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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
6
Paris reports German air power hampered by material shortages. An aviator prisoner said Germany's latest high powered planes are less reliable due to smaller motors substituted for brass components, as Iran was used in place of brass.
United States Department of Agriculture guidance on corn cultivation explains the need to balance moisture and heat conservation with weed control. Timely cultivation reduces evaporation, weeds, and soil loss while warming the soil. practices vary by region and conditions.
Citizens of Mansfield in Douglas County appeared before the county equalization board seeking increased property valuations. They aim to raise funds for school and street improvements.
The Root Commission reports Russia will likely return to fight for the Allies but not soon. They urge the United States to assume Russia’s role to win the war, warning Germany remains in strong fighting shape and prepared to push to conquer.
Reports detail bumper crops and a labor shortage across mines farms shipyards and railroads. Projects span Wenatchee orchards Port Angeles paper mills Greenacres bridges Seattle shipyard Mitsui plans Studebaker and Washtucna land deal Camp Lewis housing and hospital construction Mount Vernon road paving.
Mrs. Estabrooks describes a July sequence leading to the death of her husband R Eastabrooks at Medical Lake Asylum. She recounts July 6 to 17 events, notes a brain blood clot diagnosis, restraint use, and troubling conditions in his cell including bruises, a hot sunlit room, and an iodine treatment, with concerns over treatment and communication by staff.
Mrs. R Eastabrooks recounts a patient named Mr. E dying in an asylum after neglect and mistreatment. She notes bruises, bed sores, a hard bed, and the absence of basic comforts, urging better humane care for dependents under taxpayer-supported institutions.
Ed Wood of Brewster reports extensive forest fires across the Colville Indian reservation with little chance of containment without rain. Kittitas county faces widespread fires while Chelan has had small blazes. Forest users urged to damp campfires and never drop matches as tinderlike ground dries. Tacoma Shipyard plans to hire 1500 locals while Kalama builds a 30000 foot mill at the river mouth. Northport Manufacturing to erect a 30000 plant to make keyhole saws.
Ringling Bros will stage an all new program in Wenatchee with afternoon shows only. Cinderella, a fairyland spectacle, features 300 dancing girls and over 1,000 participants. The main tent will include 400 aerial artists, a trained animal display, 1009 wild animals, 41 elephants led by Big Bingo, and nearly 800 horses. A three mile street parade opens the event, with 60 clowns entertaining spectators.
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