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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
4
The Seattle public market bans use of automobiles by truck farmers on market days. Chief Wappenstein explains the rule, joking about outsized fears of cabbage and carrots flying from market wagons. The piece also covers a surge in obscene postal cards and potential penalties, plus anecdotes about disciplined boys and spoiled loafers.
Washington apple crop estimated at nine million dollars with Yakima County first by 1,248,000 trees and Chelan second with 400,000. The report also notes a notable silk culture exhibit by Wm. Baines at the Riverside County fair and a future silk industry potential.
A reflective 12 step prayer asks for courage and resilience to face life without arrogance, valuing humility and kindness. It seeks strength to forgive, endure suffering, and stay true to creation’s purpose, mindful of others’ crosses.
Despite modern improvements Paris uses wood to heat offices and homes largely. Bakers and confectioners rely on wood fuel. Forests are burned and reserved regions supply fuel. Coal is scarce and low quality. Parisians prefer the warm glow and are slow to switch fuels.
George E. Roberts, retiring director of the United States Mint, puts the total gold in the United States, whether coined or bullion, at 1 484 845 280 dollars.
A dense list of property transfers and contracts showing multiple quitclaims and sales in Wen, Noble Hill, Chelan, and surrounding additions. Names include Miriam M Quigg, Louis Kettler, J W Card, W R Millard, Mary Long, J F Hawkins, R Snyder, A Ryan, M Poprask, A Smith, Keller, Trow, Carr, Buchanan, Fosdick, Irland, Starr, Etta Castleberry, Rufus, Dike Leonard, Stillwell, Murdock, and Chelan M & M Ry. Amounts range from 1 to 6000 dollars, with numerous tracts described in township ranges.
A poker table tale recounts a man who drowned newborn kittens after a cat gave birth. His four year old daughter discovers the dead litter in the ash barrel, calling out to her father in horror about the "perfectly dead titten" found by the child.
Bishop David H. Moore urged ministerial delegates at the Columbia River conference of the Methodist Episcopal church to mind dress and appearance. He warned that ill fitting or soiled clothing could cost ministers a chance at excellent appointments as he announced parish assignments.
A Wisconsin boy found a dynamite cap and placed it in his hip pocket. His mother spanked him for failing to bring in wood, causing a loud report and a blown seat of his pants. The boy cannot sit down for two weeks.
A Richmond citizen A D Williams 107 West Main St appeals to people with weak lungs to use Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy claims to cure throat and lung ailments including asthma bronchitis croup whooping cough and hoarseness. Sold at King Drug Store 50c and 1 with a free trial bottle offered.
Executor Herbert L. Kimball offers private sale of the southeast quarter of Section 7, Township 25 N, Range 18 E, Lewis Welch Meridian in Chelan County Washington with water rights to lower and higher irrigation ditches. Address for communications is Hyde Block Spokane. Sale pending Superior Court confirmation.
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