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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
2
The analysis notes that Allied access to global food stocks and German dependence on limited supplies signal a growing strain. With Germany cut off to many foreign resources and harvest delays looming, the population’s hunger could force a critical shift and impact the war’s near-term trajectory.
The piece argues the United States entering the war hastened its end and prevented German dismemberment and Kaiser rule. It predicts the US will shape peace terms with a principle that people decide their future, opposing forced national designs and supporting a government based on consent of the governed.
A State College News report notes a patriotic assembly on April 19 at the State College of Washington. Five speakers outlined war aims and urged students of both sexes to view the conflict as a chance for useful service and national contribution.
Students at State College will play a prominent role in addressing farm labor shortages. A vacation period survey of available workers is underway, and all female students are being trained in first aid to wounded for possible enlistment in the Red Cross service.
The article urges planting stored foodstuffs to create a ready market and better prices. It notes hogs command high prices, with prime fat hogs recently sold for 16 dollars per hundredweight and unlikely to fall below 8.50 for months. Farmers expanding hog fattening could profit and aid national needs.
Sixty faculty members at the State College in Pullman Washington have formed a military company and drill twice weekly under a commissioned officer stationed at the college.
A Leavenworth creamery with skilled butter maker produces high quality butter but faces a cow shortage in the territory. The piece praises dairying, notes ample water and alfalfa, and cites a Wenatchee banker importing top dairy cows as evidence of strong local demand. The author urges locals to try expanding dairy beyond current levels.
A local newspaper features a Want Ad in the Business Paragraph column promising results for advertisers. The short notice invites readers to place listings for services, sales, and partnerships with quick responses and visibility in the community.
A Washington viewpoint argues for universal military service with selective conscription. It states the home front needs experts spared from civilian occupations and urges Leavenworth readers to back the president and urge Congress to support universal service. Public meetings and resolutions are encouraged.
The column contrasts buying local suits from Leavenworth clothiers and Nolan the tailor against mail order options. It argues standardized local brands offer fit and value, with local merchants guaranteeing quality and avoiding leaving town. The piece asserts Leavenworth tailoring is superior and worth supporting.
Jeliet Illinois reports ten year old Elizabeth Louch as the city fly swatter champion after two days she killed 7200 flies. She set a one day record with 5500 killed in six hours. Every 100 files earned a movie ticket as prizes.
The Greenwood tree of English song is now identified as the holly, evergreen and bright dressed year round. It is said to have sheltered Robin Hood and other outlaws in Lincoln green, relying on protective law to evade Nottingham town and other inquisitive municipalities.
Services at 10 45 and evening preaching at 7 30 conducted by Rev Haase with Sunday school at 9 45.
An important feature in starting the sheep business is to quickly build to about a hundred ewes or one ewe per two acres, per University of Illinois guidance. The small flock, once fed on weeds and waste, tends to be diseased and neglected due to its minimal farm income.
Experiments in Minnesota during 1914 and 1915 found average potato yields per acre rose by 56 bushels in 16 fields after seed selection and disinfection. Seven years of spraying yielded 63 bushels per acre for early and late varieties, with three sprays using Bordeaux mixture for early potatoes and four sprays for late ones.
Six years is cited as the typical useful life for a dairy cow. Dairymen should annually raise enough heifer calves to replace aged or rejected cows, or equal to one sixth of the herd size.
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