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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1922
Page
6
An analysis by H. E. Miles links the Fordney tariff debate to beet sugar labor abuses. It cites foreign child labor in Colorado and Michigan beet fields, noting 5,000 children aged six to fifteen in Colorado and widespread long hours, deformities, and educational setbacks among migrant workers.
A humorous column mocks a local character known as the Big-Peeling Gink who proclaims himself a brain trust. The writer suggests his statements and poses are performative while casting doubt on his significance and sincerity.
A boastful note extols a printer's salesman who works hard to place ads early, praising his hometown paper as the best in the land and noting he pays promptly without being asked. The piece uses lively, humorous language to celebrate reliable advertising partners.
Otis Warren Barrett, famed agricultural expert, advocates adaptable taste as essential for global travel. He praises his ability to live on palm oil dishes in Liberia and raw fish in Japan, and credits his palate with his long, illness-free wandering for the government. He notes palm sap sugar from palm countries and recalls cassava paste’s bland, sticky nature, suggesting improvised eating methods.
Report from a royal garden party notes King George discusss future concerns with Will Crooks a Labour MP. Crooks reassures the king saying things will turn out all right as nobles and dignitaries observe their exchange. The royal couple later invite Crooks and his wife to another garden party with a personal letter.
A Japanese Advertiser excerpt describes a poet who runs a collar and tie shop in Asakusa placing a sign extolling his company and its goods. The sign speaks of expressing delicate mood and beauty, then ascending from earth to paradise, implying timeless peace, though its meaning remains unclear.
A Red Cross public health nurse reports record interest in the Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick class across eight towns in a large New Hampshire county. Division headquarters conclude the county’s future with the Red Cross is assured due to the extensive service of these classes.
A Boston Transcript excerpt shows a patient recounting a doctor’s charge of ten dollars with eleven available. The dialogue highlights a simple, practical exchange over medical fees and affordability.
A fragmentary exchange hints at unseen tension between two individuals in a social or romantic context. The dialogue suggests curiosity and intrigue, with one speaker addressing a surprising visitor and prompting recognition of a prior encounter.
The Eldridge docked at Smith Cove with a cargo of rare birds for Washington’s Department of Game and Fish. Bamboo partridge and Chinese pheasants were included along with ducks and other species. About half of the initial birds were lost due to an accident and poisoning, but remaining stock will be released across several counties, with eggs sold for breeding and distribution.
The Highway Committee reports 60 cents on the dollar now funds road work as it did two years ago with 20% average savings on new projects. Legislature authorized over 5 million for roads in 1921, and federal aid is aligned to the one third eastern district rule. eastern counties exceed share by 82955 dollars but distributions will balance.
Land Commissioner C. V. Savidge reports to the state records that 68,586 acres are logged-off lands owned by the state. Much of this acreage has been logged repeatedly and remaining land is being bought by settlers. Timber and lands are sold separately, and after timber removal the land cannot be sold for less than 10 dollars per acre, typically 20 to 25 dollars.
Western Washington with its mild 30 degree seasonal swing is ideal for drug gardening says James Thompson director of the drug gardens at the University of Washington. Belladonna and foxglove lead profits and small plots can yield returns. harvest runs late June to early November. Last season the University warden earned a profit of 50 while supplying the pharmacy and chemistry departments.
Drone are not honey producers. Make them as few as possible when the honey flow begins. Funerals are luxuries these days and a water system on the farm may save some of these expenses. Remember that the future farmer who makes money will have to plan and keep account of his business. With spring work almost here machinery for the spring work is already seen in the fields where it was left last year.
The new Lillys 1922 Seed Annual offers detailed guidance on selecting wax green bunch pole and early or late beans adapted to this climate. It helps gardeners choose varieties suited to the region so they can harvest fresh beans throughout summer from their own plots.
Beans are a profitable crop for small plots and proper care ensures success with the right varieties. Lilly's Annual provides reliable vegetable guidance, flower seeds, fertilizers, sprays, and poultry and bee supplies from Western America's seed house. Free copies available from dealers or The Chas. II. Lilly Co. in Seattle Portland or Yakima.
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