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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
2
The notice states subscription is $2.00 per year in advance and free use of columns for moral or benevolent community welfare activities. Back issues not in current month cost 25 cents each. Address all communications to The Leavenworth Echo.
State report shows 39 counties with 6 over, 4 on target, 29 short. Chelan led by 100 thousand, King County fell short by 3 million. Officials urge sticking to apportioned amounts to avoid hindering future drives and aiding lagging counties.
Officials say about 70000 available for further Blewett Pass work but war priorities limit spending. Road to Seattle reported in fair condition and safe for prudent drivers. speed maniacs should not consider reckless driving.
The piece argues against Blue Laws and urges continuing work seven days a week during wartime to support military effort. It states the enemy fights on Sunday, so troops should as well and calls for backing the war through full labor activity.
The president calls on the nation to channel its war effort with energy and genius for action. He urges citizens to keep laws inviolate and maintain the nation's fame, stating no liberty champion can ignore their own laws.
Fragmentary OCR quotes depict President Wilson denouncing the country’s enemies and asserting contempt for their actions. The passage reflects wartime rhetoric and political stance without additional context or details.
The editorial argues against numerous proposed federal amendments and constitutional conventions amid wartime. It warns that continuing experiments could destabilize government and favors preserving tested constitutional structures. It condemns the Non Partisan League for appealing to class prejudice while defending equal protection for all citizens.
A historical reflection notes Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s imagined future of a hundred million free Americans spanning coast to coast. It asserts the nation now exceeds that vision in size and reach, praising its moral greatness, justice, courage, and influence worldwide.
In Chicago the National Association of Dental Examiners with 29 state boards voted unanimously to ban use of made in Germany dental instruments and supplies. The resolution pledges severing all commercial relations with Germany, which the association says has forfeited respect and confidence.
Milk vendor M. O. Van Brocklin reports a fifty ton silo built last year filled with ensilage. He says it kept milk flowing in winter and is the best feed for all stock, especially milk cows. He plans to fill it again this fall. Echo want ads bring results.
Olympia issued instructions to local boards stating registered married men with deferments who have no children may move from class 2 to class 1 if alternative support for their wives exists. The ruling requires that the wife not be deprived of reasonable support when considering property income government allotments and allowances.
State Superintendent Josephine Preston issued an order prohibiting teaching the German language in all public and private elementary and high schools in Washington. The action follows a request from the State Council of Defense.
The new fruit warehouse at Peshastin, the largest in the valley, will host a Red Cross house warming on Wednesday August 14. The main room 100 by 200 feet can hold 500 couples at once. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. Preparations aim for a record crowd.
Mr. W. T. Sears and wife from Amarillo Texas arrived in the valley to visit relatives including W. P. Sears of Cashmere and Ross and Neal Sears of White River valley. They toured Arizona and California landmarks by auto and plan to continue north via Idaho and Montana visiting Yellowstone park before returning home. They praised roads overall and enjoyed reconnecting with relatives.
Spokane candidate J Stanley Webster announces entry in the Fifth District race as a Republican. Voters are asked to consider Webster in the upcoming congressional contest.
Robt. Nichols reported a fire at the head of the Little Wenatchee River on Wednesday to local forestry officials. The blaze is in a rough heavily timbered area and endangers valuable timber. Fire fighters with necessary equipment were deployed to the threatened site.
County Attorney candidate W F Whitney runs on the Republican ticket subject to voter will at the primary election held September 10.
Jas McDanitel voices praise for the New York Marine Band and Shubert Serenaders at the Chautauqua events while criticizing ragtime tastes and disturbances by youths near the stage. He urges bands to perform high class pieces and notes the afternoon concert fell short for some attendees.
On August 11 English services will be held at the Lutheran church at 10 a m with Romans 1 16 as the sermon theme A cordial welcome is extended to all Pastor W C Lueckel signs the notice
N A Pearson runs as Republican candidate for Chelan County prosecuting attorney subject to primary decision on September 10 1918.
A Chelan County resident announces candidacy for the office of Representative at the September 10, 1918 primary. He asks for his name to appear on the ballot as the Republican nominee and pledges to serve the people with his best efforts if nominated and elected.
Wanted. Owner of farm or unimproved land for sale. Respond to O K Hawley Baldwin Wisconsin. WNA Aug 9.
The Ames Ship Building Co closed a contract for fourteen 8,800 ton cargo steamers. Twenty-six ships have been launched at Tacoma since February 9. Within the next year Tacoma yards will build twenty five million dollars worth of steel ships. The National Ship Building Co launched its first ship.
Remington Underwood and L C Smith ribbons offered for sale at The Echo office. Listing notes availability and pricing with a brief sales prompt dated July 26.
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