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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1922
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo issued weekly on Fridays by The Echo Publishing Co. with an annual prepaid subscription of $2.50. Address communications to The Leavenworth Echo and it is mailed as second class matter from Leavenworth, Washington.
The issue notes editor H. S. Berrick guiding the Friday publication dated February 24 1922. The page presents editorial perspectives and local notices typical of a early 20th century newspaper run by Berrick.
The speaker catalogs mountains and taxes, wages and rivers, statesmen and pumpkins, lakes and politicians, roaring cataracts and orators, fast trains and horses, sharp lawyers and financiers, noisy children, fertile plains, and a multitude of newspapers, critiquing modern life with vivid, satirical imagery.
P S Darlington identifies Winesap Delicious Staymen Rome White Winter Permain Winter Banana and Jonathon as the best suited apples for this district in the order listed.
Some officials warn of national bankruptcy from generous ex service men bonuses yet show no concern over subsidies or bonuses for railroad and shipping interests.
The Secretary of State warns residents of cities or towns must re register to vote in upcoming primaries and elections. Country district residents need not re register unless they have moved from their old precincts.
The forestry department and state coordinate with major timber companies to safeguard new timber growth from fire. Officials note that logging land within the section requires attention to prevent destruction of the young crop and to promote sustained forest health.
The passage notes Chelan county readiness to act on a matter with the forestry department paying half the cost while the state and landowners cover a quarter each. It implies a cooperative funding arrangement for forest land initiatives.
Reports from Anacortes describe law violators from Anacortes Guemes and nearby islands robbing hen roosts and committing petty crimes. The Guemes Beachcomber says pictures of some suspects have been obtained in the act.
The U S Dirizible Roma recently bought from Italian makers was wrecked Tuesday with about thirty three fatalities and significant costs. The event prompts calls for the government to develop its own weapons, as neither England nor Italy can provide safe dirigibles.
Wenatchee hosts the newly organized North American Fruit Exchange of the Pacific Coast with directors W. & Gwin, R. H. Parsons, A. R. Rule, D. H. White, A. A. Prince, C. Curtis Robinson and Worrall Wilson. The group aims to cooperate with local associations to sell North Central Washington fruit and avoid speculative entanglements.
Judge Landis quits the bench to devote time to his duties as umpire in the major league game and to keep order among players managers and others. He will draw a salary that could choke a horse and may enter without buying tickets as magnates urge.
Government estimates show a rise from about 200000 addicts three years ago to roughly 3000000 today. The nation employs about 15000 federal prohibition enforcement officers and around 250 narcotic officers. The situation is described as serious with potential widespread impact unless policy changes occur.
The text warns the nation will face widespread drug addiction in a few years, calling the drug habit more deadly than liquor or immoral conduct. It reflects alarm over rising drug use and public health concerns of the era.
Word says France intends to repay wartime loans but the speaker insists the United States will not bear the entire financial burden. Allies including England shared in victory, but the burden should be shouldered by France and other borrowers with Germany. Quibbling is seen as counterproductive.
The annual roundup on North Central Washington has observers hopeful for a fair outcome. Two bands of fruit runners resist, while a few cowed mavericks avoid attention, as riders watch closely and growers seek a strong selling company to back their interests.
A long critique argues that government notices should not be printed as free news items by newspapers. It contends that printing and publishing are normal trades, and all taxpayers and businesses deserve no special privileges or free advertising, yet requests persist to print government notices as news.
Last Friday evening a group in Leavenworth formed the Leavenworth Choral Society with officers including Director Mrs. Bryan and President Mrs. Hagler. The open membership costs $1 yearly to fund artist engagements. next practice is Monday Feb 27 at 7 in the Community Hall.
Delegates J. W. Elliott Geo Hauber and Mr Paton from Leavenworth Peshastin and Cashmere returned from Olympia with assurances that $90000 of state forest road funds will be reserved for Stevens Pass work in Chelan County. If approved by the U S Agriculture Secretary the project would push toward completion next summer and a 1923 opening. Snohomish County officials joined in the effort.
R W Van Tassell praising E W Van Tassell s purebred Ayshire herd near Wenatchee. Records show strong national and regional production with cows such as Stewart Robin and Glengartilish Queen topping mature and four year old classes. October 1 4 figures highlight milk and butter yields.
The river dam maintained by the Great Northern Lumber Co was thoroughly reconstructed this winter. Rotted timbers were replaced with sound timbers and standard safety precautions were taken to ensure years of safety and prevent any spring flooding.
Donald Jones, a Black man involved in a January fight that left M Savage dead, was tried last week and sentenced to 25 years in state prison at Walla Walla. The paper argues the sentence is not severe enough and urges the full law be served without leniency.
Local high school boys basketball foresees a tough home game after Chelan’s strong show in Entiat. If star Stuart Brownfield shines, Chelan may repeat a big night, while home fans hope for a returning win from the earlier defeat.
Sheriff Forsyth and Deputy Nelson raided the Roosevelt hotel building at Mission and WWirst, seizing a large stock of bonded whiskey from Harry Saunders. Saunders was arrested on liquor possession for sale charges, previously fined $100 two months ago. The seized goods were taken to the county jail for trial with the owner present.
Tickets for the February 18 benefit dance netted about 270 dollars. The event was a social success and the organizing committee expresses appreciation for public support.
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