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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
2
Candid German admiral von Tirpitz says Germany must have Belgium for safety and compensation for losses. He implies Belgium's position made the war possible and compares opponents to a horse thief in Oklahoma, arguing the entry into war was driven by strategic necessity.
Israel Putnam Ltd, a direct descendant of Israel Putnam, joins the U S Marines in Washington on November 10 1917. He says the Marines offer active service and hopes to do his full share in the present war while earning promotion on merit. He trains at a Marine camp and awaits orders for France.
A newspaper analysis argues that Russia’s break down would ease German fronts while driving Italians from Austrian soil aims to boost home morale, but both would prolong the war. It predicts more effective Allied action and notes a war council with one member from each belligerent country is to direct effort.
An Echo advertisement by Red Cross head Miss Dela Bullis proves advertising pays as typewriter and sewing machine donations arrive within days. Western beet sugar farmers urge importing Mexicans Japanese and negroes for next spring to boost production, claiming sugar crop gains hinge on hope. Embargo blocks shipments of shipbuilding lumber from Grays Harbor ports.
Sunday School starts at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m Epworth League gathers at 6 30 p m followed by another sermon at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday F L Moore pastor invites all to attend all services.
Lutheran church lists weekly services with Rev Haase. Mass Sundays at 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM devotions. Sunday school 9:45 AM. Weekday Mass 7:30 AM. Choir practice Monday 7:30 PM. Catechism Saturday 2:00 PM.
The notice lists a Sunday School at 10 am on Sunday November 4th, 17. A class meeting at 9 30 am and Epworth League with preaching at 7 pm led by A H Morton, pastor.
A Boise mob of about thirty men forcibly compelled C. G. Goetling to kneel in his yard and kiss the American flag after accusing him of disloyal remarks. They made him repaint a large derrick in German colors and hoist the stars and stripes on a 20 foot pole planted in his front yard.
Chewelah awarded a $13,954.63 contract for four mile highway extension on Addy Gifford. Wapato awarded a $28,588 contract. Olympia plans underway for a new high school costing $100,000.
An old monastery Bible found in Wismar Mecklenburg reveals a 1701 prophecy describing the war’s length three years five months a decisive battle near four small cities and a cross bearing victory it warns of wagons without horses fiery dragons and a future peace led by a prince amid a united world church and state.
After laboring for over a year to support her infant, Ada McCubbins sought a divorce from farmer David McCubbins. Judge Wallace granted the request in Louisville, ending the marriage.
A notice notes demand for about 10 boys per job in Little Rock with over 200 shop windows displaying the advertisement. Telegraph companies are hiring girls to carry messages as part of local employment trends.
W E Shipley offers second hand household goods at the store opposite the post office. Contact 411.
The physician licensed in Washington visits major towns offering free consultation and examination on this trip with treatment costs only if chosen. He does not perform operations for chronic appendicitis gall stones ulcers tonsils or adenoids. He cites many positive results in stomach liver bowels blood skin nerves heart kidneys and other ailments. The ad dress is 336 Boston Block Minneapolis Minnesota 2456 7. German and Swedish spoken.
Soldiers at the American army headquarters in Paris operate a full printing office. They print pamphlets and army literature, teaching how to handle bombs, with orders and front home news to follow. In Milton Indiana Levi Crall feeds a robin in a box near his cave trough, nursing the mother bird with worms.
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