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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
2
A persuasive argument equates deliberate property destruction with self harm and condemns sabotage tied to wage demands. It condemns arson, grain tampering, and wartime looting as economic errors and argues German force doctrine threatens global welfare and progress.
The piece questions whether the home guard effort is faltering after an initial push. It notes Peshastin Wenatchee and Leavenworth among towns with varying engagement. It urges men to attend drills at headquarters to set a wartime example and acquire basic military training.
An industrial bulletin reports wage increases in the past sixty days affecting about one million workers in the eastern and middle states. Increases range from five to thirty-five percent, with most at ten percent, and cover factory, coal, iron, and steel sectors as well as other labor classes, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
The Red Cross stands to relieve human suffering without distinction and aids victims in war and peace. It responds to disasters like cyclones and epidemics with trained nurses and physicians, dedicating effort to the war’s humanitarian toll.
The piece recalls registration day amid warnings of trouble and notes higher turnout than expected. It praises patriotic resolve, condemns foreign-origin rioters in Butte, and argues enforcement deterred dissent. It credits swift government action for order and laments avoidable war delays if similar backbone had existed earlier.
A 30,000 gallon fuel oil tank is being installed on the Oroville Wenatchee branch to supply locomotives. The project supports ongoing rail services and fuel storage for the line in the region.
A jumble of editorials discusses wool losses and mutton prices in Kittitas, liquor enforcement in Arlington and Everett, I W W. activity in Otis Orchards, rising printing costs, and war tax impacts. Calls to boost price protections, fund bonds, and oppose death penalties frame the year’s mood.
Citizens urged to protect gardens on unfenced lots amid wartime food effort. The piece notes boys stumbling into plots during games and urges restraint, reminding gardens feed those in need and support the nation's war goals.
Olympia reports a contract for two bridges across Union Flat Creek awarded for 13 220. The shipping board also awarded six wooden ships to be built on the north Pacific with two vessels to be built at Seattle two at Portland and two at Coos Bay. Each ship costs about 500 000.
Sunday School at 10 a m Preaching at 11 Epworth League at 6 30 p m Preaching at 7 30 Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Thurs ty We will be pleased to meet you at any and all of these services F L Moore Pastor
Services at 10 45 A M with Sunday school at 9 45 A M Rev Haase preaches in the evening at 7 30 A M services in Cashmere next Sunday at 8 00 and in Leavenworth at 10 00 A M Sunday school in both places at 9 00 A M
District Forester George H. Cecil announces that Oregon and Washington stock growers with National Forest grazing preferences who enlist in the army or navy will not lose those preferences during their service. To keep their rights, enlistees must file a statement like that used by state and federal employees seeking to discontinue use while serving. Temporary permits will cover range use in their absence, with privileges ending on return and subject to any general changes during enlistment.
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