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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1915
Page
2
A Friday issued column in The Leavenworth Echo titled Scraps from the Intellectual Junk Heap presents editorial commentary under the banner Some Newspapers call it Editorial. Subscriptions are $1.50 yearly in advance with notices directed to The Leavenworth Echo.
Amid optimistic signals a revival of business and manufacturing appeared in curons county with spring near. Banks tightened money and coastal mills closed after brief gains while farmers and stock raisers expanded outputs for wartime demand. Confidence lag and congressional actions hinder full return to normalcy.
The writer denounces savage war crimes by invading forces including destruction of villages and crops, execution of prisoners to conserve ammo, and claims such acts are framed as scientific warfare. He argues civilized rules and humanity are violated as Germany seeks victory while others try to keep her from winning.
A humorous string of vignettes shows a mother and teacher debating Johnny's efforts, a tiny boy asking about a pie's middle, and a boy noting water scarcity during a dry spell. A southern Arkansas porch scene frames a funeral procession comment.
W. E. Hombrey states more than TS members of Congress will visit the Pacific Northwest this year on their way to the California exposition. The delegation will study regional needs while there. Also local notes include Miss Scott’s Friday visit, the E C S Club meeting, and a health advisory praising Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestion and energy.
The speaker argues against taking prisoners or aiding wounded, calling it wasteful and sentimental. He cites a US example where elderly residents were disposed of to reduce burdens, claiming the war fosters hard materialism over humanitarianism.
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