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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1921
Page
4
The Wenatchee World argues open consign ment would ruin the valley by driving prices down and eliminating cash buyers. It condemns consign ment as a policy leading to bankruptcy and calls for local leaders to defend cash market practices and resist the trend.
A wary observer warns of a calamity if the cash buyer exits and the consignor is replaced by the consignee. The remark underscores uncertain leadership and potential disruption in the business arrangement.
A Fidelity and Deposit Company digest notes weak industrial revival and tight purchase activity. Retailers avoid spring restocking, prices lag wholesale cuts, living costs drop, and tax or railroad issues hinder growth. Wages down nationally with higher productivity, building curbs in New England and Mountain states, banks lending 6 to 10 percent in most regions, deposits down except in New York, Pennsylvania, and California.
Enginemen on the road feel compelled to follow working rules tightly to impress management. The article notes the fairness of the system would be questioned if it requires six men to remove a headlight. An electrician and helper, a pipefitter and helper, and two more workers handle the removal or replacement duties.
The record notes French wine valued at 881 291 dollars imported in 1920 compared with 1 15 in 1919 for medicinal use only. It highlights a cautious stance as locals say they rely on any old bitters for remedies.
The article states that about three million people in Chica go are restricted to 1.6 million gallons of booze for the year. It notes that the quart-a-day group will likely control much of the distribution.
Health officers caution against sensational claims that killing ten flies now will reduce ten million later. They urge measured pest control and rely on factual, practical steps rather than exaggerated forecasts.
The adjutant general’s office, long housed in Seattle since 1909, will relocate to Olympia to meet the new administrative code requiring state offices to be in the capital.
A formal demand to circulate petitions statewide to recall Gov Hart over alleged malfeasance in office and for signing a poll tax measure was filed with Secretary of State Hinkle last Thursday.
A shoot on sight order was issued at Matamoros Mexico. American hunters have been barred out as Mexicans seek to conserve their game animals, here meaning a band of revolutionists.
A proposed recall in North Dakota seeks the removal of Governor Frazier Attorney General Lemke and Commissioner Hagen who were elected as nonpartisans. The move also calls for several laws to be initiated.
Analysts forecast a healthy home building year with low dimension lumber costs and other materials. Financing remains the main hurdle, but easier credit could boost activity and output.
Contrary to an earlier report, Twin Lakes will stay closed until 1923 along with Coon Lake Lake Etie Lake Eileen Lake Julius Lake Josephine Lake Walhalla White Pine and Chiwaukum creeks. Chiwaukum Creek opens in August this year while Snow Nada and Schaefer lakes stay open all season.
The report claims a former Hungarian king seeks to reclaim the throne causing regional concern. It contrasts with the Russian ruler and his government, who faced upheaval after a previous overthrow, amid fears of renewed instability.
The winter legislative amendment bars entry and search of dwellings without a warrant. The piece argues the federal constitution already protects against unreasonable searches and notes the act was unnecessary but reflects concern over officer overreach.
The Low er the Cost of Government League launches a statewide campaign to urge enactment of a comprehensive budget law in the next legislature session. It cites 1919 1920 deficits of 3.5 million statewide and 1.6 million in Seattle and says every taxing district overextended its means. The group argues 10 to 20 million dollars could be saved annually by penalties for unbudgeted appropriations and holding officials boards and bondsmen financially responsible.
Fireman R C Merchant shipped his household goods and his wife and children left Tuesday for Hillyard where they will reside in the future. He is firing on the passenger run between Hillyard and this city.
Various small items include Mrs. McIntosh visiting Seattle, Rev. Lueckel at a church conference in Omak, and fruit growers in Wenatchee. Chamoisne gloves priced at 1.75 to 2.50. Mrs. Ollie Parish to be sent to Walla Walla prison for perjury. Supt. Sutton returns from Spokane teachers convention. Goodfellow Bros. begin concrete work on Icicle ditch. Glass shattered at Leavenworth Meat Market. investigators suspect attempted burglary. Dr. and Mrs. Coover visit from Denver, planning to Vancouver, B. C. Pacific Coast League season opens with Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento winning. Sid Kellogg and wife arrive from Elk to settle in Leavenworth. Commercial club selects R. Firons as delegate to Good Roads association. Handcar collision near Trinidad injures no one. train crew suspect theft or escape. Dan Shaffer convicted of assault by threatening an officer. penalty to be determined. defense by Herman Howe. Shaffer’s family noted.
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