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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
2
Issued every Friday. Subscription two pounds per year in advance. Advise all communications to The Leavenworth Echo. Editor H. S. Rearick requests notices and correspondence through the publication.
The Oshkanogan Independent muses on auto license taxes and a proposed license container. It jokes that legislatures work while people sleep and urges readers to apply early for a driver’s license at Olympia.
Report alleges Roy Gardner and Morris H. Pyron escaped from a guard on a train near Kelso Washington using a hypnotic method associated with Grover Cleveland Bere doll.
Reports indicate the July 2 boxing bout will pay Jack Dempsey $138780 and Georges Carpentier $106.66 after income taxes, far below the anticipated 800000 and 100000 respectively. The reduction reflects tax deductions before prize distribution.
Jim Callahan of Coeur d'Alene, a longtime mining enthusiast, died last Saturday. Spokane figures Milholland and Hough swindled him from a fortune, though Callahan was reputed to be worth millions from energy and thrift. He rose from a regular boy to a power in financial circles.
A Washington state grange leader, Wm Bouck, condemns the American Legion as unpatriotic. He criticizes what he calls misguided Americanism and portrays himself as the sole authority, dismissing opposing views and questioning the organization he leads.
A fragment argues that Bouck should visit Sedro-Wooley to observe conditions faced by those whose thoughts lack restraint, warning that benign protection would be instantly destroyed by birds of prey like the organizers of the American Legion.
A federal board accuses western lumbermen of output control. Washington state official W D Buchanan urges poultrymen to cut production or educate the public to eat more cogs. The piece questions the ethics of federal and state interference in domestic food choices.
The State College at Pullman has issued a beekeeping book that will interest enthusiasts. copies available for 40 cents from entomologist A. L. Melander. Asia Minor is described as a battleground, with continued warfare between Eastern and Western races, as Turks and Greeks renew clashes backed by other powers. War appears the near-normal state to these peoples.
West readers see the lumber and logging industry strained by wage costs labor shortages high freight rates and a buyers' strike. The piece criticizes the Federal Trade Commission for intervening amid financial gloom arguing the case rests on weak evidence from lumbermen letters and urging restraint and common sense.
Sunday School at 10:00 a m lesson Jacob's Ladder service at 7 15 p m communion service in connection WM Lueckel pastor announces church schedule and leadership.
Mrs. A A Thayer returns from Okanogan with daughter Mrs Geo N Johnson and granddaughter Beth. Lake Wenatchee visitors include Mr and Mrs Andrew Wright and Mrs F A Paton. Several illnesses noted including Mrs Denyer with inflammatory rheumatism and Lita Hafferty with blood poisoning. Parking rules updated citywide. Chautauqua ongoing amid active social events and visits from Boston Liberty Bells.
Commander FP W Galbraith of the American Legion, days before his death in Indianapolis, writes a Flag Day message praising the flag's qualities and pledging loyalty. He notes the flag's birth with the nation, its battles, dangers, and the ongoing duty to keep lofty ideals and the Stars and Stripes glorious.
Financial experts view the plan as the administration's first original financial operation. It combines three year 5 percent United States Treasury Gold Notes due June 15 with treasury Certificates of indebtedness totaling 500 million dollars. Secretary Mellon aims for wide private investor absorption to avoid a heavy refunding operation and support the war debt program.
The Treasury will date certificates June 1 1921 with a due date of June 15 1922 and gold notes due June 16 1924. Subscriptions may be made through the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. The Treasury reserves the right to close subscriptions and allotments may be reduced without notice.
The Cromwell and Teshara families express gratitude for the sympathy and assistance shown by neighbors friends and groups including the Masonic lodge and G. A. Ro and others after the death and funeral of their father and brother. The message is signed by Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Cromwell My and Mrs. J. W. Teshara Mrs. Win. McParland.
National Red Cross appeal funds Pueblo flood victims in Colorado. Governor Oliver Shoup and local leaders urge urgent donations, citing 1500+ affected families and 7,000 people needing help. Estimated damage spans 15 to 25 million dollars, excluding highways and railroads. Rehabilitation aims to restore production and self sufficiency with federal and Red Cross support.
The Red Cross has appropriated 105000 dollars to relief funds while general subscriptions run light. The undersigned urge haste from those who can assist, thanking contributors for any aid. Signatories include Oliver Shoup governor of Colorado James L Levern Pueblo City Council president C L Gant Pueblo Commerce Club president and J Keating Pueblo Chapter American Red Cross chairman.
Sunday school 0 45 Epworth League 7. Topic Lesson from Sun and Light. Morning service 11 a m evening 7 30 The Widow's Pot of Oil and the Empty Vessels Pastor W Hoskins notes egotism quote and fish hook line. Notice of hearing final report Charles A Fox estate Chelan County Washington July 6 1921 9 30 a m Wenatchee court hearing executor discharge contested rights filed by Cora E Fox and Nin Aman Howf attorney for executrix office Leavenworth Washington.
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