Local residents arrive and depart as townsfolk exchange news
Mrs. Carl Thuesen travels from Cashmere to Snohomish after attending her sister Mrs. Ben Briskey Cooper's funeral in Cashmere. J. C. Steele and wife plan a Spokane visit to see relatives, while Mrs. Jennings and Miss Welch visit Dryden friends. Several locals, including Wiley Rice and H. Ingham, share updates on family, health, and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Thuesen
Cashmere
Snohomish
Ben Briskey Cooper
Peshastin Busy Week Amid Illness and Harvest Trips
The Peshastin community reports influenza among dormitory workers and returning workers. Julian Vandercore was moved from Leavenworth to a hotel due to limited hospital space. Agnes Davis and Mrs. A C Gilbert recover from illness while Sam Vanderwest, Miles Ludwig, and Donovan family members travel for harvests, hunting trips, and work duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Vandercore
Leavenworth
Agnes Davis
A. C. Gilbert
Sam Vanderwest
Fox Chambers
Dave Coon
Curtis Farms
Miles Ludwig
Dryden
Mr. Donovan
Seattle
Donovan
Weighing Soldiers Duty Against Labor Sacrifices
The piece contrasts soldiers marching without rest with industrial workers on the Liberty loan, accusing labor leaders of ingratitude and treasonable actions. It argues labor is better off now, yet questions why unions hesitate to subscribe to quotas, predicting scrutiny when soldiers return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Peters
Spokane
Seattle
Cascade Orchard
Macy Board
Letters From Soldier Boys on Railroading in France
Excerpts from Private Frank G. Woodcock’s letter discuss French railroading during wartime. He jokes about safety gear and trains in France, notes a French dinner, and mentions family updates including births, travel, and new business ventures in California and Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Applegate
France
Frank G. Woodcock
Arkansaw
Examination for Forest Rangers on October 28
An examination for entry to the forestry department as forest ranger will be held at the forestry office on Monday October 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestry Department
Forestry Office
Glycerine Mixture Claimed To Prevent Appendicitis
An old Leavenworth notice touts a glycerine and buckthorn bark mixture in Adlerika as a remedy to flush the bowel and relieve sour stomach gas and constipation. It asserts immediate cleaning action and prevention of appendicitis, promoting Wheeler's Drug Store as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Wheeler’s Drug Store
Republican Declaration by Will Hays in Grand Rapids
The Chicago Tribune reports Will Hays delivering a keynote for the Republican National Committee. He pledges unwavering support for the war, government, allies, and war aims, denouncing pacifism and Democratic critics while urging Republicans to defend American institutions and leadership at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hays
Republican National Committee
Grand Rapids
Republican Party
Democratic Party
France
Senator Lodge
Congress
Hays
Chicago Tribune
Weeks
Spring Clothes Pins Half Price Sale
100 dozen second hand spring clothes pins offered as good as new. 2 dozen for 25 cents, sale at Second Hand Store opposite postoffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
Allies Employ 50 000 Chinese Behind Lines
The Allies have used 50 000 Chinese personnel behind the fighting lines in a strategic support role. This deployment underscores wartime manpower mobilization and international cooperation in logistics and operations.
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City News
J. C. Steele
Baby
Mrs. Steele
Mrs. Merchant
Mr. Steele
Wiley Rice
Wenatchee
W. W. Burgess
Plain
Susan
Mr. N. Coleman
F. A. Losekamp
Elk River
Idaho
Losekamp
F. A
Viking Denier
Greece
Bates
Canada
Dept.ce
Wells St
Cheage
WNA
Peshastin
Seiena A
Rome
Rexall
Rexall Sone
Tom C. Smith
B. C
O. E. Swartz
Robert Smith
Nuten DeVaney
Walter Koerner
California
Walter
Federal Motor Truck
Ford Automobile
F. S. Jacobsen
The
Leavenworth State Bank
Patriots
Leavenworth State
F. A. Sinclair
R. B. Field
J. B. Adams
China
Naxle Sales CO
Calder Herring
Mer
Sampson Grocery Co
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