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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1914
Page
28
The District Forester at Portland Oregon released the 1914 National Forest receipts share by state. Total receipts were 2 433 916 with timber grazing and special uses water power. Oregon Washington Alaska shares are listed with 25 percent to schools and roads and 10 percent for forest road construction.
A northwest forest study shows current National Forest cuts are small compared to potential yield. Private forests are more accessible, so timber sales will rise. As demand grows, state shares will increase, yielding substantial income in coming years.
The United States and Germany are unable to meet their own egg demand and now purchase from Denmark, Russia and other nations from which they previously sourced supplies.
Hundreds of young men and women across the state oppose the eight hour bill. They warn that if passed, employers would require Saturday work and end the common practice of a week long annual vacation. Workers are mobilizing to block the measure before it becomes law.
One fourth of global motor cars are owned in the United States with about 1 400 000 registered. Washington state shows 20 636 cars in official counts from Olympia. Constipation causes sickness warns an ad urging Dr King s New Life Pills as a night dose remedy at 25 cents.
In Wenatchee the wets filed a 611 voter petition seeking resubmission of prohibition at the November election, surpassing the 503 required. A civic league statement counters wet support, listing 30 business leaders and 10 professionals, while dries claim prohibition remains strong and expect an increased majority.
Seattle Chamber of Commerce publicity plans a major winter advertising push in leading magazines to showcase Northwest attractions and the Puget Sound route for next summer. The campaign targets over two million readers and aligns with railroad and commercial groups to attract conventions to North Pacific cities amid expected large gatherings.
An excerpt from the editorial section of the Food Number by the London Times warns that high living costs reflect insufficient agricultural development in the United States. It cites a collapse in U S chilled and frozen meat imports from 5 000 000 pounds to 15 000 pounds over eight years, arguing the export meat trade may vanish and the U S could become a rival buyer in global markets unless home production rises.
War developments from Europe dampen cattlemen in the Pacific Northwest with expectations of lower beef prices. Trade disruptions reduce Australian exports, and anticipated ship shortages may push thousands of pounds of Australian beef into the American market by year’s start, easing prices for consumers.
Advice warns that summer constipation risks rise with contaminated foods and cold drinks. Po Do Lax is promoted to boost bile and relieve congested waste, claiming quick relief and a pleasant, effective dose for 50 cents at local drugstores.
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