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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1921
Page
2
Exterei at the Postoffice at Leavenworth Wath as second class matter leased every Friday Subscription $2.09 per year in advance Address all communications to The Leavenworth Echo.
The Consumers' Stores in North Dakota show that aggressive merchandizing does not guarantee profits. Despite a 23.9 million capital and a central buying agency, the chain failed, went bankrupt, and did not offer cheaper goods than regular country stores. Merchants endure good and bad years, extend credit with risk, and many small town shops survive by matching prices and resisting discount pressure from mail order houses.
The North Dakota state owned flour mill failed on a risky proposition yet proves a rural miller can show sound business sense. Farmers previously relying on the state mill turn back to country merchants for credit as locals welcome them and strive to prevent hardship.
New York World reports heavy criticism of Secretary Baker for not releasing surplus canned meats after the war. Weeks argues to allow sale at any price or even giveaway to move the stock. He cites broad ads and aims to attract buyers, while noting Americans prefer fresh meat and the market may not absorb canned goods.
An Omaha report describes a large back-to-the-land movement this spring driven by unemployment and factory downsizing. Government and rail officials say demand for free and cheap land, grazing areas, and cattle country prompts thousands to leave cities for rural life, with Union Pacific offering homeseeker rates to the Pacific Northwest.
The Spokesman Review notes moderates prices for road farming areas as veterans seek cheap or free lands across New Mexico and southern California. Many inquiries come from farmers nationwide, with women making up about one in twenty. the movement aims to boost settlement and progress in the Pacific Northwest.
A press report says the state will construct four miles of paved road at Yakima with the full cost of 132600 borne by the state rather than shared. The writer questions why road building and savings occur in Yakima but not Leavenworth.
The frost ruined Ohio’s apple crop but farmers can still profit from diverse outputs. Some planters avoided total loss by relying on a wide range of produce, while those depending only on apples faced ruin. The lesson: diversification yields resilience.
The German government asked the U S president to mediate reparations with the allies while the two nations were technically at war. President Harding declined the request, deeming mediation unnecessary at the time.
Discussion centers on compensation to Colombia for the Panama Canal Zone seized during Roosevelt's presidency and its impact on Washington politics. The text notes claims and questions about sufficiency of writers' arguments and raises ongoing tensions in national policy.
A young farm hand in Virginia, earning ten dollars a month, unearthed a chest containing fourteen thousand nine hundred two dollars in gold and silver plus currency that deteriorated on air. The finder claims ownership by right of possession.
The text reflects on General Foch preferring armistice to continued war to spare soldiers. It notes mixed views among Allied leaders and speculates on Germany's potential receptiveness. It argues a humanitarian plan could benefit all nations despite uncertainties.
Senator Harrison of Mississippi scored the president for appointing Col. Harvey ambassador to England calling it a reward for efforts to discredit the Wilson administration. He likened Harvey's campaign to Milton's Hell Hounds and said Harvey creates prejudice and strife with vindictive, self appointed political influence. The senator claimed he could expose the motives behind the move.
Robbers raided the Tom Rogers run boarding camp for Conrad Resel's crew on the Tesele ditch. About seventy five dollars in canned goods and merchandise were stolen. Officers searched nearby but found no clues as of yesterday morning. Tracks led into brush but no cache was found.
The Leavenworth post office is set to become a second class office on July 1. This change will bring higher pay and other benefits. The office has expanded in recent years with a new carrier system and extra mail boxes to speed letters and small parcels. Miss Roth Larson started as clerk, replacing Mr. Wanner who resigned.
Leavenworth and Monitor plan a Sunday afternoon clash on Leavenworth ground. Locals urged to attend as Monitor club, described as a frisky bench of colts, promises an entertaining contest while Leavenworth steams toward bigger events by four-town mesque.
Community notes from Wenatchee describe cemetery beautification plans and a Peshastin sporting event tonight. Barclay family reports fine roads to Blewett mines. E R McClain recovering well from sanitarium. ready for light bouts. Local social editor covers Coterie club gathering with 500 games, prizes, and refreshments. farewell flowers for M Richards departing home, plus a large guest list and a post-event lunch.
A local ad notes supply of Oliver and Perimeter Visible typewriter ribbons has not yet been received. J. C. Smith and Waderland ribbons are described as the decot we far buy. Customers are urged to come in and purchase while available.
Field notes report the Columbia River area west of Portland contains twelve sawmills with ten active. Portland area has fourteen mills with about half operational. Remaining mills are located between Marshfield and Eugene in southwest Oregon.
Town team crushed Great Northern Lumber last Sunday with a 9 to 0 victory. Absent regular baseball editor left brief notes and limited details.
A Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen survey shows most mills pay a wage scale while 41 operate under it. Some mills begin resuming, others threaten shop committees as firms like Por and Coeur dAlene plan May production. A Northwest fir log yields $17.13 per thousand against $25 cost with variation by plant.
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