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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
1
W H Paulhamus argues Washington citizens should balance labor and capital, reduce idleness, and promote cooperation between unions and employers. He urges practical savings, shrewd spending, and support for local industries to weather postwar economic strain.
Mr J W Elliott secured a list of subscribers for a band fund to support Leavenworth’s brass band this season led by James McDaniel. The article lists the names of those who subscribed and notes the effort took about three hours.
Yellowstone Park elk numbers have shrunk dramatically over five years. Officials estimate 25,000 in 1914, 17,500 in 1917, and possibly less than half by 1920, with 3,300 killed in 1919. Absaroka officials and U S Department of Agriculture warn the herd could face extinction without changes.
The boys lost to Wenatchee 13 to 25 after a tight defensive effort that held Wenatchee to 25 while scoring 18 for the home team. The girls hosted Quincy and fell 13 to 15 with a disputed late play that could have tied the game at halftime and a close finish.
A supply of Oliver Remington Visible L C Smith and Underwood typewriter ribbons has just been received. They are of the best we can buy. The best is none too good, is our belief. Come in and get one while they are to be had.
A voiced admonition argues that business conditions are at the bottom but can improve if collective resolve changes. It stresses the need to shift mental outlook today to begin climbing upward tomorrow.
The Leavenworth Amateur Athletic Association team traveled to Startup and Skykomish last Wednesday. They lost to Startup 27 to 38, while beating Skykomish 82 to 22. A return game with Startup on Leavenworth floor is being considered.
Notices recall the death of Robert McDougall after cancer surgery in Everett. He died Saturday at 8 o clock following a stay with the late John McDougall. The community shares condolences as relatives and friends remember his presence in Cashmere Bremerton and surrounding areas.
Leavenworth Public Library reports a surge of new books, including Story of Ulysses and Story of Troy by Clarke and Age of Fables by Bulfinch. The staff aims to broaden access with popular titles for youth, while the law-enforcement squad is urged to pin Tom McKenzie for peddling without a license.
Japs arrested in the raid last Wednesday night were arraigned before Police Judge Davis Thursday evening. Twenty six pled guilty and paid their fines. Five were discharged for lack of evidence. They faced three charges two by the city and one by the county for liquor possession for sale and manufacturing implements.
Advice from a farm column urges early planning for gardens and dairy, better beekeeping, and efficient farm systems. Emphasizes budgeting, marketing home products, diary cow health, seed testing, proper lamb husbandry, and records of hives for max honey. Recommends simple replacements of queen bees with Italian stock and careful pest control.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL Sunday School 0:45 Intermediate League 2:20 Epworth League 6:50 Preaching services 11 am and 7:30 pm Morning subject The Shield of Faith Evening subject The Call of Elisha Prayer meeting Thursday evening Pastor WM Hoskins text notes reflect parish schedule and topics for the day.
Washington potato growers lose about a million dollars yearly to rhizoctonia. Experts advise disease free seed and seed treatments using formaldehyde, corrosive sublimate, or copper sulfate, with hot formaldehyde and strict handling and rotation to control the fungus and protect crops.
The local Amateur Athletic Club basketball team eyes the state championship after facing Startup Cashmere and Quincy. If they win they advance to meet Seattle YMCA winners in Seattle March 10 11 12, then return to Leavenworth March 18 19 for a final brace of games.
Tonight at 8 o'clock the Cashmere girls and boys travel teams visit for a double header at the Community Building. The event offers two basketball games for one admission and invites fans to fill the house.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs Vern Johnson died last Friday night from suffocation and was buried Monday afternoon at 2 with Rev. Wm Lueckel officiating in Leavenworth cemetery. Alexander Ananzo, a Chelan Okanogan road worker, died Sunday afternoon when a delayed blast exploded sending him about 50 feet from the blast site.
M Northrup and wife and Tony J eterson and wife were arrested Tuesday night as they got off from No. 3 train and jailed. On Wednesday they were charged with possessing intoxicating liquor and, before Judge Davis, each fined 50 dollars on the city charge and 100 dollars on the county charge plus costs. Northrup faced an additional 10 dollar fine for carrying a concealed weapon. Officers notified by the sheriff’s office halted the train’s arrival, and 21 bottles of liquor were found in their possession.
The pruning demonstration at Simons and McDaniel orchards drew sixty five or more attendees. Led by J H Hess of Leavenworth Farm Bureau, the event featured Rome Beauty Jonathan Winesap and Delicious apples pruned under guidance from Wm Meikle and Roy Larson. The first such demonstration in Leavenworth highlighted local interest and the need for expert support and farm bureau membership.
A street parade is set for 4 pm Friday. A baby boy was born Feb 9 to Mr and Mrs Fred Lancaster. Samp son shop promotes aprons including Maybelle Waists. Leavenworth considers two candidates for postmaster if a vacancy occurs: Mrs Anna Reynolds and S A Pot. The Snohomish high team defeated the local squad after eleven straight wins this season.
M. O. Van Brocklin states he has resumed the milk delivery business and will sell at 12 44c per quart, promising the same service and quality as before. He assures customers of reliable deliveries and unchanged standards.
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