This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
2
The Echo states that notices intended to raise money or promote business must be paid at regular rates. Charitable or welfare movements may use space for free. Back issues are offered at 25 cents each. date noted as Friday December 26, 1929.
Congressman Albert Johnson rallying on immigration and national security declares that revolutionaries and radicals have overstayed their welcome and must be expelled. He argues free press and speech belong to Americans and future entrants should come only under protection. The address frames a sweeping purge of perceived threats to stable government.
The Leavenworth news column urges citywide sewer improvements for schools and a village mail delivery. It notes strong sentiment, asserts major upgrades will cost about ten dollars per property, and argues growth and prosperity depend on taking prompt collective action.
Alfred Hubbard the Seattle wizard says he has discovered an atmosphere power generator. His machine weighs under twelve pounds and allegedly powers several lights indefinitely. He claims a larger version could sustain seventeen thousand horsepower to heat light and power a large village.
The Echo urges clear discussion on proposed city improvements and supports public dialogue. It notes newcomers should rely on the judgment of older citizens and welcomes calm debate through its columns or in community talks.
Victor Berger is re elected to Congress from Milwaukee but faces denial of his seat as unfit to represent any district in the Nation. The article characterizes him as a radical socialist and notes years of misrepresentation.
Miles C Moore longtime territorial governor of Washington died at Wella Wallaa on December 16. He arrived in the territory in 1863 as a store clerk, went to Montana in 1864, then returned to Washington in 1866. He served as territorial governor from March to November 1889.
Twenty seven members of the I W W were found guilty of conspiracy against the government in federal court at Kansas City and sentenced to three to nine years in the federal penitentiary.
The State Game Warden outlines who needs trapping licenses and which fur bearing animals are exempt from licensing. An 1908 Attorney General opinion confirms a $5 trapping license is required for non exempt fur bearing animals, with exemptions including coyotes musk rats mink skunk marten civet cats and weasels. Licenses may be obtained from the county auditor and are valid only within the issuing county.
A local Sportsmen's association schedules a meeting at Leavertown on January 7 at 7 30 p m to organize for game preservation and invites all interested persons to attend.
WANTED a rent a piano near Leavenworth Hospital. WANTED Woman to do house work. Phone 661. POUND Ladies' cop call at Rutherford Mercantile Co. HALF ACRE GARDEN TRACTS FOR SALE ten tracts in Leavenworth Gardens by Oliver E Swartz. Trespass signs printed on cloth for sale at the Echo office. aug2otrt
The column lists students and staff with holiday travels and visits to Spokane Tacoma Leavenworth Seattle and other locales. It notes quarantines and exams, plus gifts from G N Lambert Co. manager F S Seritsmier who donated six cases of oranges for a Christmas feast.
The high school held a Wednesday afternoon Christmas celebration with a decorated tree and gifts from the entertain ment committee. Pupils received two parcels each while popular songs were sung and attendees enjoyed a festive time. The first semester attendance list includes Willis Blankenship Florence Clemens John Kinchert Lydia Kuch and others with no absences or tardies.
A list of high school students who have earned averages of 90 or above in each subject entitling them to final exam exemptions. Subjects include Geometry Algebra General Science Physics Commerce Shorthand Typewriter Bookkeeping English French American History Ancient History Domestic Science and more with multiple named students per subject.
A Northwest Journal of Education analysis on how teacher shortages and rising pay pressure threaten public schools. It warns unions and inexperienced hires will erode education quality, notes 261 Washington schools closed for lack of teachers, and compares teacher salaries to trades, urging nationwide action to protect students’ future.
The M. E. Church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 and Epworth League at 6 30 with sermons at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm. Morning message The Lamb of God and evening Life's Record. A new furnace improves comfort for all worshipers as Pastor Wm Hoskins extends a welcome to all.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.