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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
2
The Echo states all condolence, thank you, and entertainment notices charging admission must pay regular rates. Fundraising or money schemes require payment. Free use is given for morally beneficial, community welfare activities.
Judge Webster introduces a congressional bill to protect magnesite, a resource gained after Austria cut supply during the war. The bill calls for a tariff on imports to keep American producers competitive, arguing tariff reform is needed to prevent consumer hardship and excess profits for foreign and domestic interests.
The piece argues nature governs many quirks from color and shell hardness to human traits and daylight. It compares horses and cars, praising nature’s unaided mastery while noting mankind’s improvements tech can offer yet nature still outshines in many respects.
Will H Hayes chairman of the Republican National Committee states that reservations are needed to preserve US sovereignty, the Monroe doctrine, and authority over immigration tariff and domestic policies. He says Congress must be free to withdraw after notice and the administration must decide if these guarantees will be accepted.
An editorial piece urges voters to consider interest growth as Chelan county discusses an $850000 road bond. It shares long term compounding examples from 4 percent to 10 percent, illustrating vast sums over centuries and the impracticality of counting to 500 years to collect it all.
Mrs E Scholz Wenatchee police matron reports to city council on delinquency investigations 130 calls 30 cases 466 phone contacts and duties at dances and trains. She urges dance hall supervision and a city social survey to craft ordinances. She also calls for action on a hotel on Wenatchee avenue between Palouse and First.
Humorous clippings recount odd courtroom inquiries about beating wives and fines, a dawn misread alarm clock tale, a faulty van misread as its year built, and an Italian soldier’s witty reply to an Austrian officer about national anthems.
Real estate ad argues building costs doubled since prewar, urging buyers to acquire homes now. Lists multiple properties with prices from 800 to 3,000 dollars, notes rent comparisons, down payments, and favorable terms. Promotes quick action to avoid higher costs and missing opportunities.
The Duncan family thanks friends and neighbors for help and sympathy after their father died last Friday. Also notes a Moscow Idaho dispatch about alfalfa crop sales by Robert West and an aviation strike by aviators joining strikers. The poem ends with a quip about the man in the moon striking.
Classified ad offering a seven room modern house with full basement heating plant 27 bearing fruit trees various berries a good barn and garage four corner lots 120 by 115 part cash balance on easy terms at 5 percent also offering a good cow for sale by Paul Weigand dated July 25 August 15
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