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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
4
The Tacoma Ledger argues daylight saving during wartime should become permanent like France. It notes chaos of current time rules across states and cities, rail and trolley disruptions, and suggests farmers may resist but could be accommodated or ignored. It urges universal action for a sane sunny-season schedule.
The piece asks how households can save when living expenses remain high. It weighs economic pressures and suggests practical strategies for budgeting and reducing costs without sacrificing essential needs.
Report indicates lawmakers will hold a special session next week. Citizens are urged to hope no tax increases are approved as debates and votes unfold.
The new state penitentiary warden says he is prepared to enforce all laws governing his office including addressing unhung criminals, signaling a strict approach to discipline and security.
Reports say a rich placer find on Como Creek near Fairbanks Alaska yields five dollars per windlass bucket. Prospectors have worked since 916 seeking ore and stakes.
A wry remark questions creating a stock exchange for African Americans and suggests a poultry exchange instead. The joke notes that colored individuals might resist trading anything for chickens, reflecting humorous but dated racial stereotypes.
A reportedly fat man in San Francisco was discovered carrying a quart and a half of Scoteh in a hot water bottle hidden at his belt, triggering widespread suspicion.
The Spokane edition notes meat price reductions from 16 28 to 50e per pound on selected cuts. The article seeks clarification on which cuts were reduced and the current price, suggesting potential value in identifying the specific items.
Russian gold is reportedly flowing into Sweden in large quantities where it is melted and coined into Swedish currency before being shipped to America. If the trend continues the western markets may shift back to a gold basis long discussed among traders.
A group of veteran Chicago patrolmen arrived and removed a wounded officer after a gunman shot him, leading to the suspension of several detectives for not going to the rescue.
Secretary Hughes urged that any resumption of trade with Russia requires recognition of private property, sanctity of contracts, and freedom of labor. He warned against rushing into relations with a government that disdains lives and property of its people under Lenine and Trotzky.
Jack Dempsey, in Spokane for vaudeville, says Jess Willard is the hardest man to meet in the United States. He foresees trouble with Georges Carpentier only if he can land him.
Reports say many veterans use the bonuses to buy homes. With spring coming, the old line about a young man's thoughts hints at potential housing needs as vets plan to settle down.
A reflection on wage cuts shrinking earlier, with a dollar cut now seen as small. It contrasts past and present costs, noting that today the money needed for Sunday dinner meat would have bought a milk cow long ago, highlighting broad price shifts over time.
The Spokane superintendent of parks advises digging holes 24 feet deep and 6 feet square for tree planting. He implies that such large pits are impractical for orchardists with many trees to set out, joking that they might as well dig their own graves.
The Columbia Courier reports that President Wilson's March 31 1917 order on postal department civil service has been enforced impartially and there is no reason for the current administration to countermand it.
The discussion centers on enacting a tariff high enough to exclude foreign hops and preserve the American market. Critics argue government policy has harmed domestic hops and question whether current users should bear the burden of preventing bankruptcies by removing foreign competition.
Daylight saving wins favor during the war as spring nears, with agitation renewed. Farmers oppose daylight saving, though they historically used daylight hours, and show little need for clocks.
The department of agriculture conducts exhaustive pork trichinae experiments with large packing plants to reduce trichinosis risk. Findings may influence packers on making ham and sausage safe to eat without cooking, though physicians still advise thorough cooking before consumption.
Ada Collins returns to Wenatchee after a visit. Thadeus Neubauer visits from Old Blewett for business. Leavenworth band junior section improves under Bandmaster McDaniel. Dr Hoxsey and Mont Zeigler visit for an appendicitis case. Hoxsey crew paints K and V Hardware. Genevieve Fitzpatrick from Seattle visits Dr. Hoxsey’s home. W Weedon, from Goldbar, plans a pop factory opposite Cascade garage. expects operation in about thirty days. Mrs Biles and daughters plan Spokane trip in new limousine. visit the Daltons. Victor H. Johnson West American Legion to reorganize April 6 at 8 PM. officers to be elected. All members urged to attend.
Railroad items noting personnel changes at Leavenworth Spokane and Everett. Ed Flanders returns to Leavenworth. Frank Maloney displaces Phil O Leary as baggageman. Merritt Newdall leaves for Seattle. George Brown relieves Joe Stivers. Mrs. Wm McKay improves from pleural pneumonia in Wenatchee hospital. Also births, moves to Everett, Easter social at the G I A hall, and local church services.
Sage condolence from Cashmere for Mrs J F Gould's sister in Pueblo. Reports of fines for speeders, residents returning south, and Carder Commerce smoker. Local visits include E L Bryant from Wenatchee and Mrs Percy Burrow from Dryden. Birth of an 842 pound boy to Mr and Mrs Lee Van Kirk. H B Ridgeley dies suddenly.
W S Trimble urges Skookum Packers and local growers to cut production costs and boost selling efficiency to survive rising freight and storage charges on Northwest apples. He notes no rate relief from railways soon and warns that without cost cuts or higher prices the district faces a threatened industry collapse.
Campaign for this season's large crop prospects described in brief. The note highlights expected yields and farming plans for the upcoming agricultural cycle.
B A Darling returns to manage the Webster place in Cascade or chards during the summer after arriving from Everett. The trout season opens today under the new law effective March 2 allowing open fishing. Aliens must hold a firearm permit and pay $10 for a state fishing license. county licenses are unavailable. A metal roof for the grand stand at the ball grounds is planned to start early season play, and a city amateur team may join a four town league with Leavenworth Cashmere Wenatchee and Waterville.
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