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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1914
Page
2
The piece condemns modern war arguing it doubles its deadliness since Europe’s eight weeks of conflict. It contrasts Kaiser German and British propaganda with public sentiment and urges voting for Ole Hanson, deeming him trustworthy, while dismissing party labels in favor of individual merit.
The Seattle Argus attacks Ole Hanson as too progressive while praising his honesty. It tells Independent Voters to overlook Jones due to alleged corruption and past votes on Standard Oil and post office organizing issues.
Citizens are urged to attend the October 5 meeting with the city council to challenge the 1915 expense estimate published in the Echo. The notice warns that taxes likely rise next year and argues several items are too high, calling on taxpayers to study the proposal and defend lower levies.
Peshastin selects Peshastin Pickups as book keeper at the Peshastin Fruit Growers warehouse. Wenatchee visitors include J. F. Hobson and two children with J. N. Hobson family. Mrs. Frank Maxfield recovering slowly. Miss Jennie Osborn visits with her parents J. H. Osborn. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harvey to move into a new home soon. R. E. Hollenbeck and A. W. Cobb arrive from Wenatchee to manage Wenatchee Valley warehouse and Wenatchee Produce Co. duties. Geo. Sussex nearing occupancy of a new bungalo. Mrs. M. C. Courtney and Miss Luella Proctor host Wenatchee friends at dinner.
The University of Washington opened last week in its 54th year with attendance breaking records. Enrollment is expected to exceed 3,000 students, with the entering class over 700. Farmers push back against eight hour laws citing harm and Sunday work needs. The Fort Lawton Fourteenth Infantry Band will play at the Wenatchee Fair after a labor union challenge was rejected. State leaders urge holiday charity for Europe, detailing gift distribution plans through the State Humane Bureau and partner addresses in Olympia Seattle Tacoma and Spokane.
Mrs Laura Lemance a W C T U campaign worker will address the M E church at 8 pm on Thursday October 1. She is described as an excellent speaker and the event invites all to attend. Rev Huff plans a silver medal contest class to begin next month and literature should arrive by Sunday.
Advertised letters include Sam Brooks Mr and Mrs A B Eldridge Mrs E B Finnessey Dorr Dufrain Mrs Minnie Parker Miss Annie Gadner Hugh H Jones. When calling for the above please say advertised. G A Hamilton Postmaster.
The library remains open every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon from three to five o'clock, inviting patrons to browse and borrow books during the listed hours.
Summer constipation is said to be more dangerous due to contaminated foods and cold water intake. The text promotes Po-Do-Lax as a remedy to increase bile and relieve congested waste, claiming it keeps you well and makes you feel better. Available for 50 cents at the druggist.
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