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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
2
A transparent notice explains that paid advertising is required for promotional notices and paid entertainments, while free use is allowed for moral or welfare events. The Octave issue includes local society items and a vivid tale of a hawk explosive trap failing to deter a farmer, ending in a roof eruption.
A father writes to his son in prison after an arrest and urges strength and loyalty to protect the nation. He argues IWW members should face the law harshly and laments the pressure on parents to resist aiding their children. He stresses sacrifice and the dangers of sympathizing with wrongdoing.
General Pershing stated in Seattle this week that he is not a candidate for the presidency. Yet many observers would vote for him if ordered by the proper authority, as excitement over his wartime leadership lingers among supporters.
It is stated the President’s illness was chiefly caused by thrombosis an arterial inflammation that forms a blood clot. He was restless rose to reach a block and fell dazed and remained so for twenty four hours. He could not raise an arm or move a leg for a time, but now uses both arms and talks calmly about his room.
The piece argues Republican senators are to blame for the ratification delay. It faults the President for not consulting the Senate and warns prolonged delay risks a new world war, while noting the country favors ratification and the Bolshevik threat looms.
Notice to property owners of Improvement District No 3. The seventh annual installment on Improvement District No 9 including Evans street from Summit avenue east line to Evans street west end and Benton street to Railroad avenue will be due on or before March 20 1920 at the City Clerk's office.
Notice to owners of Improvement District No 4 including Price avenue that the sixth annual installment is due at the City Clerk's office on or before March 27 1920. City Clerk FE Gowing Leavenworth Washington.
Voters in Tumwater Precinct are advised registration books are now open at the Franklin Lumber Co office. Registration is urged for all eligible voters. H A Franklin is the Registration Officer for Tumwater Precinct. May 21.
Grover C. Gaier, secretary of the Washington Nautical School, promotes a two year program training cadets as deck officers and marine engineers aboard American vessels. Salaries start at not less than 100 per month with room and board provided, cadets pay 155 for two years and receive uniforms meals and books.
In Cavite a new batch of arriving recruits is shown a jargon laden routine by the first sergeant. Marines joke about Crazy Tagalogs who are painting and repairing a wall while misunderstanding the language. The miscommunication unfolds into a lesson about Pagalo meaning wall and the recruits’ exposure to local laborers.
A broad notice urges every eligible state voter to register twenty days before the fall primaries in October. It notes the new law requires registration this year, with Voter’s name Pemalt on the rolls for four years, and calls for prompt registration at designated locations.
The essay praises the dairy cow as a stable money maker for farms, claiming she frees farmers from debt, boosts prosperity, and supports tax and rents. It contrasts dairy farming with traditional crops and extols Washington climate and feed as favorable to dairies. The piece urges boosting dairies, milk, and cream as a reliable income source.
Miss Helen C Frick inheriting millions from her father is noted for philanthropy. At age 30 she persuaded him to buy a park and recreation grounds for Pittsburgh and to rebuild a French town for a fresh start. She supports shopgirls and runs a vacation place at Pride's Crossing.
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