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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1919

Page

6

Beware of Bolshevism says Cooper to labor

Washington October 9 Representative John G. Cooper of Ohio a union labor man told the house the great problem is how to return to normal conditions and restore contentment. He warned American laborers against radical labor leaders who might overthrow government and urged support for eight hour days fair profits for workers and collective bargaining.

Washington, D. C John G. Cooper Ohio House

Keynote to Prosperity Links Rail Traffic to Nation’s Wealth

Washington statement from the Republican Publicity Association led by Jonathan Bourne Jr asserts rail transportation underpins domestic and foreign commerce. It argues uninterrupted railroad service enables contracts for lumber, hardware, grain, and exports and cites the Cummins bill provisions on anti-hindrance and worker rights.

Washington Republican Publicity Association Jonathan Bourne, Jr United Seaboard United States Cummins

Anti-strike provision of Cummins bill guarantees rail traffic

The text argues the Cummins railroad bill's anti-strike section ensures uninterrupted railroad movement. It asserts workers may quit for better pay, but railroads can hire replacements to maintain transportation. It claims contracts will be honored in both domestic and foreign commerce.

United States

Warrior film booked for Scenic with seven reels of war comedy

The Warrior is set for Scenic next Monday and Tuesday evenings. Douglas Fairbanks is challenged by Maciste as the new athletic hero, with New York critics lauding Maciste for his daring feats and dazzling smile.

New York Douglas Fairbanks Maciste the Warrior Fairbanks Fairbanks Fairbanks

Colfax Banks Hold Nearly Five Million In Deposits

Washington state notes show Colfax banks with almost five million dollars on deposit. Whitman county wheat this season is projected at twenty seven million dollars. Chehalis county deposits rose by about one point six million in the past year. A Fargo bank failure and tied debts involve over one million six hundred ninety six thousand dollars. A Texas sheepman bought two Toppenish ranches for twenty three thousand dollars. Senator McNary backs the Jones bill for reclamation with two hundred fifty thousand dollars for western projects. Seattle and Portland tonnage in 1918 totaled over twenty one million and seven hundred ninety six thousand respectively. Shingle mill workers end a six week strike. Chehalis forms a one million lumber corporation. Seattle to gain direct steam line to Mediterranean ports. Tekoa farmer nets six thousand four hundred thirty eight dollars and seventy cents from sixty acres of fall wheat.

Colfax Yars Washington Whitman County Chehalis County Chehalis Seattle Tekoa

Curtiss Wasp pilot sets altitude record at 34610 feet

Test pilot Roland Rohlfs of Curtiss Engineering Corp. soared to 34 610 feet at Roosevelt field in a Curtis Wasp without superchargers, breaking official and unofficial marks. He then climbed to 19 500 feet in 9 minutes 42 seconds, contributing to three new world records for the aircraft.

Roland Rohlfs Curtiss Engineering Corporation Roosevelt Field United States Navy Rahlfs Adjutant Casale Rohlfs Aeronautical Rholfs Wasp Dayton Ohio

Echo Office Stationery Supplies and Printing Services

Echo Office offers ribbons stamps pads ink and carbon paper plus bound receipt books blank notes placards and legal forms. They provide paper in any size and quality and can print personalized letter paper envelopes and calling cards with samples available.

Pilot Reaches Peak Despite Fuel and Instrument Trim

Rholfs flew an hour fifty three minutes, reaching a 45 degree below zero peak after four attempts to land on his field. He carried thirty gallons at takeoff and had little fuel on descent, trimming navigational gear to save weight.

Rholfs

J C Penney Store Refunds and Fire Rescue Thanks

Patrons with deposits at the J C Penney store are advised refunds will be promptly given upon request. The owner thanks those who aided the fire rescue and commends the telephone office staff for rerouting patrons to save papers. Oct 10 Cc. Couchman, Mer. Also notes Spokane to build another seven story hotel.

K. Couchman Mer Spokane

Three Year Proof Sought On Willamette Meridian Homestead

F A Varo of Leavenworth Washington widow Martha Hamilton Carr Varo seeks to prove up a 1914 homestead entry on a parcel in Township 26 North Range 17 East Willamette Meridian. The hearing is set for November 1 1919 before U S Commissioner R S Luddington at Wenatchee Washington with witnesses W W Thomson Frank B Lindsay Anthony Violette and Randall Heinrichs.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Ofice Waterville F. A. Varo Martha Hamilton Carr Varo Leavenworth Washington Willamette Meridian R. S. Luddington U. S Wenatchee W. W. Thomson Winton Frank B. Lindsay Anthony Violette Blewett Randall Heinrichs Ben Spear Iegister

Turkey Red Wheat Rotated With Peas Boosts Regional Revenue

County Farm Expert J R Shinn says rotating Turkey Red wheat with peas is a historic advance in milling and crop valuation. John Snodgrass of Waverly reports netting $26.15 more per acre on pea ground, supporting Shinn's estimate that 500000 acres in the region will yield higher revenue.

Inland Empire J. R. Shinn John Snodgrass Waverly Mr. Shinn

United States Tires Offer Broad Range for Every Car

These tires provide general all around satisfaction and a greater total of tire values. They promise lower maintenance costs, fewer repairs, and less depreciation. The dealer carries a type and size for every car.

United States

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