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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary notes describe strained local conditions with mentions of schools, families, and a sense of quiet disruption. The text references children and domestic life, hinting at broader social concerns and shifts in daily routines.
Fragmented readable portions describe postwar views on German policy and economic actions. Mentions American guests, German goods, and policy aims. References to Bismarck era tactics and reactions to German market shifts.
The article argues against inheritance taxes by noting potential double taxation and proposing federal taxation to supplement state taxes. It discusses the shift from customs duties to internal taxes, the 1913 reforms, and concerns about federal overreach into state revenue. It urges cautious federal imposition as a means to relieve burdens on states.
A garbled OCR passage discusses apples, wartime economics, and public spending. It mentions millions in investments, ships, and public funds, with scattered references to American departments and wartime actions, all in a disjointed stylistic format.
A fragmented antiwar and wartime reflection text discusses U.S. and German actions. It references societal shifts, industry, and lingering loyalties as readers contemplate the conflict's impact. The piece notes political leaders, economic pressures, and public sentiment during wartime.
The New Liberty Securities Office announces the second Liberty bond issue of 3.5 billion in denominations 50 and 55 dollars. Interest rate set at 4 percent with semiannual coupons on November 15 and May 25. Redemption at treasury, 19 year term. Payment terms include 2 percent application and specified monthly maturities through 1918.
The government aims to place many small bonds to prove public support for the war effort. Subscriptions are flowing in, showing popularity of the loan among broad investors and regions. The plan seeks to demonstrate Germany's opponents the broad backing and to allocate proceeds to large investors.
A notice honoring the life of a local chemist editor and community member detailing a public service career and family loss. It thanks neighbors and friends for support during illness and at the time of death.
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions a newspaper man and wartime themes with references to a printing office and political ideas. The readable text is fragmented and does not provide clear names, places, dates, or outcomes to anchor a full summary.
The text describes how a physician avoids surgical operations and relies on examination fees to determine treatment length. It notes patient expectations and the practice of not offering appeals, with references to examination costs and the method of testing as central to care.
An unclear account describes a journey by unnamed individuals toward Icicle Ridge and Higui m mountain. It notes a sheep range, some refusals to continue, and mentions several miswritten names and places without clear facts or outcomes.
Ford Mate Co. announces that with the close of July the company has made and sold three quarters of a million simus cars this year. Subscribe for the Echo today.
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