Supreme Council Calls for Global Economic Sanity and Savings Drive
The Peace Conference memo warns of rising wholesale and retail prices since 1913 with the United States and Britain hit hard. It urges Americans to follow Treasury Savings guidance to produce, economize, save, and invest in government securities and savings stamps to fund reconstruction and conserve coal, noting the need for a large financing effort.
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Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
United States
Great Britain
Belgium
Supreme Council
Savings Division
Treasury Department
Mexico Hope Rises as Villa Surrenders Armament
Francisco Villa abandons armed revolt and Carranza defeated. Alfaro Obregon faction holds most of Mexico and promises peace after years of turmoil. observers see diminished conflict and potential national progress despite lingering uncertainties.
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Francisco Villa
Carranza
Alfaro Obregon
Mexico
Lenine
Russia
Power potential of mountains boosts long distance transmission
The text notes the neglect to develop water power in mountainous districts stands out to prairie readers. It emphasizes how electrical power can now be transmitted over hundreds or thousands of miles and suggests unused power here could be harnessed.
Movement seeks freedom from vaccination and sobriety laws
A group is forming to abolish compulsory vaccination and to establish medical freedom akin to religious freedom. It proposes a parallel effort to remove sobriety mandates and enable beverage freedom. The author argues for individual choice while supporting controls on dangerous alcohol rather than universal liberty.
Watson the modern bluebeard sentenced to life imprisonment
The article states Watson has received a life sentence, condemning his crimes as severe but noting that hanging would have been a harsher fate.
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Watson
Bluebeard
Gym Nearing Completion at City Schools
The new city school building is almost finished with an impressive auditorium and commodious rooms. Contractor Speidel directs a large crew rushing work and fixtures will be installed soon. The facility is seen as a source of civic pride and a teaching example of broader access to quality spaces.
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Echo
Speidel
Legion Dance Proves a Success for Local Legion
The Legion dance held last Saturday evening netted $105 in gross receipts with about $50 cleared. Organizers praised the event and expressed hope the boys will host an even better affair next time.
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The
Legion
Railroad News Roundup From Leavenworth Yard
Fireman Crutchley back at work after Portland absence. Supt Lantry of Spokane toured Leavenworth Yard. Severson visited Spokane. Miss Gertrude McClure resumes depot duties after illness. Brakeman O Neill recovering from injuries. Geo Kidd visiting Seattle. Newdahl brothers at UW, played for American Legion dance. Operator Brown covers yard office. Shirley Coleman hosts California visitor. Ed Kohls visiting Wisconsin connections. Railroad work slow last week. Birthday surprise for Mrs Robt Smith at Mrs Williams home.
Leavenworth Bank Reports May 4 1920 Financial Condition
The Leavenworth State Bank in Leavenworth Washington reports assets totaling 732 685 41 with loans 481 834 46 and deposits 424 350 22 time deposits 264 619 02. Capital stock 25 000 00 surplus 10 000 00 undivided profits 6 058 18 and taxes reserved 504 52. Notary affirmation by C G Cockburn dated May 11 1920. attest by directors Field Sinclair. Survey crew works valley road south of river toward Cashmere with grading and hard surfacing planned this year. Christian Church Bible School at 2 30 at Mrs West home. worshippers urged to attend.
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R. F. Taylor
Christian Church Bible School
Communion
County Interchurch Council Aims To Improve Rural Life
A county Interchurch council will include all Protestant denominations to assess church memberships and actions improving spiritual and social life. The plan, backed by the Interchurch World Movement, outlines a standard church and community responsibility with possible salary guidelines and recreation facilities. Recommendations require unanimous church approval before district and national action.
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Interchurch Council
Interchurch World Movement
Atlantic City
United States
Real estate transfers list shows multiple parcels and tiny sums
Anna F Reynolds transfers Lot 9 Block 2 Leavenworth Gardens to Oliver FE Swartz for 1 dollar H C Peters sells Cascade Orchards Lots 10 and 11 to Conrad Hardane for 1125 dollars John B Adams sells Emig Park Lots 9 and 10 to William Titus for 1 dollar F J Brady sells Lot 5 Block 1 Third Add to Leavenworth to Anna M Sampson for 10 dollars Frank E Carlquist and Robert G Field sell to R B Field halves of sections 6 24 18 for 1 dollar J T McDonald sells to R B Field halves of east halves and southeast quarters 6 24 18 for 1 dollar Amanda C Town sells to Oliver Gardens for 1 dollar L J Nelson sells Pt Lots 18 19 20 Block 41 1st Add to Leavenworth to Lillian Nelson for 1 dollar
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Anna F. Reynolds
Oliver FE. Swartz
Leavenworth Gardens
H. C. Peters
Conrad Hardane
Cascade Orchards
John B. Adams
William Titus
Emig Park
F. J. Brady
Anna M. Sampson
Leavenworth
John Bergren
Geo. Sussex Jy
Peshastin Lumber and Box Co
Peshastin
Frank E. Carlquist
Robert G Field
R. B. Field
J. T. McDonald
SF Quarte
Amanda C. Town
Oliver Swartz
L. J. Nelson
Lillian Nelson
Bank Statement For Citizens State Bank Leavenworth Washington 1920
May 4 1920 close of business resources total 832419.28 including furniture fixtures 2928.87 and due to agents 29490.41. Surplus fund 2500.00 expenses and taxes 83.80 demand deposits 2000.00 time deposits 2885.48 credit totals 832419.28. Cashier C A Campbell sworn statement dated May 10 1920 with notary J W Elliott and directors F A Wingate Louis F Spie del.
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Citizens State Bank
Leavenworth
State of Washington
County of Chelan
Ss. I
C. A. Campbell
J. W. Elliott
F. A. Wingate
Louis F. Speidel
Practical study for country preachers in Pullman meeting
More than 100 rural Northwest pastors will gather in Pullman Washington in June under the Interchurch World Movement to study the practical side of the country preacher's job. The program emphasizes sociology over theology with experts from Drew Theological Seminary and Columbia University guiding discussions.
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Pullman
Washington
Northwest
Interchurch World Movement
Edwin L. Erp
Drew Theological Seminary
Madison
N. J
Warren H. Wilson
Columbia University
N. M. Fiske
Interchurch
Inland Empire
Idaho
Roach Family Sells Leavenworth Residence to Rearick
Mr and Mrs W C Roach sell their Leavenworth home to H S Rearick and plan a year long visit to Portland Oregon area. They may stay permanently but are not sure. They expect to depart around June 1 and hope to return if not content with Portland.
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W. C. Roach Fins
Leavenworth
H. S. Rearick
Portland
Oregon
Dr J S Judah Public Notice to Debtors and Creditors
Debtors and creditors are requested to send bills or remit to Dr J S Judah at 1826 Lakeview Boulevard Seattle Washington. Notice appears in the 1941 advertisement.
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J. S. Judah
Lakeview Boulevard
Seattle
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Leavenworth Echo
Wash
Echo Publishing CO
W. G. Sechannach
O. A. Lee
Prairie
North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Legion Dance
Elliott
Crutchley
Supt. B. Lantry
Spokane
Leavenworth Yard
KE. Severson
Gertrude McClure
O'Neill
Geo. Kidd
Clifford
Merritt Newdahl
University of Washington
Bert Hagler
American Legion
Brown
Corbett
Shirley Coleman
California
Kohls
Green Bay, Wis
Brother
Fred R. Kohls
Leavenworth State Bank
State
U. S
Gostastiteurtadie Dao Eo Banking
Howe Taaditerateyt Cb
Erebo OU
Legal Reserve
C. G. Cockburn
Cashmere
County Interchurch Council
Methodist
Presbyterian
Baptist
Disciple
Roach
DR. Judah
F. A. Sinclair
J.B. Adams
J. D. Ely
F. E. Carlquist
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