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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
3
The guide advises orchard owners to assess soil and tree conditions to choose appropriate fertilizers. It describes soil texture, humus presence, water flow in ditches, and tree foliage color to judge plant food needs and water availability. August 28 orchard comparison with large-scale orchards suggested. WM. MEIKLE, County Agent.
The piece argues that retailers and service industries used war prices to inflate profits while overhead did not double. It notes freight-rate hikes fuel higher pricing and cites Julius Kruttschnitt of Southern Pacific calling the cost impact exaggerated. He warns adding even a cent would double prices on shoes and ham, highlighting consumer education on profiteering and railroad blame.
The Do-Without club, formed in Chicago to promote thrift, offers free membership and literature by sending stamped envelopes to 410 S. Michigan Ave. Members pledge to save for future goals and to contribute to church and charity. Dr. J Stanley Brown leads the national thrift effort with schools and organizations nationwide.
The piece extols banking as a democratic American practice open to rich and poor alike. It argues deposits create credit relations with banks and encourage prudent saving. It urges consulting bankers before risky investments to avoid losses and warns that bank depositors and homeowners resist Bolshevik or socialist agitation, promoting national safety.
The United States Sugar Equalization Board is authorized to sell 56 million pounds of granulated sugar held by the War Department at the original cost of 8.79 cents per pound. Sales are for domestic consumption only and not for export, with distribution coordinated from the board's Chicago office in Room 624 Otis Building.
The ivory elephant neck ornament becomes a popular fad signaling Republican Women’s Club membership. Men adopt it as watch charms as the trend spreads beyond Rhode Island. Senator King proposes a US Senate bill to curb export of immigrant savings via propaganda or foreign subsidies.
National chairman Homer S. Cummings tours the West with a political embassy reporting public dissatisfaction in middle western states. He acknowledges high living costs and a public focus on domestic issues while the administration concentrates on foreign affairs.
The U S house requests the secretary of war to sell to the public all U S army surplus food stocks valued at about 120 million dollars. The stock is currently on sale in car load lots to municipalities.
In Chelan County Washington the estate of Casper Bauer deceased will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on August 30 1919 at ten oclock in the forenoon at the courthouse front door Wenatchee The sale is subject to court confirmation Lots 3 and 4 Block 5 Ralston addition to Leavenworth Lot 13 Block 10 Ralston addition to Leavenworth Nicholas Kinscherf administrator L J Nelson attorney for administrator Leavenworth Washington First publication and third publication
Delos W Fowler of Chiwaukum Washington filed notice of intent to make Final Three Year Proof to establish his claim to the S% SE% of Section 32 Township 28 North Range 16 East Willamette Meridian. He will appear before R S Ludington U S Commissioner at Wenatchee August 30 1919 with witnesses A J Duncan M O Logan Nicholas Kinchers and Wm F Blankenship of Leavenworth Washington. BEN SPEAR Register.
The House of Representatives approved a bill establishing a daily minimum wage of 3.00 dollars for government employees excluding postal workers.
In Chelan county Washington Irven F. Hutchings has been appointed administrator of Lola A. Hutchings deceased estate. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the administrator or attorney L N Nelson in Leavenworth within six months from August 8 1919. Failure to file will bar claims. First publication August 8 1919.
Washington case Madaline La Vine vs Fay La Vine seeks an absolute divorce on abandonment and non support. The prayer includes custody of the minor child and related relief. Plaintiff's attorney L J Nelson based in Leavenworth Chelan County Washington announces service and 60 day response period.
Joseph C Hughes of Peshastin Washington filed intent to make final three year proof to claim land described as N percent 4 NE percent NW percent Section 12 Township 22 North Range 17 East Wil lammette Meridian at Wenatchee Washington before U S Commissioner R S Luddington on August 30 1919 Witnesses W E Boston J C Baumgarder J Q Carrell L S Chambers all of Peshastin First pub July 25 fifth aug 22
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