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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1921

Page

2

Leavenworth Echo Payment and Address Note

Issued every Friday and subscription costs 3.00 per year in advance Communications should be sent to The Leavenworth Echo at the designated address.

Leavenworth Echo

Millions for Service Men Relief Fund Authorized

The Congress approved 460 million dollars for disabled war veterans for the coming year, signaling strong government intent to provide immediate relief. The amount mirrors postwar government costs and suggests continued yearly support, with slow start but growing capacity in care networks. Tacoma Ledger.

Congress Harding Tacoma Ledger

Rare 200 Acre Forest Discovered For State Park

The Pennsylvania forestry commission reports a primeval forest tract of over 200 acres recently found. The state plans to acquire and develop it as a public park. The area features a large expanse of white pine with many trees exceeding 140 feet in height.

Forestry Commission Pennsylvania

Forest Preserve Heroic Find Sparks Preservation Effort

A Tacoma Ledger report describes a remote tract 100 feet up a hillside with a hemlock of 12 feet in girth and ancient oaks tulip trees hickory and ash. The land is to be guarded and preserved for future generations as a natural treasure worth protecting from lumbering and fires.

Tacoma

Washington state coal mines offer to hire former workers at union issue

Mines offer wages of 4.50 dollars per day for common labor and up to 14.00 dollars per day for piece work to returnees. Unions at Wilkeson and Burnett decline the offer and eviction notices are served to about 350 men and families. Owners plan to hire outside the unions as strikes and wage demands threaten mine viability.

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Wilkeson and Burnett National

Republicans Move To Fast Track Cliff Measure In Senate

Democratic members of the Senate Finance Committee were ushered out as Republicans pressed to consider the cliff measure gaining undisputed sway. A Democrat commented on the tense, procedural standoff and the pace of the debate.

Senate Finance Committee

Interest groups clash over bill provisions

A quoted critic argues against the bill citing opposition from monopolies and dyes, claiming the proposal risks improper influence. The statement frames a debate on legislative drafting and the power of interest groups in shaping policy.

Government Sues Great Northern in Helena Over Hours

Four cases were started by the government against the Great Northern Railway Company in Helena Montana alleging violations of the 16 hour law. Engine men are claimed to have worked more than sixteen hours without rest in the United States district court last week.

Great Northern Railway Company Helena Mont United States District Court

Lumber, Lath and Shingles Output in 1900 and 1919

Census preliminary figures show U S lumber output totaling about 1 0439 million dollars value for 1919 at an average 30 21 per M feet versus 6844 million dollars and 15 38 per M for 1909. Lath production in 1919 reached about 9 229 900 with shingles at 41 118 000 in value.

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State College Gridiron Staff Picked for 1921-22 Season

Pullman Aug 5 With Fred Hamilton named captain and tackle last year the state college selects its head coach as Gustavius Welch returns with Hack Applequist as assistant. Bohler again trainer and 4 F Bohler directs. Report Sept 1 and practice Sept 15. Returning players include Hanley Loomis Bohannon Jenne Moran Sanberg Melvor Winans Sax Skadan Webster Powers Duch Duplan fullback Dunlop Dupton McKay Davis Tromanhouse Jans and more from last year plus strong first year prospects.

Pullman Athletic Council Fred Hamilton Norm Moss State College Gustavius Welch Wil Hack” Applequist F. Bohler Pacific Coast Conference Harold Hanley Spud” Loomis George Bohannon Eldon Jenne Mike Moran Roy Sanberg Pink Melvor Bill” Winans Moe” Sax Curly” Skadan Vernon Hickey Quinn Fisne J. Zaepfel E. Alexander Wheeler

Frosh and senior players named for halfback and end roles

Candidates for halfback include Mulledy and J. McDonald with Fenton seeking the quarterback job. End positions will feature Cole Meeker L C Cook and H T Cooke. Last year’s frosh line hopefuls include Hays Beneke Keefe Crosby Hamilton Kramer Doust Hoffman Wetsel Farmer and E W Robertson. Captain Dutch Dunlap will back Stackhouse and Crow at center as understudies. The schedule lists 10 games from October 1 to New Year’s Day against teams such as Alumni Camp Lewis Gonzaga Idaho California Oregon COAC Washington USC and Notre Dame.

Mulledy Frosh J. McDonald Fenton Cole Meeker L. C. Cook H. T. Cooke J. Hays G. Beneke A. Keefe J C. Crosby Art Hamilton Pete Kramer A. Doust M. M. Hoffman C. W Wetsel S. Farmer E. W. Robert Dutch” Dunlap Stackhouse L. R. Crow Pullman Camp Lewis Taco Gonzaga Spokane Idaho California Portland Oregon Co.a.c Corvallis Washington Seattle Southern California Los Angeles Notre Dame Tacoma

Care of the Ears Warns Against Ear Probing Dangers

Guidance on ear care urges avoiding inserting objects or attempting wax removal. It notes that most ear issues can be treated early to prevent permanent hearing loss and highlights risks from foreign bodies pushed into the ear by children. It cites that many US children fail hearing tests but 60 to 80 percent are curable with early treatment.

United States

Paper dress forms aid Camp Lewis surgeons and patients

SAMY ADOPTS DRESS FORMS, Paper dress forms, now popular with women, are used by army surgeons at Camp Lewis. Patients are bound with gummed paper from waist to neck in a dress form to save labor and money, following a demonstration by Miss Almira White.

Camp Lewis Almira White

Army surgeons Demonstrate Paper Tape Light Cast Method

Demonstration at Camp Lewis shows using paper tape for light casts with splints, a technique adopted after wives used it. The method impressed observers and was presented before the Pierce County Medical Association.

Pierce County Camp Lewis Pierce County Medical Association

Mysterious Travel Phrases Toward Uncertain Destinations

Brief snippets list a collage of nicknames and places from Idaho Arkansas Florida Montana and Texas. The items evoke wandering travelers and compressed descriptors rather than a single narrative or event.

Hearing on Supplemental Assessment Roll in Leavenworth

City notices a hearing by the City Council on September 13 1921 regarding a supplemental assessment roll for Eastvarje Street to Summit Street along the west side of Sherburne Street. Property owners may file written objections with the City Clerk before the hearing, with options to amend or confirm the assessment as law provides.

Sumtreet Cascade Street Summits F Sherburne Street Rex City Council Worth

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