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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
2
The Echo outlines that all condolence resolutions, thank you cards, entertainments with admission fees, or fundraising notices must be paid at regular advertising rates. Back issues other than the current month are $0.25 each.
Newspapers and magazines have given over 250 million dollars in ad space to promote bond and stamp sales and to push Red Cross drives. The piece laments massive, unread mail and typewritten propaganda, urging repurposing to shipyards and trenches.
The fifth annual installment for Improvement District No 2 covering Front Street from 14th to Division, Commercial Street sections 8th to 14th, an extension from 14th across tract C, and 10th 12th 18th 14th streets to Commercial Street, will be due by June 7 1918 at the City Clerk’s office. City Clerk A R Brown signs the notice dated May 8 to 4.
In New Orleans Secretary McAdoo condemned partisan manipulation of the crisis as he urged Liberty Loan subscriptions. The piece argues his recent nonpartisan appeal masks a history of appointing Democrats to key revenues posts, implying late repentance for partisan appointments.
Excerpts from E. C. Booth's letter describe life on the front after joining a Canadian regiment before U S entry. He notes censor limits on content, writes of family letters and a photo, mentions fighting lines and German setbacks, and ends with spring weather and a closing of affection.
Ray McKinnie, stationed at Fort Leavenworth Kansas, explains delaying his address update while awaiting a possible relocation. He notes the group arrived July 15 and, with new recruits arriving daily, training for service continues as chances grow.
A letter from three Casper Wyoming men recounts swearing in at Ft Logan Colorado and being sent to Bremerton on the receiving ship. They mock the system, joke about Uncle Sam knowing their past trades, and reflect on prisonlike camps while dreaming of world travel.
In gratitude for kindness after the death of a husband and father, Mrs. F. H. Hutchings I. F. Hutchings and E. A. Hutchings of Leavenworth extend heartfelt thanks. Dated April 25 1918.
A price list states 1000 feet of 10 inch wood stave pipe at 35 cents per foot fob mouth of Icicle with contact A R Brown clerk City of Leavenworth. Separate note promotes Lake Keechelus Inn on Sunset Highway Milwaukee Railway mid way Yakima Seattle in Cascades offering mountain activities with season opening May 20th and contact for information.
Advertisement urging cabbage plants and variety tomatoes from C. E. Rollins for the local growing season. Note claims all crops ripened in 1917 and includes a date hint May 31.
The pupils of Mrs. Thos Mullen present a piano recital on Thursday evening May 9 in the high school auditorium. Local talent assists with a fine varied program. Admission is 25 cents with proceeds going to the Red Cross.
Mr. Hjalmar Carlson of Main Ave Spokane says rheumatism and sciatica kept him from walking but after Dr. Mellenthin Co. treatment he recovered and returned to heavy labor. They will hold a clinic at Wenatchee Elman hotel on May 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A Red Cross gathering is planned at the home of Mrs R Bowden on Friday evening May 3 at 8 o'clock sharp. Proceeds will support local relief efforts and community aid initiatives.
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