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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
2
A detailed opinion piece argues the war will likely end by midsummer this year if the United States remains engaged. It praises Allied support, criticizes German aims, and notes President’s handling while urging the Fifth district to reelect a steadfast Dill Pickie.
An article describes a man who prised down a flag in daylight and fled, provoking harsh moral judgment. The Reno publisher denounces the act as cowardly and unamerican, highlighting the offender's shame and remorse when confronted with his reflection.
Fragmented OCR text shows a congressman candidate addressing voters in Washington with mentions of President Wilton and an unclear sworn-in office. Vague phrases about support, polling, and congressional leadership appear, but no clear event, date, or outcome is established.
A local agricultural note details promising yields for wheat peas corn and potatoes after spring planning. It notes large profits if crops can be stored and kept for an extended period and warns that prudent growers may boost output to meet rising demand.
The legislature increases appropriations by 2,648,680 over 1915 for state military needs and higher education. New buildings boost totals to 592,952, while highway funds reach 4,054,675 this two year period. Washington also debates a 0.53 mill tax and a 4.9 million workingmen's compensation fund, with employers funding most of it.
Fragmentary OCR lists sermon times and church announcements with unclear place names and names. It mentions Epworth League events and preaching at noted addresses with greetings and service invitations.
Unclear text notes a Sunday school service at 10145 Sanday School at 9 45 in the evening led by Rev Haase at 71300. The readable items mention a religious gathering with a service conducted by a named minister.
A fragmented account describes a scene at a window in which a man named Macriag watches a ceremony or marriage related event. The bride appears adjacent in a improvised setting while care workers or officers monitor the situation for quarantine and illness.
An aging Leavenworth resident recalls T. Ryan, once an engine man on the Cascades era line near Chelan and a brakeman for years. He left rail work two decades ago to farm near Chelan and remains in the region, remembered by former colleagues and townsfolk.
A fragmentary OCR piece recalls a 19th or early 20th century Leipzig novel predicting a global war. It cites a 1904 publication and claims two prophecies came true with 1906 and 1914-18 wars, warning of a third apocalyptic conflict and mass uprisings across Europe.
A Washington government table compares April 1 1996 farm product prices with those on April 1 of the present year. The lead items and general averages highlight how living costs are driven by price changes in staple farm goods. Included is a note on Mr Bermen Howe arriving from Spokane and taking a position in a local law office.
Fragmented notice style column describes sales and inquiries. Mentions items like horses price 2300, 1400 weight job, 155 Free Rest acres near Bilenger’s homestead and Geo McLieen owner. Also lists four room plastered houses with lot near Varneyy addition and a Hilll yard address.
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