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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
2
The Echo states all resolutions of condolence or fund raising events for profit must be paid notices at regular rates. Free space is reserved for moral or community welfare efforts. Back issues beyond the current month cost 25 cents each.
The Royal Development Co. under Jack Ruth has installed an air compressor and two air drills in tunnels on Red Mountain. About eighteen to twenty workers are employed, water power supplies machinery, and patenting four mining claims while pursuing more titles nearby. The company plans a producing copper mine with Leavenworth as railroad outlet, maintaining a conservative public stance without stock promotions.
A nationwide movement targets high living costs and profiteering as public meetings backed by the press prompt action from officials. Law enforcement has already pursued violators of food laws, while Congress reconsiders its summer break to stay on the job and pass stricter measures.
The National Editorial Association meeting in Seattle last week boosts Northwest publicity. Delegates visited Oregon Washington and Vancouver BC with a two week tour. A ten thousand ton iron ship christened The Editor was launched at Skinner Eddy yards in Seattle. Washington and other state press groups participated in the trip.
Report pays tribute to Rufus Wood for challenging Mills amid a hostile crowd. Mills is labeled cowardly for using the scene to hurl a vile epithet at Wood, while Woods is praised for spirit and courage.
The Roosevelt Memorial Association will launch a nationwide drive October 20 to 27 to raise 10 million dollars for a Washington monument, a memorial park at Oyster Bay, and Sagamore Hill purchase. Washington committee heads include William H. Cowles and several prominent state figures.
Mark Maxwell, a Waterville postal clerk on the Mansfield branch, disappeared last Friday with $9,000 in currency from a bank transfer to Wenatchee. Recently discharged from the army, he had a good reputation and has not been located yet.
County agent William Meikle urges orchardists to assess nitrate needs for full fall fertilization. Workers seek government nitrate from Pullman extension and Olympia agriculture offices, aiming to secure up to 100000 tons for growers. Written estimates are required to obtain orders and delivery if nitrate becomes available.
Seattle plans a large fleet welcome during fleet week expected to draw hundreds of thousands. Organizers led by James W. Spangler arrange a smooth program from sighting in Elliott Bay to departure for Tacoma. Out of town visitors are urged to secure reservations early for extended stays amid expected citywide disruption.
Dividends paid by northwest mining companies in the second quarter of 1919 amounted to $1,265,166, a 20 percent drop from the first quarter.
Mary and Anna Groh aged 11 and 18 were brought to the county jail on a commitment by Justice J. C. Davis of Leavenworth charging larceny for taking goods from G. C. Clark’s house. Both were released Monday to impress upon them that such conduct will not be permitted.
A fragmented line notes that increasing production would prevent higher price levels. The readable text underscores a link between output and price stability. No clear dates or entities are available.
Spokane bakeries and shops announce a 20 percent price increase on all pastries including doughnuts, with customers facing higher costs for croissants, muffins, pies, and other baked goods.
County Game Warden Gonsor reports 2 5 million trout fry released in Chelan county streams this year with over 0 5 million fry remaining in the hatchery. The total will exceed 3 million fry for the year.
WANTED Five to ten women for apple trimming in Dryer at Cashmere four months steady work for good workers Good wages Write Northwest Evaporating Co Cashmere aug15 22 For Sale 8 lots and three room house with good cellar and other improvements West Commercial and 10th street See R F Templin aug22 tf
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