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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
4
The Echo wishes its readers a Merry Christmas urging goodwill toward all mankind. It reflects on tolerance, Christian virtue, and urges harmony beyond the holiday season to make the world happier.
The legislature considered a plan to appoint a school code commission with power to overhaul districting and create a five member county board of education elected from districts. The proposal would shift control to a legislature appointed body and alter state and county superintendents roles, with potential financing and administration changes. Critics warn reforms may centralize power and threaten local control.
The Armour Company releases a calendar illustrating the benefits of using purebred sires for stock growers. While some regions see value in purebred stock, many scrub cattle continue to be marketed. Advocates claim grade stock from purebreds are about 50 percent better under similar conditions.
Governor Edwards of New Jersey spearheaded a bank building initiative amid political debate. The event featured plans for a new building and proposed oversight, reflecting state leadership and financial sector interests.
Voters discuss the fate of the cornerstone policy and its impact on the bank in the state. The piece reflects concern over judgment and the potential political fallout as prohibition takes effect.
Fragmentary notes discuss water transport from Port Sumahly to the western ports and a $22.50 rate. Mentions need to adapt rail rates to help western producers compete with eastern and central states. No definite names or dates.
Prices of staple commodities averaged 24 percent lower in November than the peak level reached in March. The decline suggests future cost considerations as retailers review inventory and wholesale buying to gauge the impact on retail prices.
The president of the Pacific Railroad discusses the farmers strike, noting growing tension and the period’s heightened vigilance as the issue intensifies amid regional unrest and protests.
President Obregon closes the large casino in Tijuana signaling a decisive crackdown. He asserts resolve to act firmly and hit hard on gambling operations, framing the move as part of a broader Western policy.
The article notes the growing number of nations in the League of Nations and raises questions about President-elect Harding’s possible associations with Ri my and Mexico amid global shifts.
Republican leaders in Congress move to redraw House seats to align with the population counts from the 1920 census. The plan aims to adjust district lines to reflect shifts in population and maintain proportional representation.
The United States Department of Agriculture enlarges its force at Camp Valley Georgia for a winter clean up campaign against plum curculio affecting peaches. Specialists will study hibernating habits of the insect and direct local fall and winter extermination work.
Mr Lindah refereed a basketball game between Quincy and Wenatchee high school girls at the county seat last Friday evening. Wenatchee won by a wide margin.
The article notes Christmas observances yesterday in several rooms. The Grimmans held a program in the auditorium under Miss Bagley Floer’s general direction and the grade showcased the holiday event.
The text notes a ten day vacation ending and school resuming Monday morning in January, marking the start of a new school month. It mentions a free matinee on February first and a film titled The Head, with references to players and people.
Friday evening the Senjo high school sponsored the initiation for freshmen into the three upper classes. The proper ceremony was attended for boys, and any first trial to get chocolate candy required saying 50. Some freshmen may have resisted, but others quickly conformed to the established rite.
Leavenworth School students may enter an American History and Civics essay contest organized by Lodge No 164 of the Knights of Pythias. Prizes include a solid gold medal for first, a solid silver for second, and a bronze for third. Essays must be under 1000 words and centered on defined themes headed by 1921.
Ambiguously worded notice notes Leavenworth teachers entering vacation period. Mentions Miss B and Mr in Almira and Leavenworth contexts. Unclear details but indicates staff changes or time off across several schools.
Fragmentary Christmas wish text speaks of love and treasure. The garbled lines imply a message of togetherness and best wishes for completeness during the holiday season.
Chelan county officials led by Amer Spencer report the 1920 tax figures nearly tabulated. Tax rolls for all purposes total about 982 157 dollars and are due to the county treasurer February 1.
Chelan County plans a higher overall tax levy for 1929 with increases in state county school road district and municipal taxes. State taxes rise to 201354 from 18377, county levy climbs to 566240, total consolidated state and county levy reaches 763399 up from 550014, road district taxes grow to 226275 and 158078 for 1928, and total municipal taxes total 129404 up from 49141.
Fragmented text reflects a chaotic early discussion on power, leadership, and religious influence. Mentions of a shift away from deceitful advisers, calls for restraint, and a sense of resetting governance amid unrest. No clear events or identifiable figures emerge from the readable segments.
Public notice announces a hearing on the assessment roll by the city council to hear objections. Citizens must file written objections before the hearing and may question or seek changes to all or parts of the assessment. The hearing date is set for December 17 1920 with city clerk E G Gowing presiding.
The Superior Court of Washington Chelan County summons A C Sherburne and unknown heirs to appear within sixty days after December 10 1920 to quiet title for Lot 9 and half of Lot 10 in Leavenworth Third Addition Leavenworth, with Leavenworth Real Estate and Improvement Co Jane Doe Belvel and unknown heirs also named as defendants and warning of judgment by default. Herman Howf attorney for plaintiffs practices in Leavenworth Washington.
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