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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo states a subscription rate of $2.00 per year in advance and invites communications to the paper. The policy emphasizes promoting community welfare and prosperity, promising free use of its columns to objectors without deviation from the rule.
A May 23, 1919 brief notes the new congress opening at the president’s call. The message is brief and largely noncommittal, focusing on labor questions, rail and telegraph returns to owners, repeal of wartime liquor laws, and woman suffrage enabling act, with emphasis on what it omits. The piece also quotes advertising insights and lessons from a businessman on advertising methods.
This week Wenatchee faced an influx led by Rufus Wood with two decorated cars and a team promoting his paper. The move aims to boost subscribers and publicize Wenatchee while offering a scheme for Leavenworth publicity in exchange for consideration. The piece notes local desire to move the terminal yet urges balanced, cautious influence.
Widespread recent rains in eastern Washington boost the winter wheat crop. Observers report the crop is thriving and the past ten days of rain have greatly increased prospects, signaling the largest yield Washington has ever seen.
Henry C. Lytton of The Hub in Chicago recounted how he started with 12 000 dollars, borrowed 9 000, and spent 5 600 on newspaper advertising before opening. Over 32 years his firm spent more than 5 000 000 on ads, proving newspapers build trust and drive business.
A brief column reports A G Stage in Wenatchee on business, Mr Warman traveling to Idaho, Mrs Burt Luttrell at an Eastern Star event, Mr and Mrs G P Freyberger visiting Wenatchee, and Fay Cox welcoming an eight pound boy. Margaret Gray is ill with pneumonia.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to B P O Elks No 1186 and F A M No 148 for sympathy during illness and death of wife and mother. Also thanks for floral offerings. Signed S A Potter Mrs Fred Reeves J E Tholin. The Washington Water Power 100000 volt line from Long Lake to Tafton completed at cost 550000 supplying power to electrify the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul rail line to the coast.
Word of President Wilson suggesting wartime prohibition suspension for wine and beer triggered a citywide celebration led by San Francisco brewers and dispensers. Whistles and a large brewery siren rang out as the news spread. Spokane county commissioners plan a 3 500 000 bond issue for road work to voters.
Report of the financial condition of Leavenworth State Bank Leavenworth Washington as of May 12 1919 shows assets including loans and overdrafts 812640.65 bonds and other securities 792,? unclear. cash on hand 10002.27 deposits 446,? total 484,994.82 with liabilities capital stock 25000 surplus 5000 undivided profits 7447.36 unpaid dividends 80 and certified checks 648.44. Notary Herman Howe certified.
BUGS FOR SALE One Axminster 9x12 one hemp fiber rug 9x12 Very little used Good value Reasonable price H M Donning Phone 630 may23 PRICES ON WEAVING Plain or hit and miss with stripe on ends 45c Stripe full length of rug 55c colored warp 5c and 10c added to prices already given Also will do plain sewing and mending The Weaver Varney's Addition ma 23pd
Local residents report visits and travel to Wenatchee Leavenworth and Orondo. Guests include Mrs Fitzpatrick Mrs Lamphere and Grace Mary Jones families and friends attend a Leavenworth high school commencement and a Masonic meeting in Wenatchee. A new floor was laid in the Win gate Bigelow warehouse for summer dances with Hegler's orchestra.
The sixth annual installment for improvement district No 2 covering Front Street, Commercial Street, and 10th, 12th, 13th, and 14th streets will be due on or before June 7 1919 at the City Clerk's office. G EF Gowing City Clerk. ap Mayl6 June6
Notice announces a June 2, 1919 hearing at 10 a.m. in Wenatchee Chelan County Washington to consider selling described property including Lot Three Block Forty-two and Lot One Block Forty-five Town of Chelan Falls along with Lot Three Block Two Brown's Plot of Monitor. County Auditor A V Shepard signs as official.
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