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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1919
Page
3
The Republican Publicity Association led by Hon. Jonathan Bourne Jr asserts organized labor harms production and calls for a wage policy while warning that government by majority versus minority under labor mandates risks the nation. Also notes Loganberries yielding profits, with $200 to $1,000 an acre net and easy entry from a quarter acre.
The article credits pioneers in the Northwest fruit juice industry for creating demand through advertising Loganberry and Apple juice. It notes hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in promotion, benefits to farmers from new markets, and the need to expand berry acreage to meet rising demand and support more processing facilities.
The piece outlines attacks on pro German influence in Congress as Secretary Baker and President Wilson frame the treaty debate. It notes claims of American troops in Russia, calls for remission of war laws, and mentions lawmakers like Dal linger Madden Steenerson and Craven.
Experts at Anacortes warn the salmon industry faces total destruction unless artificial propagation restores stocks. They urge immediate action to sustain fisheries and related livelihoods.
This summer the Yakima valley produced about 220 tons of green papers marking a notable local paper production milestone. The output reflects sustained activity in regional paper manufacturing and suggests steady demand for eco friendly products.
Washington families are receiving 12 209 780 dollars in war risk insurance and compensation claims for deceased service members. 1397 claims valued at an average of 8 740 dollars per policy are paid, with 880 more claims for disabled soldiers widows children and dependent parents. 608 additional claims are under investigation as officials assess earnings loss and economic impact from wartime deaths.
Last year the lumber industry in Oregon and Washington cut 7.318 billion feet valued at about 25 dollars per foot, totaling roughly 182.8 million. Sixty percent returned as payrolls, 25 percent spent on materials and supplies, 15 percent as logs and profits. about 150,000 workers in logging and lumber making, with 85 to 100 million invested in logging and mill equipment.
Chicago telegraph reports say parcel post will allow Fido taby chicks and bees to travel within 48 hours if destination reachable. Spokane Postmaster Dana Child notes current limit mostly birds bees and chicks. Official word awaited from postmaster general as change is expected by mail soon.
W M Van Patten of the U S Public Health Service says venereal disease control is a joint effort with the Washington State Health Department. He cites 180,000 U S insane persons, about 12 percent due to syphilis, equating to roughly 21,600 syphilitic insane patients and an estimated care cost near 84.9 million dollars.
A Saturday windstorm caused about 100000 dollars in damage in Yakima district orchards and similar losses in the lower valley. Nob Hill Jonathan orchards suffered the heaviest losses, while Rome Beauty and Winesap trees were hit. Apples dropped from 60 to 12 to 16 dollars per ton amid the gusts. Washington 1919 wheat crop pegged at 55350000 bushels and valued above 100 million dollars.
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