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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
3
The column guides brides and those planning wardrobes throughOctober fashion ideas focusing on lingerie silk jersey crepe de Chine Georgette and beaded touches. It highlights monograms on undergarments practical gloves with chamois and collar cuff changes for a refined look, plus two afternoon dress ideas.
A Washington to New York flight with 210 pounds of mail covered 102 mph in 2 hours 12 minutes by D C Hart, followed by Max Miller at 2 hours 10 minutes. British and American pilots set long distance and heavy payload records, including a 2000 mile England to Egypt flight and a Caproni biplane trial reaching 13 500 feet with nine passengers. The era shows airplanes growing larger faster and carrying more, despite rain and danger.
The piece argues rising county taxes stem from expanding duties across farm advisory, school supervision, and deputy roles. It calls for three commissioners with greater powers and higher pay, elected sheriffs and commissioners, and removal of elective offices to enable business-style administration and reduce taxes.
The M. E. Church outlines this week's events with a Thursday 7 30 prayer and teachers meeting, Sunday school at 10, morning preaching at 11, Epworth league at 7 and evening preaching at 8. Pastor A H Morton invites all to attend and feel welcome.
The article presents outfits with plain material skirts and a simple street dress. It notes a broad selection of fur trimmed and silhouette driven top coats on display as part of current fashion, emphasizing attire suitable for the bride.
Le Roy F. Jackson argues that the United States seeks not territorial conquest but leadership in a new world regime based on live and let live principles. The war aims are to advance equal rights, justice, and the free pursuit of peaceful nations, with America guiding toward a global community of power rather than domination.
A New York National Exposition shows American dye and ceramic industries expanding under wartime barriers. The piece argues for continued protection via tariffs or wartime interruption of imports, warning of collapse after the war unless Republicans push protective legislation and union labor aligns with American interests.
A column argues organized labor should be led by U S citizens only. It contends that those loyal to other nations should not steer American unions and blames foreign influence for bolshevik practices within the labor movement.
Notice of a November 5 1918 primary election in Leavenworth to nominate Mayor City Treasurer City Clerk City Attorney and councilmen for ward and at large terms. Filings must be made by 5 PM October 5 1918, signed by City Clerk E G Gowing.
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