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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
2
The Echo states that all condolence notices and paid event adverts must run at regular rates. Free space is reserved for morally beneficial community welfare efforts. Back issues beyond current copies cost 25 cents each.
The National Preservers' and Fruit Products association quits buying sugar, blaming speculators for high prices and hoarding vast stocks. The president warns inflation could ruin the berry crop, noting every spoonful of berries costs real money if not sweetened.
Reports say Hiram Johnson has the Oregon delegation to the Republican National Convention secured. Congress last week discussed probing sugar profiteering, an embargo on shipments, and price fixing. Sugar prices rise as a Seattle merchant sells 300 sacks at 15 cents a pound and meat dealers cut beef prices by 10 to 15 cents per pound.
Government charges Eastern sugar refineries with profiteering as sugar remains priced at 28 cents per pound. The article questions how profiteering could occur at such a low rate and notes official scrutiny.
The Standard Oil Co. normally keeps up with demand but faces a gasoline shortage. Sales are limited to a few gallons at stated periods for pleasure cars across the country.
The Spokane Weather Bureau meteorologist doubts Rainmaker Hatfield can trigger abnormal rainfall at Ephrata. Yet the region remains unusually cloudy with high weather activity noted in the state.
Reports diverge on how Mexican President Venustiano Carranza died with claims of suicide or execution during an assault by followers in a mountain village. The death removes a central figure and opens paths to new peace efforts amid a war-weary nation.
About thirty six friends gathered at Mr and Mrs W C Roach’s home Monday evening to bid them farewell before their move to Portland Oregon. The group brought a large supply of food and played 500 with Mrs Clemens winning first prize and Mrs Lang the consolation prize. The Roaches received community silverware keepsakes as mementos of their years in the area.
Dr J S Judah calls all debtors and creditors to send bills or remit to 1326 Lakeview Boulevard Seattle Washington and notes advertisement numbers for the notice.
Talbot and Iva West hosted the A B C group Tuesday evening at their home. The gathering was pleasant with refreshments served to end the visit.
Sunday School at 9 45 Ipworth League meets at 7 Topic Being a Good Comrade Leader Mildred Lichti Morning sermon at 11 Shepherd The Spirit of the Soldier Evening sermon Playing Hide and Seek with God Pastor William Hoskins
President Woodrow Wilson offers Memorial Day sentiments to the American Legion in Washington May 1920. He honors fallen soldiers and urges continued loyalty to the country, noting war experiences forged American character and the nation’s hopeful view of future contributions by veterans.
St. Paul’s Lutheran holds services Monday evening at 7 45 led by Pastor Lueckel. T. Eb Paine was at Cashmere on business last Friday.
On July 6 1920 between 10 a m and 4 p m the County Court House Wenatchee Washington will host a public auction for timber on state land described as NE% SW% NE% and NE% of NW% section 16 township 24 north range 18 east WM containing 160 acres appraised at 1235 dollars with an irrigation easement to Icicle Canal Company. Cash payment required day of sale.
On Tuesday July 6 1920 between 10 am and 4 pm state lands plus improvements will be sold at public auction in front of the County Court House Wenatchee Chelan County. Application No 10934 SE of NE 16 24N 18E W M 40 acres appraised 1160 dollars. Terms require 1 10 down and 1 10 annually plus interest six percent. Sale subject to mineral oil gas and timber reservations and laws of 1907 1911. State Board of Land Commissioners issued order of sale filed with county auditor. 1 OF STATE
Dr Hoxsey reports diphtheria cases at Merritt improving Mrs B C Rutherford and children left for Seaside Oregon to visit relatives Lee J Howerton writes from Paul Idaho praising growth and comparing to Leavenworth Miss Meda Noble former Leavenworth grade teacher whose old class remembers her guidance as they progress from third to seventh A and later to high school and university.
Mrs. Beamish visits Wenatchee on Tuesday. The Echo advertises furniture for sale. Mr. and Mrs. John McKinnon travel from Tye for business and pleasure. J. M. Amundson loses $40 one evening. Frank Yama finds and returns the money to him.
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