Leavenworth Echo Listing and Postal Details
The Leavenworth Echo is published weekly by The Echo Publishing Co. with H S Rearick W G Schannach and D A Lee listed. It is mailed as second class matter from Leavenworth Washington and charges $3.00 per year in advance for subscriptions.
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the Leavenworth Echo
The
Echo Publishing Co
H.s.rearick
W.g.schannach
D.a.lee
Leavenworth, Wash
Leavenworth Echo
H. S. Berrick Editor Friday November 235 1921
A historical newspaper fragment notes H. S. Berrick as editor for a Friday issue dated November 235 1921. The odd date suggests OCR distortion. content focuses on editorial leadership and issue metadata rather than news events.
Five Dollar Wheat Predicted by Hill Heir in Okanogan
A son of the late James J. Hill says wheat may reach five dollars a bushel soon. He explains production factors and argues the price could drive people back to farming, potentially aiding food supply even if short-term hardships arise.
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Okanogan
James J. Hill
Unknown Russian Hero Urged in War Remembrance
A Tacoma Ledger piece argues Russia’s unseen WWI hero deserves recognition alongside the Unknown Soldier. It credits millions of Russian dead and wounded for saving France, England, and possibly the United States, noting hardships endured on the eastern front and the neglect of Russia’s sacrifice.
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Tacoma Ledger
Washington
London
Paris
Moscow
Petrograd
Russia
Germany
France
England
America
East Prusei
Enduring memory of fallen amid shifting battle lines
The piece urges pity for Russia and argues the real Russia is kind, brave, and gifted, not Lenine, believing it will rise to play a brilliant, honorable role in civilization if given a chance, despite Allied scorn.
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Russia
Lenine
Britain Halts Work On Four Battle Ships
Great Britain stopped construction on four battleships after realizing naval warfare, once popular sport, was viewed unfavorably by Washington elites in the capital of the world.
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Great Britain
Washington
Majority of Senate Rejects Medical Beer and Malt Liquor
The article notes a large portion of the U S Senate opposes medical beer and malt liquors and laments Milwaukee and neighboring counties left to suffer from thirst amid a lack of Christian charity, even from pulpits.
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U. S. Senate
Milwaukee
Wage cuts agreed by Armour and Swift workers
Workers at major packing companies including Armour and Swift accept reduced wages after a period of hysteria ends and return to work.
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Armour’s
Swift
Japan May Reject Hughes Naval Limit Plan
The text claims Japan will not passively accept Secretary Hughes plan to limit navies. It suggests other powers could provoke harmony by appearing to “reduce” through destroying Japanese ships or vessels.
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Japan
Hughes
Blue Sky Law Caution Halts Editorial Investment
The Banner received an invitation to invest in a Wenatchee corporation. The editor considered writing a several thousand dollar check but recalls the Daily World urging a blue sky law to protect readers from unsuitable investments. The check was not written.
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Withrow Banner
Wenatchee
The
Daily World
Bandit Roy Gardner Captured After Mail Car Robbery
Roy Gardner was captured last week by a postal clerk in a mail car at Santa Fe station. He will be sent to Leavenworth Prison to forestall further depredations by this peculiar bandit and the change of his address reflects on McNeil Island authorities.
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Roy Gardner
Santa Fe
Gardner
Leavenworth
Kansas
McNiel Island
Federal road fund for Oregon Washington Alaska allocated
A new Federal Highway Act funds national forest road work with 758 913 distributed among Oregon Alaska and Washington. Oregon receives 210 790 Alaska 258 273 and Washington 180 870, a distribution some deem improper as Washington lags Alaska in forest road construction while leading in lumber output.
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Oregon
Washington
Alaska
Union
Fires started by smokers play role in 1921 Pacific Northwest season
The season saw about 100 fires sparked in Washington and Oregon by discarded lighted cigars cigarettes and matches. No Wenatchee forest fires were reported, but Okanogan 59 Crater 16 Whitman 21 Colville 10 and Olympics reported incidents. Wenatchee forests were fortunate in having but a few events.
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Washington
Oregon
Wenatchee Forest
Okanogan
Crater
Whitman
Colville
Wenatchee
Newspapers Stir Alarm to Curb Fire Carelessness
Fire prevention efforts in the past season reduced incidents, aided by newspapers' persistent warnings and appeals to readers to handle flames safely, limiting prosecutions and enhancing public awareness.
General Foch to Tour the West with Spokane Stop
General Foch plans a West tour and will visit Spokane on the 29th for a brief stay. The famed commander is to be received with acclaim as he travels across the country.
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Foch
West
Spokane
Secretary Hughes Described As Adamant Not His Head
A witty remark contrasts the phrase bass wood statesmen with Secretary Hughes being called adamant implying firm resolve rather than a silly suggestion about his head.
Snowstorm Boosts Next Year’s Grain Outlook in Washington
A severe snowstorm across Washington last week and early this week improves prospects for a large grain crop next year. The Big Pond country, which has seen light snowfall for several years, is said to have been especially favored this time.
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Washington
Big Pond
Bouck Expelled From National Grange Over Secession Clash
William Bouck former head of the Washington State Grange and associates who aligned with him in a secession attempt were expelled from the National Grange at a Portland meeting last week. The dispute centers on Bouck adopting a philosophy that places the tail wagging the dog.
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William Bouck
Washington
Anglo American alliance urged to secure world peace
Lord Northcliff argues for stronger Anglo American ties over an Anglo Japanese pact and insists Washington should not adjourn until these questions are settled to prevent Japanese moves and ensure peace.
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Lord Northcliff
America
Washington
Oil boom questioned as planted stock hints emerge
Spokane observers describe the local oil boom as possibly staged with oil in wells planted to attract investment. The Northwest Mining association met and discussed the issue, with hints that the oil may have been planted.
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Spokane
Northwest Mining Association
Taxpayer Groups Press 25 Percent Tax Cut Plan
The State Federation of Taxpayers Associations at Tacoma urged a 25 percent tax reduction for 1923 without harming government functions. They argue taxes are too burdensome, stifle progress, and that schools and roads should be funded only as affordable. They call for curtailing state and national expenses and reducing payrolls.
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State Federation of Taxpayers’ Associations
Tacoma
Echo
Services at Pentecostal Assembly of God
Sunday School at 1 45 p m Preaching at 3 p m and 7 30 p m Prayer meetings Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7 45 Pastor M McPhee invites all to attend The quoted verse from Isaiah appears in the notice Located at 130 East Benton Street
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Pentecostal Assembly OF God
East Benton St
M. McPhee
Washington dairy herd tops 11 state cow testing by butterfat
A Washington dairy herd leads herds in eleven states in the Western states cow testing association work reported by the extension service of the State College. The herd, over fifteen cows, produced the highest butterfat per cow and is owned by A. J Lowseon and Son of Blanchard.
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Washington
State College
A. J Lowseon
Blanchard
R B Field and Mrs Hearst Make Thanksgiving Moves
R B Field traveled to Seattle on Wednesday afternoon and Mrs Lou Hearst went to Ephrata on Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with relatives.
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R. B. Field
Seattle
Lou Hearst
Ephrata
Sheriff sale notice in Wenatchee foreclosure case
Notice of sale under foreclosure of a mortgage in Chelan County Washington. J C Baumgardner as plaintiff obtained a judgment lien for 660.98 dollars plus 8006.67 dollars with interest and 866.76 dollars plus costs. The sale of the real estate in Wenatchee is set for December 10 1921 at the courthouse. Sheriff E Q Forsyth and attorney Herman Howe file the notice with the county.
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J. W. Rogers
Georgia E. Rogers
J. C. Baumgardner
Georgia B. Rogers
Chelan
Washington
Towit
Tandy Ditch
Court House
Wenatchee Avenue
City
Wenatchee
J.w.rogers
E. Q. Forsyth
Chelan County
Geo. L. McClelland
Silos Built Cheaper for Dairy Farm Demonstration
County agent of Kinz county reports cheaper silo costs after a demonstration. A wooden hoop silo 10 by 30 feet built for $119.25 at T. S. Provam farm near Redmond uses 2x6 staves instead of flooring. Itemized costs total staves 50 dollars bolts 49 dollars 2x4s and 1x6s 10.25 nails and hardware 10 dollars. Labor by farmer and neighbors.
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Kinz County
T. S. Provam
Redmond
Dwight Darling Visits Everett Then Returns Home
Dwight Darling came from Everett at the start of the week and is due back home on Wednesday.
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Dwight Darling
Everett
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Herman Howe
Post Office
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United States
Western Union Telegraph Co
Leavenworth State Bank
A. Sinclair
J. B. Adams
R.F. Taylor
C. G. Cockburn
J. D. Ely
Great Northern Lumber Co
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W. L. Hale
A. G
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L H. Brockway
C. A. Campbell
Louis F. Speidel
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