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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo announces subscription at 2.50 per year in advance and directs all communications to The Leavenworth Echo. The note names editors B S Reerick W G Schenmach and O Alee and records post office details in Lesvexworth Washington.
Editor notes friction over U S policy with Russia as Borah advocates formal recognition while questioning hypocrisy toward the Ku Klux era. Mention also of the Stillman divorce saga and Peggy Joyce facing jewelry-related controversy amid her banned pictures.
Quotation notes how union cooks in Olympia would howl if their wives joined a strike. The remark frames labor tensions with humorous undertone and local color.
Germany announces it plans to borrow one billion dollars from the United States. The move signals an attempt to secure major financial support and stabilize the economy amid rising deficits. Analysts weigh the political and economic implications of the request.
Dr. C. F. Eikenbarg intimates the state lax in curing for tech and notes that lame ducks should not be left to suffer, urging attention to stubborn problems in public care.
An obscure note claims clothing costs have fallen 42 percent since July 1920 and predicts another decline, reflecting consumer price trends and potential economic impact.
Dairymen’s sellout prompts hopes of dues for honest buyers while Spokane reports the threatened war among milk distributors has vanished leaving markets calmer and relations restored.
The United States senate expresses skepticism that a merger of major steel firms may infringe on prerogatives held by other authorities. Officials debate whether consolidation could reduce competition or shift regulatory control.
A brief, garbled remark questions the impact of a 10 percent duty on wood and jokes about who will use the material, hinting at discord in the United States Senate.
Louisville Kentucky was a great favorite to host the next annual convention of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers associations.
If the Palmer reapportionment measure becomes law, the cow country gains a consolation in King county having only 197 of the 824 delegates to the Republican state convention.
Georges Carpentier floored Ted Lewis in the opening round of a 20 round bout. Rumors say Carpentier and Dempsey may fight again in Paris or London before May. Hurry up, fellows, and get it over.
The United States Supreme Court recently held the child labor law unconstitutional. The decision prompts debate over whether it harms protections for youths or encourages a workforce mindset as society valuing effort and learning by work.
The passage urges society to seek meaningful work for individuals, arguing that a productive national labor force will yield gratitude from the nation. It emphasizes practical training and purposeful employment as paths to national well being.
The question asks if Lady Astor believes lecturing Americans serves her duty to English constituents. The phrasing implies a critical or ironic take on her stance and motives without presenting a direct quote or clear outcome.
William Gibbs McAdoo argues that a structured world order can avert conflict. The remark follows discussions on international cooperation and peace efforts amid rising tensions.
A Yakima woman opened a jar of home canned corn believed spoiled and tasted it. She died before a physician arrived. Laboratory tests indicated infection by clostridium botulinum germs.
A Maryland group called Wets met in convention to spur repeal or modification of prohibition. the article notes their aim to influence policy and mentions inspection of basement “stey-et-homes” as part of the discussion.
People shift from celebrating to irrigation and cultivation. With intensified farming, the Ephrate region may grow as productive as the historic Euphrates valley.
A Chicago judge fined a father one hundred dollars after he attacked his daughters to force them to keep long hair and avoid cosmetics. The incident ended with black eyes and broken noses as the father tried to enforce his view.
A report from southern Virginia and parts of North Carolina suggests the meteor sighting was not celestial but a government ploy from Washington. The piece portrays the event as a clever capital-origin ruse rather than an actual meteor.
Judge Grimshaw ruled Crutchfield not in contempt for publishing the complaint in a suit filed by his company, a decision reached last week in the ongoing dispute.
Seattle city officials move to partner with Henry Ford to develop the Skagit power project leveraging Ford’s interest in water power. The council seeks to coin with Ford to secure involvement and investment in the facility.
Four officers of the American Masonic federation were convicted in Utah district court over alleged fake Masonic degrees. The case centers on fraudulent titles and lodge rites.
The Genoa conference ends with each government recognizing reconciliation of interests as practically impossible and signaling that further wars are likely before lasting peace can arrive.
Washington Press association remarks at Ephrata by W M Hindley of the State Retailers association call for a decade long halt on freak legislation and even a permanent postponement of such measures.
The Oregon governor vows action against the Ku Klux Klan asserting that unlawfully disguised men have no business on public streets. He stresses enforcement to curb Klan activity and protect orderly streets.
The state expresses strong opposition to the Ku Klux Klan and asserts that only lawfully constituted courts can judge and punish offenders. The governor affirms that cowardly groups have no place and stresses lawful processes are paramount.
The state department of public works proposes a rule that only the direct successor of an operating stage owner may claim a privilege. It would bar most workers from entering business unless they can prove prior possession of a similar enterprise. The piece urges the Republican party to adopt common sense to stay in power.
The Lewis County cow testing association reports March results showing purebred herds averaged higher butterfat per cow than mixed herds. Purebred bulls boosted monthly fat by about 5.5 pounds per cow, valued at market price, highlighting potential $40 losses per 20 cows with scrub sires. The study urges discard of scrub breeding to maintain dairy leadership.
Extension horticulturalists note spreaders such as soap or calcium carbonate help sprays cover leaves and fruit evenly. They warn spreaders raise costs and that evidence on codling moth control is inconclusive, though late summer use reduces blotching and improves appearance.
The Wenatchee River swells with rising water and officials warn of a rampage if storms persist. Residents near the river are urged to stay alert, evacuate if advised, and monitor updates from local authorities.
Extension services in Washington Colorado and Kansas warn farmers about fake poultry cullers moving westward. Swindlers offer culling at one cent per bird then sell the best birds at market price, leaving farmers with inferior culls and missing high quality hens.
United States Department of Agriculture chemists have developed a method to identify remade milk and cream in mixtures. The test detects a yellow color after washing curd with sodium hydroxide, distinguishing remade products from natural milk or small mixes.
The United States declines invitations to Europe citing strict policy. Genoa was passed up with regrets and an invitation to the Hague is refused amid diplomatic discourtesy and disciplinary concerns.
The Dryden State Bank in Chelan county Washington reports assets totaling 168 925.5 with loans and discounts of 49 273.05 and cash items of 13 141.98. Liabilities show capital of 20 000, surplus 2 000, deposits 7 229.69 plus time deposits 7 558.76 and other liabilities. Notarized by D B Martin cashier on May 16 1922 with directors Sol Reimann Hubert Remley.
Citizens are told neither Congress nor the Supreme Court will adopt daylight saving change as urged by the president. The public learns lawmakers have not formed the habit of voluntary adjustment.
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