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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
2
A notice states that when a scheme seeks public money the pager may charge for space. Free entertainment or moral beneficial movements qualify for free column use to promote community welfare. Dated Friday August 8, 1919.
An agent argues it's cheaper to buy than build as pre war prices rise. Homes range from 6 room modern houses near $3,000 to smaller 4 room plastered homes around $800 to $2,600. Terms include down payments and rentlike installments with multiple properties and lots advertised for immediate purchase.
County Engineer Berry notes a Wenatchee to Leavenworth concrete road is not covered by the Sunset Highway bond and $600,000 may be insufficient. The Echo argues the west end of District No. 2 lacks a square deal in road funds while endorsing the bond overall.
The report recalls Herbsman’s talk on Tuesday evening at Chautauqua, noting his remarks about loyalty and intrusion. The piece frames public reaction as a defense of privacy, comparing it to a fighting couple resisting outside interference.
A social meditation argues that profiteering is universal as workers, merchants, and manufacturers blame rising costs on others. The author, a laborer, claims everyone seeks more for themselves while giving less to others and laments the rarity of selfless generosity.
The four railroad brotherhoods endorse public ownership but differ on management. The author proposes a four year trial under a board led by the brotherhood heads and Mr Gompers to test practicality and potential for a permanent settlement of the railroad question.
The text argues for or against government ownership of railroads, suggesting the test lies in public opinion and that a billion-dollar failure would prove the impracticality of public ownership. It urges if ownership proceeds, it should be run by the four brotherhoods, underscoring responsibility and accountability.
The article defends Chautauqua as affordable public entertainment while noting its mixed value. It praises forming an association to manage finances and ticket sales and critiques Ellison-White Co as pursuing profit and market power.
Capt Usher sold his 22 acre orchard at Rock Island last week for 22000 dollars. The crop this year is estimated at 5000 boxes and has been sold at 2 50 per box.
For sale by owner a modern house with full basement heating plant four lots 120x115 corner lot 27 bearing fruit trees all kinds of berries good barn and garage. Accept cash or trade for small house or 2 acres close in with balance on easy terms at 5 percent. Paul Weigand. July 25 August 15.
Found item note records a gray sweater lost by a girl on the Icicle Trail. Finder to return by delivering to the Echo office by August 8 with proof of ownership.
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