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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
5
The Echo urges readers to adopt the Christmas spirit of good will beyond the season. It reflects on Christ’s teachings of peace and forgiveness and asks everyone to emulate that tolerance and kindness throughout the year for a happier world.
The March special session authorized a state school code commission. It recommends abolishing districting, creating county boards of five members, appointing a county and state superintendent, and radical financing and administration changes. The readers are urged to oppose the change, fearing autocratic officials and loss of local control.
Armour Company pushes a calendar illustrating benefits of using purebred sires, claiming grade stock improves by as much as 50 percent under similar conditions. Despite some regional doubt, the company argues the trend will continue as scrub stock are still marketed widely.
New Jersey Governor Edwards, serving as bank president, oversaw the start of construction for the bank's new building and had a bottle of Scotch placed in the cornerstone as a ceremonial gesture.
The writer doubted the governor’s judgment, fearing prohibition will force removal of the cornerstone and endanger his bank, asserting the cornerstone will be torn out once prohibition takes full effect in his state.
Water freight from Portland and other west coast ports to Atlantic markets falls from 25 to 22.50 dollars. The move could improve western mills' ability to compete with eastern producers. Rail rates must adjust to allow western shipments into eastern markets.
Wholesale prices of staple commodities averaged 24 percent in November from the peak last May. The cost of living should fall noticeably in the near future, though further reductions in retail prices lag as stores work through existing stock.
Charles Donnelly, head of the Northern Pacific Railroad, says the farmers strike withholding grain is more effective than many believed. He notes low grain shipments and predicts the current downturn will be brief with prosperity soon to follow nationwide.
President Obregon shuts down the largest skin game casino in Tia Juana signaling decisive action. Reports describe the establishment as the Western hemisphere’s premier gambling house.
With most nations joining the league of nations the question rises who President-elect Harding will align with. The text notes Russia Germany and Mexico as notable possibilities in shaping postwar international ties.
A Chicago purse snatcher grabbed a woman's bag but fled when the victim, a physical culture instructor, confronted him. He reportedly seemed startled, mistaking her for a bear in disguise as she retaliated.
The Republican majority in Congress plans to redraw House membership to reflect population figures from the 1920 census. This adjustment aims to align districts with demographic shifts and ensure proportional representation.
The Department of Agriculture enlarges its force at Camp Valley Georgia for a winter clean up against plum curculio affecting peaches. Specialists study hibernating habits and direct local fall and winter extermination efforts.
Mr Lindahl traveled to Wenatchee to umpire a girls basketball game between Quincy and Wenatchee high schools at the county seat last Friday evening. Wenatchee won by a wide margin.
Students in several grades held Yuletide observances yesterday. Eighth graders enjoyed a dinner in the grade building office and a program in the gym. The high school sang and performed in the auditorium under Miss Bagley and Miss Wise.
Friday evening the seniors hosted the initiation of freshmen into the three upper classes. Senior boys presided at the ceremonies, rewarding successful new students with chocolate. Some freshmen reportedly questioned the rites, but most complied and endured the events as tradition dictates.
The Knights of Pythias lodge awards for American History and Civics essays from Leavenworth High School. Prizes include gold silver and bronze medals, essay length 1000 to 1500 words on Americanism, with no outside help except from specified officials and instructors. Essays due by April 1, 1921. Public recognition planned.
The Leavenworth school notes add details on teachers during holidays. Miss Byrnes will remain in Leavenworth, Miss Christopher and Miss Maxwell go to Almira, and Mr. Sutton will stay in Leavenworth.
A festive poem fragment asks for abundance of Christmas joy contentment love sweetness and every dearest treasure granted to completeness. The lines evoke warm wishes and timeless holiday cheer.
County Assessor Spencer and staff finish 1920 tax tabulation as rolls near completion. Taxes for all purposes in Chelan county total 1 382 157, due February 1 when 1920 taxes become payable.
The county reports higher levies for 1920 across state, county, school, road district and municipal taxes. State taxes jump to 501,354 from 183,778 in 1919, with the total county levy at 462,044 up from 366,240. Municipal taxes total 129,494 versus 399,141 last year, and road district taxes rise to 158,078 from 126,275.
The piece rails at spiritual and financial bankruptcy after an era of excess. It laments economic fallacies and urges a return to work, self denial, and religious revival citing the Sermon on the Mount as guidance. It condemns misleaders, promotes prudent spending, and warns only the survivors may prevail.
The City of Leavenworth announces a hearing on Local Improvement District No.6 Benton and Evans streets sidewalk project. The assessment roll is on file for public inspection until January 25, 1921 at 8 PM. Objections must be written and filed with the City Clerk before the hearing.
In Superior Court of Washington Chelan County Fred Abeling and Al A Abeling 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 the east half of Lot 10 Block 1 Third Addition to Leavenworth Chelan County Washington The suit seeks to decree all claims by defendants to the property as void and commands appearance within 60 days after December 10 1920. Herman Howe attorney for plaintiffs, Leavenworth, Chelan County, Washington.
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