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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
5
Local items describe visits by Mr and Mrs George Wescott and others in Hillyard. Mentions of Wenatchee trips, J C Penney towels, toothpaste, blankets, and a card party at Mrs DeBlois. Railroad updates note new phone line at G N yard and job changes for women employees. Weather chatter warns of potential cold ahead.
The railroad administration led by Director General Hines cites about 300 million dollars for extensions and improvements and 200 million for new cars and locomotives, with total outlays possibly higher or lower. No purchases will proceed without each company approval, and some 286 million dollars of last year’s orders remain to be delivered this year.
Lola A. Rogers born Iowa November 12 1857 died February 1 1919 at her son's home in Leavenworth She married F H Hutchings in 1878 later lived in Livingston Butte Montana moved to Wenatchee valley about fifteen years ago and made Leavenworth Wenatchee home Husband died in San Francisco April last year She leaves two sons Ernest in Los Angeles Irvin in Leavenworth and many relatives Funeral held at the M E church The Seattle central labor council opposes renaming Woodland Park Roosevelt park Mooney park resolution passed last week Building permits in Seattle valued at 10899775 compared with 6714616 in 1917
Local residents visit relatives, travel plans, and health updates linked to Peshastin Wenatchee and nearby communities. Notables include Mrs C Cozart, Miss Bernice Mackenzie, Navy man Noel Bakke on furlough, and soldiers Charley Arbergast Merle Lanphere Vern Jones returning home. Revival meetings and club gatherings noted.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock Roosevelt Memorial service at 11 with Mr. A H Sylvester to deliver the address All men called to the colors invited to come in a body Epworth League at 6 30 and pastor speaks at 7 30 Prayer and teachers meeting Thursday at 7 30 You will receive a cordial welcome Eternity where shall I spend it Sunday where shall I spend it A H Morton Pastor.
Sugar beet raising returns to Washington fueling development of the sugar industry with millions added to the state economy through expanded cultivation processing and investment.
The National Industrial Conference board reports a 65 to 70 percent wartime rise in living costs for U S wage earners based on industry community data. The study notes an average 65.9 percent overall increase with clothing up 98 percent, and outlines itemized cost changes from July 1914 to November 1918 including fuel and light and sundries.
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