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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo argues land demand will rise in the coming year as possible settlers seek a snowless climate. It touts winter snows and invigorating weather, fertile irrigation land, and crops from grains to apples, urging white-skinned settlers with energy to till the land and support regional growth.
Charles Darwin notes thriving apple trees near Valdivia Chile and in Chiloe with streets described as orchard paths. He observes high tree vigor in damp South American conditions and reports self grown young trees along road borders and an unusually short method of orchard establishment in Chiloe.
The report shows Washington State’s total indebtedness at 174 508 663.78 as of September 30 1921 with interest paid in the past year totaling 8 053 486.84. Per capita debt is 127.64 and per capita interest is 5.89. The figures include bonds and warrants for state counties cities towns port districts schools and miscellaneous purposes.
The author describes a method where a conical brown budded branch is cut and planted two feet deep in spring. By summer the stump grows long shoots and may bear fruit, with an example of twenty three apples. In the third season the stump becomes a well wooded tree loaded with fruit.
Washington State Weekly notes that Dawes ties trouble to inefficient clerical staff finding 60 percent of government clerks ineffective. He urges comprehensive department exams to weed out incompetents, a sweeping reform that could bring business methods and budget economy to government.
An English Canadian and American delegation travels to South America to study how Peruvian miners carry up to 150 pounds along tree-hafted ladders from deep shafts. Darwin noted Yaquil mine yields 200 pounds per trip with naked workers climbing zigzag trunks. The group’s report will attract interest.
Bill Brennan weighs a bout with Jack Dempsey over the chance at a massive purse. Promoters hint at a swift decision as both sides consider terms and venue possibilities.
A Tacoma man drove a truck loaded with dynamite over a 600 foot embankment and survived the fall. He escaped with injuries not specified, while authorities investigated the incident.
Local lore casts small towns as dens of thieves while Spokane faces a robberies incident aboard a Northern Pacific observation car at the depot. The report notes a peculiar crime scene and questions how such places earn notorious nicknames.
The article cites Dr Bliss quoting a surge in dope use from 1917 to 1919 and a jump in crude opium imports from 60,000 to 730,000 pounds, noting no 1920 figures. It questions whether alcohol restrictions pushed evasion and advocates a middle path between total prohibition and repealing liquor sales.
A debate centers on regulating two opposing policies with emphasis on careful oversight. Proponents argue for strict limits to prevent excess while opponents warn against overreach and stalemate.
The high protectionists press to make tariff a prominent measure when Congress convenes. Many feel that freer trade would aid small dealers and buyers.
A traveling mail coach here is protected by a fierce guarding dog and a tough marine crew. Observers note the marines appear skilled with firearms, suggesting would-be robbers should seek other employment.
Mr Jermane of the Seattle Times argues republicans face dubious prospects after a large prior victory. He says the party’s term produced disaster and Congress failed to honor campaign pledges. War correspondents at the arms conference are urged to seek peace rather than provoke strife among England France and Japan.
Dr Starke hired by Wenatchee businessmen and others surveyed the region for oil potential and reported unfavorably. The World published the report last Saturday with remarks from involved parties concluding no commercial oil discovery is likely and praising those who acted.
England pushes the Irish question toward calm, Sinn Fein exercises patience, Ulster resists gains, but adjustments seem likely. All three parties should find peace, Ireland offered status akin to Canada, with U S enjoying a more liberal difference not yet noted.
No services Sunday. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Choir practice Friday evening at parsonage. Aid society meeting postponed until Dec. 8. WM Lueckel, Pastor.
Sunday School at 9 45. Epworth Pune 6 30. Topic Thy Will be Done with My Plans. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Morning subject The Narrowness of Jesus. Evening subject Gods Orchard. Address to the Intermediate League with members taking part. Everyone invited. WM Hoskins Pastor.
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