Leavenworth Echo Publication Details
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Leavenworth Echo in Leavenworth, Washington
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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
2
What Will The Harvest Be
The Echo editor argues war in Europe will cost Europe and the United States dearly yet spur a 1915 boom. Europe needs food and money. the United States becomes a busy hive of industry with price pressures and rising demand. The piece forecasts six months of tight money but a rapid economic expansion ahead.
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United States
Europe
The
Echo
the Echo
Girding for Prosperity in 1915 Outlook
Editorial encourages optimism for 1915 praising a bountiful harvest in the United States and peace with neighbors. It predicts the European war will end soon, leaving Europe dependent on American supplies and boosting American prosperity and benefits for its people.
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United States
Europe
German Kaiser’s vanity in war dispatches noted
Readers of recent war dispatches are struck by the Kaiser’s constant use of possessives such as My people My Kingdom My Reichstag and My Soldiers. Critics compare it to antebellum slave owner rhetoric and lament the lack of sharper satire.
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Reichstag
Public Opinion Checks Italian War In Crisis
The text argues public opinion greatly influences Italy during a European crisis. It notes Italy’s Triple Alliance ties with Germany and Austria, and that strong antiwar sentiment could trigger rebellion and threaten the monarchy, leading Italy to choose neutrality.
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Italy
Germany
Austria
Need for American merchant marine grows urgent
The text argues that the United States must revise navigation laws to favor building American ships and reduce reliance on foreign vessels. It notes rising congressional attention, media support, and explains that many people do not know why no merchant fleet exists, promising further light next week.
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Congress
Apple export outlook dims as war curbs markets
The piece argues that fruit exports face a luxury tax on travel and shipping disruptions from the European war. It forecasts lower apple prices as new markets won’t form in time to absorb this year’s crop. South America may buy more, but cannot offset the European loss.
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South America
Editor's Restive Rumble Over Happiness and Prosperity
A sharp editorial voice critiques the editor's gloom and silence when unable to speak on happiness, suggesting frustration with rheumatic pain and domestic quarrels rather than constructive reporting.
US to Lead Economic Prosperity in 1915 Amid War Trade Shifts
The text notes South American demand shifting to the United States as Europe markets shrink. It urges exporters to secure and maintain these connections, suggesting only a catastrophe could block an American era of prosperity in 1915. It also hints at orderly participation in a forthcoming procession.
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South America
United States
Europe
Peshastin Visitors and Local Home Projects
Peshastin residents visited Leavenworth and Blewett while planning new homes and jobs. Al Darlington and family moved to Cashmere for a fruit inspector position. Glenn Smith builds a new barn with Vern Jones. George Sussex erects a cottage east of town likely to be furnished for rent. Wm Stage learns A G Stage and family are returning from Nebraska via Yellowstone Park in a Ford.
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al. Darlington
Cashmere
Darlington
George Sussex
Sussex
Wm. Stage
A. G. Stage
Nebraska
Yellowstone Park
New Half Box Innovation Aimed at Washington Apples
Wenatchee valley fruit growers introduce half size apple boxes priced from 1 to 2.50 to widen consumption. The Lamb-Davis Lumber Co. produces an 18 by 11.32 by 5.34 inch box, slightly over half the standard full box, setting the new half box as the market standard.
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Washington
Wenatchee Valley
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
Card of Thanks From Town and Family After Loss
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during bereavement over the death of the mother. Thanks are extended for floral tributes and special mentions to Clyde Davis for singing and Guetschaw for interpreting Rev. Davis' sermon for deaf and dumb attendees. Also notes Chris Smith's return with his bride and plans to reside in the city.
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Clyde Davis
Guetschaw
Davis
D. C
Wenatchee Business Group Urges Quick Rail Strike Prevention
The Business Men's Association of Wenatchee Washington wired President Wilson to exert every government power to stop a potential railroad strike. The telegram warns a strike now would ruin thousands of Northwest fruit growers as crops rot in orchards.
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Business Men’s Association of
Wenatchee, Wash
Wilson
Northwest
Mrs Ahlin and Mrs Oberg Leave for Schreiber Visit
Mrs J F Ahlin and Mrs Oberg departed Tuesday on No 1 for Schreiber Ontario their old home where they will stay several months visiting friends and relatives during the trip
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J. F. Ahlin
Oberg
Schreiber
Ontario
Advertised Want Ads and Health Advice Minnesota Echo
Mr Wm B Small Mr Paul Day Mr Geo Hamilton Bernard Ross Wilber Scott call for above as advertised G A Hamilton Postmaster Want ads in the Echo bring results Constipation Causes Sickness Do not permit constipation as backed up waste poisons the system Use Dr Kings New Life Pills one dose tonight 25c at your Druggist Get butter wrappers at Echo office.
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Wm. B. Small
Paul Day
Geo. Hamilton
Bernard Ross
Wilber Scott
Dr. King
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