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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1917
Page
3
A wartime public service notice urges loyalty from all residents born outside the United States to aid the war effort. It emphasizes America as home, calls for honesty and full support, and credits state and national bodies for the information shared to heighten awareness of the war’s gravity.
Otto H. Kahn urged German Americans to fight for America against Prussian influence. He warned of Prussian governing class aiming for power and world dominion and called for unity with native born citizens to support the country's war effort and seek peace.
Poem excerpt envisions a heroic France as a beacon of liberty and humanity. The piece celebrates learning, art, and universal rights with a call to arms and shared sacrifice in the global fight for freedom.
A quoted passage by Elihu Root denounces opponents of a pending war arguing against it after a decision is made. He asserts such dissent halts national resolve, aids the enemy, and delays governance, claiming war supporters must back their country unreservedly.
Citizens urged to report agitators opposing the draft and wartime policies. Authorities will pursue sworn evidence and hand cases to federal agents. The drive emphasizes unity, patriotism, and protecting the lives of local boys.
Do not leave trimmings at market as they can flavor soups and soups leftovers. A meatless day weekly conserves meat, and small amounts plus vegetables create hearty meals using cheap cuts. Navy pamphlet Naval Inventions explains submarine problems, free copies from Washington State Council of Defense while supplies last. Public wartime pledge against treason noted.
Benjamin F. Phagan, brother of murdered Mary Phagan, reenlisted in the U S Navy after a prior bad conduct discharge. He had served as fireman on the Ohio and received a rope and bark linked to the Frank lynching incident. He was discharged, reapplied at Philadelphia navy recruiting station, and was re rated fireman assigned to the receiving ship at League Island.
National Geographic after receiving word of the Griggs expedition return from Mount Katmai Alaska declares the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes the first wonder of the world. The party found millions of vents over a hundred square miles and Katmai as the globe's largest crater.
Washington reports that the United States will construct a large fleet of ships from 10 000 to 12 000 tons with speeds of sixteen knots or more. Existing contracts for smaller vessels continue, while additional funds and shipyards may be created to speed construction of at least 150 cargo ships totaling 1 500 000 to 2 000 000 tons, all reaching sixteen knots and many at eighteen or more.
A Smithsonian Institution and American Museum expedition excavating Hawikuh Hawikub Zuni ruins in western New Mexico has exhumed numerous early sixteenth century Indian relics. Profusely decorated pottery baskets regalia and war implements were found in graves Scarce remains of walls beneath the site reveal a prehistoric settlement predating the village.
Michigan Valley Kansas reports Osage county women enlisted in the wheat drive face field mice snakes and big spiders. Farmer girls not afraid to pitch wheat and fats while frequent showers threaten delays and extra hands head to western Kansas fields. College girls abandon fancy work to aid harvest as state projects and contracts appear.
Shelton and iron ore discovery reported east of Elma near the county line. Olympia coalition to erect a capitol office building with a projected cost of 400000. Walla Walla Enniss farm comprising 1889 acres sells for 275000.
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