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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1920

Page

6

Baptists Launch Nationwide Five Year Campaign

The Baptist New World Movement announces a $100 million five year plan with Western state directors meeting March start. Campaign ends with an April 26 to May 2 in-person member canvass. headquarters in the Claus Spreckels Building San Francisco. Goals include higher minister salaries and national Americanization efforts guided by A A Protzman and regional leaders.

San Francisco Baptist New World Movement Interchurch Claus Spreckels A. A. Protzman Western Territory California T. B. Holmes Oakland Arizona L. W. Coggins Phoenix Idaho W. H. Witty Pocatello Montana G. C. Cross Lewiston Nevada W. E. Scott Reno Utah Frank K. Lucas Salt Lake City Astern Washington D. H. Anderson Spokane Washington W. M. Livengood Seattle Oregon W. O. Sims Portland States Eastern Western Northern Baptist Church Protzman New World Movement Marce

Inspiration From Pianos Sparks Musical Creation

A discussion on how wandering fingers at the piano ignite imagination. Mendelssohn's Spring Song arpeggio story illustrates childhood play influencing composition. It argues that many composers and masters drew deep emotion from casual piano tinkering, shaping famous works.

Mendelssohn Othe Opiane Chapin

Fish Liar Works OT in Aged Tall Tale

A humorous era column recounts a maritime exaggeration about a herring placed in a saltwater bowl. The fish allegedly survived in fresh water after daily water replacement, then thrived with less water until the bowl emptied and the fish drowned after a noisy incident.

Rouen Court Claims Poetic Value Equals Music Value

A Rouen court has ruled that the artistic value of a poem's words and its music are equal. Meanwhile in the USA and Canada writers of song lyrics receive only small royalties, while composers keep earning. The piece questions publishers' unequal treatment of words and music and praises Rouen's ruling.

Rouen United States Canada Hughland

Propaganda Tactics Revealed in Altered Homer Volume

After the war the Gertagns used a disguised book to spread antiBritish messages in India. Popular Mechanics notes a worn Homer volume with only the first pages containing the poet. The rest hides antiBritish diatribe in Greek type addressed to an educated Hindu capable of translating it into an Indian dialect.

Popular Mechanics India Trindu

Costly Parking Space In Philadelphia Private Garage Planned

Art connoisseur Philip Rosenbach of Philadelphia has paid 16 000 for a stable near his business to convert into a private street parking garage amid protests over high day storage costs and scarce public garage access.

Philip Rosenbach Philadelphia

Babies More Plentiful Than Houses In Sydney

The Bulletin notes a housing squeeze in Sydney with more babies than homes. A young bride lives with her mother while seeking a residence, already with two infants and no suitable house found.

Sydney Bulletin

Betty Hires Income From Farm Goods Selling Lesson

Betty and siblings help Betty sell farm produce to passing motorists from a three–section roadside stand in the apple orchard. The venture funds Betty's business college education and a wedding dress, while Nick Parsons and Dan Scott assist as partners in this family effort that brings cash and a hopeful future.

Betty Tia Bob Wwe Sen Gure Nick Dan Pop Pauls Nick Parsons Oonce Dan Scott Bobby Nother Ocami Sone Dudley France Joh Henry Beth

Peshastin School Plans Addition Approved

A Wednesday meeting at Peshastin resulted in a unanimous vote in favor of adding an extension to the existing school building. The community praised the consensus on education and physical development, calling it a notable local achievement and a lasting legacy for children.

Peshastin

Peshastin Fruitgrowers Tie With Wenatchee Power Line

The Peshastin Fruitgrowers association contracts with Wenatchee Light and Power for plant power at Peshastin and a valley line up to Dryden. The setup will bring electric power to ranchers and may connect Tumwater Light and Water to relieve overload, potentially eliminating a new plant in Tumwater canyon and solving Leavenworth’s light and power problem.

ThePeshastin Fruitgrowers Association Wennatchee Light and Power Company Peshastin Dryden Tumwater Light and Water Company Tumwater Canyon Leavenworth

If there were no advertisements you would miss useful news

The piece argues that ads inform consumers about better and cheaper goods and materials for daily life. It contends advertising benefits advertisers publishers and readers by keeping people informed and aiding progress.

Order to Show Cause on Sale of Real Estate in Gilbert Estate

In Chelan County Washington Superior Court probate matter O D Reeves administrator petitions for an order to sell Lot 4 Block 2 Peshastri Chelan County to satisfy debts and administration expenses as the estate lacks sufficient personal assets.

Superior Court State of Washington County of Chelan John Q. Gilbert O. D. Reeves Peshastri Chelan County Orso Wenatchee Washington WM. A. Grimshaw

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Chelan County Washington

Legal notices describe court orders to show cause for selling estate property and a sheriff sale under a general execution. The documents name administrator and creditors, set a May 5 1920 show cause date, Waith Wenatchee courthouse, and county required publication. A separate sheriff sale announces auction May 8 1920 at Wenatchee courthouse front door to satisfy a $264.62 judgment plus fees, interest, and costs on Burke and Varney additions property.

Sherifi State of Washington County of Chelan Lewis J. Nelson Superior Court Chelan County A. D Nathan C. Williamson Marie Williamson Lillian Nelson Washington Burke Leavenworth Varney Varney Addition Burke Addition Wenatchee Wash Bert McManus L. FE. Nordyke

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Baptists Plan V. A. DS Words and Music Annem Baar L’s P. L. Abbey Loyal Legion of Loggers & Lumbermen Somers Lumber Co Somers U. S. Dalton Mann Lumber Co Henderson Abbey Pacific Northwest Peshastin School Herman Howf Pr. O Leavenworth, Wash Eva Marie Williamson Herman Howpf Plaintiff P. O Nazimova Scenic Theatre
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