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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1922
Page
3
A columnist argues that high tariffs on Canadian goods and Cuba’s sugar income crash hurt a small town glove factory and farm families. He cites Cuba as a major buyer of U S farm products and warns tariff policy risks national prosperity and the farmers' market.
A cheerful giver quietly backs worthy hometown efforts by dipping into the wallet when financial help is needed. The familiar donor appears in the background, providing steady support for community initiatives and local needs.
Town residents condemn a domineering police officer as unfair and overbearing while praising a respectful, rule-abiding force that does not threaten harsh penalties. The piece emphasizes gratitude for fair policing and community harmony.
The editor notes a positive mood in the local business scene with merchants buoyant and confident. It contrasts with tougher times while signaling ongoing activity and optimism for the community's economy.
A melodramatic description portrays a henpecked husband who drags his wife into matters to dodge duties and blame, earning a poor reputation. The passage frames him as scheming, yet claims he is a direct descendant of Adam.
Andrew and Adam Poe, two Ohio frontier scouts, pursued a raiding band and faced a soaked river battle. Andrew fought back a chief and a small Indian, losing his rifle but killing the warrior in a tense struggle. Adam arrived, fired, and killed the wounded attacker as the river clash continued.
The Illinois ranger Tom Higgins, ambushed near Fort Hills, fights to protect a wounded comrade Ranger Burgess. He is wounded multiple times but kills one Indian, is left for dead, and is saved by Mrs Pursley and others who bring him to Vandalia fort. He later receives a pension and becomes a Vandalia state assembly doorkeeper.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued regulations 47 and 48 governing excise taxes on manufacturers selling automobiles accessories cameras candy firearms liveries hunting garments carpets rugs trunks and similar items and on works of art and jewelry. The art tax drops to five percent while jewelry remains five percent including gold or silver ornamented glasses and spectacles. Tax applies to sales by manufacturers with monthly returns due. certain sales are exempt such as original artist sales and museum or educational institution sales. Copies of regulations are available at the Tacoma Spokane and Seattle offices.
The University of Washington forest mensuration program emphasizes practical field work. Fifty students toured the Lewis Bean Lumber Company under Prof Elias T Clark with H A Barnhisel and Russel Mills guiding timber measurement. A three month special course targets timber industry workers seeking efficiency without a lengthy program.
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