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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
2
The Echo declares that all condolence notices and fundraising entertainments must run at regular advertising rates. Free space is reserved for moral or beneficial community welfare movements. Back issues past the current month cost 25 cents each.
A Philadelphia conference endorses a humanity driven report urging public self help and community mobilization to ease the financial crisis. It calls for liberal renewals, federal finance aid, bank policy reforms, and possible quick currency relief to prevent bankruptcies and restore confidence.
In Spokane the Central Labor Bureau plans three Chamber of Commerce memberships to foster better relations between labor and business. Leavenworth is urged to form a Service Club to unite residents, promote community progress, and improve mutual understanding across social groups. Intergroup concerted effort is needed for full civic development.
Rufus Woods cites editor consensus on booze registration law and hints at calls for change beyond nationwide prohibition. Rail workers and residents share winter travel, illness updates, visits, and social events across Wenatchee to Spokane and Seattle with noted community movements and travels.
Community notes from Peshastin cover weddings anniversaries and gatherings. Items include Mrs Foster and Mr McCoy anniversary surprises, P. L. I. Club meetings with prize winners, fund donations to Child Welfare Relief, upcoming lectures by Dr Fulkerson, Ladies' Aid activities, Eastern Star initiation, and local visits and incidents.
The text argues that the present law is too drastic and calls for legislation allowing anyone to obtain liquor when needed. It advocates removing restrictions on wine and beer and emphasizes the right to vote on the proposition.
The President's address to Congress on convening this week is receiving commendation from Republicans and Democrats alike. Supporters anticipate swift relief legislation in Congress before the new President takes office in March.
The report notes Canada has raised its labor entry barrier fee to 250 from 50, aiming to curb influx. It questions protection for Canadians seeking work abroad and urges reciprocal safeguards to shield domestic workers from increased competition.
Sheriff McManus and deputies searched Dan Miller’s Tennessee town home last week. Shaffer allegedly pulled a gun and refused the search citing his wife’s delicate health. They claimed he had only a bottle of alcohol and carbolic acid with him and promised to cooperate if the officers ceased further disturbance.
The man was arrested on a charge of resisting officers and bound over to the Superior court with bail set at one thousand dollars. Leavenworth residents are seeking bondsmen to aid his return to his family.
In Chelan County Washington Fred Abeling and wife sue A C Sherburne unknown heirs Leavenworth Real Estate and Improvement Company Jane Doe Belvel unknown heirs and others to quiet title to Lot 9 and east half of Lot 10 Block 1 Third Addition Leavenworth and to have all claims dismissed within 60 days of December 10 1920. Herman Howe attorney for plaintiffs Chelan County Washington.
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