Spokane Children Earn Profits From 1917 School Gardens
Spokane school children raised a gross $10 248 and net $6 832 in gardens during 1917, with 1 708 participants and 1 131 diplomas issued. The Spokane Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee led the program, promoting canning demonstrations and home economics interest among housewives and clubs. Best bread prize went to Grace Guernsey of Pullman for a war bread recipe noted for saving wheat without sacrificing nutrition.
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Spokane
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Degent of Agriculture
Grace Guernsey
Pullman
Washington State College
War bread and pie crust recipes tested by UW lecturer
Recipes for war bread and pie crust credited to Miss Mary Rausch of the University of Washington are shared as dependable. The bread uses milk water molasses salt soda shortening yeast corn meal oats flour and optional whole wheat or rye. yields three loaves and a dozen biscuits. Pie crust combines white and graham flour shortening salt and water. The piece also notes county councils of defense urging Washington residents to prepare for the Third Liberty Loan with forms collecting citizens’ finances and bond plans.
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Mary Rausch
Department of Home Economics
University of Washington
Washington
Defense
Oklahoma
Liberty Loan Committees
Col. House and the divided House echoed in rhetoric
A brief political remark recalls Colonel House's steadfast opinions and cites the famous warning that a divided House cannot stand, highlighting enduring partisan tension.
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Col. House
Hand knitted socks bring comfort at Camp Lewis
A Olympia Red Cross member visiting Camp Lewis notes the round up and a young officer explains that real wool hand knit socks are a morale booster for soldiers. He says the excitement over receiving such gifts mirrors wedding cake envy as mud and thin shoes demand warm sturdy hosiery.
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Olympia
Red Cross Bulletin
Taking Liberty Loan Bonds in Trade
Secretary McAdoo urges merchants not to accept Liberty Loan Bonds in payment for goods. He argues such trades undermine thrift, inflate current spending, and depress bond prices by quick resale in the market. The Treasury seeks purchases for permanent investment from savings to fund the government and conserve labor and materials.
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McAdoo
Treasury Department
Liberty Loans and Germany War Intentions
The article argues Germany fears American entry in 1918 as it masss troops to the western front. It cites Liberty Loan oversubscription as proof of American resolve and support for the Allied cause. It explains Allied purchases in the United States and outlines a war insurance push and eight hour work shifts in Spokane mills affecting 4000 to 5000 workers.
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Germany
America
Kaiser
Hindenburg
Hertling
United States
Europe
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Commission
Spokane
Government life insurance urged for servicemen now
The government offers the safest and cheapest life insurance for service members. About 300,000 men have applied for roughly two and three quarter billion dollars in coverage, averaging over 8600 per person. Apply before February 12 1918 for full $10 000 protection. prompt action urged by families.
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McAdoo
United States
Our Attitude Toward the Enemy
excerpts from the President's December 4 message emphasize non interference in Austrian Hungarian and German internal affairs while supporting Balkan and Turkish autonomy. The policy aims to secure self rule and protection from oppression for these peoples, and to emancipate Germans from fear without threatening empire existence.
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Balkan Peninsula
Turkish Empire
Germany
War Risk Insurance surpasses two billion dollars in coverage
Commissioner DeLaney reports December 17 totals show 253,104 policies written for 2,195,908,500 dollars with an average of 8,676 dollars per insured man. December 13 saw 18,000 applications totaling 167,514,000 dollars at an average of 9,306 dollars per man. Red Cross Bulletin urges families to take full 10,000 government coverage. A note adds quips about Russians and Charles Schwab.
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DeLaney
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Department of the Treasury
Red Cross Bulletin
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Georgia Stamp
Walla Walla
C. Nommensen
Ford
Detroit
Cascade Garage
Leavenworth, Wash
Plan OF War Bureau
Sailor Insurance
New York
Charles Schwab
Charley
Pacific Building & Loan Ass
Tacoma Wash
South 9Th Street
Bowes Building
Tacoma
R. B. Field
Leavenworth State Bank
Mr. Farmer
Great Northern Lumber Co
Wenatchee Milling Co
Wenatchee, Wash
Harrington
Sampson Grocery Co
Leavenworth
P. A. Snyder
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