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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
4
Col Otho W. B. Farr announces a series of educational army lectures in Western Washington high schools. The talks will cover changes since World War I, the modern peace time army, and the career opportunities for students who must leave school to work.
Advertisement proclaims an improved steam car with a wonderful boiler and unlimited possibilities. It markets speculative value and safety for buyers of securities before quantity production, noting stock at 6 cents a share through D. C. Tawney of Spokane Washington.
Colonel Farr says he has mailed lectures to every high school principal in the region to explain the army. He argues the public must understand the army as a public institution where taxpayers are shareholders and should know its strengths and weaknesses. He notes recruiting is not a substitute for civilian education and targets youths who must leave school due to financial reasons.
Funeral services for F C Gordon were held Thursday afternoon from the Cashmere Undertaking parlors under the Masonic lodge. Burial followed in Cashmere cemetery. He died Tuesday afternoon after a paralytic stroke in the morning. He had been in Cashmere about three years and built various orchard equipment including a popular gravity grader he invented.
Mr Gordon died awaiting leading into a factory shift. He leaves two daughters and a son who attended the funeral.
The financial pledge planned for the last week in April aims to address church payrolls as ministers and teachers face inadequate pay. Wages in eight major industries rose 95 percent while living costs rose 82 percent, and Presbyterian college salaries lag behind with only 31 percent growth. Ministers earn about 987 dollars yearly, with only 1 in 100 earning over 3000.
The Cashmere Record reports on paving the East Road with focus on technicalities and state differences. Officials compare standards and funding approaches, outlining potential costs and timelines for the proposed improvement.
Olympia conference officials adjusted highway and county road plans last week and push the year’s road program. Bids for a cement pavement road from the bridge east to Hellenbrand’s corner 1.7 miles will be advertised now with a contract set for April 26. The 18 foot wide concrete road follows US and State road specs with half the cost paid by the United States Post Road fund. Minor grading expected and opening to traffic by early August. Master Sunday specials at Wheeler's Drug Store include Chocolate Ice Cream Sodas and Malts.
In Chelan County Washington Superior Court probate matter estate of John Q Gilbert deceased administrator O D Reeves petitions for sale of Lot 4 Block 2 Peshastin to pay debts and admin expenses. Court to hear May 5 1920 at 9 30 AM in Wenatchee. Publication four weeks prior in Leavenworth Echo.
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