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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1921
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo announces its Post Office address in Leavenworth Washington as second class matter with weekly Friday issue. Subscriptions cost 1.00 per year in advance and communications are directed to Rearick, the editor.
A Marine Biological Association chair warns that replacing coal with oil could pollute oceans and harm marine life. He notes a thin oil film over vast waters could block air and water exchange, risking damage to fisheries seen in British waters 1917 18, though full ocean contamination is unlikely.
Alarm spreads over potential oil pollution in the Americo-European steamer lanes that could kill fish on Newton land banks and in French and British fishing waters. The text notes risks to marine life and fishing stability.
The incoming national administration should reform railroad rates to reduce East West freight barriers. Western lumber firms in Oregon and Washington face higher costs and limited access to Eastern markets, risking layoffs among woodsmen, millhands, and railroad workers. A shift to more sensible rates could restore competition and stimulate regional prosperity.
The piece asserts that four weeks hence President Harding will be inaugurated and a new administration will begin. It notes widespread dissatisfaction with the Democratic era and promises that a fresh start will bring improved conditions, with a belief the new broom will sweep clean.
A reader argues against a proposed tax on fuel oils as unnecessary and urges broader tax relief. The note reflects a nationwide demand to cut taxes and warns that lowering one tax while another remains would mislead the public and fail to ease overall fiscal burden.
Washington reports a bill by Senator Joseph I France of Maryland seeking to authorize negotiations to acquire by purchase or other means German held territories in Africa and Pacific islands, exchange allied debt certificates, and establish international cooperation to settle Allied indemnities. The measure aims to extinguish ten billion dollars in Allied debts to the United States and reshape global indemnities, with referral to Foreign Relations for study.
Jusse Palmer joined his wife and family in Seattle last week. Earl and Mrs. Ault shopped and visited relatives in Leavenworth. Geo B Woodruff and J E Crane spent the fest of the week to Camy C. FE Myr Craney is wintering at Priest River Idaho with his legemr teams at work. Edward Hertzog celebrated his 21st birthday with music games and a popcorn and taffy pull. Mrs. C F Runel visited Rupel in Wenatchee hospital, expecting discharge this week. Mr and Mrs Geo Shueart hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs M A Peters and family. Miss Viinnia King and Mr Willie Burgess attended. A patriotic program honoring George Washington’s birthday was held at the schoolhouse Tuesday evening.
On Friday evening February 18 Mr Anns Rindal hosted a small gathering for Oliver Rindal’s fifteenth birthday. Guests arrived at 4 enjoyed music games and supper then watched a basketball game. Attendees included Gran Green Bill Elliott Earl Tarleton Frank Tracey Bruce Burknart Ted Thompson Frank George Yama Orville Rindal Adolph Rindal.
The Eighth Annual Installment on Improvement District No 5 will be due on or before March 36 1921 at the City Clerk's office. The notice covers Evans street from Summit avenue east to Evans street west end and Bentor street from Evans street east to Railroad avenue. E G Gowing City Clerk Leavenworth Was h
Daily notices list Mrs F C Gassidy failing to Seattle and Mrs Darmody visiting Spokane. J J Logan returns from Gentralin Wash. Mrs Harry Krondak attends Man Beattirer funeral in Seattle then Tacoma. J P McClure visits Wenatchee. Miss Grace Dalton guest at Dr G W Hoaxsey in Hillard. Mrs Ea ton honored by Mrs Hoxsen at five hundred on Monday. Mrs M Starkey of Goldbar visits Leavenworth. H Smith of Gasend Division travels to Leavenworth. Miss Martha Simons visits coast while Mr Durand substitutes at roundhouse. H Toreson Spokane master carpenter visits Leavenworth. Miss Tha Smith of Columbia River now at Leavenworth depot. Mrs Weedon spends coast then returns home. Mrs John McKinnon of Tyewe in Leavenworth. Mrs C W Lancaster reported very ill. daughter born Feb 22 to Mr and Mrs D McYowaski. Congratulations to GA Bunch on coast visit. Mr and Mrs Davis arrive Wednesday. plan to settle nearby. Friends shocked by death of Mary Elsie Beattiger February 19 at age months. funeral in Seattle February 28. community laments loss.
Edward Adams Cantrell of Los Angeles will discuss the Irish question at the Scenic Theatre on Wednesday March 2. Admission is free and everyone is invited. Questions will be answered.
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