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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
2
A spoof editorial copy attacks a recent escapee from federal prison and his wife, branding them criminals and demanding strict guardianship. The piece mocks readers and calls for harsher punishment, citing moral outrage and public safety concerns.
The September report notes apple yields near a few million bushels with prices likely steady or rising slightly. Analysts suggest Die bon receipts for prize debts may be ending, while tax collection optimism grows as public sentiment shifts toward enjoying life again.
The government faces a price tag of 42 000 000 dollars for the Maryland and an annual staffing cost of two to three million dollars even in peace. The speaker questions the value of such naval expansion and warns of potential doom.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Jess Willand training with Jack Dempses and weighing 68 pounds. Penny-adiners mock him as he prepares to respond with a proper claim to challenge Deny.
Read fragments show a mix of political controversy about the Ku Klux Klan and the push for new wartime or labor policies. Mentioned are Arbuckle scandal talk, government jobs and military heroism themes, with reference to auctions and wages for workers and boards in a strained economy.
Notice states a public hearing for the 1922 budget will be held Monday October 3 at 10 oclock at City Hall Leavenworth Washington. Gowing City Clerk invites taxpayers to raise objections and provides official publication details. Also contains bank financial condition reports for Citizens State Bank and Leavenworth State Bank with assets liabilities and notes as of September 1921 and September 6 1921.
A political editorial condemns Roy Gardner of the McNeil Island escape as needless. It faults prison wardens for lax control and argues punishment should bar easy escapes, calling for swift removals and tougher enforcement to make incarceration a real punishment rather than a luxury stay.
Mrs J H Brockway visited Entiat for a few days last week. Miss Ellen Ryan called on friends in Wenatchee Saturday evening and Sunday. Mrs Amanda Town and Mr Frank Hennessey left Monday for the Undertakers convention in Walla Walla on the 18th, 14th and 1th. Leavenworth Mercantile Co show windows renovated by Warris in latest style. Mrs Frank De Ziegler and granddaughter Doris Love returned from Drain Oregon, planning not to stay there through winter.
services at 180 East Renton Street Sanday School at 10 am Preaching at 12 pm 7 45 pm prayer meetings Tuesday and Friday 4 pm The spirit and the bride say come let him hear McPree pastor Pardo and son Robby visited Skykomish Friday
J A Warman president of the Skookum Packers association says apple prices should stay strong and box apple districts may win new markets. Oil finds between Clarkston and Asotin Washington could spur more experimental borings in nearby communities.
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