Record of Bond Purchasers at Liberty Loan Headquarters
A detailed card index lists every capable local buyer and amounts purchased across First Second and Third Liberty Loans. Banks act as U S government agents and must forward names and subscriptions to Liberty Loan committees for scrutiny. A 15 member panel reviews each subscriber’s capacity and may involve additional committees or county defense if needed.
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Liberty Loan Committees
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Leavenworth
County Council of Defense
France
Glacier Peak and Red Mount'n to Appear in Films
Mr and Mrs R C Bruce arrived Monday then traveled to Wenatchee lake and Glacier peaks to film scenes He represents the Educational Films Corp of America a New York company He spent weeks here last spring and later visited the Icicle river head Surrounded by two assistants they expect snow work and two weeks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Bruce
Wenatchee Lake
Glacier Peaks
Red Mountain Country
Educational Films Corp. of America
New York
Icicle River
Wenatchee Girls Charged With Selling Liquor
David Anderson and Frank Bryan faced liquor charges after buying alcohol from two young Wenatchee girls in a closed superior court hearing before Judge Grimshaw. One girl was reported to be 12 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Spokesman-Review
David Anderson
Frank Bryan
Superior Court
Grimshaw
Witheld
Patriotism and church notices shape Leavenworth week
M E Church bulletin invites families to Sunday school at 10 a m with various classes and teacher corps led by Prof Bickle. At 11 am the pastor speaks to business men on Patriotism. Epworth League gathers at 7 pm. Evening sermon at 8 pm on National Pride and a Submarine Trip. Weekly meetings include Monday 8 pm business session and Thursday 7 30 pm prayer teachers meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickle
Leavenworth
Epworth League
Fourth Liberty Loan Drive Nets 19250 in One Night
The initial Fourth Liberty Loan drive began last Saturday night with favorable reception though not fully subscribed. Total reached 19 250 dollars after a program in the park with the Kid Band and a double quartet. Local workers and many donors were listed, including numerous individuals and 100 dollar subscribers such as Bertha Aylesworth and Edna Barclay within a large roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Workers
A. H. Sylvester
A. N. Corbin
Bohannan
Wenatchee
Proclamation Urges Liberty Bond Subscriptions in Washington
Governor Ernest Lister calls on Washington residents to subscribe to Liberty Bonds in a wartime drive. The proclamation sets a national goal of 6 billion dollars and a Washington share of 60 million, urging intensified effort with a special emphasis on Saturday, October 5, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lister
State of
Washington
State Seal Attached at Olympia on September 30, 1918
A formal proclamation notes the signing and sealing at Olympia on the 30th day of September 1918 asserting the act by the state authority. The document records the signature and official seal as proof of the bond or legal action.
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Olympia
A. D
1918
Subscriptions Received From Various Subscribers
A list of names with corresponding subscription amounts ranging from 150 to 1300 dollars. Notable subscribers include Ferdinand G Wettstein Margaret M Wood Emile J Bauman Frank Parkyt and Wm Edward Smith with 200. Also listed are Thos Burke Carl Brown J M Doty Lillian Egan and others. Large contributions from W H Brokaw 500 Barclay A C 1300 Wheeler Elma Rena among the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauman
Emile J
Parkyt
Frank
Smith
Edward
Burke
Thos
Brown
Carl
Doty
J. M
Egan
Lillian
J. A
MacLean
Margaret
McKeown
Albert G
McIntosh
Mullen
T. H
Tegtmeier
Dunan
Telfer
L. H
Titus
Honor Roll of Leavenworth Youth in Army Service
A public honor roll near the post office and K V Hardware lists eighty-odd Leavenworth boys who have joined the army. Flags of allied nations surround the names. two have paid the ultimate price in France. Swain Branson is collecting more names to complete the roll.
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Leavenworth
France
Swain Branson
Dalys Welcome Daughter At Leavenworth Hospital
Mr and Mrs Sam Daly rejoice over the birth of a daughter at Leavenworth hospital last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Daly
Leavenworth Hospital
Volunteers Wanted To Help Leavenworth War Work
Volunteers are sought to cut load and haul donated fire wood for winter use by Red Cross and War Service League workers in Leavenworth. Twelve men needed for Sunday October 6 at 7 30 am in the War Worker's room on Ninth Street with a noon lunch arrangement. Sam Gompers comment included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
War Service League
Leavenworth
Ninth Street
More Sheep Going to Chicago This Week
Mrs. Etta Vessey shipped 21 cars of sheep to the Chicago market this week before the midweek. Paul Lozier sent seven cars to the same market, while Louis Schneider sold 1,700 head to Yakima parties for grazing in Kittitas county this winter and market next summer. The sheep men describe a favorable season with satisfactory lamb crops and strong wool with mutton and stock sheep near the top prices. Mrs. Dan Keech and daughter Goldie left for Wenatchee to visit Mrs. Keech's brother for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Vessey
Chicago
Paul Lozier
Louis Schneider
Yakima
Kittitas County
Death of Leavenworth Telegraph Operator at Rail Yard
Mrs E A Peat 44, telegraph operator at Great Northern yard, was killed crossing tracks near her home after midnight. She planned to relocate to Columbia River as agent operator to avoid night shift. Funeral held with Rev Morton officiating. interment in Oregon on Oct 6, survivor husband Stanley 10, Nella 8, and relatives in Idaho and Oregon.
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Leavenworth
A. E. Peat
Great Northern Yard
Columbia River
Leavenworth Hospital
Woolson
Town
Friends Church
Stanley
Nella
Virgil G. Hinshaw
Prohibition Party
Miles C. Hindshaw
Greenleaf
Idaho
Cornelius
Ore
G. N. Railway
Accident at box mill leaves fingers badly mutilated
Leonard Wunder suffered a severe hand injury at the box mill on Wednesday afternoon when his left fingers were mutilated by a saw. Dr. Judah treated the wound and hoped to save two fingers with a chance for the third.
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Leonard Wunder
Box Mill
Judah
Thurston County Pushes 2000 Mile State Highway Plan
The Thurston County Good Roads Association campaigns a 30 million dollar motor revenue bond project to pave 2000 miles of state arterial highways within six years after the war. The plan funds roads by increasing motor vehicle fees, with no general tax levy, and aims to save motorists 75 to 90 dollars yearly per car through better mileage and tire savings.
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Thurston County Good Roads Association
State Automobile Department
Thurston County
P. H. Carlyon
Olympia
Filing Candidacy for City Primary Election
The primary election to determine eligible candidates for the December city election will be held November 5. Tomorrow October 5 is the last day to file candidacy. An entire new city council must be elected along with mayor city clerk treasurer and city attorney. If no filings there will be no election and incumbents may hold over. Filing fees are $1 for councilman and $10 for other offices.
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Leavenworth
Leavenworth’s $48 000 Drive Near Complete
Leavenworth aimed to raise 48000 for the tunnel project with $37000 subscribed by Thursday evening. Sub committees hold funds not yet turned in, including bids from Great Northern railroad foreman Robi. Smith with more than six thousand dollars. Areas between Leavenworth and the tunnel plus Peshastin and Blewett drive remain to be completed. Full Leavenworth allotment expected by Saturday night with possible oversubscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester
The
Echo
Robi. Smith
Great Northern Roundhouse
Leavenworth
Peshastin
Blewett
J W Sussex Appointed Superintendent at West Point
Mr. Sussex widely known in Leavenworth for brick buildings now heads to West Point as superintendent of construction at the United States Military Academy. He owns a fruit orchard at Peshastin and plans to report October 15.
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Mr. Sussex
Leavenworth
Peshastin
United States Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
Sussex
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Glacier Peak
Red Mount'n
Educational Films Corporation
M. E. Church Bulletin
NETS
Ahlin
Earnest
J. F
Allen
C. A
Beamish
Blacksedge
Geo
Brender
Phyllis
Jack
Burgett
D. A
Carlson
Gus
Carr
Mabel
Casper
H. P
Collins
A. L
Dahlgren
Charles
Day
N. B
Georgia
Douglas
Elston
Elliott
J. W
Ely
Jennie D
Fox
Cora
Loren
Franklin
Willie
W. H
Frankin
H. A
Gallant
Peter
Gatherless
J. E
Hall
Bertha A
Hallock Harvey
Hale
W. L
Walter
Foster
Conie
Ray
Charlie
W. W
Hayden
Myrtle E
Hayes
O. B
E. S
Hoff
Mrs. L. B
Ingham
George
Mrs. Geo
Leota
Jacobsen
Mary
Jean
Jamison
F. K
Kelly
Kenyon
I. A
Krondak
Harry
Moon
W. J
McKenzie
Thos. C
McLeod
Claud
Melvin
Joseph E
Miles
J. G
Nelson
Mary Lucile
Pederson
Julian J
Pabst
O. M
Rumohr
Geo. M
Louise Victoria
Shubert
Smythe
D. R
Springer
E. L
Steele
Millie
John
Stelzig
Emma Jane
Stickney
Teshera
van de Grift
P. W
Vare
F. A
Williams
Richard
Wheeler
J. D
Woldvet
Henry
Aylesworth
Bertha
Barclay
Edna
Bjork
O. G
Bunch
G. A
Cockburn
C. G
Burmeister
Fred F
Conway
John R
Ewing
Nellie M
John W
Hagler
Bert
Clifford
Heidrick
A. W
Hilton
Hylton
L. P
Jacobson
F. S
Jensen
Mrs. Hanlo
O’rourke
Pipkin
Thos. S
Pinch
A. R
Potter
Mary A
S. A
Rivedal
D. E
Roach
Wm. C
Sampson
Butler
O. S
Shelton
Skeffington
W. R
Swanson
Victor
A. H
Taylor
C. S
Tichback
Mrs. Duncan
Turner
John Spear
Vance
Walker
Geo. T
State of Washington
Brokaw
Mrs
A. C
Rutherford
B. C
Wiegand
Paul
Elmor Guy
Elma Rena
War Workers League
Sam Gompers
America
Gompers
Economic Club
Dan Keech
Goldie
A. Peat
J. W. Sussex
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