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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
5
A patriotic appeal urges every American to buy War Saving Stamps as the key to sustaining the war, stating the government offers the safest security and that victory hinges on public financial support from households and friends of the house.
Community updates feature Mrs J M White visiting in town, local travels to Seattle and Wenatchee, and upcoming Maccabees meeting. Ford plant expansion promises more cars this year, plus Red Cross fund-raiser yields over fifty dollars. Local residents mix social events with wartime industry notes and sheep range planning.
Mrs G W Hoxsey set knitting records finishing a sweater in 15 hours after receiving yarn on Saturday and completing it by Monday. The Leavenworth chapter shipped 45 sweaters and 30 pairs of sex this week while spending $606.50 on yarn since last November. A night surgical class will meet twice weekly in the high school, with 35 present last Monday and a goal of 100. The chapter ships 65 pajamas 100 hospital shirts and 45 bed sock pairs this week. Peshastin and Blewett auxiliaries report good help and leaders Mrs Starks and Mrs J C Biles. The Dix Club cleared over $50 from a dance. A Boys and Girls Club meeting in Wenatchee aims to boost food production and home-making skills, with plans for county organization in Chelan. Aberdeen reports the last vessel built for private parties launched. future work for government. Kent notes coal found nearby. Aerial Navigation Corp of Spokane has two bi planes under contract.
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