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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
6
The new law imposes a 2 percent normal tax on incomes above 2000 for married and 1000 for singles, with old exemptions. Surtaxes rise from 1 percent at 5000 to 50 percent above 1,000,000, affecting higher earners in a phased schedule.
The listing announces Ahlin's Confectionery prepared to serve the public with B. and M. Tamalas, Chili con Carne and hot drinks, with private booths for ladies noted.
Sixty years earlier note reports wheat at 90 cents last week but 20 cents typical. corn scarce at 35 cents. flour steady with old at 3 and new at 2 60. eggs 8 to 10 cents. butter 9 to 12 cents. lard 12 32 cents. hay at 2 a ton as farmers busy with haying during fine weather.
Amid war urgency, apple shipments run 100 carloads daily risking late month depletion. Box cars protect refrigeration as the car commission studies remedies. Henry Ford buys five million dollars in liberty bonds and advocates U S wartime action. Go to Sunday School Day urged by Gov. Lister. Wenatchee orchardists optimistic about crop profits, while Colorado reports worm damage and small fruit. Wenatchee citizens must raise 25000 by Nov 15 for YMCA mortgage. Red Cross auctions raise funds at Pateros. Labor needs rise across the valley with pay 30 to 35 cents an hour.
Olympia city council orders sale of 100000 dollars in bonds to fund bridge and paving improvements. Raymond Anderson and Porter ship yard report keel timbers cut in local mills for ships to be started soon.
Community notes urge purchase of Lyceum season tickets with proceeds aiding the Red Cross. Leavenworth Library opens Wednesdays and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm. Apple picking jobs offered for five to six weeks with pay. job seekers to leave names at The Echo office.
Sales offer pure apple cider in any quantity from 1 gallon upward with delivery to any city address. Customer F C B C L Rollins provides contact for orders. 40
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