Isreal Trask Found Dead in Alfalfa Field
The body of Isreal Trask a pioneer settler who located here in 1890 was found in his alfalfa field five miles from Leavenworth last Friday by neighbor Mr Fruchtricht. He apparently died July 5 after a prior heart weakness and an inquest ruled natural causes. He left Massachusetts origins and a long quiet life on the Glen Echo ranch sold twelve years ago to Dr Triem.
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Isreal Trask
Leavenworth
Fruchtricht
Hoxsey
Glen Echo Ranch
Triem
Massachusetts
Heeler
Templeton
Regular Artillery Battery Goes East
A troop train of nine or ten cars carrying about 400 men passed Leavenworth Friday evening en route east. The battery of regular heavy artillery had been stationed at Fort Warden and likely would head to Norfolk Virginia for three to four weeks of training with modern western front guns before crossing the ocean. A large local crowd gathered at the depot to wish the soldiers God speed.
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Fort Warden
Sound
Norfolk
Leavenworth
Potato starch plant planned in Inland Empire
Lundin Bros of Spokane bought a site at 1805 East Sprague Avenue and will build a potato starch factory. Machinery is on the way and operations are slated to begin by September 1 with a ten ton daily capacity, buying culled potatoes at fair prices and avoiding first grade stock. The plant will be the first of its kind west of the Mississippi.
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Inland Empire
Lundin Bros
Spokane
East Sprague Avenue
Mississippi
OILY BUTTER AND WILTED DOLLAR DAYS
Beginning with last Sunday we had a touch of warm weather with temperatures near the hundred mark in the shade between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The lack of humidity kept discomfort to a wilted collar and no serious inconvenience. Ship building in Washington has brought unprecedented prosperity to the state and every citizen should support measures to perpetuate these industries.
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Washington
Hebbard Urges More Canning by Women
Spokane July 16 The food administration and the U S department of agriculture urge every city toward self sufficiency by growing vegetables and canning surplus for winter use This conserves produce for civilians and ships forces in France and strengthens civilian and military preparedness.
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Spokane
The
Food Administration
United States Department of Agriculture
Army
Navy
France
Chautauqua Tickets Go on Sale for Limited Run
Indications point to large attendance at the Chautauqua opening on the month’s last day, lasting six days. Five hundred adult season tickets are available at 2.50, student 1.50, children 1.00, plus war tax. Daily admission tickets to follow after season tickets sell out. single admissions cost about three times the season price.
Wage scale for harvest hands in Inland Empire
Uniform wage scales for harvest hands were adopted in several Inland Empire communities to curb bid ding for help. Leaders earn 3.50 to 4.00 dollars, sack sewers 5.50 to 6.00, combine spike pitch 4.50 to 5.00, box drivers 3.50 to 4.00, combine drivers 5.50 to 6.50, with overtime under a ten hour day. Other labor follows proportionally. The Echo notes Judge J Stanley Webster’s Republican bid for Congress in the Fifth District and praises his qualifications and electability.
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Inland Empire
Ritzville
Pullman
Pomeroy
Americans Hold Marne Front as German Drive Fails
American, French, and Italian forces repel the fifth 1918 offensive along a sixty five mile sector from Chateau Thierry to east of Rheims. Despite initial gains by the Germans, American units counter attacked to regain ground and capture prisoners while machine gunners and heavy artillery stymied the enemy river crossings. Central Washington troops are likely among the fighters.
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Europe
Paris
Channel
Marne Valley
Chateau Thierry
Rheims
Marne
American Expeditionary Force
Washington
William Stage Dies After Long Valley Residence
William Stage Sr died Saturday morning July 18 after a declining health linked to injuries from a street accident in Seattle. Born May 15 1854 in Ohio he lived in Iowa Kansas Nebraska and finally the Peshastin valley before retiring to Leavenworth. He leaves Emma J widow three sons A G C E William DeForest and three grandchildren plus brothers Charles and Harry Stage. Funeral services were held in the Masonic hall with rites and interment in Wenatchee.
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William Stage
Wenatchee Valley
Seattle
Mr. Stage
Ohio
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Peshastin Valley
Leavenworth
Emma J
A. G
C. E
William DeForest
Charles
Harry Stage
More of Our Boys Going to War
On July 22 another group of our men will depart for Camp Lewis. The War Workers Rooms ladies plan a sendoff at Firemen's Hall Saturday night. Names listed include R. L. Howerton Dan Massie Geo Boulton Julius Berger Jno Rosenberg Vernon Nichols Harry Brown and Wm Horey with an unconfirmed report that Lester Brown and G W Hart may join.
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Camp Lewis
War Workers Rooms
R. L. Howerton
Dan Massie
Geo. Boulton
Julius Berger
Jno. Rosenberg
Vernon Nichols
Harry Brown
Wm. Horey
Lester Brown
G. W. Hart
Mr Campbell Likes His New Home in Stratton Nebraska
Clarence A. Campbell writes from Stratton Nebraska after arriving Wednesday morning. He describes Stratton as a town of about 500 people with two garages cement walks a water system and 24 hour electric lighting. He notes open rolling country wheat as principal crop and altitude of 2900 feet. He plans to stay in Stratton where he holds the same bank position as in Leavenworth State Bank and is a stockholder.
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Hamilton
Clarence A. Campbell
Stratton
Nebraska
Leavenworth
Campbell
Stratton Bank
Leavenworth State Bank
Youth Robs Ranch House While Employer Attends Funeral
C E Stage and wife were away in Leavenworth for the funeral of H W Chappell when a ranch employee in the Peshastin valley robbed the house. Mrs Stage’s purse with $15 and jewelry were taken. The youth was traced to Wenatchee and Leavenworth before arrest. He awaits trial at Wenatchee for the next superior court term.
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C. E. Stage
Leavenworth
H. W. Chappell
Peshastin Valley
Wenatchee
Chappell
Davis
Superior Court
Whitney Seeks Republican Nomination for Chelan County Prosecuting Attorney
W F Whitney declares his bid for the Republican nomination for Chelan County prosecuting attorney at the September primary. He has lived in the county ten years, served as assistant prosecutor, and is known for his legal ability. He recently recovered from a six month illness and plans to campaign across the county before September 10.
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W. F. Whitney
Chelan County
Whitney
Photographs of Our Navy Heroes Wanted
The navy department seeks photographs of enlisted men who died in the war to honor their memory. Relatives and others should lend photos for copies kept in Navy records. Originals will be returned. copies will be sent to training stations for memorial galleries. Mail to Recruiting Division, Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington, D. C.
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Navy Department
Daniels
Navy
Bureau of Navigation
Washington, D. C
Names of Registrants Called from Leavenworth
The county exemption board assigns a number to each of 113 June 5 registrants for selective draft duty. The list shows registration numbers and their order to be called, with Leavenworth names including Heizi Hirakuri Ernest Mortimer Sadaguma Ogata Walter Koerner Charles Love Max Anderson Harry Sitan Clarence Herzog William Harding Roose Patrick Henry Gohlman Roland Nichols James Brewer Frank Holzinger and others. The sequence indicates first draft Class 1, followed by second draft entries, then Class 2 in order.
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County Exemption Board
Leavenworth
Heizi Hirakuri
Ernest E. Mortimer
Sadaguma Ogata
Walter Arthur Koerner
Charles M. Love
Max R. Anderson
Harry Carl Sitan
Clarence E. Herzog
William A. Harding
Roose Patrick
Henry T. Gohlman
Roland C. Nichols
James P. Brewer
Frank S. Holzinger
Warn Against Fake War Heroes In Eastern Washington
Warnings spread about fake war heroes addressing rallies in Eastern Washington towns. Several speakers wear Canadian uniforms and collect donations, though they are said to advance German propaganda. Five suspects have been apprehended and towns urged to verify credentials from defense councils before permitting any self styled heroes to speak.
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Washington
County Council of Defense
State Council of Defense
Hoover Outlines Price Control Dilemma in War Economy
Chicago Tribune summary of Food Administrator Hoover arguing that high profits for low cost producers aid maximum output, while excess wartime profits should be taxed. He cites meat packers and warns tight profit caps can shutter small firms, urging regulation paired with taxation to prevent shortages and support production.
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Hoover
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Hooover
Chicago
War Aims and Resolve From Mount Vernon Address
The passage cites the founders and asserts America's wartime mission to secure liberty at home and for others through united action. It stresses that settlement must be final with no compromise and denounces Prussia’s rulers for awakening enduring, unconquerable forces.
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America
Prussia
Mount Vernon
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Israel Trask
Hebbard
Echo
J. Stanley Webster
Congress
Webster
C. C. Dill
Judge Webster
Dill
Stone Wall
Maine
MR. Campbell
MR. Whitney
MR. Hoover
Chicago Tribune
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