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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
2
Friday issue promotion lists subscription price at 2.50 yearly in advance and directs all communications to The Leavenworth Echo edited by H S Rearick. Editorial notes warn coal consumers as Secretary Hoover convenes operators to fix prices.
The University of Hilineis asserts there is little basis for the belief that ange coins spread disease and suggests caution in acting on such claims. The remark raises questions about public health guidance and the interpretation of potential transmission risks.
The state supervisor of horticulture estimates the fruit crop value at 45 million dollars. The figure reflects the productive yield and market potential for growers across the state.
A poultry dealer reports that Weer shiekers with CHICKERS Wilh Sats plan to boost business by locating near the Wizzards. The apparent deal centers on enhanced supply and market reach for both parties.
A man digging a sink reports finding gold in Oro Ville, triggering a rush as news spreads to Leavenworth and northward, drawing prospectors to the area.
Officials discuss extending daylight saving hours amid questions over energy savings and public convenience. Lawmakers seek input from businesses and residents as the bill faces questions on timelines and implementation.
A Honolulu publisher named Christopher Columbus sails and reports two unseen islands in the South Sea. He claims discovery in the name of the United States, marking a historical maritime claim.
Fragmentary text shows President Harding disappointed and Secretary Denby traveling to Tokyo for naval affairs. Readable names or details are limited, but context implies official actions affecting U.S. diplomacy with Japan and the naval academy.
In Mexico, To bascans sack Frontera provoking Obregon to dispatch Sarrano. The conflict centers on Tobascans and their meddling as unrest grows in the region.
The selection of Gifford Pinchot as the Republican nominee for governor marks a decisive blow to party old guard leadership and suggests voters are moving away from the stale policy of establishment managers amid a broader intra party realignment.
Fragmentary OCR text references authority to direct the destinies of the party. No clear names, dates, or locations available to identify the event or actors involved.
The Interstate Commerce Commission has ordered a ten percent reduction in freight rates for apples. The ruling affects shipments across routes regulated by the ICC and aims to lower costs for growers and shippers.
The California alien land law has been upheld by the courts and the decision is a source of satisfaction to the citizenship of the country.
Bishop Messmer of Milwaukee calls on priests to deny Holy Communion and absolution to women wearing low necklines or hiking attire. He argues a halt is needed to prevent blurring gender distinctions.
The state chairman of the Pacific Northwest Tourist association campaigns to raise Washington’s share of a three-state fund for promoting travel in Oregon Washington and British Columbia. Leavenworth residents are urged to respond with strong support.
Governor Hart told the Wenatecc crowd that the state seeks the 30-19 school tax plan. He defended the poll tax saying opponents mainly pay no other taxes and refuse to support the government.
The Genoa conference concluded last Friday with a non aggression pact adopted and plans for a follow up conference. The prevailing aim is for Russia to be reasonable so Europe can regain stability and move forward.
April shows overall food price gains with meats rising while potatoes milk products lard and some vegetables fall. A diet limited to vegetables and dairy remains cheapest but still costly unless produced locally.
A fragmentary critique depicts Mars as a troublesome figure, accusing him of manipulating events to incite fear among statesmen. The narrator expresses fatigue with confrontational rhetoric and hints at personal boldness amid political machinations.
Governor Olcott of Oregon runs for reelection after a hard-fought canvass. He leads by about four hands in the ballot at this early stage, with his fearless stance against lawlessness linked to the Ku Klux Klan drawing both support and opposition.
The Smith McNary bill was halted and not placed on the calendar, delaying a $2350 appropriation for reclamation. Western interests push for speedy operation despite prior inaction from the administration, while Pennsylvania follows Indiana toward partial support, casting doubt on future votes.
States break from men allied to the administration and to congress, signaling possible Western changes. The Republican view ties economy to policy toward ex service men and reclamation. With prosperity near, the country expects swift moves and new political faces in Washington after the fall elections.
The piece argues for federal power to regulate child labor and stresses a balance of schooling with practical work. It laments dwindling apprentice numbers and recalls an older industrious work ethic while criticizing protective government policies for sweatshops.
The piece argues for a financing scheme to support education amid inequality. It questions taxing the diligent citizens to educate children of less ambitious districts and calls for weighing costs of building, equipment, and cross-district needs.
The council lists payments to individuals and firms for labor and services including Hatmaker Pratt Carnahan Kjosness Cannon Brownlow Durand Pentz Gowing Fisher Inglis O'Brien Hansen McCullum and the Cont. Pipe Co G N Lbr Co Ed Nicholson Fred Franklin Leavy Co Op Cascade Garage and others and notes two ordinances first readings on milk sale and water receipts distribution plus a street committee referral and a sidewalk petition for East Front 12th and Division Streets.
It takes more heat to warm water than soil, so tilling wet areas this spring will let fields warm sooner, yielding earlier crops next year.
The Bureau of Animal Industry of the U S Department of Agriculture reports a survey of 25 000 head from 525 farmers across 36 states finds purebred animals superior to scrubs for conformation and quality, higher selling price and production, earlier maturity, and greater profitability.
More than 2000 dollars were turned over to the Centralia Memorial Association during the week ending May 20, a record for the statewide campaign. The largest check was 1140 dollars from E H Gloyd, Thurston County drive chairman. Donations from Seattle totaled about 2000 dollars outside Seattle. Major Paul campaign director and others urged contributors to make checks payable to the Centralia Memorial Association and mail to 315 University, Seattle.
Beekeepers relocate the new swarm to a fresh stand and place supers on it. The original parent colony is set on a distinct stand to reduce the risk of a subsequent swarm. The action aims to stabilize hives and improve colony management.
The Associated Students of the State College of Washington voted to lend all remaining treasury funds to the bookstore joint stock company, funding a planned new building this summer for the college bookstore.
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