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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1920
Page
2
The Echo declares all condolence notices, paid entertainments, and fundraisers must be run at regular advertising rates. Free space is reserved for moral or beneficial community welfare movements. Back issues cost 25 cents each beyond current month.
The community is urged to unite for public improvements in Leavenworth including mail delivery, sewage, sidewalks, pavements, waterworks, and electric service. Readers are asked to back city officials, reconcile differences, and push for a productive year, with emphasis on collective effort and civic unity.
Oroville in Okanogan county near the Canadian line reports no snow with buttercups blooming and springlike weather. The Oroville Weekly Gazette notes a recurring winter pattern where south snowy areas contrast with bare ground northward, likely due to warm air currents in the Okanogan and Similkameen valleys.
A historical note describes insects prized for metallic sheen. The golden rose chafer is a yellow beetle with a metallic luster about thumb size. Central America hosts gold and silver beetles, with polished heads and wing covers resembling real metals. Walter Rothschild once owned a famed collection.
A Montreal metal company reportedly discovered a magnesium alloy alleged to be two thirds the weight of aluminum yet as strong as steel. Promoted for pistons and connecting rods in engines, the report urges verification amid lingering skepticism and hopes for practical aviation uses.
The Williston Herald condemns rapid drift toward Socialism under the Nonpartisan League. It accuses state leaders of centralizing power, importing outsiders, and filling offices with red card socialists. It notes farmers lack a terminal elevator and cites Mills and Appeal to Reason references to support the claim of widespread propaganda. The piece argues many former Socialist members have shifted to Republicans.
In R C Holiday's piece it parodies education by recalling a man answering education lies in Broome Street rather than Yale. It contrasts George Moore’s mother asking about schooling with his reply about Paris cafes and suggests broad, comic insight on learning paths.
The passage links streets to education and labels citizens by place based personas. It contrasts broadway mindedness fifth avenue habits wall street views and a one hundred twentieth fifth street cast of culture, illustrating social archetypes through urban geography.
The article states railroads will be returned to their owners on March first and that Congress will enact legislation to regulate them. It argues for intelligent rules that balance not hampering railroads or employees while allowing latitude for growth and expansion to open markets across the western United States.
The piece notes New Jersey permits sale of light wines and beer despite the Volstead Act. A bill preamble states the state has not ratified the eighteenth amendment and will act within its rights, seeking to supersede federal enforcement with a state enforcement bill.
The document notes thousands arrive mainly from Europe and argues America remains a safe and good place to live and raise families as radicals are deported to Europe. It stresses a favorable view of new immigrants and the nation's welcoming stance.
General Pershing attracts attention as a strong figure in the Republican presidential campaign. Analysts foresee a prominent role for him in the race as party interest consolidates around his candidacy.
Winter planning boosts spring profits as farmers prepare buildings credit networks and herd management. The Farmers Bankers Convention and Grain Growers meeting convene at State College January 19 to 22 with talks by Dr. T. H. Bailey.
Burke and Sengfelder were the lowest bidders to grade about two miles of a county road from the end of Monitor pavement to Hildebrand or Miller corners. Six bids totaled 861,878.98 for a concrete wall and 857,119.42 for a masonry wall. John S. Galbraith of Seattle followed with 861,611.90 for concrete and 57,771.40 for masonry. Other bidders included Otto Hanson, A. Guthrie, Hans Pederson, and Stewart Johnson. highest bid was 103,059.
Sabbath School at 9 16 with Epworth League at 6 20. Sermons at 11:00 a m and 7 50 p m. Morning topic The New Year s Pace Evening topic Resolutions. Week of prayer meetings daily at 7 50 led by J T Motteler M Rumohr The Church Mrs Harry Blankenship. Official board meeting after Monday prayer session Pastor WM Hoskins urges board members to attend.
A. J. Wetherell of Leavenworth marries Miss Hathaway at the M. E. parsonage with Rev. William Hoskins officiating. Wetherell manages the grocery dept at Mutual Mercantile. Hathaway is a bookkeeper at the Sanitary Market. Friends extend best wishes for their happiness.
A meeting of the local Sportsmen's association is set for January 7 at 7 30 p m in Leavenworth to organize for game preservation and invite all interested persons. The Clamdigeer quote adds a hustling theme about clam digging and action.
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