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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
2
Fragments indicate an old weekly issue with subscription details and publisher notes. Address lines reference communications to The Zeho and incomplete phrases about promoting community welfare and column guidance.
A reprinted editorial argues Americans favor German people while opposing imperial policy. It contrasts German and American education, military obedience, and governance, noting German history and potential for world leadership with the caveat of divine right to rule. It critiques German autocracy and praises American democracy.
General Funston died suddenly at a San Antonio hotel after dinner aged 31. Born in Ohio and raised in Kansas, he served in Central American wars, Cuba, Philippine Islands, and gained fame for the capture of Aguinaldo. He rose to major general and commanded the army in Mexico before his death, with angina sclerosis cited as the cause.
The message from PF L Moore, pastor, invites everyone to attend all listed services. It emphasizes willingness to meet attendees at each event and expresses cordial invitation.
Prof E O Eastwood of the university college of engineering argues the United States will switch to the metric system within years. He cites growing commercial ties with South America and Europe and notes that trade demands a common standard, with U S firms already adjusting to metric containers in some exports.
Water alforjas will likely be used in forest fire protection work in Oregon and Washington during the coming season. Each waterproof saddle bag holds about 21 gallons and is carried on horseback. The gear proved effective last season in Utah for extinguishing embers and delivering water to crews, with a hand pump throwing a thirty foot stream.
The piece argues that public sentiment in Everett favors law and order over violence as a steamboat loaded with union opponents failed to end the shingle weavers strike. It notes high Pacific Coast wages and good working conditions while condemning forceful tactics as unsafe for the labor movement and praises the coal company for offering cooperation to the government in wartime.
St Josephs Church holds Mass at 7 30 and 9 30 on the first and third Sunday of the month. Evening devotions run at 7 30, with a 8 o clock Mass on weekdays and the 4th Sunday. Religious instruction for children is at 2 o clock Saturdays.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 with worship at 10 45. The church will install Rev G E Hasse with Rev Lail of Yakima and Rev Ave Lallemant of Tacoma assisting as officiants.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for funeral aid and flowers for Clarence M Poster and family. In Wenatchee on Saturday Chelan county spelled contestants to Olympia with Grenda Smith Ivte Smit Welcome Sauer and M Sinman. they posted creditable records but did not win. Also reports a 12 year old Paul Stoffel from Monitor fainted or collapsed.
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