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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
2
Tide of War Turns to Allies and Naval Air Power
The article asserts Allied gains in Italy and on the French front with Austrian and German setbacks. It notes rising war weariness in Hungary and predicts large American troop deployments to France by summer and fall 1918. It praises air power and imagines raids on Berlin as a shortcut to peace. It also comments on patriotic homefront displays and proposes a locating stencil program for war bonds symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Austria
France
United States
Berlin
Sage of Kansas mocks wasted display space in wartime
William Allen White of the Emporia Gazette rants that wasting space is a sin in war times. He notes Commercial street views a surplus of advertising space and suggests war placards replace open displays. He mentions local context with Normal School girls and remaining street observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen White
Emporia Gazette
Commercial Street
The
Gazette
Elemendaro Township
German envoy demands sweeping postwar concessions
A German noble, Count Von Roon, reportedly urges Britain to surrender fleets and colonies and to cede vast territories to Germany. The proposed terms include control of Suez and Gibraltar, heavy indemnities, and trade and material concessions, with the Kaiser’s circle noted as backing heavy territorial gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Roon
Bunghole
Kant
Goedlitz
Great Britain
Germany
Suez Canal
Egypt
Gibraltar
Spain
France
United States
Belgium
Verdun
Kinchou
England
Count von Bunghole
House of Lords
Republicans of Michigan seek straight patriotic nominee
The Michigan Republicans through their state chairman assert President Wilson’s support for Henry Ford in the Wolverine senatorial race will not affect party plans. They aim for a nominee who has never been a pacifist, never funded Democratic ads, and has voted Republican in the last twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Wilson
Henry Ford
Wolverine
Kaiser Gift Symbolizes German Nation in War Era
A 1905 European yacht race prize from the German Kaiser, a vermeil vase supposedly solid gold valued at over five thousand dollars, was won by an American. It was later sold to aid the Red Cross, then melted down for its gold after the war, revealing a cheap pewter core with a thin gold veneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Red Cross
Seattle shipbuilding payroll climbs past forty-one million yearly
Seattle shipbuilding payroll now runs at the rate of 41,400,000 dollars a year or more than 113,000 dollars a day, reflecting an increase of about 450,000 dollars since March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Letters From Soldier Boys in Leavenworth War Work
Letters describe appreciation from troops passing through Leavenworth June 27 1918 for local women work and cheer. Robt Dressler of the 364th Infantry expresses gratitude and hopes communities continue support as troops head to France. Other notes mention Ted Fromm joining submarine chasers, Frank Conway enlisting, plus local sales and real estate and Liberty Bond buying offers in the Echo area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Johnson
Leavenworth War Workers League
Enroute
Women’s War Workers Council
Leavenworth
Wash
France
Hampden Roads
Ted Fromm
Emil Bavman
Bridgeport
Conn
Frank Conway
Chaser
In Memoriam Harlen Meeker 1900 1918
Harlen Lee Meeker born Moscow Idaho June 25 1900 moved to Washington 1903 lived in Seattle 1917 1918 joined Friends church Peshastin 1913 died June 23 1918 services held at M E church Peshastin Pastor Rev Morton burial Leavenworth cemetery He leaves father mother two sisters and one brother and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlen Lee Meeker
Moscow
Idaho
Washington
Seattle
Friends Church
Peshastin
M. E. Church
Morton
Leavenworth
Card of Thanks for Ed Meeker Family
We wish to thank our friends for their kindness to us in this our hour of bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Meeker and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Meeker
Girls and Women to Harvest Fruit in Oregon
More than 1,000 girls in Oregon cities are being placed in fruit districts to assist in picking berries and fruit under U S agriculture farm-help specialists. Some receive training in grading and packing and prove more efficient than men. Growers provide tents as quarters for the women. War Savings Stamps are urged as an investment and savings incentive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
United States Department of Agriculture
For Sale Classifieds Two Lots Near School
FOR SALE two lots 60 by 130 feet near school buildings with reasonable terms. Contact R Bowden. jun 28. FOR SALE Team heavy horses harness wagon inquire at Echo office jun 28 jul 12 pd. FOR SALE Shifting hangers and pulleys call at Echo office jun 28t1 pd. Two room furnished house for sale or rent suitable for bachelor quarters jun 28tf pd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Office
R. Bowden
Investment pitch offers preferred stock in Washington company
Advertisements offer 250000 of preferred stock in a major Washington company claiming 9 percent net, safe as government bonds, either whole or in parcels, with funds used for business expansion. Also 20 shares of tax exempt preferred stock at par value 100 paying 9 percent, guaranteed by a partner corporation with assets over 500000, urging offers to Box 30 and Box 28 of the Washington Newspaper Association in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Newspaper Association
L. C. Smith
Senate
Wna
L. C. Smith Bldg
Seattle
Advertiser Seeks Buyers For Stocks and Bonds
Promoter offers to sell almost any security and asks sellers to provide price and amount. Direct response via address Box 22 care Washington Newspaper Association 1605 L C Smith Building Seattle. Vendor code vna jun 21 jul 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care Washington Newspaper Association
L. C. Smith Bldg
Seattle
Wna
Purse Found on Leavenworth Street in 1918 Tale
A purse found on Leavenworth Street last winter was left at the Echo office on June 1 1918 with small change and a scrap of paper. The note mentions June 7. No owner identified yet leaving the item for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Echo Office
Lost purse found on Leavenworth street
A small purse was lost on Leavenworth Street by a girl on Monday containing 50 cents in silver and eight war savings stamps. Return to the Echo office. Jun 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Echo Office
Mutual Creamery Co Announcement
Mutual Creamery Co located at 803 Western Ave Seattle Wash issues a public notice covering dates July 5 to 26. The short notification references a business window or operational period without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Creamery Co
Western Ave
Seattle Wash
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Harry Warner
Great Northern Lumber Co
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