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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1922
Page
6
Mr Bowser delays dinner to aid three evicted widows, renting a barn for temporary shelter while seeking proper homes. He offers little cash and faces local indifference as a charity society finally intervenes and takes charge.
The piece explains railroad finances and how accident costs drain earnings. It details a recent derailment near Trinidad where a single empty box car derailed, delaying two passenger trains, incurring eight hours of crew time and a $150 wrecking bill, totaling about $200 for the incident.
An Exchange note explains golf has not chosen a single ball maker for official play. The USGA and the Royal and Ancient set size and weight limits of 1.62 inches and 1.62 ounces respectively. In contrast tennis and baseball require a standard ball of a specific make, to ensure players use the same ball.
Gambusia affinis the mosquito larva eating fish has been acclimatized in Spain after failed trials in Britain France and Italy. Imported by the American Red Cross these fish are now being sent in large numbers to malaria regions to reduce Anopheles mosquito populations.
In some regions a theft in a household prompts all servants to write a specific word with the same brush. The act is believed to reveal the culprit as the conscience betrays itself in the strokes of the characters, guiding investigators through focused, muscular effort.
The Bureau of Chemistry warns against strong mildew preventatives for leather items. Keep leather dry, ventilated, and sunlit to slow mold growth. If mildew appears, wipe with damp cloth or soap and water, then lightly oil and dry. Preventing mold protects leather color and longevity.
Cooperative orchard experimental plots have opened at Yakima Selah Grand View and Prosser under Prof O M Morris of the State College of Washington. The work focuses on cover crops tree growth and fruit production with several varieties selected from the Washington Nursery Co Tepnenish. A six acre Prosser irrigation branch project accompanies the program studying water use fertilizers and general orchard management.
A Catholic Easter service featured Rosering's Mass in G sung by a gifted choir. Sopranos Frances Taylor Neta Tyler Edith Troll and Mrs Van De Grift performed with praised soloists. Bass soloist Art Babst impressed with a strong voice enhancing the concert. Mr John led the ensemble with notable skill.
Horey and the choir members are commended for their strong performance. Singers listed include C A Taylor Edith Troll Van De Grift Neta Tyler Frances Taylor Bunch Beattiger Slavin Hoff and soloists Art Babst John Horey Geo Hoxsey John O Larey. Organist Miss Genevieve Fitzpatrick receives special thanks for her time.
Mrs Slavin directed ably and has every reason to be proud of her East er Sunday choir.
St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and a sermon at 10:45 a.m. with the theme Our Victorious Faith from 1 John 5 12. Pastor William Lueckel signs the notice.
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