Washington Apples Set For A Bright 1913 Outlook
The 1912 apple slump taught Washington growers to organize marketing and apply scientific methods. Prices improve as cherries peaches and apricots bring good returns. Leavenworth foresees big shipments while canal opening in 1915 hints at broader opportunities for farming dairying and emigration to push Washington as a major western force.
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Washington
Providence
Leavenworth
North America
Importance of Opening of the Panama Canal
The Echo underscores the canal as pivotal to Pacific coast growth. Consuls predict a 2,000,000 population gain in 1915, with most migrants via the canal. The San Francisco Exposition will spur travel with low steamship rates, drawing 1915 travelers from Germany, Norway, and Sweden seeking cheaper living and evading military duties.
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Panama Canal
Pacific Coast
West Coast
San Francisco Exposition
Germany
West
Norway
Sweden
Public library reopens as third year begins
After two months closed the public library opened this week starting its third year. It now houses over 650 books and is run by a town committee of volunteer women. Support has been limited and a council guarantee was urged but not secured. The library relies on voluntary funds and gifts.
Public library benefactors seek council support
Women volunteers who give their time to the public library deserve consideration from the council. They should not be forced to beg for funds needed to cover necessary expenses.
Leavenworth Faces Housing Shortage Despite Rapid Construction
Nearly one hundred residences have been built since March in Leavenworth but demand for housing remains high. The town has no vacant homes, with a dozen or more under construction and tenants waiting upon completion. Several families plan to move here in three weeks, and existing houses range from a few hundred to over four thousand dollars.
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Leavenworth
Unsightly eczema spots cured by Hobson's ointment
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment is advertised as a universal skin cure for itching burning and eruptions with instant relief and minute healing. A testimonial from Mr Alleman of Litistown Pa supports its effectiveness and a money back guarantee is offered with a 50 cent price from Pfeiffer Chemical Co.
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Alleman
Litistown
Hobson
Pfeiffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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Post Office of
Leavenworth, Wash
Deed H. Mayar
Julian Mayar
Leavenworth Echo
Echo
United States
Reynolds Brothers
Old Echo Building
Miss Case’s Millinery
Commercial Street
Ladies Aid of
M. E. Church
Big Rock
Rainier
Stevens Lumber Co
Waterville
Wash
Tumwater Savings Bank
Hotel Chikamin
O. S. Sampson
Mt. Stuart Mining Co
Peshastin
Cashmere
W. S. Tallman
John H. Osborn
Day
Rex
Massie
East Commercial St
Vienna Bakery
S. H. Knowlton
Thos. Nolan
Front Street
Leavenworth Land Company
L. J. Nelson
Reliable Building Co
Architects & Builders
Leavenworth, Washington
Civil Service
P. O
P.S
King’s Pharmacy
Rexall Store
Tmiller
J.W. Miller
Echo Office
Home, Sweet Home
Pioneer Bank
Mutual Mercantile Co
Mutual Mercantile Co. Price Makers
Templin & McKenzie
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