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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
2
A collection of light anecdotes and jokes including a baby misinterpreting a singing aria as an egg laid by a singer, a London missionary tale about a vicar, a miller’s patience remark turned joke, a weather forecaster transfer joke, and a doctor’s son Bobby whose imagined patient dies while he shuts the door.
The Echo offers free entertainment of moral or beneficial nature and government backed promotes welfare for the community. Back issues except current month are 25 cents each, FRIDAY JUNE 20, 1918.
Notice details the auction of wrecked span machinery including a 22 ton Austin roller, Austin cast steel rock drill, and steel sprinkler in North Cashmere Bridge wreck. The sale is to be held July 10 at 2 p m in Wenatchee Chelan County Washington for cash by order of the Board.
Sincere regret fills the state as Governor Lister passes away. He was a young, energetic leader who rose from humble beginnings in Tacoma to serve Washington twice as chief executive. His self education and oratory inspired youth and set a public example for democratic service. He and his life story reflect perseverance and commitment to the people.
The writer argues about price fairness and selfishness in a time of high prices. People resist rising costs yet seek lower prices for others items while hoping wages rise, believing their own gains will be hollow if others gain too. The piece calls for honesty about preferring higher wages only if others’ wages stay put.
The Echo reports ongoing concerns about bands of sheep on public mountain roads. Sheep traffic damages roadbeds, narrows grades, and obstructs passing for autos. The writer urges a special road tax on sheep owners to fund road upkeep, noting auto taxes exist for road use.
A compiled list of L W W slogans includes "Throw away your spade and get gun" and "Whether God will it or not, the revolution shall go forward" along with other bold assertions about country, God, and revolution and critiques of marriage within constitutionalism.
A succinct guide on creating an irresistible product or service. Emphasizes understanding needs, delivering clear value, and building trust to attract customers. Highlights pricing strategy, marketing clarity, and durable demand as keys to steady revenue.
Automobile makers followed this ad vice. Behold the result. Five billion dollars' worth of automobile stock, at least seventy five per cent water, is earning a dividend for the holders. Some day the bubble will bust.
A humorous quip attributed to Josh Billings extols the power of advertising with a pun on horns. He warns that those who fail to toot their horns may end up unsold, underscoring the value of promotion.
A concise verse praising the person who presses forward using effort rather than fault finding. It urges leading by example and doing one’s best without wasting time on criticizing others. The tone is reflective and admonitory about personal conduct.
Home demonstration agents and schools promote milk feeding in 19 Indianapolis schools where 2000 children receive a half pint daily. Bottles are shared as kids march by, with a straw added. Some pay 3 cents, others receive free milk, and each child is weighed and measured to track growth and school progress.
The Wood boom in Walla Walla reports General Leonard Wood as a possible GOP standard bearer for 1920. Sentiment rises in the Northwest with local organizations backing his candidacy while noting perceived slights by the Democratic administration. Mrs. Susan Shortly departs for Spokane to summer with her son Albert.
Secretary Daniels urged Naval Academy graduates to think boldly and solve hard problems, a stance echoed amid criticism of Wilson era policy and calls to strengthen naval leadership after the war. The writer argues graduates should run the navy as effectively as wartime officers and rejects internationalist aims.
The article notes that after prohibition the demand for lodging rises, announcing two new 10 million dollar hotels with 1000 rooms each. It also cites Boston Symphony concert managers claiming patronage improves when liquor is not served, challenging the idea that alcohol bans hurt business.
Sunday school at 10 morning service at 11 Epworth League at 7 and preaching at 8 Wednesday evening 7 30 prayer and teachers meeting
The Echo office announces accepting orders for items in the Rubber Stamp line. Details on catalog, pricing, and ordering method to be provided by office staff.
City of Leavenworth offers a free sprinkling wagon for streets. owners pay for team and driver. Residents may subscribe with name and address to city clerk or organize districts to arrange spring sprinkling at their properties. By order of the city council. E G Gowing Clerk.
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