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Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1917

Page

2

Germany Worships the God of Force

The essay argues that Germany has long fused religion with militarism and national superiority to justify conquest. It cites German propaganda and historical trends, recommending a book by Walter Lehman to explain German religious thought and its link to world domination.

Germany Holland Earth Mohammed Walter Lehman Hamburg John P. Bang Copenhagen University Denmark Jessie Brockner Geo. H. Doran Co New York

Wenatchee Urges Congress Food Price Control

Wenatchee city council and the commercial club pass resolutions urging federal action to regulate food prices. Spokane has taken similar steps as public concern grows over speculative price hikes and threatened riots if Congress delays.

City Council Commercial Club of Wenatchee Washington Congress Spokane

Clippings From the Press Across Markets and War Talk

The column surveys varied topics from money circulation per capita on April 1 to liquor permits in Ellensburg, and shipping plans as war winds down. It notes rising farm labor drives, homestead activity on Colville lands, butter at a dollar per two pounds, milk prices rising to 2.15 per hundred pounds, and economic jitters tied to potential peace in Europe.

United States Europe Washington Monitor Monroe

Potatoes Pay Big Yields and Prices in County

The county reports high potato profits with Ole Johnson citing a 14 935 pound per acre yield last fall and a check for 448 05. Inflation boosts crop value as farmers weigh returns against input costs.

Ole Johnson Oroville

Leavenworth High School Exhibits Highlight Practical Arts

Last Friday the special departments of Leavenworth High School staged annual exhibits showcasing Domestic Science sewing and cooking, Manual Training woodwork, and Architecture drawing. Mrs Helen Carter and Mr Bickel received praise for progress and craft quality. Commencement is set for May 11 at Scenic Theatre with graduates listed, followed by senior and sophomore class activities. Spokane plans by Earl Fruit Co involve a 250000 building program for warehouses and storage facilities.

Leavenworth Bickel Helen Carter Ellen Ryan Georgia Doty Elizabeth Nicholas Luella Peterson Annie Martin Henry Gohlman Charles Arbogast Joe Fitzpatrick Will Harding Cascade Orchards Icicle River Spokane Earl Fruit Co The Northwest

Land for sale near Winton with good level acres

Cash or terms offered for level, good land near Winton. Very reasonable price. Contact D. H. Mayor in Leavenworth.

Winton D. H Leavenworth

Notice to Property Owners Improvement District No 2

The fourth annual installment for Improvement District No 2 remains due by June 7 1917 at the City Clerk's office. A R Brown City Clerk May 4 11.

Brent Street 14Th Street Division Street Commercial Street 8Th Street Tract C Leavenworth 14Th Streets Front Street City Clerks Office A. R. Brown

Methodist Church Services Scheduled This Sunday

Sunday School begins at 10 a m with a 11 o clock sermon Elder Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m followed by a 7 30 p m sermon Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday Pastor F L Moore invites all to attend these services and be welcomed.

Epworth League F. L. Moore

Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule with Rev Haase

Lutheran church holds services at 10 45 morning with 9 45 Sunday school and 7 30 evening preaching led by Rev Haase.

Haase

Cost of living is raised by retail delivery system

University of Washington May 1 report notes retail delivery and on approval purchases inflate living costs. A J Rhodes of Rhodes department store Seattle, president of the Seattle chamber of commerce, warns 30 percent of goods sold require delivery and that many deliveries incur losses passed to customers.

University of Washington A. J. Rhodes Rhodes Department Store Seattle Rhodes Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club

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