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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
2
The Echo requires all condolence resolutions cards of thanks and fund raising notices to use regular advertising rates. Free space is reserved for morally beneficial community welfare moves. Back issues cost 25 cents each except current month.
The article argues handwriting slows work and wastes time. It cites Horace Greeley as a famous poor example and urges government and business to use typewritten signatures with handwritten follow ups. It claims wartime practice aided efficiency and advocates universal adoption for legal papers.
The writer criticizes Holland for not delivering the former German Kaiser to Allied authorities. They argue no etiquette should shield a known plotter of murder and call on Allies to seize the culprit as a sheriff would a murderer sheltered in a Leavenworth home.
The Poultrymen's association sent resolutions to Washington asking for tariff charges on imported eggs and egg products from China. The move follows growing trade with China, but concerns arise over the age of eggs used there and whether a high tariff is warranted.
Food Administrator Figg predicts a 25 percent fall in the cost of living before June 1. Officials urge timely action and worry about potential scheduling interference. Citizens are urged to stay informed as changes approach.
The row in the navy has not endeared the participants to the public. Officials admit the personnel resemble prizefighters who win rank then cause messes that earn general dislike.
The columnist states a resolve to avoid humor about leap years after a past failed attempt four years ago. The piece notes a deliberate stance to keep silent on such gags despite the urge to try again.
In Black Canyon about sixty miles east of Los Angeles, OO operators report a find of stone hieroglyphics likely from ancient Indian tribes. The carvings show animals and arrows suggesting a high culture, including scenes of horses drinking and arrows toward springs. The text notes a marriage in Cashmere between Wm. A. Doella and Mrs. Della Schumaker last Saturday.
Miss Jessie Hathaway wed Geo Silsey at her parents home in Leavenworth with Rev. Hoskins officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Margaret Schofield and best man Mr. Richard Tigner attended. The couple planned a trip to Everett then residence in Aberdeen. Silsey, a 2nd Division veteran wounded in France, returns to civilian life.
Taxes for 1919 are due Monday February 2 at the county treasurer's office. Payments may be made in full or split with half before June 1 and the rest before December 1. Assessments have been prepared and await a busy year for property owners, with anticipated higher taxes due to government expenses and a coming 50 percent reassessment of real property next year. Chelan county assessors have set values near half of actual value.
The Echo announces a new mailing system with subscribers’ names printed on the paper or its wrapper. It notes that payment credits appear to the right of each name, indicates some credits are still being determined, and requests readers to report errors or overdue renewals.
A well known preacher, delivering a stirring sermon, declares it reminds him of something he shall never forget. After a long pause he admits confusion and confesses he cannot recall what it is, to the astonishment of his congregation.
A visiting preacher described how trust touched attendees during a Sunday sermon at the Bible Institute. A vestryman noted the congregation had not yet finished counting impressions from the message.
In Wenatchee a superior court venire began for the J W W case with 12 jurors examined. Prosecutor Corbin and defense attorney Kemp questioned Blankenship and other locals about residence, acquaintance with defendants and the I W W organization, seeking unprejudiced jurors.
Sabbath School at 9 45 with topic Medical Missions in China led by Mary Wheeler Epworth League at 6 20 Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Pastor William Hoskins leads the services in the Methodist Episcopal church
Paula Lutheran invites attenders to Monday evening services at St Pauls Church at 7 45 led by Rev Luecke.
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