Wheat shortage crisis prompts hoarder prosecutions urged
Spokane officials warn flour hoarders and penny patriots that the Food Control law will be invoked to secure flour for the Allies. Hebberd urges return of flour within 30 days, amid threats of confiscation, fines up to 5000 dollars and up to two years imprisonment.
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Spokane
Hebberd
Washington
America
France
England
Italy
Belgium
Food Administration
Seattle
Spray the Fruit Trees Urged by State Entomologist
Prof A L Melander of the Washington Agricultural Experiment Station urges immediate thorough calyx spraying to protect fruit trees from codling moth. He notes early spraying is more crucial than late and recommends all orchardists spray to safeguard both small and large orchards. The calyx spray remains the key method for checking the first brood of worms.
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A. L. Melander
Washington Agricultural Experiment Station
Dr Kleinhauser to Speak on The United States in the Great War
Dr Kleinhauser will address a Scenic gathering this evening on The United States in the Great War. He comes by special request and is noted as an able speaker who has studied his subject. The meeting offers a chance to hear a man with a message with no fundraising aim.
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Kleinhauer
United States
Porto Ricans Seek Washington State Constitution Copy
Secretary of State I M Howell received a request from Hon B Fernandes Garcia of Puerto Rico for a copy of the Washington Constitution. He plans a Spanish comparative digest of all state constitutions with full texts in an appendix. The mail also contained four similar inquiries about Washington and requests for descriptive literature.
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I. M. Howell
B. Fernandes Garcia
House of Representatives
Puerto Rico
State of
Washington
Porto Rico
Cheaper to win the war than to lose it says memo
A government message argues it is cheaper to win the war than to lose it despite costs. It warns that a German victory would bring immeasurable financial losses, indemnities, and damage to foreign trade, endangering liberty and the United States' international rights.
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United States
Wenatchee Home Guards Drill for Red Cross Drive
A company of forty Wenatchee Home Guards performed a fine drill on Front street to support the Red Cross drive starting Monday. Capt. Thos. F. Roody and Lieutenants Frank Reeves and R. R. Morrison led the unit, with Morrison directing the drill. Afterward the crowd split to a Red Cross dance at Firemen's hall and talks at the Scenic theatre by Ed Ferguson Frank Funkhouser and Lieut. Reeves about backing the Red Cross.
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Wenatchee Home Guards
Front Street
Red Cross
Thos. F. Roody
Frank Reeves
R. R. Morrison
Morrison
Ed Ferguson
Frank Funkhouser
Lieut
Germans to abandon mass attacks, say officials
It is reported that Germany plans to abandon mass attacks as the mass has shrunk enormously, according to sources. The comment points to a significant change in tactics amid ongoing conflict.
Wealthy Wenatchee man shunned war charity demand
O G France a wealthy Wenatchee resident refused to buy Liberty Bonds or Thrift Stamps and would not donate to the Red Cross. A local meat dealer refused to sell hogs to him and urged support for the war effort. The incident drew council of defense attention and an appeal for a $500 Red Cross donation.
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Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Red Cross
O. G. France
Will Little
Inland Meat Company
Civilization
France
Council of Defense
Leavenworth Red Cross Quota Surpassed in Two Days
Leavenworth raised its Red Cross quota in the first two days of the campaign begun Monday. Oversubscribed by about seven hundred dollars with 500 to 1,000 more not yet in. Quota set at 2,200 dollars. early gifts include 100 dollars from A. C. Barclay and 100 dollars from Jimmy Thompson.
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Leavenworth
RED Cross
A. C. Barclay
Silk imports surge amid wartime demand and wool substitute
This year raw silk shipped in doubles 1915 imports due to government wool demand and civilian substitution of silk goods for woolen fabrics. Artificial silk production has slowed as war needs draw cotton, wood pulp, acids, aldhal, and ether for high explosives. World output of artificial silk before the war valued over 30 million dollars.
Government to buy Seattle Yacht Club for training station
West Seattle buildings and land owned by the Seattle Yacht Club will be purchased by the government and converted into a receiving and training station for men entering the federal shipping board sea service. W. J. Grambs announces the facility will hold 300 to 400 men who will be sent from West Seattle to serve as seamen firemen oilers water tenders cooks and stewards aboard the board's new fleet.
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Seattle Yacht Club
West Seattle
Sea Service
Federal Shipping Board
W. J. Grambs
The
Shipping Board
Strawberries Ripen, Bringing Fresh Cheer to Daily Life
Residents note berries are turning red and sweet, matching their bright appearance. Local markets report steady supply, adding color and flavor to spring meals.
Public School Closes With Graduation Exercises
The Scenic theatre hosted the final term program last Friday with Prof. G. W. Bohannon of the Wanatchee public schools addressing graduates. Nine seniors received diplomas from Mrs. L. J. Nelson. Names: Gilbert Reeves Lon Hartman Lloyd Brown Clifford Newdall Merritt Newdall Joe Smith Virginia Toles Lowell Hendricks Orriett Peterson. Brown and Toles earned top honors. The program included invocation by Rev. Moore a duet by Orviette Peterson and Clifford Newdall music by the Senior Quartet and a horn solo by Merritt Newdall.
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Scenic Theatre
G. W. Bohannon
Wenatchee Public Schools
L. J. Nelson
Gilbert Reeves
Lon Hartman
Lloyd Brown
Clifford Newdall
Merritt Newdall
Joe Smith
Virginia Toles
Lowell Hendricks
Orriett Peterson
Moore
Orviette Peterson
G. W. Bohan
Fruit Exchange Officials Plan Northwest Tour
Northwestern Fruit Exchange officials led by president R H Parsons intend a comprehensive tour of the region. They will visit exchanges at Peshastin Dryden Cashmere Sunnyslope and other points, spending nights in Wenatchee and exploring routes through Methow Omak and Spokane to meet local officials and members.
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R. H. Parsons
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
F. W. Guinn
Exchange
J. B. Adams
Northwest
Parsons
Scenic
Leavenworth
Peshastin
Dryden
Cashmere
Sunnyslope
Wenatchee
Parsons’ Ranch
Methow
Loop-Loop
Omak
Spokane
Quincy
Stratford
Soldier Boys Seek Action Across Atlantic War News
Father of Dick Simmons reports his son transferred from Texas to New York and soon to sail for the Atlantic. Training camp troops eagerly await front line service, welcoming the news of deployment rather than fearing it.
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Dick Simmons
New York
Texas
Atlantic
Farmers Automobile Excursion to Pullman Planned
The annual event for farmers to visit Pullman Washington on May 27 and 28 includes tours of the All Northwest Power Farming Demonstration and the State College and Farm. County Agent Wm Meikle invites interested farmers to contact him to arrange shared auto travel and lower costs.
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State College and Experiment Station
Pullman
Wash
All Northwest
Wm. Meikle
Colonel Deployed to Russia Debate Echoes Old Saying
A suggestion to send the Colonel to Russia rouses a familiar proverb about sending coals to Newcastle. The remark pivots on practicality and humor as readers weigh the possible mission versus the odds.
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Russia
Newcastle
Washington Trails in Thrift Stamp Purchases
The March figures show Washington at 2.12 per person in War Savings Stamps while Nebraska reaches 11.06 per person. The 1918 loan goal requires 20 per capita, meaning Washington has underperformed, with Oregon at 2.23 per person leading the state.
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United States
Washington
Nebraska
Oregon
Memorial Day May 30 Marked as Day of Humiliation and Prayer
A Joint Resolution directs observance of Memorial Day on May 30 as a day of humiliation fasting and prayer. The President is asked to issue a proclamation for the nation to hold religious solemnity fervent supplications for God’s aid and a swift restoration of peace to the nations.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Burden of Winning the War Falls on America
In the great war effort the United States must supply money and men while industries expand to record levels. Political meddling must yield to efficient business management, with industry financing through bonds and taxes. Discouraging policy harms production and war readiness, whether for small businesses or mining firms.
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United States
U. S
Power Farming Demonstration Urged for Farmers in May
The Pullman Agricultural Co asks farmers to attend the All Northwest Power Farming Demonstration at Pullman Washington May 29 30 and 31. Director W S Thornber of the State College of Washington warns that labor shortages threaten food production for allies and urges larger yields with less labor using power farming machinery.
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The
Pullman Agricultural Co
Power Farming
W. S. Thornber
State College of Washington
Thornber
Pullman
Washington
Red Cross Subscriptions Still Unpaid in Leavenworth
The Leavenworth Red Cross chapter reports 188 still due from last year's drive. With one fourth of the amount going to the chapter, subscribers are urged to remit promptly to support ongoing relief work.
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Red Cross
Carlessness
Leavenworth
Cast Heads to Camp Lewis for The House Next Door
A group of performers and supporters departed yesterday for Camp Lewis to present The House Next Door and contribute to the Red Cross effort. Cast includes Pre H Osborn Mrs Le Gros Mr vet Miss McClure Merritt He Mr Bickle Mrs Hall Miss Beasley Mr Hylton and Mrs Hayden with Jensen and Mrs Jensen joining from the coast earlier.
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Camp Lewis
Red Cross
H. Osborn
Seattle
Forty Carloads of Silk Arrive from China in Seattle
The first fourteen express coaches loaded with silk passed the Great Northern railroad Tuesday morning. This marks the initial consignment of forty cars recently arriving in Seattle from China, with the balance to follow later in the week. The silk all went to New York and was shipped by special fast freight, matching the fast mail schedule.
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Great Northern Railroad
Seattle
China
New York
Republicans of Chelan County Plan Local GOP Organization
Republicans of the Leavenworth precinct met May 21 at J W Elliott’s office to organize county GOP efforts. They scheduled a meeting at City Hall for May 25 to form a permanent organization and mobilize for upcoming campaign activity.
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Leavenworth
J. W. Elliott
Chelan County
Evning
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SILK
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Zeebrugge
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Fruit Exchange
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