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Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1914

Page

15

Leavenworth Growth and Wenatchee Valley Industry

The article highlights Leavenworth as a growing rail hub with the Great Northern shops and the Wenatchee Valley as a developed fruit belt. It notes two saw mills, box factories, and planned steel production, with extensive orchard land, high per acre values, and strong fruit shipments. It praises the valley’s water, climate, and infrastructure enabling small holdings to yield major profits.

Leavenworth Great Northern Railway Wenatchee Valley and Northern Railway Leavenworth Lumber Co Wenatchee River N. Coleman F. S. Jacobson Lamb- Davis Lumber Co Jacobsen Great Southwest California Great Northwest Wenatchee Valley Yakima Valley Washington Northwest Cascade Mountains Wenatchee Great Columbia Boston

Advancements in Large Centers Expand Family Space

The text highlights benefits of larger urban centers, noting expanded living and breathing room for families and the intended human occupation within these environments, reflecting a shift toward more accommodating city life and work.

Miller's Residence Addition in Leavenworth

J. W. Miller, a Leavenworth City Council member, subdivided his 12 acre tract across the railroad into building lots in a new residential addition. The level acreage is planted with apple trees, with each lot featuring twelve bearing trees. The tract has drawn families and homes, supporting the city’s growth.

Leavenworth Miller

Pioneer German Fruit Grower Builds Farm In Upper Wenatchee

Nick Kinscherf came to the United States from Germany twenty one years ago with ten dollars and today owns a prized orchard farm. Three acres host fruit trees aged three to ten years. The older trees paid dividends of twenty to twenty eight dollars per tree without irrigation. He built a fine residence and plans to stay, backing local development in the Upper Wenatchee Valley.

Germany Nick Kinscherf Kinscherf Wenatchee Valley

Méiller's addition seen as prime future home area

The text argues the easiest terms allow homebuying with rental-like prices in Méiller's addition. It states people are recognizing the wisdom of the proposition and predicts the area will become one of the city's finest sections soon.

Méiller

A Strong Will and Its Value in Undertakings

Charles Darwin states that a strong will, pluck, and indefatigability define character. He argues such reputation defeats enemies and clears opposition, enabling progress in any effort.

Charles Darwin

Terms for finest lots in the addition

Advertisement notes that buyers may pay $25 down and $10 per month for the finest lots in the addition. The line emphasizes easy terms to attract customers without stating a firm deadline or location beyond the general ad context.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Upper Wenatchee Valley Ies Lamb-Davis Lumber Company Washington Steel & Iron Co Rothert Spokane Tacoma Seattle County Poor Farm Peshastin J. W. Miller The Lea Venworth City Miller’s City of Leavenworth, Wash
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