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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
4
The Leavenworth Echo issued weekly on Fridays by The Echo Publishing Co. Editors H S Rearick W G Schannach and O A Lee. Subscription set at 2 50 per year paid in advance.
The Wash ington Tuberculosis association holds its annual meeting in Seattle from June 24 to 26. A sharp downturn for the administration followed Manila’s democratic election last week.
Congress drafts a new tariff bill listing Linotype machines on the free list and typewriters and sewing machines on the protected list as notable items amid the proposed duties.
John Bray of Billines Mentation went on a dangerous demolition drive in Chicago ignoring traffic rules endangering pedestrians and other motorists. The remark about “nothing in a name” is noted as part of the exchange surrounding the incident.
C W White manager of the Peshastin Fruit Growers association says the district can expect a brighter outlook with more product packed this year. Winesaps and Delicious face some damage but overall size and quality should improve if weather remains favorable.
Representative Webster informed the Waterville land office that the public lands committee favorably reported the bill to continue the office. With thousands of acres still to be filed on and more to be proved, citizens fear consolidation would inconvenience those seeking to file and make final proof.
The Great Northern Railway Co. files suit at Wenatchee to condemn a 30 by 1,200 foot land strip. Wenatchee Southern holds an option on the land for right-of-way. GN claims necessity for future rail use, while observers doubt the motive may be to hinder a proposed new road, leaving plans undecided.
The article surveys bold aviators from Rickenbacker’s lightning damaged transcontinental flight to Prost calling himself tramp aviator aiming for an Arctic crossing, the Portuguese crossing the Atlantic to South America, and night Paris to London flights, noting public attention shifts with time.
The text notes that only the bold and reckless engage in the risky business while ordinary people avoid the danger, suggesting a sharp contrast between courage and caution in hazardous ventures.
The Washington Bankers Association convention in Spokane reflected a belief that bankers can aid farmers by financing operations and keeping merchants, manufacturers, and printers solvent. The piece notes society’s dependence on bankers and praises their enduring role in history.
John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers denounces President Hoover’s fair price plan for coal as biased toward operators. He cites a $3.50 mine price versus wartime $2.45, notes wage cuts of 40 to 50 percent, and accuses Hoover of aiding coal barons while urging Harling to remove him.
Since late September 1921, the University of Washington reports 240 job calls filled by 119 girls through the Dean of Women's office. Positions include stenographic work, house duties, children care, clerking, catering, and library tasks with pay ranging from 40 to 50 cents an hour to monthly sums of 40 to 50 dollars.
The article suggests cow testing to build a business, encourages girls to learn at school new housework methods, and notes desserts for children using milk are nutritious, inexpensive and easy to prepare.
A sharp poem attacking Palmer for grafting bills in Seattle politics. The verse accuses him of manipulating legislation to harm farmers and rural counties while praising or mocking Shakespearean imagery and political satire through 1900s style rhythm. The piece references Palmerine and gerrymandering as alleged schemes.
The Skamokawa Valley Jersey Bull association owns Iotas St Mawes Lad, a two year old bull that produced 1048.07 pounds of butterfat, setting a new Jersey world record. Breeding lines tie to St Mawes Lad and St Mawes Lad’s progeny, with grandsires boasting multiple daughters over 700 pounds. The group, organized two years ago by county agent Wivel, includes 14 members owning 145 cows and four bulls, operating on a block plan with $16 per share and $250 service fees per cow.
The article notes that paint preserves the property and enhances its appearance, offering protection from wear while boosting curb appeal.
March marked the 1622 attack led by Chief Opechancanough against James River plantations. He and his warriors killed hundreds, burned homesteads, and later fought for years until his capture and death after a final confrontation with Governor Berkeley.
In 1644 the Adirondack fighter Pieskaret known as Little Blaze stalked Iroquois camps near Lake Champlain. He killed and scalped repeatedly over three nights and fled with six scalps. Later he was killed by a delegation near the governor of Canada after peace talks failed.
The text discusses proper tile drainage to keep low spots dry and productive. It notes that steady, long-term work is better than sporadic effort and suggests cow testing as a method to assess value. It claims drainage can enlarge farm capacity without expanding area.
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