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Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1920

Page

8

Willard Dempsey Bout Hopes Face Off Again

The article outlines Jess Willard’s slim chance to reclaim the world heavyweight title from Jack Dempsey. Willard has trained on his Kansas farm and seeks a return match, buoyed by persistent letters to Tex Rickard and Dempsey’s willingness to offer another shot. Dempsey remains in strong form, while Willard’s long layoff and age are against him.

Robert Jess Willard Jack Dempsey Dempsey Willard Toledo Kansas Jess Richard Tex Rickard Tex

Nome City Goes Into Winter Hibernation

Nome Alaska enters annual winter hush as life slows and activity dwindles. The National Geographic Society bulletin portrays a remote mining camp with a meteoric rise now threatened with near extinction until spring revival.

Nome Alaska National Geographic Society

A Christmas Thought On Aid For War Children

A Christmas message urges American aid for 3 500 000 Central and Eastern European war children. The European Relief Council bands eight groups under Herbert Hoover to fund meals, shelter, and medicine, leveraging every dollar into three dollars from European sources. A check to Franklin K Lane at 42 Broadway is urged as a life warrant, reflecting mercy beyond justice.

United States Central Europe America European Relief Council Federal Council of the Churches of Christ ‘N America American Red Cross American Relief Administration Knights of Cyumbus American Friends Service Committee Jewish Joint Dissibu Herbert Hoover Franklin K. Lane Broadway N. Y

Notorious Moon Shiner Convicted After Long Trial

The old moon shiner was found guilty after a lengthy trial. The judge condemned his long record and imposed a thirty six year sentence, saying the court felt pity rather than anger. The prisoner stayed silent and quipped that he was glad the judge wasn’t mad at him.

Canadian West Proclaimed As New Frontier Of Pioneers

The National Geographic Society highlights Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta as modern prohibition frontiers. It notes rich coal deposits and wildlife while detailing climate and travel limits near the Arctic, with Winnipeg and Edmonton compared to Chicago and St Paul in past eras. Probate reports a July decree granting thirds of Hartman land to widow Hamlin and six children, with a dispute over ownership.

Bering Sea Arctic Circle Nome Alaska Cape Nome Nanels Canada Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Kansas Dakotas Montana National Geographic Society Washington, D. C Prairie Provinces Albertua America Prairie United States United States Weather Bureau Medicine Hat Canadian Rockies Great Lakes Ontario Rocky Mountains Missouri Valley Great American Desert Minnesota North Dakota Winnipeg Chicago Edmonton St. Paul Hamlin Kine Hartmans Hughes & Wallace Barrows & Hanna Burt Williams Crollard & Steiner

Stake in 50 Acre Orchard Land at Castle Rock in Court

In a December superior court case the title to 50 acres of orchard land on Castle Rock Avenue is litigated among Hartman descendants and heirs of T. G. King. Plaintiffs claim title via sheriff’s deed and King estate distribution. defendants include elder Hartman and Hartman heirs. The suit traces a 1918 note dispute, Underwood judgment, sheriff sale to King, and subsequent King death with administratrix handling the estate.

Superior Court Castle Rock Avenue Belone Henry Hartman Europe Sarah E. Tupper Carrie FE Purciles Nellie Westbury Claude King Edwin King Florence King Robert D. Hamlin Ruth W. Hamlin T. G. King Henry Hartman, Jr Joe Hartman Edna M. Hartman Victoria H. Moore Mary H. Jahns Otto H. Jahns Alice Hartman Moore George A. Moore FE. Messerly A. E. Messerly Julia A. Underwood King Columb River Sarah FE

Local newspaper a civic pillar in community life

Essay argues the newspaper ranks third after church and school in shaping a community. It emphasizes the press fuels intellect, commerce, and communication, pays its way without public support, and carries a triple mission to preach teach and meet payroll while enriching civic thought.

Rome Vivian W. Bradbury The Union N. Y News-Dispatch

Echo Wants Column Offers for Buyers and Sellers

Advertise in the Echo want column to buy or sell items. Readers can place brief notices for wanted goods or available merchandise. Submit listings with item description and contact details.

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