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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
2
The notice explains that paid advertisements for events or schemes seeking money must use regular rates in The Sco. Free use is allowed only for benevolent community welfare activities. Back issues of The Echo are available at a fixed small cost.
Minneapolis Journal reports Northfield residents arm themselves and form a vigilance group to deter bandits. A $2300 reward is posted and the Northfield National Bank urges roadblocks, with 22 armed businessmen and 22 volunteer guards ready to pursue criminals. Local sentiment calls for swift, lethal action to protect the town.
Spokesman-Review reports 22 members of the I W W on a hunger strike in Tacoma city jail. City officials refuse nourishment while urging thrift education, school programs, and public instruction to curb extravagance amidst wartime economic strain. The piece condemns hunger tactics and links thrift promotion to national resilience.
Chelan county apple producers report heavy losses due to in transit freezing and car shortages. Spokene county poor farm raised potatoes valued at $5.40. lands near Spangle rise in value. Idaho town of Kellog to host auto tourist camping ground next summer. Devonport council rejects municipal bonds as too low. Farmers Elevator handled 150400 bushels this season. Holsteins herd of 200 sold to California for $250 each. herd to be rebuilt. Kerr dies at Harrington aged 73 after settling there in 1886 and amassing a fortune.
Merchants in the city discuss hiring extra night patrols following a second burglary incident. Officials note one officer cannot adequately police the entire business district, urging two additional guards to monitor vulnerable areas.
The text reports a Michigan senator Newberry facing indictment by two federal grand juries for assertion frauds. It claims schemes used to defraud with promises of tonnage of paper to supporters and funding from sale to 2.750 for newspaper support and expenses of a Democratic rival against Berry Ford.
A reader asserts the United States has given Mexico leniency and calls for tougher action. The writer argues strong nations should face the same considerations as the great, fearing the limit of patience has been reached.
A brief piece discusses a vague standard for 100 percent Americans and calls for behavior matching national ideals. It argues only a small percentage meet the standard and emphasizes speech and character as measures of perfection.
A local gathering at The Echo office saw beer raised in relation to a Buber Stamp Ime taker event at Girders venue. The unusual mix drew attendees from nearby teams and organizations.
Frank C. Jackson, campaign director for Washington state, filed a second Roosevelt Memorial drive report on November 19 showing the latest fundraising progress and donor engagement across the state.
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