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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
4
Raham’s I Shoe and Harness Shop advertises meticulous repair work for all footwear. New soles and heels are fitted with the same care as new shoes, promising serviceable and presentable results for every pair.
The list of men enlisted during the war is presented with a note that it may be incomplete and invites further names for printing next week. The roster includes Henry Poepmueller Gus Harding Ralph Harris Billy Smith Harry Beam and many others.
An insurance notice urges continuous coverage against fire from J W Elliott at the Corner 8th and Commercial Streets. The Food Administration plans to release 90 million bushels of wheat as Europe’s food crisis worsens, risking spring shortages in flour. Hoquiam will gain a new shipyard to build two auxiliary schooners.
A Washington State extension bulletin explains sugar beets can supply syrup for hot cakes and meals. Planting thirty to forty beets yields three to five quarts of syrup. greens and beets can be used. Beets require minimal care and can substitute cane sugar if scarce.
Foreclosure sale ordered by the Superior Court of Washington Chelan County in the case of Jessie F Crum Executrix against The Riverview Orchard Company and others. The sale of 44 acres more or less described property with pumping system to satisfy a judgment of $25 807 50 plus interest costs and attorney fees. Sale conducting February 2 1918 at 10 a m at the courthouse Wenatchee cash to the highest bidder. Sheriff Bert McManus with attorney S D Griffith.
Notice of timber sale on state land in Chelan County Washington on February 5 1918 in front of the County Court House Wenatchee The auction will be conducted by the County Auditor or a Board of State Land Commissioners member Timber on Section 22 Township 21 North Range 20 East W M contains 160 acres appraised at 2130 50 subject to Lake Irrigation Company rights Lease restrictions apply Timber to be sold for not less than appraised value Cash due day of sale State orders and public land commission actions certify sale Clar
M A Hauser an agent of the food administration grain corporation proposes seed wheat price not to exceed five cents above the basic two dollar price to farmers. He says he will place a representative in eastern Washington to prevent abuses and ensure ample seed. Washington food administrator Charles Hebberd notes complaints of seed wheat at 2.70 per bushel in the Palouse region.
Advices to Colonel Brice P. Disque show 3821 men joined the Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen in Coos County. The membership reportedly includes every woman in the two industries in the county under the spruce production bureau directorate. Milton New steel plant proposed at $25,000,000 value on tide flats nearby.
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