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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1920
Page
4
The Echo states paid advertising rates apply for condolence cards entertainment notices or any fundraising promotions. Free column space is reserved for morally beneficial community welfare efforts without ads. Back issues beyond the current month cost 25 cents each.
An opinion column argues that railroad tariffs must rise with labor and material costs and that wage cuts will only come with lower living costs. It notes the Interstate Commerce Commission approved higher rates and calls for patience until production and prices adjust.
The speaker expresses continued faith in state and national government and asserts that no unjust increases have been or will be allowed, emphasizing trust in public institutions despite concerns.
Muncie is noted as the birthplace of the first non strike union with stationary engineers forming a charter from the National Association of Stationary Engineers. The platform emphasizes education of members and states the group will not pursue strikes or wage interference nor political or religious aims. The ad-lib commentary questions its potential to raise wages through value while improving members’ lives.
The first week of November marks Better Speech Week with daily plans by each grade and Miss Wise of the high school English department to curb slang and grammar decline. Reports due, essay contest in grades six to eight, thrift stamps urged, and community center duties assigned to Mr. Sutton.
District finances enrollment and teacher qualification data determine accreditation. Mr Twitmyer toured Wenatchee Cashmere Chelan Entiat high schools before Leavenworth visit. An executive student committee for a carnival was elected with Laverne Gatherless Mary Wheeler Margaret O Leary and Julia Biles as students and Miss Bagley Wise Barr and Mr Bowersox as faculty.
The General Election occurred Tuesday at P. H. Hertzog's residence. Lawrence Webb of Wenatchee visited his sister Mrs. M. A. Peters over the weekend. Rupel family members packing apples at Sunnyslope returned home to Sunday with their parents. Miss Mary Holland of Sunnyslope visited M. A. Peters for a week. J. K. Craney and wife left for Spokane with Mrs. Craney' s visit to Edmond in high school. A Halloween party at C. F. Rupel's home was hosted by Miss Trinna King.
Cashmere and Leavenworth clashed at the ball grounds with Cashmere winning 21 to 18. Cashmere started with a TD and goal, Leavenworth answered, then added another TD but failed on the kick. The first half ended 14 13, with Cashmere scoring again in the second half to seal the win. A standout Cashmere player outran rivals to secure the victory. The piece also notes county forest receipts and Chelan county's apportionment.
Twenty five of Washington State counties will share 74 261 89 from National Forest business in the 1920 fiscal year. The funds, 25 percent of total state forest receipts, support road and school funds in counties housing National Forests. Since 1906 the state has collected 479 549 75 from this fund.
James Robert Carter son of Mae Carter formerly of Leavenworth wed Elizabeth Worley of Canada on Wednesday November 8 at 8 30 in Wesley Methodist Church Leavenworth friends congratulate the newlyweds and extend felicitations.
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