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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo outlines its policy on paid notices and free public-interest content. It explains that notices for fundraisers and admissions campaigns must be paid at regular rates, while free community-benefit promotions may use space. Back issues are sold at 2 cents each.
A concise attack argues German manufacturers earned billions by selling war material to many nations and accuses Germany of hypocrisy for condemning U S war munitions. It asserts German firms profited from arms and mocks their moral stance against American sales. The piece notes Krupp and others supplied weapons to Turks, Japanese, and Balkan states, and calls for consistent disarmament.
The piece argues that governments rely on human laws to protect society from evil, with divine fear used as a deterrent but not a reliable mechanism. It notes that historic regimes enact man made laws to maintain order, protect rights, and restrain the strong and erring, while questioning whether fear of hell truly keeps people in check.
A government report shows the 1915 U S wheat crop will be the largest on record and higher yields in our state follow the trend. Full development due to favorable weather supports high per acre output and first class quality. Strong export demand keeps flour prices from dropping while boosting lumber demand and employment in related industries.
The article notes many idle workers gaining high pay in foundries clothing plants and steel mills as Europe fights. It forecasts rising business until year end with three months of stacking up then renewed activity in spring. It predicts the war will end late next year and U S prosperity will surge globally.
Washington and Oregon stand on the eve of a great era of prosperity. They must prepare now to invite the world to develop untold resources with protections from sane legislation and low taxes. The program requires support from all commercial groups, labor, and business leaders.
The German press argues the United States misreads its stance as Berlin asserts a nation fighting for existence cannot be bound to neutral rights or wartime obligations. The piece notes this obligation dates back to 1828 in peacetime and questions its relevance today.
The piece argues that postwar diplomacy allows a nation to break treaties for national interest and jokes about Bryan supporting Wilson. It also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for colds, claiming optimism about medicine and its deep action to heal.
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