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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
2
A scrambled report claims only 190 cartloads of potatoes were pledged for sale, while seed dealers push for fair prices. An editorial rant condemns speculators and anarchists, warning government inaction risks civil unrest and national decline.
A Wisconsin legislator raises a controversial proposal targeting Yate University faculty involved in a modern scene noted for minimal attire. He also urges re enactment of an ancient practice to broadcast such performances statewide, while drawing vague parallels to Spartan laws and old histories.
The piece mocks a Washington congressman by comparing his hog buying in Palouse to a claim of buying Canadians. It argues the idea is ill-timed and emphasizes that annexation would only occur if popular opinion shifts. It adds that England would not oppose such a change if the majority demand it.
A recent surge of nationalist sentiment from readers across the country hints at a growing cultural rift. The prose reflects a nation pondering its purpose as wartime tensions rise and public opinion shifts.
The president urges unity in support of intervention in the European war and calls for increased production. The nation is urged to back the president, boost supplies, and aid the armies in Europe with ample harvests and munitions.
A Fourth Estate warning declares carelessness as the universal foe. It claims it costs the United States over 300 million dollars yearly, harms wage earners, and effects every sphere from home to railroads. The message urges vigilance to prevent losses, sickness, and death caused by carelessness.
The text states the United States authorized seven billion dollars for war, the largest in world history, with no votes against in either house. It claims Kaiser’s view of U S opposition to war is refuted, labeling Germany’s claim as a blunder.
The note lists LL Moore and Pascoe with services from 10 to 45, Sunday school at 45 dollars, and evening practice at 7 30. Rev Hasse is mentioned as leading.
The High School Play The Altar of Riches impressed students and audiences with strong performances. Cast members Charles Wilberforce and Samuel Thurston received praise for their roles, while director Miss Mex and manager Mr. Bickel were credited for a well staged production.
A community ethics appeal urges residents to buy locally to prevent a chain reaction of out of town shopping. It warns that if everyone follows the pattern, prosperity fades and the town declines to a mere post office. The piece admonishes residents to sell and buy locally to avoid economic slump.
An old Leavenworth notice lists various items for sale and offers. Items include bead numbers, a 1917 tax or interest note, hatching eggs priced at 2.00 per dozen, an oil stove, galvanized pipe sections, a four room bungalow lot for 1700 with 60 feet of pipe, and contact lines for G. Ek. Ecko at the office.
Short classified item notes three sizable lots or spaces for rent or sale, described as in good location with inquiry through the Echo office. Contains undefined numbers and vague details due to OCR.
Notice invites bids for beds with N Patterson as secretary of the board. Reserves right to accept or reject any bids. Bids to be opened April 25 1917. Appears signed by N Patterson secretary.
The Chelan county boys listed include Daniel B. Hayden John S. Lubking John E. Honner William P. Hudson Clifford C. Griggs Jr Harry L. Wantz Kenneth S. McEldowny Clifford Roberts William Bronson Mead Claud T. Mayer of Wenatchee and Clyde A. Collis Jay Pollock George F. Stanford of Cashmere Ray E. Richardson and Calvin E. Barr of Monitor.
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