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Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1920

Page

8

Man’s sly return ends with unexpected gesture

The husband describes sneaking home unseen and entering the room. Just before bed his wife wakes and asks if it is him. He claims to have kept his cover but then licked her hand, a moment he recalls with wry humor after the fact.

Fido

Washington voters weigh Carlyon plan for state highway expansion

The Auto mobile Club of Western Washington backs Referendum No 1 as a solution to the pay as you go method. Proponents argue the Carlyon plan would pave 1500 miles of trunkline highways in six to eight years using automobile license fee funding and avoid property tax costs.

Seattle Washington Automobile Club of Ington National Park Carlyon

Leavenworth Echo Raises Subscription to Four Dollars

Publisher announces subscription price increase to 4.00 per year starting August 15, 1920. Old rate of 2.00 applies for arrears and renewals paid within 30 days. Justification cites higher paper costs, freight, and overall expenses since October.

Leavenworth Echo The Echo Leavenworth Echo Pubishers

Famous Georgia Minstrels to Perform at Scenic Theatre

The Famous Georgia Minstrels led by Manzy Campbell and Chic Beeman arrive in our area with forty colored artists in a Pullman palace car. They tour principal cities and towns, earning praise from press and public, and perform at the Scenic Theatre Friday July 23.

Georgia Minstrels Manzy Campbell Chic Beeman Georgia Scenic Theatre

It All Depends on What You Make of Him

A father asks for a shortcut for his son at Hiram College during Garfield’s presidency. Garfield replies that education’s pace depends on the outcome sought. He uses a fable about God making an oak in 100 years versus a squash in two months.

James A. Garfield Hiram College Mr. Garfield

Less Sugar in Jellies and Jams Suggests Savings

United States Department of Agriculture experimental kitchen tests show one-fifth to one-quarter less sugar can be used in making jelly and jams. A quarter teaspoon of salt per cup of fruit juice is advised for jelly or pulp for jam marmalade and conserve to mask sugar absence in nonacid fruits. Saltiness fades after weeks but flavors improve with salt and with flavorful fruits or added peels spices. In England wartime practice salt was used and half sugar substitutions with syrups are common for strong flavored fruits.

United States Department of Agriculture England

Lecture translates life experience at Chau tauqua

Sir Philip Sidney urged heart informed writing and the Chau tauqua lecturer Sam Grathwell, on Getting by Your Hoodoo, shares a vivid life story of overcoming obstacles with faith hope and optimism. United States dairy diary briefs note rising milk product use in campaign states.

Sir Philip Sidney Sam Grathwell Chautauqua Grathwell United States Department of Agriculture

Water Power Act Finds Favor

The Forest Service reports over 500000 horsepower applications filed under the Water Power Act signed June 11. Officials cite rising fuel costs and transport issues driving demand for hydro power. the act covers public lands and navigable waters and creates a commission of War, Interior, and Agriculture Secretaries to administer licenses and rates.

Forest Service United States Department of Agriculture United States Secretaries of War, Interior and Agriculture

Cement supplies expanded to meet local demand

Motteler announces arrival of another shipment of cement enabling broader local supply to meet growing construction needs.

Rt. Motteler

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