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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
4
The Echo announces that condolence and fundraiser notices must pay regular rates when printed. Free community welfare events may use the columns. Back issues beyond the current month cost 25 cents each.
The Echo declares itself independent and skeptical of radical reforms, urging minimal government interference, low taxes, protection of life and property, and adherence to conservative principles. It opposes government ownership, paternalism, prohibition, and expansive wartime policies while defending the U.S. Constitution and national flag.
The text urges citizens to support continued individualism, urging workers to strive, industry to remain uncowed, and the flag to stay over the land. It argues for rejecting socialism and upholding traditional liberty and prosperity as essential national traits.
Wenatchee World reports Chelan county board chair George W. Milham faces several charges including possessing liquor drunk and disorderly conduct breaking the moral code bribery attempt and later performing his sworn duty The piece urges immediate resignation to prevent further disgrace to the board.
A report of provisions held in cold storage published elsewhere shows a large rise for October 1 1920 compared with 1919 except for pork lard and mutton. The result implies lower prices for many staple foods.
The article questions Thomas Edison's plan to build a device enabling living people to communicate with the dead, calling the undertaking far too fantastical to ever be realized. It notes the scope would be a monumental challenge even for Edison.
The Farmers' Telephone Company requests higher rates for Wenatchee and the Valley. It likens keeping old rates to a newspaper lasting on stale terms, noting subscribers have enjoyed unusually low charges.
The Vigilance Committee of Associated Advertising Clubs of America reports that Nicotol, billed as a tobacco cure, is actually corn starch and quinine and that the company’s claims are grossly untrue in a newly issued bulletin.
A paid advertisement urges time be just and fair to patrons paying the price, resisting political clamor to denounce utilities and abuse the commission for permits to operate. The message warns that yielding to agitators would frighten even the most irresponsible characters.
A voter appeal argues for Referendum No 2 to approve a veterans bonus bill noting many states grant bonuses and urging Washington to avoid lagging behind. It emphasizes recognizing service in the great war and encouraging public support.
An auto was stolen and abandoned on a railroad crossing in Stanwood, where a fast train struck it and demolished the vehicle. The act endangered many lives and could have caused a fatal derailment. Local sentiment lashes the act as dangerous and madness worthy.
A government enforcer last week confiscated twenty gallons of homemade wine made at a widow’s home upon a W C T U complaint. Citizens deride prohibition lunacy as foolish and disgusting, likening it to excess booze and accusing ultraprohibitionists of absurdity.
The federal prohibition director fears Washington may flood with liquor after British Columbia's wet vote. He plans tighter state laws, laments a small deputy force, and questions the validity of state law amid national prohibition. He says voters seek leadership to push a public vote on the issue.
The Public Service Commission of Washington defends modest rate rises, arguing most customers already face higher costs for labor and living essentials. It warns against denying adjustments that could threaten capital for public services and destabilize utilities across the state.
A Chelan County reader writes of Dr J C McCauley of Ellensburg as a longtime friend and upright man. The letter urges Republicans and new voters to support him for joint senator of Chelan and Kittitas counties, praising his representation of all district residents without partiality.
In letters to Chelan voters J H Miller and M E Fields urge united GOP backing for Dr J C McCauley as joint senator for Chelan Kittitas counties. They stress his impartial representation and warn against sectional bias praising his suitability for the district.
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