German Toys Show Anti German Sentiment Across Nation
A November Literary Digest analysis shows widespread anger over German made toys for American children. Editors and readers deride the idea as German brutality, while boycott advocates push smartly against imports. Individual firms refuse shipments, and groups like the Baltimore War Mothers support banning German goods until an Allied peace is achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Germany
New York Globe
New York Herald
New York Times
London
Paris
Norfolk
Rotterdam
United States State Department
Baltimore Sun
Hartford Courant
Teutons
Boston Globe
Manufacturers’ Record
Baltimore
Baltimore War Mothers
New York City
Apple Crop In Wenatchee Valley Matures For Market
The Wenatchee valley apple crop was gathered and housed last week amid favorable weather. Yield per acre varied but quality remains unmatched and profit margins look solid. Eastern Washington apples valued around eight million dollars. by products and processing plants are expected to add several million in future value.
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Wenatchee Valley
Washington
Should the United States Cancel the Foreign Loan
The piece debates canceling U S foreign loans to allies amid World War I. It notes about ten billion dollars lent in supplies or credit, with war costs between ten and fifteen billion. It suggests generosity could be an investment in the future despite no real immediate repayment.
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United States
England
France
Russia
Italy
Greece
Serbia
Labor and Capital to Shape Postwar Prosperity
The article argues that U.S. economic success next year hinges on labor’s fair minded spirit and harmonious cooperation with capital. It warns that stubbornness by either side could trigger strikes and hardship, while cooperation promises a long era of prosperity.
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United States
New York Architects Debate German Materials Pledge
The New York Architectural League adopts a pledge barring German made material in members offices. The pledge reflects mixed reaction to the president’s postwar free trade proposal in Peace Term No 3.
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New York Architectural League
Leavenworth War Bond Drive Progress Report
Leavenworth faces a three thousand two hundred dollar goal for the bond drive. About one third raised so far with districts like Peshastin Blewett Plain Telma awaiting reports. Canvassers urge full support as flu armistice and wet weather slow progress. campaign ends Monday night.
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Leavenworth
Round House
Box Factory
Peshastin
Blewett
Plain
Telma
France
Government Should Take Over the Newspapers
A Fairbury Nebraska News letter jokes about government control of newspapers describing higher subscription prices a busy sheriff increased wages for editors and merchants facing penalties for late ads. It imagines a council of defense enforcing ad deadlines and a linotype worker jailed as a deserter.
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Council of Defense
Linotype
Leavenworth
Fairbury
Nebraska
Fresh Air as Health Insurance for Winter
Advice urges keeping doors open to air the house daily to prevent colds and flu. Fresh air heats faster than stale air and saves fuel, with screens left in windows and muslin covers to prevent drafts and dirt. Sleep with windows open to aid oxygen and body recovery.
Blewett miners produce rich gold quartz find
Mr and Mrs J Burmeister of Blewett visited Leavenworth and described a gold bearing quartz specimen from Blewett mines. He recalled arriving thirty one years ago and plans to live at Blewett camp next summer. He said a ton of this material could be worth about one hundred thousand dollars.
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J. Burmeister
Blewett
Leavenworth
Echo
American casualties estimated at over 100000
Washington dispatch reports officials estimate total American expeditionary force casualties will not exceed 100000, including killed, wounded, missing, and those dying of disease or accidents. The record may take weeks to complete as unreported casualties and hospital lists are compiled and released.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Baker
France
Italy
Piave
Diaz
Subscribed Echo Discontinuation For Three Months Arrears
Subscribers are warned that continuing to send the Echo after three months in arrears violates postal rules and could result in a fine or mail exclusion. Efforts will notify readers of expiration dates. if notices are misplaced and you miss the Echo, the paper has been discontinued to stay within the law. The publisher notes the law was not created by them and urges compliance.
Italy's Great War contribution earns overdue recognition
A Washington tribute emphasizes Italy's vital role in defeating Germany, noting Italy's modest resources, enormous manpower losses, and decisive blows on the Piave. It lauds General Diaz and King Victor Emmanuel, calling for lasting prosperity and reunification of the country.
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Austria
Italy
V. Macchi di Cellere
Washington
Diaz
Marne
New York Evening Sun
England
France
America
Venetian
Trentino
Christendom
Victor Emanuel
The Soldier Boys Away From Home
Since November, the Echo prints weekly copies under a Home Paper for the Soldier Boys wrapper. Leavenworth citizens fund the effort at 2.50 dollars weekly to deliver news home to service members. Next week the paper will publish a list of addresses so soldiers can contact each other.
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the Echo
Soldier Boys
Leavenworth
State Lime Plant Fails to Find Farmers' Demand
Oregon's two year state lime plant, built at $30,000 in Gold Hill to supply lime at $1.75 a ton, offered at cost but drew no orders. Promoters seek $80,000 more from the legislature, with $16,800 salary for two years, funded by taxpayers and convict labor, drawing sharp criticism as a socialist folly.
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Oregon
Gold Hill
Jacobsens Move to Montana for New Home
Mr and Mrs F S Jacobsen and their two daughters Jean and Mary left Leavenworth for Helena Montana to establish a new home. The Jacobsen family have long been active in Leavenworth society and war work, leaving behind many friends.
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F. S. Jacobsen
Jean
Mary
Helena
Montana
Jacobsen
Leavenworth
Campaign asks readers to subscribe for troops support
Reader asks if appreciation for troops is shown by subscribing to the U W W campaign, urging broad participation in supporting service members through subscriptions.
Briggs Couple Heads to Seattle and Portland
Mr and Mrs R A Briggs depart Thursday for a two week visit to Seattle and Portland with plans to tour the cities and return home.
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Mrs. R. A. Briggs
Seattle
Portland
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Nieuw Amsterdam
Congress
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Belgium
A. R. Brown
Mr. Brown
TIONS
Fort
Turkey
Jones
Ed Echo
Francis H. Sisson
Guaranty Trust Company
Leavenworth Boys
Jacobsens
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