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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1918
Page
3
A column surveys imported hats with satin and velvet trims in bold or sparse styles, noting the flirtation with large silhouettes and turban lines. It praises black tete de negre, patriotically reworks old dresses, and previews velvet coats and fur trimmed coat suits for winter.
Spokane reports show widespread Inland Empire support for the Liberty Loan drive with early overages, parades and mass meetings reflecting strong patriotism. Trade acceptance gains noted as bankers predict rapid expansion for immediate merchant capital, while Spokane eyes aerial mail links and municipal hangar plans to speed future service.
The proposal highlights the north western aerial mail route as a strong point, capable of operation throughout the year, ensuring steady mail service and reliability despite seasonal challenges.
A U. S. Marine officer in France recounts Pvt. Rowe’s praise for Red Cross aid near Bastille Day. Rowe was killed soon after writing, leaving a tribute to the organization and its comfort to weary soldiers. Lieutenant Bower notes Rowe as a fine soldier and a real man.
In a shift from political control to private enterprise, major industries fund the war effort, with regulation seen as limiting production and tax revenue. Draft class one men will not work in shipyards, a policy echoed by Crowder to weed out slackers, ensuring only reliable workers remain in shipbuilding.
Wenatchee Milling Co and local conservatives denounce Seattle labor councils for self serving actions while government drafts new rules designating all positions that can be filled by women as non essential. The change would force men from such roles into other war related employment.
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