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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
2
A civic appeal urges electing the best candidates for city offices and stresses the need for courage to admit error and start anew. It argues for equal political rights, including women, and emphasizes integrity, service, and dedication to the welfare of all residents.
The piece warns Wenatchee area Republicans against voting for a nonresident or siding with independents, urging loyalty to the party ticket. It cautions that crossing lines risks future political damage and calls for accepting the majority nominee if not chosen.
The editorial argues the town council bears the duty to set tax rates and oversee city finances. It urges selecting capable, experienced men with a personal stake in preventing extravagance and high taxation, noting council salaries and audits influence public funds and improvements.
A household fire prevention call stresses inspecting stove pipes, chimneys, and rubbish accumulations before cold weather. It urges women to ensure husbands perform the checks promptly, warning that neglect can lead to fires and possible loss of life and property.
The fragment references republican victors and a November election. It mentions Pee Tree state, old-time sentiments, and Me Hingtes era. Woodrow Wiscover is noted as president in a likely fictional or garbled historical context.
The article sketches a candidate for Congress in a chaotic scene with mockery toward an independent vote. It notes post party turmoil and claims of impropriety affecting public perception. The piece contrasts a rival labeled Flopper with Ms Corkery.
In a cautious wartime assessment the article notes rising U S automobile fatalities since the war began surpassing German deaths in Zeppelin raids on England. It discusses civilian risks and potential actions to reduce tolls.
The text presents a haunting speaker claiming to be the wind moving through a cold morning. It repeats threats of chilling the marrow and entering dwellings through cracks, evoking a northern night and sea imagery as it urges a cautious approach to the unseen force.
The Echo notes two copies of Wit and Wisdom from Doubleday & Page and argues the book functions more as a campaign booster than a compilation. It contrasts the work with The Mistakes of Moses and hints at possible editorial disassociation on the November seventh. Razor blades advertised at Koerner's Drug Store.
Public notice offering classified ad space for lost items found articles or information. Letter to email to place a paragraph ad with a base 5 cent minimum charge and 5 cents per line after. Rates stated as time for insertion and ongoing charges.
For Rent furnished room for gentleman inquire R E Simons depot. Also notices listing subscriptions and contact Box 148 city. Includes multiple rental items and contact details.
For sale 40 acres of level good land near Winton. The property offers broad frontage and potential as a farming or development tract. Enquiries welcome for price and terms.
A nursing warning explains that cold symptoms worsen if untreated and that Dr King’s New Discovery has soothed coughs and relieved congestion for 47 years. The ad touts its effectiveness for all ages and urges buying two bottles at 50 cents each from druggists.
Notice states declarations of candidacy for 1917 offices must be filed with the City Clerk by Saturday October 7 1916. Elections include Mayor Treasurer City Attorney City Clerk and four year council terms for wards 1 2 and 3. Dated September 21 1916 signed A R Brown Clerk of the City of Leavenworth.
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