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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1922
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo announces second class mail from Leavenworth Washington, issued Fridays, with 2.50 per year in advance. Communications should be addressed to The Leavenworth Echo.
A country newspaper laments reduced local advertising as city merchants flood markets with pre Christmas appeals. The piece argues centralization of merchandising may drive rural stores out, urging country retailers to stock early and compete to save the large country store.
Report notes Paris police officers reportedly speak English with an Irish accent. The remark reflects cross language culture among law enforcement in the city.
The remark attributed to Clemenceau claims the sick man of Turkey would contaminate Europe, stressing a warning of regional health and political instability spreading across the continent.
A terse report notes the German cabinet intends to govern with a strong hand and indicates shortages in the Berger cheese supply. The fragmentary text underscores political resolve and economic strain reflected in the terse briefing.
A browser fragment notes a sprinkling of family howlers in Europe, hinting at unusual sightings or events connected to relatives abroad. The item hints at a light, curious tone about departures and arrivals in a continental setting.
Columba University plans to teach firearms how to detect crime and could offer lessons for prison enforcement officials. The proposed program would focus on crime detection and training for law enforcement.
The Valley City Times-Record editor Trubshaw, a staunch Republican, expresses frustration with early returns and voices strong opinions on the election. He critiques the process and signals ongoing concern about the results.
The piece notes efforts aimed at safeguarding the political landscape in favor of the Democratic party, describing notable success and momentum behind the strategy. It references policymakers and party supporters shaping security measures and public messaging to bolster Democratic standing.
The Entiat Times editor urges decisive action to end drunken riots accompanying dances and suggests Debs be placed where he would have no audience.
Captain See claims to have discovered the cause of gravitation. After reading his exposition, the observers conclude that what See sees is not easily seen.
The article notes a sharp drop in federal revenue for 1922. It questions what else the public could expect as everyone feels the pinch, reflecting postwar financial strain and government spending adjustments.
St Pauls Evangel Lutheran Church invites Sunday school at 10. Christmas program parts will be assigned and all are asked to attend. Sermon at 7 45 p m marks the start of a new church year. Rehearsals on Friday evenings. Ladies Aid meets Thursday Dec 7 with Mrs C Harding. William Lueckel, pastor.
Mr and Mrs George Hood visited Omak last Saturday. Several residents report illnesses travels and social visits including Mrs F J Hanover from Wenatchee and A Blomeke with daughter back from Seattle. Bazaar selling home made articles set for Dec 9 at the K P hall. Robert Wright recovering after Nov 26 appendix operation. Frank Gibson Gust Bjorke visited from the terminal. R W Dolsen joined family in Snohomish for Thanksgiving. Mrs Tommy Galvin and son back home on No 28. Christmas card orders urged by The Echo. Railroads plan a major ad spend to attract settlers and tourists. J B Huff and Mrs A Brown return from Spokane with plans to testify in a big case and open their restaurant Saturday.
The fifteen Michigan prisoners may be excused for entering the women's cellar and their subsequent actions raise questions of responsibility. The text weighs whether their intent and accountability should be judged leniently given the circumstances and location.
The Record notes a Cashmere hunter fired on five turkeys believing they were chinks. The piece muses that applicants might need an exam to prove they can identify game birds from a flock before licensing.
Bobby Chase is recovering from illness at home. Peter Schons, 9, broke his leg at school and is at Community Hospital. Ruth Larson stayed with aunt Mrs Bjork and plans to winter in Spokane. Local families visited and attended a K P dance in Leavenworth on the weekend.
President Harding and his cabinet spent a full day weighing a course to support prohibition. Public dissatisfaction grows as voters were not consulted in passage and many expect illicit liquor, moonshine, bootlegging, and dope use to surge. A cooperative manufacturing option under strict control is proposed to curb illegal activity and reduce profits from alcohol.
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