurance claims burden taxpayers. Olson, tied to Puget Mil, was off duty due to a fall. a foreman notes she slept poorly and left. A Vancouver resident, Edward Kelly, files a compensation claim while the commission faces muddled procedures and unclear machine or mule classifications in claims handling.
The record lists Rev Nichollas O Rafferty as pastor with Low Mass at 7 30 and Bligh Mass at CBD on the first third and fifth Sunday mornings and sermons at both masses. Rosary and penetriction at 7 30 Sundays, catechism and history for Sunday school children Saturdays at 10, altar boys instruction at 11, and Sunday school at 10. There will be no preaching next Sunday. Also mentions a Portianfl speech contrasting educational experiments in two northwestern states and notes Rev Came matic and Mrs Carne planning a Tacoma trip for preaching commitments.
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