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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
2
The article states that when the paper is asked to promote a money making scheme the space must be paid for while free space is given to moral or beneficial community movements. It notes back issues cost 25 cents each and is dated Friday June 13 1919.
A Leavenworth editorial discusses rampant drinking and the difficulty of enforcing liquor laws. It defends withholding names of those involved in the Saturday night orgy to spare decent drinkers and encourage ending the habit, while expressing sympathy for addicts.
Essay argues that discontent among workers signals anarchy unless Congress curbs wealth concentration. It asserts money rule threatens civilization more than personal government, referencing war, class power, and future decay. Led by a call for wise, decisive action by Congress.
The theft of about nine hundred quarts of whiskey from King County Sheriff's custody in the courthouse has alarmed courts, judges, and the public. Sheriff faces suspicion while Attorney Brown advocates a grand jury inquiry, with startling revelations expected.
Members of Wenatchee Lodge in Leavenworth Washington thank friends for the many flowers sent to their mother with sincere appreciation from B P O E members.
A collage of editorial quips from various papers mocks war aims and postwar terms. Poking at Woodrow Wilson, fourteen points, and German concessions, the snippets blend humor and criticism about peace, marriage, wealth, and class. It notes amassing profits from high priced livestock and the public gaze on societal selfishness.
The $385000 issue of school bonds authorized by taxpayers in district 49 has been sold to the state. The state purchased them at five percent interest, the best offer received. Building plans are being drawn and bids will be called as soon as they are accepted.
Sunday School at 10, morning service at 11. Epworth League at 7 and preaching at 8. Prayer and teachers meeting Wednesday at 7 30. W F M S meets Tuesday 2 30 with Mrs Mary Barcelou. U S National Bank of Portland issues quarterly Business Digest citing rising business and crop conditions in Oregon Washington Idaho Montana with a go ahead outlook.
The City of Leavenworth offers a free sprinkling wagon and water for sprinkling streets. Property owners must cover the cost of team, motive power, and driver. Interested residents should submit name and address to the city clerk or organize district arrangements.
A vintage style promotional piece extols Thomas Nolan clothing. It argues that true judgment comes from long wear and fit, warning against judging by first impressions and declaring Nolan garments superior in material and workmanship.
In Chelan County Washington the Superior Court will hear Irven F. Hutchings final report and distribution petition in the estate of Frank H. Hutchings Deceased on July 9 1919 at 9 30 am in Wenatchee The administrator de bonis non with the will annexed seeks settlement and discharge The notice is signed by Judge Wm A Grimshaw and Clerk A A Stevens with deputy C W Kellogg LJN June 6 20
A E Swan sells 40 acres near Orondo to Frank Shell postmaster of Peshastin. The orchard includes 16 acres bearing and a modern house with barns. Shell has possession. Irrigated by Orondo Water and Land Co. plant. Price $15 000. Wenatchee World notice encourages Echo Want Ad.
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