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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
4
Special notice explains paid pricing for condolence cards entertainment fundraisers and business promotions in The Echo. Free space allowed for morally beneficial community welfare efforts. all other paid notices must follow regular rates. Back issues available at 25 cents each.
The text links a U S gasoline surplus to price declines in England and notes expectations of rising costs and scarce supply at home. It contrasts prior beliefs that production would fall, causing jitneys to be scrapped, with comments on Montana hay priced at about $32 per ton plus $20 freight.
A local resident notes Seattle fuel costs 23 cents per gallon while Leavenworth prices are higher. He suggests the public service commission be alerted to the wide margin and investigate possible price discrimination.
Montana market reports alfalfa hay valued at twelve dollars per ton. The price reflects current seasonal demand and regional supply conditions.
Seattle residents reject an ordinance allowing jitney drivers to operate freely. The city, maintaining an expensive street railway system, shows no humor about letting autos run alongside street cars.
Lumber crews report a shift toward stabilization with westward buyers entering the market. Large orders from coastal producers signal stronger demand and potential price firming in the near term.
The article argues that production and labor conditions must stabilize for reliable operations and that labor has become less volatile as workers seek job security. It predicts a better government term with a changed but non threatening administration and notes Harding's stance against joining the League of Nations. It expects tariff and banking laws to stay largely steady.
The piece argues that William Jennings Bryan favors resigning when difficulties arise but contends the American public no longer takes him seriously. It claims President Wilson, though worn and affected in health, will persevere and complete his term.
The Spokesman Review notes the nonpartizan league is collapsing across Idaho Washington Montana Minnesota South Dakota and Nebraska after election returns. It states no league backed candidate for state office won a county and strongholds weakened with reversals in many legislative districts.
Felix Agnus of Baltimore notes Alexandre Millerand named president of France as an able editor in Europe and modernizer of the presidency. He sees far but acts practically to improve efficiency. The piece ends with a brief remark on last Tuesday’s choice of an editor as President of the United States.
The piece argues editors often move into government roles but find public life constraining. It cites Henry J. Raymond, Charles Emory Smith, John Hagan Whitelaw Reed, and Henry Watterson as examples, noting editors prefer their old offices and fear loss of editorial freedom as cabinet members. It also notes Wilson era editors in his cabinet and the coming shift with the new deal.
The Peshastin Lumber and Box Co is operating its box factory on a special order which may sustain activity for a while. The area is seen as a future manufacturing hub due to cheap water and electric power, as oil and coal grow costly.
The list shows names of individuals with advertised letters including Henry Gohlman Mrs. E. E. Newton L G Peterson Carl Carlson J M Caves Ralph Sebastian J A Donahue Franklin Ent Mrs Bishop Clyde Sherman S Bakaday R T Childs.
In Leavenworth Washington St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church announces Sunday morning service at 10 45 with evening service canceled The sermon bases on Matthew 13 44 52 and the Lords Supper will be observed Sunday school at 9 30 am Children sent English language services All welcome Paster WM Lueckel note announcements precede Sunday
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