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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
4
USDA experts urge careful seed selection from stalks that yielded best under local conditions. Early maturing, stalks without suckers preferred as they repeat desirable traits. Hand harvesting for two seasons’ seed, before frost, protects yield potential amid possible crop losses.
Report published to inform readers of the gravity of the war and to urge swift victory to shorten casualties and hasten lasting peace, a government information effort described as the wickedest war to date.
The New York Globe argues Germany prepared for war through deception and aggression. It asserts Germany rejected disarmament, coerced Austria-Hungary to attack Serbia, and bears sole responsibility for the bloodshed. It condemns the Kaiser and German people plus allied political groups.
In spring the community urged greater potato production to aid price stability and seed supplies and to substitute potatoes for wheat. Housewives urged to bake with potatoes and use government bulletins on potato flour. Messages from Washington State College and Mrs John M'fadon note Christmas packages for troops. Knitting groups encouraged use of a 72 needle Gearhart knitting machine at $17 to speed sock production for soldiers.
State college canning specialists warn that rough mason jar tops cause failures in sealing fruits meats and vegetables. They urge housewives to use only smooth tops on top seals and to dispense with top sealing lids if edges are rough. Select good rubbers elastic and stretchable without losing their shape.
Max H. Houser of Portland dedicates his grain business profits for the year to the Red Cross and serves as a voluntary purchasing agent for grain. He has bought $250,000 in Liberty Bonds, donated $10,000 to the Red Cross, funded a field ambulance, covered hospital costs for six men, and pays half the salaries of five office enlisted men. He emphasizes doing his best for the war effort and aiding those at the front and in service.
The State Council of Defense asks that all local matters be submitted first to the county council chairman who will act on them. State headquarters receive many letters that must be sent back to counties, causing expense and delay for issues needing prompt attention.
The State Council of Defense in Olympia received 1,000 copies of Farmers' Bulletin No. 841 from the Department of Agriculture. The 30 page illustrated pamphlet covers drying fruits and vegetables at home and includes many recipes. Copies are available while supplies last by mail to the above address.
Government program makes it easy to send magazines to service members. Place a one cent stamp and give to any postmaster with no address needed. Tell it is for the soldiers and it will reach sailors or soldiers in the service for recreation or instruction.
British tanks daubed with mud and slime terrorize German lines in Flanders. A single tank reportedly captured 600 Germans near St Julien, aided in Pommern redoubt and castle, and crossed the Ypres canal under fire. Tanks nicknamed Gog Ariadne Beelzebub and Crusader inspire panic among German forces.
In Rome at a Corso Umberto cafe a crowd watched on a large screen as depictions of Sonnino Joffre Wilson and Lloyd George appeared. A worker named Mafile with a great beard drew cheers, while carpenter Tordelli who cut the beard faced arrest. The trial featured the beard as an exhibit and split public support over peace and war.
Fire swept William Huff’s barn nine miles south of Middle River as a bird reportedly carried a twig from a nearby brush fire into the hayloft. Two valuable horses perished, and neighbors fought flames as a brush blaze burned nearby.
New York reports Senorita Francisca M. Diaz leaving Cuba with a large retinue. Eight staterooms ninety six trunks twenty four suitcases thirty grips ten house servants one chauffeur one tutor one valet two maids and one automobile accompany her and her brother Manuel Diaz sister Mrs C D de Fuentes and two Fuentes children. They arrived at an Atlantic port aboard an American steamship and came to New York before heading to the White Mountains while planning to crowd into twenty two hotel rooms. She is the daughter of Manuel Luciano Diaz, Cuban copper king.
Doctors found 450 metal pieces weighing 3 1/2 pounds in Joseph Quinlin's stomach during gallstone surgery at a Philadelphia hospital. They also removed 250 gallstones and retrieved items such as a padlock, cigar cutter, nails, spoon handles, safety pins, type, lead slugs, door hooks, and several medals and badges. Dr. FE L. Eliason stated Quinlin would likely survive.
In Chelan County Washington the estate of Stephen Winchester deceased is under final account and petition for final distribution filed by administrator O B Brown. The court sets September 12 at 1 00 p m in Wenatchee for hearing any interested party to appear. Attorney E L Baker represents the administrator. First publication August 17. fourth publication September 7.
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