Government workers as bosses of big business questioned
The piece argues politicians should not head government controlled enterprises arguing most big business leaders rise from the rank and file. It praises Gen Wood yet notes Baker’s remark shifting blame to Pershing. It cites The New York World condemning Wood's treatment and mentions German pressure for potato supplies and German Kultur as a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Baker
Gen. Pershing
New York World
Gen. Wood
Editorial Venting and The Editor’s Stand
The weekly editor defends his outspoken columns as necessary to express his own views and urges readers to accept differing opinions. He argues that imposing others’ beliefs would stifle honest journalism and cites a biblical reminder about treating others as one wishes to be treated.
Mrs H W Otis Dies in Seattle
Mrs H W Otis died in Seattle on Monday after illness. She and her husband lived in Peshastin for twenty years where Mr Otis was a pioneer fruit grower. She leaves Harvey Otis a son sister Mrs M W Starks and brother Eugene Starks. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery near Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Leavenworth
Peshastin
Seattle
Harvey Otis
M. W. Starks
Eugene Starks
Mrs. Starks
Lakeview Cemetery
Seatttle
800 Acres Reforestation Project Near Merritt
Mr. A. H. Sylvester of the forestry department says he is employing twenty five high school boys from Wenatchee and Leavenworth to work on 800 acres of land near Merritt on Wild Horse creek. Carl Pfeiffer, who came with his mother from Pullman this week, is also employed in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Sylvester
Forestry Department
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Merrittt
Wild Horse Creek
Carl Pfeiffer
Pullman
Dairy Institute in Wenatchee Set for June 28 29
Chelan County Agricultural Agent William Meikle has arranged a dairy institute to be held in Wenatchee June 28 29 with stock from all North Central Washington exhibited. Professor Musser of Pullman, dairy expert, will be in Chelan county from June 24 to 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelan County
William Meikle
Wenatchee
Washington
Musser
Pullman
Peshastin Social Notes Include Shoppers and Visitors
The Peshastin column lists residents and guests in Wenatchee and nearby towns, with names including Mr. and Mrs. Merle Wilcox Mrs. Gus Bergren Mr. Alfred Wilcox and others. Activities noted include shopping trips to Wenatchee Cashmere Leavenworth and North Yakima, visits to relatives and shipsyard work in Bremerton, and a Grange representative departing for Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Wilcox
Gus Bergren
Alfred Wilcox
Orville Newsham
Elva Wilcox
Wilcox
Wenatchee
Mondey
Ruth Spears
Betty
Sarah Kelly
Pete Larson
Harvey Moore
Leavenworth
Earl Wingate
Ted Gray
Forrest Leedy
Jack
J. N. Hobson
Bremerton
Leedy
Methodist Church
Ed_ Phillips
Roy Jergessen
Bride
Idaho
Paul Gregory
Winnifred Lanphere
W. H. Lanphere
Dan Logue
Lovell Hendricks
Twisp
Fred Nelson
Dryden
Archie Mills
A. J. Mills
Joe Kirby
Walla Walla
State Grange
Peshastin Grange
Classified ads for furniture and property sale notices
Classified items include three iron beds with springs and new mattresses, one Tron Baby Crib with mattress, one dresser. A gentle, well broke team is for sale with particulars via Geo Hathaway or Echo office. Public Reality Bureau offers property listings with free particulars at 210 Liberty Bldg Seattle. Kimball piano for sale or rent in Peshastin with box 75 contact.
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Geo. Hathaway
Echo
Public Reality Bureau
Liberty Bldg
Seattle
Washington
Wna
Kimball Piano
Peshastin
Wash
German Kultur Critique Drives Women to Labor in Wartime Policy
The piece argues German authorities aim to keep women aged 16 to 70 constantly employed to prevent suicides amid wartime strain. It claims rising crisis reports in 1917, especially among women, and portrays German officials as manipulating labor to exhaust and control the population, viewing women as future soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Germany
Prussia
Westphalia
Saxony
Bavaria
Junkers
Death of Mrs Chas Freytag at Leavenworth
Mrs Freytag died at Leavenworth hospital from a stroke. She became ill Monday at the ranch eight miles up Chum stick valley and died between ten and eleven. After Lutheran church services she was buried in Leavenworth cemetery. She married Mr Freytag in Tacoma shortly after the holidays.
Non-Partisan League Members Face Harsh Reception
After exposure of its workings leaders across Montana Idaho and Washington meet amid heated receptions. Farmers report the group collects 16 dollars per head and now face dangerous hostility as tar and feather uniforms are seen as a warning to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Is Government Ownership a Cure for Railroads
The author argues that government control of railroads would mimic the postal system, with rolling stock funded from public funds and charges hidden in public accounts. This would obscure true costs and allow any form of ownership to appear profitable while taxpayers pay the bill.
For Sale Two One Horse Cultivators
Two one horse cultivators are for sale at the Mutual Mercantile store in Glen Marble’s grocery department. Inquiries can be made June 7 and thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Marble
Grocery Department Mutual Mercantile Store
Lost purse and scrap found in Leavenworth street office
A stray purse with a small June 7th date and a scrap of paper were found on the north side last winter. The item was turned in to the Echo office for identification and possible return to the owner.
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Echo
Blewett Pass Gains Popularity With Autoists
Since Blewett Pass opened in mid May, 225 cars are reported to have used the route between Chelan and Kittitas counties this month, indicating increased use over last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blewett Pass
Chelan
Kittitas
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Postoffice
Leavenworth, Wash
Deed H. Mayar and
Julian I Mayar
Washington Newspaper Association
H. W. Otis
Seatle
Dairy Institute
City of Leavenworth
A. R. Brown
Marstf
Nnxle Sales CO
Calder Herring
Mer
Kodaks
Eastman Kodaks
West Pocket Autographic Kodaks
Wheelers Photo and Art Shop
Chas. Freytag
the Mutual Mercantile Co
Kalsemines
Mutual Merc. Go
R. F. Bibb
Cascade
United States
Ford Parts
Cedar Flume Lumber
F. S. Jacobsen & CO
Front St
India
Leavenworth Market
Harry Warner
RED Cross War Fund
The
Leavenworth State Bank
Capitol
Leavenworth, Washington
R. B. Field
J. B. Adams
Pres
F. A. Sinclair
C. A. Campbell
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