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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
1
The piece quotes Jonathan Bourne Jr. denouncing bureaucratic paternalism and Wilson’s leadership as hobbling private enterprise. It argues optimism, independence, and rugged nationalism built the nation, citing industry leaders and policy contrasts.
The passage contrasts aptitude for business and politics, noting that both groups have some skill but question who has truly turned politics into success. It argues that under a paternal government everyone would study politics and become politicians, making politics the sole path to advancement and position.
Dr. Judah notes a few cases in town while surrounding areas show more cases this week than last. He describes the disease as milder. Dr. Hoxsey, railroad physician, reports rising cases among railroad workers and a busy two weeks between Leavenworth and the tunnel.
Mr. Allen takes charge of the Koerner drug store this week and will be joined by Mrs. Allen once arrangements are made. Mr. Koerner, who came here in 1910, will move to the coast to enter the automobile manufacturing business early next year. Allen plans to make this his permanent home.
W L Ogden of Leavenworth aged 78 appeared with bride-to-be Annie Alexander of Spokane at the marriage license bureau in Wenatchee Washington. Ogden confessed to four past marriages while Annie had been married once before. Justice of the Peace John A Porter presided. Ogden’s children H E Ogden and Mrs Gowing live in Leavenworth where he has resided for nearly a year.
Kumtux Club members gathered Friday at president Mrs A G McKeown’s home for a business session and program. Miss Lillian Grue read and Mrs Thomas Mullin played piano numbers before five o clock refreshments. Guests were present and Mr C A Warman of Peshastin left for Wenatchee for an appendicitis operation. he is general manager of the Peshastin Fruit Warehouse.
Mrs. F. E. VanBrocklin and her children reached from Iowa last Friday to join her husband who has rented the Ray Simons place on the river’s south shore. He has entered the milk business with his father M. O. Van Brocklin. Frank Cassady and wife left for Spokane to spend holidays with Mrs Cassady’s mother.
Eighty two thousand Paris school children received regular lunches from the Red Cross over the past year. The program supported public schools and expanded access to midday meals for families facing hardship.
A charitable donation to the Red Cross has traveled far and may now be in Russia. The note implies the contribution has been effective and dispersed internationally.
The address urges farmers to save waste by converting late crops to ensilage and preserving unmarketable fruit. It highlights the tie between farming and manufacturing, urging strong cooperative organization to seize broader markets aboard the expanding U S merchant marine and prevent being left behind in reconstruction.
The Club Pool Rooms changed ownership with A. A. Pinch taking over after three years of management. Sam Vanderwest, a fireman and later engineer, died in Seattle last Sunday from the flu after brief illness. He had recently resumed work before falling ill. Vanderwest was well liked by friends and colleagues.
A leading charity appeal highlights how a dollar donated to the Red Cross yields greater impact than a dollar saved in a bank. The slogan emphasizes social aid over personal finance.
Mrs. Chas Eckhart chairs the Leavenworth Red Cross drive but illness moves duties to Harry Krollpfeiffer. Membership costs one dollar and last year the city raised near one thousand dollars. This year aims to greatly raise the total with every boy and girl over fifteen eligible. The slogan is Not One Slacker in Leavenworth.
Frank Schnell of Claresholm Alberta closed a deal on the Turner place a premier Wenatchee valley show ranch about 1.5 miles south of Wenatchee. The 790 acre property includes 60 acres of top commercial orchard and a modern home. The Columbia Valley bank held the mortgage and will convey ownership with possession to the buyer immediately.
The Great Northern Railroad will install an electric block signal system between Leavenworth and Wenatchee. About twenty cars of material have been unloaded along the line and construction has begun under the signal department’s supervision.
A wedding held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Maston united their daughter Ethel with Arthur Brown. The event featured Dragon grape arrangements, a Mendelssohn march, and a three course buffet for about thirty guests.
A troop train loaded with soldiers mostly artillery men from Camp Dix Illinois passed through last night around eleven o'clock. The train headed to Camp Lewis. Some soldiers are regulars and many will be discharged at the destination. Osborn, once from here, was among the artillerymen.
The Bohlke Fruit Warehouse Co. of Dryden filled an order for fifty cars of Winesap apples sent directly to Europe. The company has shipped two hundred cars and has 150 on hand ready for shipment.
The passage notes a humorous contrast between the Red Cross and bureaucratic red tape, while claiming thousands of European babies acquired red cheeks from the Red Cross, illustrating a satirical take on charity and administration.
The Office of Farm Markets at Washington State College with the U S Department of Agriculture outlines two key factors for successful cooperative marketing. It stresses strong management and adequate patronage over capital stock, and explains how to organize by securing minimum business volume and pledges backed by notes to finance operations.
A farmer urges Jones and Smith to exchange surplus farm machinery and tools. He suggests listing wants in a simple Echo want advertisement to connect unused items with needed ones, benefiting both sides and improving work efficiency.
Albert Coleman left for Camp Lewis last Sunday afternoon after two weeks with his parents Mr. and Mrs. N Coleman. He says there is no chance of crossing now as the boys are getting restless and eager to be out of the service. They trained without complaint while there was something to look forward to.
The American Red Cross supplied one tenth of the troops in France with corn cob pipes as part of its aid program.
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