Coal Shortage Warning Urges Immediate Purchases
The United States Geological Survey warns of a general coal shortage next fall and winter unless mines increase production. It cites sluggish early 1919 output, ongoing labor and transportation limits, and urges buyers to place orders now to prevent a repeat of 1917-18 shortages.
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Geological Survey
United States Geological Survey
Washington
United States
Garfield
Fuel Administration
Europe
Sayings of the Wise on Humor and Human Nature
A collage of witty maxims on money speech prohibition and manners. Observations on pride silence temperament and human folly blend humor with social insight and light irony about lovers work and fame.
Veteran explains iron cross gift from the Kaiser
A colored veteran explains that an iron cross worn as extra decoration came from the Kaiser himself via a special messenger who dropped his head before presenting it, as reported by the New York Globe.
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de Kaiser Hisself
New York Globe
Conscription Debate Taints League Of Nations Outlook
Senator Borah argues against disarmament through the League and warns Article X would force conscription, predicting a vast peacetime arms buildup as England begins large-scale mobilization. He says voluntary military service cannot defend Europe and Asia and urges truth to the people.
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League of Nations
Borah
Idaho
Senate
Versailles
England
Europe
Asia
Sign of Joy Blank Returns to Work in Sour Mood
Offbeat exchanges unfold as colleagues tease about a day off and a string of humorous miscommunications. A minister and two pretty girls inspire a pun about catching men, while housewives at tea debate who has done most to win the war and joke about being the most talked about.
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Haig
Beatty
Foch
Echo Office Stationery Services Offers Complete Printing
Echo Office advertises typewriter ribbons stamps pads carbon paper receipt books legal forms placards and custom paper printing. It promises lower costs and higher quality stationery with personalized letter paper and envelopes and printed or engraved calling cards.
Conversation Improves View Of Times Change
An elderly former merchant recalls his youth laboring twelve hours daily building rail fences. A modern youth responds with pride, crediting his father’s perseverance for avoiding the same hard work. The exchange underscores shifting work ethics across generations.
Strikes Called Off Surpass Those Pulled Off Recently
Over the last thirty days more strikes were called off than carried out. The trend shows strikes are not gaining momentum in favor, with postponements outpacing successful actions.
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Noah
Bate
Echo
Alice Lorraine
London
Henry
Eben
Washington Star
Marie Henry Watterson
Blank
Echo Office
Naxle Sales CO
Calder Herring
Sperry
Sprague Avenue
Spokane
Sperry Flour CO
Pacific Coast
Apt
Attorneys AT Law
A N Corbin
M. H. Easton
W. F. Whitney
Wenatchee
Sam R. Sumner
Columbia Valley Bank Bldg
Wenatchee, Wash
Burt J. Williams
Chelan Co
Wenatchee, Ash
N. M. Sorenson Lawyer
Blue Wenatchee Wash
Reeves & Reeves Lawyers
F. M. Crollard
I. S. Steiner
Crollard & Steiner Lawyers Office
Commercial Bank Building
Lewis J. Nelson
Elliott Block
Leavenworth
Lui
Lerolene
Standard Oil Company
Board of Lubrication Engineers
Eir
California
Frede
B. W. Roberts
Special Agent
Standard Oil Co
Amanda C
Towne, Prop
Cascade Undertaking Co
Cashmere
John Kuelbs
Widby & Burwell
Ist Natl Bank Bld
Wenatches
Pro
W. Hoxley
Leavenworth, Wash
DR. Jstinson Judah
Leavenworth Hospital
John E Porter
Columbia Valley Bank
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