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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1922
Page
4
Entry notes the Leavenworth Echo is published weekly on Fridays from Leavenworth Washington. It lists second class mail status at the post office and a $2.50 annual prepaid subscription. Communications should be sent to The Leavenworth Echo.
The notice records H S Berrick as editor for the Friday April 21 1922 issue, indicating the newspaper’s leadership and publication date.
Samuel Gompers accused William Z Foster at Chicago of seeking to wreck the American Federation of Labor and form a general industrial union. He warned the communist program would overthrow government and propel a proletarian dictatorship, while noting the Russian experiment proved a global tragedy.
In the United States the leading advocates face possible misconduct in legitimate labor union organizations. Mr. Gompers stays vigilant to counter this danger and protect the integrity of union work.
A terse warning urges all citizens to use forests responsibly and share resource returns, noting that every fire from neglect or careless behavior affects everyone. Officials emphasize collective duty and environmental safeguards to prevent future incidents.
A Missoula railway worker saved $15,000 by stashing pay, bonds and cash in a belt. Thieves last night took the currency but discarded the bonds and checks. The victim's condition is serious as authorities note safer options like banks and government bonds.
A warning underscores that school funds largely come from timber and urges strict fire safety to protect student education and district resources.
A historical prayer asks landlords to refrain from excessive rents and harsh fines. It urges humane letting to help tenants pay, live, and support families, reminding landlords they are strangers and pilgrims on earth and should avoid consolidating property at others’ expense.
Fragment from a devotional passage urging individuals to conduct themselves properly so that after life they may be received into everlasting habitations Amen.
A terse warning appears to urge vigilance over a item or move that could end a match or sniping effort. The note stresses checking status before dropping or deciding to act, hinting at strategic timing and risk.
Judge Cor dell Hull, Democratic national chairman, warned that business leaders say they are too busy for politics. He recalled 1914 when half a billion people wasted time to politics and war, arguing public involvement yields better government.
A brief note from the Kansans shows steadfast culture as residents reject extremes in attire and facial hair, embracing tradition over trend. No dates or organizations are provided.
Officials warn that more than seven tenths of forest fires originate from human activity. They urge vigilance to prevent man made fires and protect woodlands and communities.
Ultra fashionable trends this spring favor periwinkle blues across outfits and accessories. Designers showcase soft violet blues in dresses, suits, and statement pieces, signaling a cohesive palette for the season.
The piece argues that ultimatums aimed at the Mexican government fail to achieve impact, likening them to snowballs against a rock wall. It suggests the measures do not penetrate or alter policy.
Salt Lake City reports six to twelve inches of new snow on Easter weekend. Forecasters say winter lingers into spring with accumulating snowfall and cool temperatures across the region.
Congressman Summers will not oppose Senator Poindexter, abandoning a potential bid and leaving Poindexter unchallenged. Summers cites lack of readiness or resolve as the reason for stepping back from a race that could reshape the field.
The Old Poodle Dog dining house in San Francisco ends operations after long service since 1849. The historic venue, famed as a local landmark, sees its doors close as its era comes to an end.
The article quotes Representative Alice Robertson saying women make the best mothers and argues no man should fault the claim. The remark reflects stance on motherhood and gender roles cited in the piece.
Forest fires devastate green timber as grazing and lumbering rely on conservation. The article argues protecting forests sustains these key regional industries and warns of losses from unchecked fires.
Will Hays bans the Arbuckle pictures claiming their continued showing would hurt the motion picture business and public esteem, noting the measure earns his first year’s salary as a decisive action to protect industry reputation.
The Washington Tax Investigating committee urges a three cent per gallon gasoline tax to ease real estate tax burden. The panel insists on seasoned tax experts to craft the proposal.
Robert Hall aged 100 died last Sunday at his home near Spokane. His life reflected the old American spirit and he famously followed Horace Greeley’s advice to go west and grow up with the country.
A Kentuckian facing an untimely death reportedly blamed Prohibition for his fate. He gathered relatives a preacher and others and listened to what he described as his own funeral sermon before passing away.
Patrick Connor a former Sinn Fein figure jailed by British authorities was killed in New York last week. He and his family had fled to America after release from prison. It is claimed he provided information harmful to the Sinn Fein cause and that vengeance is believed to lie behind the murder.
President Harding led a conference endorsing reductions in naval establishments. He still seeks 86,000 sailors while Congress favors 67,000, making it hard to remove many naval officials without leaving them with no command.
Eastern Washington politicians fear the Palmer initiatory bill for reappointment and back a counter movement. Senator Westfall of Spokane champions the effort to defeat the Palmer bill and push the issue to the legislature to die without relief from unfair districting.
Chicago wheat speculators saw a nine cent jump last Saturday while England purchased 600000 bushels of American wheat on Good Friday. Many believed Europe would require more grain, prompting hopes for further price bursts among farmers holding unsold stock.
The Echo force is invited to a two day celebration May 12 and 138 in Gram County marking the installation of electric power for pumping. Five twenty five thousand acres will receive underground pumped water due to cheap power, an epoch making event expected to bring rejoicing.
The State Educational Association, mainly teachers, campaigns for the 90-10 measure charging higher taxes to fund schools. It would raise 40 dollars per child while current revenue is 30 dollars. The Echo opposes increasing outlays and argues wealth and school funding are already balanced locally.
Great Northern Railway will debut the Oriental Limited on May 15 starting in Chicago in brand-new steel equipment from engine to observation car. The train, previously outfitted for the 1909 Seattle Alaska Yukon Exposition, is replaced by about 200 steel cars in a modernization effort on the north transcontinental route.
A public service notice urges campers to leave a clean camp and extinguish fires to prevent forest fires. It highlights that winds won’t extinguish campfires and that over half forest blazes are human caused, stressing care with discarded matches and cigarettes to avoid costly, hard work cleanup.
The article argues that national forests supply streams that feed domestic and irrigation water for millions. It warns that forest destruction by fire reduces water availability for households and farms, stressing conservation.
Notice announces Bond No 4 of Local Improvement District No 4 in Leavenworth Washington is called for payment on April 17 1922 and interest will cease accruing on that date. City Treasurer R F Taylor signs the notice.
First annual installment for Local Improvement District No 6 due by May 20 1922 at City Clerk and City Treasurer offices Leavenworth Washington. notices run April 21 28 and May 5.
Notice to property owners of Local Improvement District No 11 states the first annual installment for District No 14 is due by May 20 1922 at the City Clerk or Treasurer office in Leavenworth Washington. The notice is signed by R F Taylor and published on April 21 28 and May 5.
Authorities urge preventable forest fires due to careless handling of flames and unattended loads. Public notices emphasize personal responsibility to stop fires in wooded areas and prevent harm to nearby communities and wildlife.
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