High School Carnival Highlights and Match Reports
The high school carnival drew large crowds with repeat performances and popular booths led by the American booth and Japanese tea garden. The event included vaudeville acts, Hawaiian Serenaders, and a Hula dance while seniors edged others in booth appeal. Saturday basketball saw Leavenworth beat Wenatchee 11 to 16, with Titus and Guest starring for Leavenworth. Withrow fell to Leavenworth 17 to 25 in a decisive late surge. Motteler and Captain Smith stood out for Withrow. The Seniors plan a class play in late April.
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Tom Thumb
Edna Cline
Hiram
Matilda
Whitman
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Titus
Guest
Barbano West
Sauer
Withrow High School
Leavenworth Quintette
Leavenworth Boys
Motteler
Smith
Withrow Boys
Husky
It pays to Advertise cast rehearses immediately
The cast will begin to rehearse immediately for a school year stage production titled It pays to Advertise. The play is expected to be one of the big events of the season.
High School Carnival Thanks Givers Note
The school thanks teachers and pupils for their generous support of the carnival and asks that any unreturned borrowed items or overlooked debts be reported. March 7.
Fall of Barbery Coast at Scenic Theatre
A film titled Fall of Barbery Coast plays March 10 and 11 at Scenic Theatre with 20 and 35 cent prices no war tax. It portrays San Francisco’s Tenderloin once the world’s largest vice center where reformers cleaned up the district and exposed leaders who served prison time or died by suicide.
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Scenic Theatre
Tenderloin
San Francisco
Red Light District
Cost of lighting through history and the rise of electricity
Edison predicted riches would limit candles as kerosene and gas lighting lowered costs. In 1815 families spent 22 dollars yearly for candles. kerosene cut costs to two thirds, gas light was 34 dollars before 1885. Now families pay about 22 dollars again, with 13 500 candle power hours, and electricity stands out for cost efficiency.
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Thomas A Edison
Expected big wheat crop from snow on Inland Empire
Snowfall of one to three feet across the Inland Empire over the last week promises ideal conditions for a record wheat harvest next year. Officials call the moisture a major rain, with Vice President W D Vincent of the Old National Bank predicting the biggest crop in valley history. Louis Speidel, back from Seattle, plans to return home for summer building work.
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Inland Empire
W. D. Vincent
Old National Bank
Inlland Empire
Louis Speidel
Seattle
Seattle streetcar properties acquired for 15 million
The purchase of Seattle streetcar properties has closed for 15 million dollars. The deal transfers ownership to the city or designated authority, finalizing the transaction after negotiations and regulatory approvals.
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Seattle
Bids Open for 46 Miles of State Highways
Bids have been called for 46 miles of state highways at an estimated cost of $750,000. The project seeks competitive bids from contractors to complete roadway improvements across the designated corridor.
Figuring Your Income Tax and Deductions Allowed
The new Income Tax bill liberalizes business deductions. Merchants may deduct gross income, cost of goods, and ordinary business expenses. Physicians and dentists may deduct office costs, vehicle use, and professional dues. farmers may deduct land prep, crops, livestock care, and tools. Capital machinery costs are not deductible. All expenses directly tied to income production are allowable.
A C Huff Returns From France and Visits Wenatchee
A C Huff recently returned from two and a half months in the regular army in France and stopped in Wenatchee en route to his wife’s position in local public schools. He recalls serving with Angus and Dan Nicholson, notes their return, and contrasts American and European railways and institutions. He mentions a Belgian girl on the boat with amputated hands.
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A. C. Huff
France
Wenatchee
Huff
Methodist
Leavenworth
Texas
Angus
Dan Nicholson
Spokane
Dan
Nebraska
Europe
United States
Stone Family News From Coast Visit
Mr and Mrs Otis Stone returned Tuesday from the Coast. Mrs Leo Ahearn and her two children arrived Tuesday from Goldbar to visit her mother Mrs Otis Stone.
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Mrs. Otis Stone
Leo Ahearn
Goldbar
Otis Stone
Claims Girls Stole Car In Blewett Joy Ride
Ed McCollum of Blewett reported to the sheriff that two Blewett girls stole his Ford and took two young men for a valley tour. The car was returned in good condition before any prosecution, and McCollum chose not to press charges.
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Ed McCollum
Blewett
Sherriff
Larceny Charge Against Svendsen and Crow in Hay Theft
A. W. Svendsen and Jack Crow face larceny charges for removing baled hay from J. W. Elliott's barn in January. Trial set for March 21 with bonds posted. A civil suit for $99.99 against the same defendants will follow criminal disposition. Svendsen has worked as a logger in the Chumstick valley. Crow is a rancher.
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A. W. Svendson
Jack Crow
J. W. Elliott
Svendsen
Chumstick Valley
Crow
Voelker sells 6000 Winesaps for 21000 to Pacific Fruit
Peter A. Voelker sold his 1918 crop of 6000 boxes of extra fancy and fancy Winesaps to the Pacific Fruit and Produce company for 21000. The fruit came from seven year trees on his Broadway and Nob Hill ranches as district horticultural officials note it was a large local sale.
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Peter A. Voelker
Pacific Fruit & Produce Company
Mr. Voelker
C. B. Wood
Broadway
Yakima
Voelker
Yakima Republic
Peshastin Growers Leader Returns From Olympia Fight
Mr. J. A. Warman of the Peshastin Fruit Growers Association says he went to Olympia to help defeat the Cull Apple bill. The report notes his claim of backing opposition to the measure.
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J. A. Warman
Peshastin Fruit Growers’ Association
Olympia
Sayings of the Wise and Local Labor News
A collection of maxims on self and society airs with humorous quips about care, pride, and manners. The Yakima Knights plan a $50 000 club house while Seattle boilermakers and engineers return to work. Yakima hops contract for 170000 lb over three years at 25 cents. Spokane carfare rising to 7 cents with 1 cent transfers. Grays Harbor Co. adds a third shift.
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The
Knights of Columbus of
Yakima
Doctor with Army Service Offers Free Examinations
The physician, licensed in Washington and a veteran, returns to visit major towns offering free consultation and examination on this trip. He notes he does not operate for several chronic conditions but claims many cures in stomach, liver, nerves, heart, kidneys, and other ailments. Address 3886 Boston Block Minneapolis feb 28 mar 7 14.
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United States Army
State of Washington
Boston Block
Minneapolis
Minn
Rubber Stamp Line Orders Placed at The Echo Office
The Echo office announces accepting orders for any item in the Rubber Stamp line. Customers may place requests at the office or by mail, with items delivered on a current production schedule and payment upon receipt.
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Echo Office
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Barbary Coast
Frisco
Iva West
Inez Ewing
Dorothy Bresch
Ned Gosslee
Fidward Ritchie
F. BE. Carlquist
Frank
Job
Lot
Gray’s Harbor Company Mill
Carlquist
Leavenworth Supply Company
Mellenthin & CO
Elman Hotel
Thurs. & Fri
Echo
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