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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
2
The Friday issue discusses thrift campaigns to fund war efforts and teach saving habits to children through war stamps. It praises Leavenworth Red Cross workers, notes some slackers, and urges parents to model thrift and civic duty during national stress.
Mr. Lester Turner of Seattle challenged the Leavenworth chapter after visiting its Red Cross headquarters and finding few workers. Locals explain a home-based plan where women knit and assemble garments at home to fit busy family schedules and a separate club for engine and train men’s wives meets twice weekly at homes.
The piece details Senator Stone of Missouri launching a strong attack in the U S Senate against President Roosevelt though acknowledging Roosevelt's influence. It questions whose judgment led to war prep and predicts rising criticism of war policy, while praising Roosevelt’s argumentative strength.
Postmaster Hamilton acts as registrar. All male citizens aged fourteen and over must register. Aliens have a registration window from February 4 to February 9 and failure to register can lead to serious legal trouble.
The Echo will accept advertisements from out of town businesses at the regular rate if they believe in advertising and will pay. Previously the paper refused such ads when conflicting with Leavenworth home merchants, but now profitability and advertising belief justify inclusion.
Dispatches report strikes and lockouts among laboring classes in the dual monarchy. Experts say rising discontent may spread to Turkey and Germany, threatening the Central powers and signaling potential endgame within months to two years.
A reader’s chain letter spoof about a rumor that a five dollar bill was sewn into a sweater. The letter traces the tale through multiple friends and guesses at sources, ending with the sign off A Friend of the Red Cross. The piece mocks rumor mongering and the spread of unverified gossip through postwar networks.
Several small horse and hand logging contracts to let with skidding teams also needed. For particulars contact Great Northern Lumber Company Leavenworth Washington. Also notices on rental housing, horse teams, and livestock sales with local addresses and contact names.
Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 10 an preaching at 11 Epworth League at 6 30 p m preaching at 7 30 and prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 pastor F L Moore Lutheran Church holds services 10 45 Sunday school 9 45 evening 7 30 Rev Haase Catholic notes mass 9 30 Sunday worship 7 50 devotion 7 30 choir 7 30 catechism Saturday 2 Mass weekdays 7 30 a m Peshastin Church 11 service 9 20 class meeting Epworth League and preaching 7 p m Pastor A H Morton.
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