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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
4
The Echo states that condolence resolutions and paid notices or advertisements aimed at raising money must be printed at regular rates. Free space is reserved for morally beneficial community welfare efforts. Back issues older than the current month cost 25 cents each.
The Fargo Forum distinguishes Townleyism from the farmers program noting Townleyism in state actions from bank examinations to wartime loyalty, school control, and political tactics. It argues Townleyism undermines the farmers movement and impedes a sane compromise with the Nonpartisan league.
Governor Cox was notified last Saturday at Dayton of his nomination by the Democrats and promptly accepted the honor, easing worries about his position as party leaders prepared for the campaign.
M H Easton, law partner of W F Whitney who is the present county attorney, has filed for the nomination for the county attorney post. Whitney announces he will leave the county and will not seek re election.
Roland H. Hartley campaigns for the Republican nomination stressing his fitness for governor and valuing print as a virtue, presenting a short, pointed platform aimed at a decisive win.
The triple alliance reportedly decides to stay clear of the republican primary a move that if true would earn respect from many who might have opposed them and reduce factional tension in the party.
The speaker recounts bringing pedigree livestock to a county fair at Sawyer with mixed skepticism and rising excitement. He describes a parade of animals from old lineages including a lordly rooster and a gander, then competes with neighbors for ribbons before purchasing a fancy ewe at auction.
In a whimsical piece the article sings of a town named Dont-You-Worry on the River Smile with streets of cheer and flowers named Never-Grumble and Neer-Give-Up. It highlights a pleasant valley and province I-Will with fated happiness and shade trees called the Very Seldom Frown.
Harvest across the Inland Empire shows strong activity with Klickitat county warehouses averaging 9,000 bushels daily since late July. Throughout Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana crops look good with high yields reported in Palouse Walla Walla Pendleton Ritzville and Mohler Davenport regions. Montana eyes a 30 million bushel crop. Early Earth wheat tests 59 pounds to the bushel.
Spokane manufacturers showcase local goods while delegates tour plants. The Washington Retailers Association elected officers led by George A. Phillips. Plans for a $35,000 starch plant at Wapato highlight Valley farming gains. Yakima Canutt won bulldogging in Bozeman events.
S. E. Richie transfers to A. A. Pesch west 93.87 feet of lot 6 block 5 Leav. Gardens for 1 dollar. Ira A. Kenyon sells to Sam T. Schrock lots 7 and 3 of block 2 and block 3 Leav. 1st Add. for 4000 dollars.
The Salvation Army has begun its 1920 Home Service Program across Washington and Idaho. Advisory boards in each county will coordinate emergency relief, missing friends, juvenile schools, and homes for women and children to curb distress. The effort emphasizes prevention and collaboration without duplicating other agencies.
In The Passing Show at London, a mistress urges Ada to perform for a few special guests. Cook hesitantly agrees to sing, promising to perform The Holy City despite years without singing.
A brief exchange from the Louisville Courier Journal notes a group planning a practical task. The men discuss inserting a pole rather than drilling a well, signaling a communal effort and resource investment. The dialogue highlights initiative and cooperation among local workers.
The Fehe classified columns offer fast results for readers seeking swift notices and listings. Readers can quickly scan for sales, job ads, and upcoming events presented in concise entries.
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