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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
2
A four day Seattle strike started February 6 and ended by Monday as laborers, wary of foreign agitators, halted the action after national union leaders forbade its continuation. The paper argues American workers chose prudence over extremism, expecting more self restraint in union matters and family stability to balance leadership.
A high school graduate faces his closing exercises at a peace conference memory. He plans a grand oration, but upon the stage he falters and finally quips that only God and himself know what he intended to say. The remark contrasts hopeful promises and personal doubt.
A columnist laments many young men today lack a definite objective in life. They drift between work and idleness, awaiting opportunities or luck rather than pursuing clear goals as in earlier generations, suggesting a shift in societal norms.
The article claims the state legislature in session costs taxpayers 687.50 dollars per hour. It contrasts this with a charged political metaphor noting Bolshevik elements and a shift from a peace dove to a vulture in the scene.
A newspaper piece argues that dairy cows measure a farmer’s prosperity and judgment. It notes that keeping cows stabilizes income and household supply, and cites Iowa banks requiring cows as loan security. The piece likens a farmer’s value to the cows he owns.
Newly organized and broadened correspondence courses in agriculture are announced by the extension service at State College. Instruction rests with College of Agriculture and home economics faculties, offered as twelve to thirty-six lessons per subject with a correspondence certificate on completion. Enrollment open year round except July and August, with lectures, textbooks, bulletins, illustrated talks, and traveling library support. Courses cover animal husbandry botany dairying farm crops farm management horticulture insect pests plant diseases poultry soils and related sub fields.
The speaker recalls peaceful days before war and says wages rose for many while costs rise for all. Most seek a calm recovery, work, save, and improve life under the government they chose, rejecting wild agitators who advocate quick revolutions and ruin.
The piece argues Col Leonard Wood as a strong presidential candidate after Roosevelt's death. It highlights his leadership in Porto Rico Cuba and the Philippines his role in Plattsburg and Camp Funston and his calls for national preparedness and vocational training for soldiers. The author urges Western support while noting Lane as the only eastern official with a say in the administration.
A historical voice condemns foreign influence in American industry and cites the Seattle shipyard strike as an example. The speaker argues that immigrants are driven to demand high wages by unscrupulous leaders, advocating for stronger American values in labor relations.
Notice to property owners in District No 1 announces the sixth annual installment for Front Eighth and Ninth streets due at the City Clerk's office on or before March 4 1919. Late payments will be certified to the county. Also due April 1 1919 are licenses for theatre pool billiards dog drag ice etc at the City Clerk's office.
226 acre ranch on main road to Wenatchee, 145 miles from Leavenworth. Lots 11 and 12, section 7 two 24N R18. Nicely located for fruit raising and dairy farming with good or chard soil and timber. 40 acres cultivated. Address Chas. E. Coleman, owner in Chicago or Robt. B. Field in Leavenworth. Jan 31 to Feb 14.
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