Great Northern Lumber Company Dominates Leavenworth Industry
The Great Northern Lumber Co. holds over a million in local assets, operates a major saw mill and box mill employing 50 to 60 and over 200 workers, and plans expansion including night shifts, new railroad equipment, and continued city cooperation. Fractional details note monthly payrolls of 30 000 to 40 000 dollars, and 3 million fruit boxes produced this year with much of the output sent to Wenatchee valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Great Northern Lumber Company
F.S. Scrtzmeier
Great Northern Lumber Co
Wenatchee Valley
Echo
Schtsmeier
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
F. S. Scrtzmeier
Portland
Oregon
Geo. L. Gardner
Cherry Orchards Yield Big Per Acre Net In Clarkston
L Fredrickson of Clarkston Wash reports 24 tons of cherries from 20 acres earning $5,250 at prices 8% cents for Royal Amess and 12 cents for Bing. Picking cost $1,200 leaves net income above 200 per acre. Another local orchard nets $1,500 from two acres.
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L. Fredrickson
Clarkston Wash
Royal Ames
Government May Keep Up Insurance Premiums
Enlisted men honorably discharged from World War I service would have their war risk insurance premiums paid by the government for two years after discharge under a bill from Rep Roscoe McCulloch Ohio. The measure aims to help veterans maintain policies while adjusting to postwar conditions as McCulloch pushes for rapid repatriation of soldiers and urges discharge of conscripts before any large standing army.
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Germany
Roscoe McCulloch
Ohio
McCulloch
Congress
War Department
Lumber Mills Strained as War-Era Costs Climb
West coast lumber producers face over-sold orders and depleted stocks. July and August repairs limit output while wartime regulation sustains high costs. April data show $21.54 cost per thousand feet vs $20.68 sales, signaling an eighty six cent loss per thousand feet.
Return of George Hoxsey Stirs Camp Lewis Welcome
Dr Hoxsey woke to Revielle at Camp Lewis as George Hoxsey, home from twenty months overseas, arrived last month and received discharge recently. He weighs about 200 pounds and says he feels fine though he is busy and may be hard to see often.
Seattle couple visits old friends during vacation
Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Horn of the Northern Drug Co. in Seattle spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Allen, old friends. The Horns, on their annual vacation, planned to spend a day at the We atchee celebration before returning to the Coast.
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E. T. Horn
Northern Drug Co
Seattle
P. W. Allen
Mrs. Horn
Weatchee
Tariff defense for cheap imports amid war economy
Vice President Marshall defends a protective tariff, arguing war conditions prove the tariff principle sound. He notes prewar free-trade views shifted by crisis but maintains that wages, living standards, and trade balance prove barriers protect American industry. calls for a renewed protective wall to curb cheap foreign goods.
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Marshall
Democratic Party
America
United States
Europe
Asia
Reid Returns From A. E. F. Visit To Leavenworth
Warren Reid who served two years with the A E F in France spent several days in Leavenworth this week visiting old friends. He was in the photographic branch and after overseas service spent much time in Paris where he witnessed air raids. He and Mrs Reid left for Wenatchee on Wednesday to settle there as their home.
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Warren Reid
France
Leaverworth
Mr. Reid
Army
Paris
Mrs. Reid
Wenatchee
Royal Trust Co Organized In Leavenworth
County records show the Royal Trust Co authorized by state authorities with a capital of 50 000 and based in Leavenworth. Officers listed are R B Field president and cashier and F J Naughton vice president from Butte Montana. The opening date for business is not advised.
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Royal Trust CO
Leavenworth
R. B. Field
F. J. Naughton
Butte
Montana
No Men Overseas After July 5 1919 Recruiting Note
The Wenatchees recruiting officer reports a Seattle unit dispatch ordering no new enlistments for service in the American Expeditionary Forces in France after midnight July 5 1919. Men already accepted for enlistment before that date will be transferred to the overseas replacement depot at Camp Meade Maryland with minimal delay. Furlough authority upon reenlistment remains unaffected.
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Wenatchees
Seattle
France
Amp Meade
Maryland
American Fruit Growers Formed With $125 Million Capital
Washington D C Wednesday saw the creation of American Fruit Growers Inc a $125000000 venture to grow grade pack and market fruit. Charles J Bland resigns as chief of the bureau of markets to lead the new company which already owns properties in Wenatchee Yakima valleys Corona citrus belt Lodi grape district and other fruit regions. Principal offices will be in Pittsburgh as the organization seeks standardization across the industry.
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The
American Fruit Growers, Inc
Washington, D. C
Charles J. Bland
Bureau of Markets
Department of Agriculture
Wenatchee
Yakima
Washington
Corona Citrus Belt
Lodi
California
Appalachians
Illinios
Arkansas
Florida
Bland
Pittsburg
U S Labor Offices to Close Over Funding Deadlock
The United States employment service will shut seven regular offices and 84 volunteer farm offices in Washington due to Congress not passing funding bills. Lawrence Wood, federal employment director for the state, announced the action yesterday via Washington telegram. Affected cities include Tacoma Aberdeen Wenatchee Walla Walla Yakima Bellingham. Seattle will stay open for now.
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United States Employment Service
Washington
Congress
Lawrence Wood
Seattle
Wood
Tacoma
Aberdeen
Wenatchee
Walla Walla
Yakima
Bellingham
Peshastin Woman Clara McFarland Dies at 51
Mrs. Clara Katherine McFarland 51 wife of J L McFarland Great Northern railway agent died at her home in Peshastin at 8 pm Tuesday after long ill health. Survived by husband a son and a daughter. Funeral held Wednesday at Community church Peshastin with Rev R B Shoun officiating. Internment in Peshastin cemetery. Wenatchee Undertaking Co arranged arrangements.
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Clara Katherine McFarland
J. L. McFarland
Great Northern Railway
Peshastin
R. B. Shoun
Cashmere
Wenatchee Undertaking Co
Leavenworth Couple Visit Raymond in Buick Six
Mr and Mrs A Brown former Leavenworth residents now reside in Raymond Washington arrived yesterday by way of the Snoqualmie pass in a new Buick six They plan to stay until after the fourth to see the Wenatchee show Brown reports strong business and bright prospects for Raymond while cherishing fond memories of Leavenworth and a desire to return once more.
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Mrs
A. Brown
Leavenworth
Raymond, Wash
Snoqualmie Pass
Wenatchee
Brown
Raymond
Schubert Family to Visit Long Beach in Oakland Car
Mr and Mrs J E Schubert and their son Goethert with Mrs Schubert’s relative from Nebraska depart Monday for Long Beach California to visit relatives. They plan to travel in an Oakland car and will stop at points of interest as they go and expect to be away several weeks.
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J. E. Schubert
Goethert
Schubert
Nebraska
Long Beach
Cal
Oakland
Public backlash against forceful strikes echoes past wars
The speaker condemns coercive strikes as akin to the Kaiser era terror tactics. They argue such methods alienate the public, who themselves suffer and endure inconvenience, turning away from a system that inflicts hardship. The message links current tactics to historical militarism and warns of rising opposition.
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Kaiser
Odd Fellows to Erect $40,000 Temple in Aberdeen
The Odd Fellows of Aberdeen plan a new temple valued at $40,000 to be built at an unidentified site in the city. The project reflects the fraternal order's expansion and community presence in the region.
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The
Odd Fellows of Aberdeen
Labor delegates denounce League of Nations Article X
Atlantic City delegates from the American Federation of Labor oppose Article X of the League covenant as imperialist and a threat to liberty. They warn the United States would be bound to back empires, aiding Britain and Japan, risking freedom at home and abroad.
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Atlantic City
Versailles
American Federation of Labor
Central Federated Union of
Greater New York
League of Nations
Thos
Poland
Finland
Czechoslovakia
England
Japan
Council of the League
League
Ireland
Korea
India
China
Egypt
South Africa
Canada
Australia
France
United States
Spain
Evangelistic Campaign Opens With Four Cottage Meetings
M E Church announces Sunday school at 10, morning service at 11 with Rev Rumphr, and evening E L and WCTU programs. Cottage prayer meetings run Mon-Wed at 8 pm with four hosts each night, leading to the Evangelistic Co campaign beginning Thursday in a large tabernacle. Dr MacCallum recently returned from France and Prof Troy will lead singing.
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S. G. Crofoot
Mary Wheeler
T. E. Brown
H. M. McPhee
F. M. Green
L. Brown
Wm. Douglas
Wm. Paine
C. E. Anderson
O. D. Reeves
Wm. Harris
E. G. Gowing
The
Evangelistic Co
Vancouver to Build Five 9,500 Ton Steel Steamers
Five 9,500 ton steel steamers are to be built at Vancouver. A cherry orchard near Prosser yields a crop valued at over $8,000.
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Vancouver
Prosser
Ross Irwin Sells Leavenworth Laundry
Ross Irwin sold the Leavenworth Laundry to brothers Jean and F W Haskins who took possession on July 1. Irwin plans no immediate future plans and will stay in town. The Haskins brothers, Everett natives with Coast experience, vow to run the business with continued service and success.
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Ross Irwin
Leavenworth
Messrs
Jean
F. W. Haskins
Mr. Irwin
Haskins Brothers
Everett
Land of the Free at Scenic features Pershing drama
Manager Barclay books The Land of the Free a William Fox photo drama about General Pershing. The film traces Pershing from boyhood through Civil War era, education struggles, western campaigns, and service in Japan and Mexico to his A E F leadership. Screenings are scheduled for July 7 and 8.
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Barclay
Land of the Free
Wm. Fox
General Pershing
France
Japan
Mexico
Peshastin Orchard Sale Nets Notable Price
An unusual sale from Peshastin makes William Stanier of Ritzville the owner of a ten acre tract near Peshastin bridge. The orchard, now bearing, includes Winter Banana Jonathan Winesap Rome Beauty and Stayman trees. Buildings add little value, so the price reflects the orchard’s true worth.
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Peshastin
William Stanier
Ritzville
Wash
Paul Nuss
Peshastin Bridge
Jonathan
Rome
Cherries Moving Out as Cots Start Soon
Wenatchee World reports this season 22 car loads of cherries have shipped by express and five by freight refrigerators. On Wednesday 24 express cars stood on yard sidings to prevent a car shortage. Bulk movement expected to end around July 4 with apricots following to keep all express cars in use.
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Wenatchee World
Dickinsons Visit Blewett Firm of Napavine Family
Mr and Mrs Dickinson and family of Napavine Washington visited Blewett the past week to see their daughter Mrs Jos Coleman. The auto trip came from Leavenworth where they lived about ten years ago. They will return home later this week with their daughter staying several weeks.
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Mrs. Dickinson
Napavine
Wash
Blewett
Jos. Coleman
June 1919 Sees Surge in Chelan County Marriages
In June 1919 Chelan County issued 27 marriage licenses, more than doubling June 1918's 18. The county auditor's office notes June was a record month in recent years and July is expected to continue the strong trend.
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Chelan County
Old-fashioned Views On Honesty And Virtue
The columnist notes that few people hold to strict old norms, yet some elderly individuals still insist most men are honest and nearly all women virtuous, a perspective fading in modern society.
World Prefers Happiness Over Forcing Change
A reflective aphorism contends that people resist improvement through coercion and would rather remain content in vice than adopt virtue through force, suggesting a preference for happiness even when flawed.
Washington Wages Jump 65 to 70 Percent Since War
Wage levels in Washington rose by 65 to 70 percent compared with prewar figures, reflecting a significant postwar earnings surge. The change affects multiple sectors and broad worker groups.
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Washington
Okanagan Receives $325,000 Appropriation for Continuation
The Okanagan region has been allotted an appropriation of 325000 dollars to fund the continuation of ongoing work. The allocation signals support for ongoing projects and local development activities.
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The
Okanagan
Typewriter Ribbons For Sale At The Echo Office
Remington Underwood and L C Smith typewriter ribbons offered for sale at The Echo office. Public notice dated July 26tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington, Underwood and
L. C.smith
Echo
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G.N. Lumber Company
Lumber Mills
American Fruit Growers CO
U. S. Labor
LABOR
M. E. Church Notices
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