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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
2
A notice states that any free entertainment or movement aimed at promoting the welfare and prosperity of the community will be allowed free use of its columns. This policy seeks to support benevolent, beneficial activities without charge to organizers.
The piece argues that Germany cultivated socialist teaching and funded propagandists in European Russia before World War I to instigate revolution. It claims German banks and professors influenced Russia, aiming to destroy wealth and civilization, while Bolshevik doctrine spreads amid calls for “eternal peace.” Dr. E. J. Dillon warns that peace congress celebrations overlook brewing storm as Bolshevik rhetoric grows.
In Yazoo, John Sharp interrupted Senator Chamberlain to hail the German military machine claiming two to three million soldiers could be mobilized in 48 hours. The tribute contrasts with past vows of pride in fighting and hints at political backlash from the minority.
An historical glance likens leaders to fiddling emperors as unrest spreads in Europe. The piece notes Bolshevik agitation and fires across eastern Europe hindering efforts for peace and stability.
The passage questions whether the president may be swayed by lavish indulgences from foreign schemers, suggesting a calculated method behind their actions and a potential shift toward their designs.
A Bolshevik peace commission hopeful dismissed the sea freedom issue saying other nations may have all the water they want, as he would avoid water whenever possible.
Reportedly former Prince August William joins a German automobile factory, illustrating a practical response to the current situation among the imperial family.
A returning American narrator strolls by a gathering where demonstrators with guns, dirks, and clubs clash while shouting antiwork slogans. The scene is presented with satirical, biting verse as a poet notes the fighters' postwar zeal.
The surgeon general reports six months ending December 27 show a total death rate of 32.15 per thousand from all causes in camps at home. Influenza and pneumonia accounted for a rate of 30.07 per thousand.
The National Biscuit Co. contemplates building a large factory at Spokane to expand production and meet growing demand in the region.
Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Robison plan to run the Boston ranch in their absence. Mr. and Mrs. McFarland left for Seattle en route to Portland for Mrs. McFarland’s medical treatment. George Camp of Wenatchee, home on furlough, spoke at school about wartime service after enlisting in the navy for four years and reporting in Boston on February 3.
Three thousand tons of cull apples were dried last season by the California Evaporating plant in Yakima. Nearly all warehoused product sold, including 45 tons of dried apple chops. The plant, just over a year old, aims to handle 5000 tons this year with labor and materials costing about $145,000. calls were $8 per ton.
For sale Wyoming lump coal with three percent ash, no spot, no clinkers. Price twelve dollars per ten delivered. Seller Will Brender. December 2011.
A physician licensed by the State of Washington offers two day free consultations and examinations in multiple cities. He emphasizes non surgical treatment for chronic conditions and lists diseases targeted, with treatment costs only if pursued. Address: 336 Boston Block Minneapolis Minnesota.
Following President Wilson's European trip, heads of England France and possibly Italy may visit the United States. Poincare expects a June or July visit, King George is likely to come, and Victor Emmanuel III may also tour America. Theatre managers won their fight against a 20 percent amusements tax restoring the 10 percent rate.
Seattle landlords must provide tenants with heat achieving 65 degrees between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. by ordinance approved by the city council.
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