Own Your Home Takes Hold In Leavenworth
In sixty days about a dozen residents embraced the idea of owning property. This week four real estate deals are reported: Harry Krondak bought the J. B. De Blois home on River Front street, Phil Yates took over the Marble homestead near the track, J. C. Biles purchased the Lamb Bungalow in the east end, and De Blois also acquired the J. B. Violet place west of the Echo office.
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Leavenworth
Harry Krondak
J. B. de Blois
River Front Street
Phil Yates
Mr. de Blois
Echo
J. C. Biles
Wenatchee River
Eight Hour Day Proposed for Lumber Mills and Camps
Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington introduces a bill to establish an eight hour day in logging camps mills and other wood working establishments. The measure aims to test labor questions in solidly democratic southern states noting wartime efforts to apply an eight hour standard in the Pacific northwest without a southern counterpart.
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Miles Poindexter
Washington
South
Pacific Northwest
Poin Dexter Bill Aims Unified Interstate Commerce Basis
A summary of the Poin dexter bill notes it would place all products on the same interstate commerce basis if enacted and applied to those entering interstate commerce. The text highlights potential nationwide harmonization of regulatory treatment.
Had to Order More Auto License Plates
Applications for new automobile licenses were so numerous that the Secretary of State Howell ordered more plates. With plate stock exhausted, many applicants will use temporary card licenses for a while. From March 31 to June 1 this year nearly 3,700 more applications were received than the same period last year, marking the greatest rise in new automobiles on record.
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Howell
Carnival at Leavenworth Grounds Draws Big Crowds
The Carnival company at the old ball grounds in Leavenworth draws nightly crowds with a merry-go-round Ferris wheel side shows and other attractions. The big show closes Saturday night so plan a party tonight to enjoy the fun and good order promised.
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Leavenworth
New Government Payroll Adds Beatrice Crofoot at Post Office
A new employee joins the government payroll at the post office window, with Miss Beatrice Crofoot appearing as the fresh face during stamp purchases.
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Beatrice Crofoot
Poindexter's Courage Shaped Covenant Debate
Editorial from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer praises Senator Poindexter for resisting pressure to sign the League of Nations covenant as presented. It credits his fearless analysis and allied senators with altering the document, shifting public opinion from uncritical consent to support for changes.
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Poindexter
League of Nations
Senator Poindexter
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Echo Office Printing Advertises Custom Stationery
The notice promotes paper and envelope printing with custom name on letter paper and envelopes, all color envelopes, calling cards printed or engraved, samples available, and a claim that no job is too big or small. It emphasizes saving money on stationery and better quality paper.
Scenic Theater Promises The Common Cause Feature
Scenic Theater presents The Common Cause by J Stuart Blackton next Monday and Tuesday. The film features an all star cast and is billed as a gripping drama about the epic frontier struggle for democracy and freedom.
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J. Stuart Blackton
Barclay
Wage Scale Fixed for Fruit Industry Workers in Yakima
Fruit Warehouse Employers' League and fruit shippers agree in Yakima on a 1919 wage scale effective July 1. Truckers and common labor receive 50 cents an hour, packers 0.9 to 1.25 dollars per hundred for holders, box makers 1 dollar per hundred. These are minimum rates with higher pay for skilled workers.
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Fruit Warehouse Employers’ League
Fruit Shippers
Yakima
Fruit Workers’ Union
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Rexall Store
Vitagraph
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Standard Oil Company
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Tsrfornad
B. W. Roberts
Standard Oil Co
Wenatchee H.k
Franklin Lumber Co
F. S. Jacobsen & Co., Inc
H. A. Franklin, Mer
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Carnival Company
Poindexter’s
Echo Office
Wenatchee
Boucher-French Carnival Co
Wenatchee Athletic Club
Northwest
Wenatchee Lodge of Elks
Toggery
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Pleasant Hill Dairy Co
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