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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1917

Page

6

Modest dress drive in Spokane aims to curb delinquency

Spokane women are urged to banish peep waistlines and daring necklines as a new modest dress campaign gains support. Crittenton Home says self restraint by women is key, with legislation not a solution. Mrs. Guy Brown leads the Women’s Patriotic Council of Defense in Leavenworth visits. Entiat Earl Fruit Co. plans a warehouse. Goldendale Klickitat Lime Co. incorporates for 25000.

Spokane Crittenton Home Women’s Patriotic Council of Defense Guy Brown Wenatchee Leavenworth Masonic Hall E. K. Barnum Brown Fred Reeves D. A. Beale Culp Entiat—Earl Fruit Co Goldendale—Klickitat Lime Co. Incorporated P. C Galloway H. C. Blankenship Cle Sylvester Leve Portland T. J. Burke Mr. Leve Mr. Burke Snoqualmie Pass Blankenship

Methodist Church Services Schedule

Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. with preaching at 11. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. and another sermon at 7:30. Prayer meeting set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Pastor F. L. Moore invites all to attend any service.

Methodist Church Epworth League F. L. Moore

Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule and Services

The Lutheran Church lists Mass Sunday morning at 8:00 and services at 10:45 with Sunday school at 9:45. Evening preaching at 7:30, devotions also at 7:30, choir practice Monday at 7:30, catechism Saturday at 2:00, and weekday Masses at 7:30 a.m led by Rev. Haase.

Haase

Sugar Cuts Urged to Aid France in War Shortage

An State wide appeal urges reducing sugar rations for the next months to help France receive 100000 tons within thirty days. Hoover notes Americans consume ninety pounds per capita yearly vs twenty one in France England and Italy. 1 400 000 locals use as much sugar as 6 000 000 French. Also reports on local people including Dr Hoxsey geographic moves and wartime enlistment issues, market chatter, and naval strike impacts.

France America Hoover England Italy Dr. Hoxsey Edwin George Geo. Liverly Wenatchee Lake Country White River Valley Toggery Wenatchee Valley Geo. Brown Wenatchee J. S. Brender

Community Calamities And Local Happenings In Leavenworth

Local notes report a sick infant of Fireman Watson and several residents traveling to Wenatchee. A display of decorated china arrives at Koerner's Drug Store amid other town news.

Watson Dr. Lessing Leavenworth Seattle Koerner’s Drug Store Tampa Cuba Koerner

Miss Margaret Wilson Aids Red Cross Funds With Song

Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of President Wilson has contributed to Red Cross funds by performing at numerous entertainments and events.

Margaret Wilson President Wilson Red Cross

High Steel Wages Boost Pay For Youngstown Mills

In Youngstown steel mills workers earn record wages due to the Amal est Association ruling tied to steel prices. Rollers Heaters roughers and other skilled roles reach top pay while unskilled laborers sometimes make 5 to 6 dollars daily after training. some earn 12 to 15 dollars a day.

Youngstown Amalest Association

Poincare Signs Decree Requisitioning Vessel Accommodations

President Poincare signs a decree at a cabinet meeting ordering requisition of cargo space on all vessels including French and neutral ships for government service. The move aims to secure transportation capacity during the current emergency.

Paris Poincftre

Industrial Developments Span Several Washington Localities

State industry notes report rapid Colville-Dolomite area development by Coast paper interests. Toppenish sees H P Preston Co award contract for a 100 foot mill addition. Vancouver notes W R N Co pays 1840 in back taxes on personal property in Clarke County. Walla Walla announces Luther Dehydrating Plant now operating targeting ten tons fruit daily. Battle Ground reports New Produce Co begins shipping. Colville flour mill raises capital stock from 5000 to 20000 to meet higher business.

Colville Coast Paper Toppenish H. P. Preston Company Vancouver Clarke County

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