Peace Terms Up To The Kaiser Speech And Peace Debate
A summary of Lloyd George and President Wilson speeches on December peace terms offered by Germany through Austria. The article notes broad public expectations in the United States and England, approval by English workers, and the call for a clear Allied statement. It discusses a suggested German government change and the impact on morale, framing the terms as a shared Allied position aimed at early victory and eventual peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Lloyd George
Wilson
Mr. George
Germany
United States
George
Germay
Kaiser
St. Louis Bar Association
Frederick Smith
Great Britain
Seargeant
Geo. H. Comstock
Seattle
Pacific Northwest
Inland Empire
Why Men in the Trenches Believe in Future Life
Harry Lauder recounts his France experience for American Magazine noting soldiers’ shared belief in an afterlife. He quotes a trench soldier explaining that conviction gives boldness to fight, suggesting spiritual comfort fuels their willingness to take risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lauder
France
Wheat Sown in Orchards as Solution to Labor Problem
Washington state officials urge sowing wheat on 200000 to 400000 acres of orchard land to ease labor and supply feed. Thornber notes poultry hog and horse feed could be grown with some wheat threshed, enabling one man to manage ten times more land. Emphasizes home production of pork milk and gardens for self sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Thornber
State College of Washington
Thornber
Washington, D.C
The U S A Railroad Created Under McAdoo Unites Systems
United under Director General McAdoo, the U S A Railroad becomes the world’s largest system with about 1.7 million employees, 250000 miles of track, 700 companies, 2.5 million cars, and $17 billion in debt and capital. Colville Northport Power and Light Co. plans $25000 in plant improvements. Anacortes opens a new shingle mill soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All American Railways
McAdoo
Colville
Northport Power and Light Co
Nineteen Year Old Boy Invents an Air Motor
A 19 year old Park River North Dakota inventor, Heart Lohse, has patented a fuelless air motor weighing 20 pounds that reportedly produces three fourths horsepower and operates without fuel. He says larger models will reach 75 horsepower for airplane use and claims the device uses only air and lubrication. He says Edison and President Wilson praised him. tests included two weeks of operation with no fuel. Separately, the American Constitutional League urged delaying suffrage action until after the war, arguing it would divert war efforts and promote home duties for women.
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Heart Lobse
Parkriver
N. D
United States
Washington
Lohse
Thomas Edison
Baker
White House
Wilson
American Constitutional League
Chas. S. Fairchild
the Treasury
Cleveland
House Woman Suffrage Committee
Everett P. Wheeler
New York
League
Congress
Lucien Howe
Buffalo
Royal Academy of Medecine
National Association
Two More Years of War Says Washington View
Observers returning from Washington City estimate the European conflict will endure about two more years. They contend Germany can continue fighting, may accept better peace terms than Berlin shows, and that only the removal of its government will end the war. It is noted that 109 German ships damaged by their crews prior to seizure now serve U S needs, adding over 500000 gross tons to the wartime fleet.
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Washington City
Europe
Germany
Berlin
United States
Logging Contracts and Miscellaneous Notices
Several logging contracts and teams needed for skidding and logging operations. Also rental of teams for logging purposes requested by Great Northern Lumber Company Leavenworth Washington. Lost dog offering reward and various small ads including for rent a three room house and sale of alfalfa and equipment.
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Great Norther Lambe
Leavenworth
Wash
J. B. Shubert
Wm. Tites
Methodist Church Service Schedule and Invitation
Sunday school at 9 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6 30 p.m. preaching at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting at 7 20 p.m. Thursday. We will be pleased to meet you at any and all of these services. F L Moore, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
F. L. Moore
Lutheran and Catholic Services and Schedules
Lutheran services at 10 45 Sunday school 9 45 preaching 7 20 evening Rev Haase Catholic Mass 9 20 devotion 7 30 choir practice 7 30 Catechism 2 Saturday Mass weekdays 7 30 am Sunday school 10 am preaching 11 class meeting 9 30 Epworth League and preaching 7 pm Pastor A H Morton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haase
Epworth League
H. Morton
Safety First for Autos May Be Taught by Films
State officials plan to use motion pictures to educate drivers and pedestrians about road safety. A film by a leading producer will show causes of accidents and how to prevent them, including proper streetcar boarding and warning against jay-walking and speed risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Washington
Automobile Division
State Department
New York
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Poffice of
Washington Newspaper Association
The
Leavenworth Echo
Coetniewes
Odo J Astore
Beck
Echo
Cowie
Liosd George
President Wilson
Czersin
Austria
Hengey
Cember
U.S. A. Railroad
Anacortes
Daily Press
Fargo
North
Abou
Leatenworth
Azedale
Colle
Yale
Everett
Boulevard Cafe
Torkers, Geese and Docks
King of the Woods
H. W. Otis
Cashmere
Church Services
Methodist Church
Lutheran Church
Catholic Church Notes
Peshastin Church Services
Mutual Merc. Co
F. S. Jacobsen & Co
Leavenworth State Bank
L. F. Bullis
Rob’t B. Field, Cashier
Chas. Eckhart, Mgr
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