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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1920
Page
4
The Leavenworth Echo outlines payment rules for condolence resolutions cards of thanks and notices promoting paid events or fundraisers. Free community welfare notices may use space, while paid advertising applies to for profit promotions and admission charged events. Back issues available at 25 cents each.
A Sept 24 1920 report recounts a Wall Street explosion near the sub treasury and Morgan Bank that killed 34 and wounded hundreds. The piece targets lenient treatment of cranks and urges crackdown on revolutionaries while urging economic restraint and honest railway reporting.
The piece questions claims that freight rate hikes barely affect prices, detailing shoe and egg shipment costs from Baltimore to Philadelphia and Chicago to Philadelphia. It notes coal rates rising about 25 percent, using Utah to Leavenworth as example, illustrating how a single rate increase translates to higher consumer prices.
Oregon Journal examines whether farmers should align with North Dakota's class action through the nonpartizan league or California's cooperative marketing approach. The piece notes California's $300 million in farm product marketing and North Dakota's aim of farmer control, uncertain as to which path Oregon will embrace and which will win support from bankers and businessmen.
H. A. Clemens, who sold the Stanwood Tidings weeks ago and intended to try a easier venture, is back in the print business and now runs the Mansfield News. Old hands feel at home and expect steady success in this familiar field.
The French president Paul Deschanel resigns after failing to endure the strain of leadership in peace. The nation’s politics pivot toward the war era figure “Tiger” to steer France in crisis. Eleven congress members and spouses tour China for eighteen days at a cost exceeding one hundred thousand dollars to the Chinese government. China notes America’s high cost of living. Republican nominees plan joint travel to campaign across the state. An earthquake rattled Seattle for two hours on Monday.
A man died in Texas when a truck tire exploded as he inflated it. The blast also blew over a nearby brick wall, drawing police and investigators to the scene.
Local social roundup lists visits in Wenatchee and Leavenworth with the Grays Simpson and Bowen families, plus a P T A reception for new teachers. Readers include Mrs Hauber and Mr Kirby among performers, and a string of relatives and travelers from Cashmere, Twisp, Ellensburg, and Seattle.
City estimates total expenses at 15900 dollars with general fund and water bond receipts. Key allocations include fire department 200 dollars street improvement 2400 dollars police salaries 1500 dollars and city hall 300 dollars, with notices for tax levies to be set October 4 1920.
Mr and Mrs W W Burgess and daughter Rita left for Bellingham after a two week visit. Lester Brown from Lake Wenatchee cuts wood for Marvin Peters this week. J E Craney enjoy a Spokane visit with daughter and husband. H W Peters hosted a Sunday dinner with M A Wise and family B C Holland and M A Peters and family. P H Hertzage and cochildren spent the weekend at home. School began Sept 13 with Miss Trinna King of Wenatchee as teacher. H W Peters and family left for Sunnyslope to assist with apple harvest.
Attorney Herman Howe spent the week in Wenatchee handling legal matters. He met with local clients and attended court proceedings to address ongoing cases and regulatory issues.
A businessman is reminded of the fishing season when his young son calls to ask if he can bring home goldfish. The boy explains he has two worms and does not know what to do with them, prompting a humorous domestic moment.
The September issue of Grist Mill showcases the Olympic line of flours cereals and seeds with ads and cartoons. It aims to persuade households that no other brand competes with Olympic for quality and value.
Sunday School at 9 45 Epworth League at 6 30 Preaching at 11 00 morning topic Gods Standards of Weights evening topic An Honorable Life
Community members are urged to attend Bible school and Communion next Sunday at 2 30 in the West home behind Masonic Hall. Your presence and prayers are greatly needed.
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