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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1922
Page
8
Olympia announces the 40.87 percent average valuation ratio for state tax purposes. The state equalization board, led by Governor Hart Auditor Clausen and Treasurer Babcock, released county ratios and the equalized aggregate value of all taxable property including railways.
The Dryden State Bank in Chelan County Washington files a report showing resources totaling 66 198 96 including loans and discounts 40 981 57 and deposits of 32 212 82 demand and 11 986 14 time. The cashier D B Martin swears to accuracy before notary R F Taylor on September 25 1922 with directors Sol Reimann and Hubert Remley attesting.
Herbert Wendell Anderson born July 30 1909 to Effie M and Harry A Anderson died September 22 1922 at age 13 years 1 month 24 days He leaves his parents a brother Wayne a sister Aileen and many relatives Friends He is mourned as a manly kind youth who was loyal in work and play He rests peacefully in the arms of Jesus Funeral services were held last Saturday from Leavenworth.
Farm expert R N Miller of the State College of Washington notes world wheat figures show no shortage but a smaller crop than last year. Europe’s fall in currency value and high exchange rates limit buying while the U S Canada and British India show a rise of 111 290 000 bushels. Miller says foreign demand is uncertain and domestic needs are met with a tendency not to stock up.
The Rev Alfred KE Derby officiated a large service at the M E church with extensive floral decorations. Burial proceeded at Leavenworth cemetery after services at the church.
The New York Sun extols the upper reservoir as a romantic, scenic refuge for Brooklynites and midtown New Yorkers. It describes icy shores, horse riders in summer, and a sunset fountain scene that creates rainbow spray like a moving bridal veil.
The article states that a clearly defined basis for a significant forthcoming price increase has not yet been developed and that no one knows what prices will be.
Leavenworth police announce that starting next Monday any person driving a motor vehicle without proper lights or a valid license will be arrested and processed according to law. The notice targets all noncompliant drivers in Leavenworth and surrounding areas.
A lively tale centers on a quick tempered man nicknamed the Ole Scout. His sudden brain storms spur a comic scene as others rush for cover and react to his outbursts.
A sharp ledger of a merchant’s shrinking ads and dwindling business. The piece traces a vicious cycle where lower spending leads to poorer returns, accelerating toward bust. It cites a grim forecast of ongoing decline.
A Chinese custom describes a bride who vows not to marry if her intended husband dies before the wedding. She marries a flower-pot to become a widow, and her future in-laws must support her. The act brings honor to the family, once memorialized by an emperor.
ROOM TO RENT in modern home with furnace heat. FOR SALE about 100 chickens five pigs fruit and garden truck. WANTED Young man 19 to 21 to work in Gartner's bakery and learn the trade. R. L. Howerton about one mile southwest of town. Phone numbers listed.
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