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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
2
The Echo outlines paid advertising rules for condolence notices and paid fundraising events while offering free use for morally beneficial community welfare schemes. It states back issues cost 25 cents and marks Friday August 29 1919.
Southern and northern California see an extended work stoppage as four union heads order a return to work despite ongoing refusals. Critics accuse leaders of betraying self rules while observers warn of contempt for labor, potential civil unrest, and Bolshevik style radical influence from Seattle.
The 1915 Nobel Peace Prize went to Theodore Roosevelt for advancing world peace through pragmatic action. The article contrasts Roosevelt with Wilson, argues for preparedness, and notes Roosevelt donated the $40,000 prize to the Red Cross after receiving it.
Despite clear proof of bolshevism's failure in Russia, some in this country insist on its beauty and holiness. The piece notes a mixture of belief and pretense, reflecting ongoing partisan attitudes toward the doctrine.
The passage argues that while some see bolshevism as a route to better their condition, many supporters believe it will create a state where murder, robbery, and unbridled passions go unpunished. It frames bolshevism as enabling lawless behavior.
The piece traces rising living costs since the war era, noting barber prices from 15 cents for a shave and 35 cents for a haircut up through increases to 50 and 75 cents as patronage shifts. It argues barber shops may need to form a combine to pressure voters and insists men must seek out work and influence to meet the times.
The text contrasts constant wasteful spending with thrifty habits. It argues thrift builds financial strength over years, enabling real pleasures, while ongoing thriftlessness leads to only limited, superficial joy.
The University of Washington will host a two day course for about 25 sheriffs police and investigators from across Washington. Dr W M Dehn from the chemistry department will explain methods to detect alcohol in cider grape perfumes and home made beverages and medicines.
A newspaper critique argues the president overemphasizes the League of Nations, likening his constant focus to Polonius’s meddling. The piece contends such fixation risks harming the subject’s credibility and calls for balanced discussion rather than perpetual propping.
The W C T U reports active meetings with good turnout and distributes copies of the anti cigarette law to tobacco dealers urging enforcement. A teachers reception is planned for Sept 12 at the Masonic Hall with programs and light refreshments, inviting teachers and parents to attend.
Northwest clothing dealers met in Seattle last Wednesday to form an association and address unfair trade practices. Howard Van Brocklin, formerly of Leavenworth and now living in Port Angeles, was elected as a director.
Explains thrift as saving and prudent investing and argues thrift can be taught. Warns that lack of thrift leads to financial failure, while thrift builds steady success and protects against poverty. Emphasizes self discipline over genius and urges cultivate prudent money habits.
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