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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
2
A Tacoma Ledger opinion notes a bank vice president arguing disarmament helps steel and-wide prosperity by shifting from armament to railroads and construction. He asserts war harms civilization and that ethical action aligns with sound economics in promoting real industry and growth.
President Harding calls for moving beyond a welter of waste and advocates more shelter and speed, urging decisive action to improve efficiency and recovery.
The American Bar Association criticizes Judge Landis for accepting and acting as baseball commissioner, calling the attack political and foolish amid the controversy.
The super-dreadnought Washing ington was launched last Thursday, sponsored by Miss Jean Summers, daughter of Congressman Summers. It is 624 feet long, 97 feet wide, with 1411 officers and men. Armament includes eight 16 inch and fourteen 5 inch guns. The cost of keeping it in service could bankrupt smaller states if borne alone. Gov. Hart attended the launching.
Right Rev. Thomas F. Gailor of Tennessee, visiting Salt Lake City for the Episcopal Church's Pacific Synod, denounces the Eighteenth Amendment as unpardonable and warns that prohibition hysteria cannot eradicate liquor evil. He suggests the law may be rewritten.
Wenatchee World reports Chelan County commissioners ordered the 25 acre poor farm sold. The property includes 15 acres of winter apples forecasting about 5 000 boxes this fall, two garden acres, hay and grain, with buildings. Officials prefer a nearby accessible site for indigents, citing winter travel and housing limits.
Mrs F W Clemens' mother returned to Spokane after a visit. Miss Emma Douglas traveled to Spokane to visit her brother and attend the fair. Mrs Glen Putnam hosted a Winnie roast indoors for Miss Elsie Kremer of Seattle visiting Mrs Inez McPhee, with a campfire scene and hot dogs. A. B. Wheeler home hosted a handkerchief shower for Miss Edna King before her trip to Wenatchee and Chicago Evangelistic Institution. Guests included Laura Hathaway, Hendricks, Keller, Barkee, Lindley, Mrs Franklin, Henry Gartner, Deryl Motteler, and others. Edna King gave a farewell talk praising Leavenworth. she departs the 14th.
Services at 130 East Benton Street with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7:45 p.m. Prayer meetings Tuesday and Friday at 7:45 p.m. pastor M McPhee invites all as it declares The spirit and the bride say, come.
Notice announces October 3 1921 hearing at City Hall Leavenworth Wash to discuss the 1922 budget estimate of 18492.12 with objections allowed. City Clerk E G Gowing signs the notice dated September 21 1921. The rest of the text is a patriotic poem by Henry Holcomb Bennett about the flag and national pride.
The article notes average dairy cows in the United States produce about 4 000 pounds of milk and 160 pounds of butter fat yearly. It cites 40 000 yearly records showing a Testing Association cow averages 5 980 pounds of milk and 246 pounds of fat. World records are 37 381 4 pounds of milk and 1 252 pounds of fat.
A courtroom exchange shows a witness who insulted a policeman. The judge rules the act morally harmful but not legally damaging. The witness departs with a quip to the officer, reflecting a sharp, humorous tone.
Practical guidance for rural households covering livestock management culling silage and cow testing as labor saving, dressmaking at home, home canning and preserving, bread making saves time, school lunches impact on health, bee care for winter, and general farm cost cutting. Emphasizes thrift and efficiency for farmers and families.
A downtrodden old cow named Goldie, once valued at 75 dollars, tops a cattle herd after USDA tests. Her annual yield reaches 9300 pounds of milk and 526 pounds of butter fat with 267 dollars over feed costs, outperforming herd averages by large margins. Cow-testing associations reveal many such high producers, protecting buyers from undervalued cows.
Tentative definitions for raisin bread and buttermilk evaporated and dried were added to food standards by the joint committee on definitions of standards. The panel from AOAC AACFO, AAFDO, and USDA prepared standards for canned tomatoes, tomato products, chili sauce and catsup, citrus fruits, canned corn, and cocoa products to aid public understanding and curb unfair competition.
Dr McKeown of Bellingham spent a day or two in the city last week on business affairs.
Leavenworth schools opened Tuesday with a record high high school enrollment of over 106. The prior peak was Si with total attendance for the year. In the grades 360 are enrolled this year.
Water Commissioner W. T. Ogden announces the removal of sprinkling restrictions on city water for lawns and gardens. The move ends a period of limited outdoor water use.
A social will be given Wednesday evening September 14 at the K P Hall. All Knights and Sisters and their families are invited.
Dialogue shows a mother urging Teddy toward banking while the boy questions the need to imitate Uncle Peter. The London Telegraph captures a domestic exchange about career paths and family influence.
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