Largest orchard sale in North Central Washington approved
A. Z. Wells of Wells & Wade sold 484 acres at Wells Station 10 miles above Chelan to eastern buyers for 150000 dollars. The tract includes 140 acres of orchard and will be expanded to 300 acres in orchard within two years. Wells keeps this year’s 20000 boxes crop. closing set for January 1. The site features a pumping water system, warehouse and station facilities with top varieties like Winter Banana and Spitzenbergs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchee
Washington
Chelan
Wells Station
Wells
Fred Harvey
Harvey
Columbia
Farewell for Prof Bacher Before Departing for Service
The High School class gave Prof Vernon A. Bacher a warm sendoff as he left Wednesday for Spokane and then American Lake to answer the call of Uncle Sam. Students met him at the depot and gifted a wristwatch, and last Saturday they treated him to a picnic luncheon in Icicle Canyon, expressing both regret at his leaving and pride in his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Bacher
Spokane
American Lake
Samuel
Icicle Canyon
Bacher
Subscription Offer for The Echo Enrolls Readers
The Echo offers a one year and three month term from the current date to January 1, 1919 for $1.50. Readers in arrears can add fifteen months by paying back dues plus $1.50, and advance payers may add fifteen months on the same terms.
Sound Advice to Working Men from Samuel Gompers in Erie
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, urges Americans to resist a ruthless power seeking world domination. He calls workers to offer their best in battle or in the shop to support world freedom and warns organized labor against agitators pursuing selfish ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Erie
America
Gompers
Joint Birthday Celebration for Two Aged Leavenworth Residents
The event marked the joint 79th birthdays of Mrs. Mary L. Moore born September 6 1838 in Danville Indiana and Mrs. B D Franklin born in Scranton Pennsylvania. A dinner last Thursday in Leavenworth brought together Rev F L Moore Mrs Moore and four Franklin sons Wm Art Fred and Jack plus sister Mrs C C Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Moore
F. L. Moore
Danville
Ind
B. D. Franklin
Scranton
Penn
Leavenworth
Wm. Art
Fred
Jack
C. C. Johnson
Federal Child Labor Law Now Into Effect
The new federal child labor law took effect on September 1 affecting Washington and other states. It gives state labor commissioners federal authority to report violations and prosecute. Penalties include fines from 100 dollars for first offenses to heavier penalties and imprisonment. It bans hiring under 16 in mines and quarries and under 14 in mills canneries workshops factories and plants. Ages 14 to 16 face max eight hours daily six days a week and night restrictions 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
School notes and civic update from Seattle Timber sale
A first grade pupil jokes about finishing high school in two years while seniors organize leadership posts and a girls glee club. Washington topics urge political restraint to aid business, plus Seattle authorizes a 400 million foot timber sale to Pacific State Lumber for over 1 million dollars near Cedar Lake power plant. Timber to be removed at 50 million feet yearly. Read The Echo for more news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Reeves
Lonnie Hartman
Lowell Hendricks
Clifford Hagler
Seattle
Pacific State Lumber Company
Ceder River
Ceder Lake
Leavenworth Man Promoted to Grand High Priest
At the state Royal Arch Masons meeting in Bellingham on Wednesday, the town’s Mr. Smyth was named Grand High Priest and Mr. Miller chosen as Deputy Grand High Priest. Smyth has long supported Masonic fraternity work and is highly respected in Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arch Masons
Bellingham
Miller
Smyth
Leavenworth
Rev F L Moore Returns From Yakima Conference
Rev F L Moore came back Tuesday morning from Yakima where he attended the annual Methodist conference. He enjoyed a lecture on democracy and hopes Leavenworth people heard it. He is returned to the Leavenworth charge and his congregation rejoices in his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Moore
Yakima
Methodist Church
Leavenworth
Brother Moore
Fruit Box Shortage Spurs War-Effort Coordination
The State Council of Defense in Olympia Washington reports a fruit box shortage likely totaling 400 000 to 800 000 in the state this fall. It lists outreach to box factories, plans to match growers with buyers, and proposed box specification changes to ease supply. Citizens are urged to reuse weathered boxes and accept boards of varying appearance to help farmers through the next 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of Defense
Olympia
Washington
Advertised Letters at the Post Office September 12 1917
Uncalled mail includes Eddie Boghin G E Burke Chas Grubb K C Grubb H L Gregory Clifford Hall H Goldim C A McCellan Howard Robertson J D Smith. Callers should say advertised. Government seeks ten percent of the salmon pack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Boghein
G. E. Burke
Chas. Grubb
K. C. Grubb
H. L. Gregory
Clifford Hall
H. Goldim
C. A. McCellan
Howard Robertson
J. D. Smith
Delivery Wagon Accident Breaks Boy's Leg Near Forestry Building
An eight year old Cashmere jitney driver's son was run over by a delivery wagon driven by Frits Nelson near the Forestry building. The boy fell while climbing aboard and the hind wheel passed over his leg. Dr. McKeown set the limb and the boy was recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Goff
Cashmere
Frits Nelson
Lost Ad Brings Results In Old Boardwalk Incident
Willard Wamsley recovered a gold chain and Alaska nugget charm that Mr. Ritchie reported lost on a city boardwalk last week after tripping on a nail. The items valued at over 50 dollars were described as keepsake pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Wamsley
Ritchie
Alaska
Urges Heavy Fall Planting of Wheat in Northwest
A Spokane conference with eight northwestern state representatives and government experts urged heavier fall planting of wheat and rye. Dr. R. A. Pearson noted Europe uses more food grains while producing less, France dropping from 330 million to about half, and the U S should export 500 million bushels but can export only 70 million this year.
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Northwestern
Spokane
R. A. Pearson
Iowa State College
France
United States
Muzzles Lifted for Eastern Washington Coyotes and Dogs
State agriculture commissioner E F Benson has suspended the dog muzzling law across all Eastern Washington counties due to rabies concerns. The shift follows earlier suspensions south of the Snake River as coyotes were identified as primary spreaders. The department notes dog owners ignored mandates, while loose coyotes with no muzzles spread disease to stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Benson
Washington
Snake River
Raymond-Lumbermen Set 10-Hour Day for Spruce Stock
Raymond district lumbermen will resume 10 hour days to cut spruce for airplane stock. Aberdeen reports strike at Grays Harbor eases with three mills resuming operations.
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Raymond—Lumbermen
Aberdeen
Grays ‘Harbor
Three Mills
Drafted Men May Select Service They Prefer
A Sept 4 Provost Marshal General order states draftees are not assigned by branch. All report to a mobilization camp and undergo inquiry into qualifications. Each man will be assigned to the duty or branch where he can render the greatest benefit within public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mr. A. H. Sylvester May Go to France Soon
The department aims to recruit a new Forest regiment of ten battalions totaling 7,500 men. Mr. Sylvester is authorized to recruit a 250-man company here and is likely to go as a captain. The existing French-formed regiment uses three 250-man companies per battalion and ten battalions per regiment.
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Sylvester
France
Military ranks and unit sizes in U S armed forces
Description outlines the hierarchy from captain and two lieutenants leading a 120 man company to a brigadier general commanding a brigade of three regiments. A major leads 1 200 men, a colonel with lieutenant colonel commands a 2 400 man regiment, a division is ten brigades, and a general commands the division.
State Good Roads Convention to convene in Bellingham
The eighteenth annual Washington State Good Roads Association meeting will be held in Bellingham on September 27 and 28. President Sparger and Secretary Lewis promise an engaging program focusing on highways, military preparedness, and tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State Good Roads Association
Bellingham
Automobile Club of Seattle
University St
Seattle
R. L. Sparger
C. M. Lewis
Association
Lister
State Highway Commission
Suzzallo
U. of W
Holland
Washington State College
Pullman
Seeing Ourselves as Others See Us
A British Tommy notes a cultural difference in strangers' houses. He says Englishmen act as if they own the place, while Americans act as if they do not care who owns it.
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Tommy
Aberdeen captures 169 whales and prize meat seized
In Aberdeen a chase ends with 169 whales captured and 14000 pounds of meat taken from a prize. In Seattle work begins cutting Washington spruce for airplane timber use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Seattle
Washington
Mrs Blacker Dies After Peritonitis Surgery
Mrs. E M Blacker died last Wednesday after an aggravated peritonitis illness. She was operated on Sunday at Leavenworth Hospital but the disease was advanced. The Leavenworth Undertaking Co prepared her remains for shipment to Everett for funeral. She was daughter of Mrs. F M Hancock and sister of Mrs. E R Matthews with two Montana uncles and an aunt in Bellingham invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacker
Leavenworth Hospital
Leavenworth Undertaking Co
Everett
F. M. Hancock
E. R. Matthews
Montana
Bellingham
Federal Grand Jury Likely Indicts From Seattle IWW Raid
Washington report notes possible indictments after inspectors, police, and sheriffs raided IWW headquarters in Seattle. It cites funds from German sources, recovered letters, and ongoing anti government activities. The piece also covers Hoover’s control of flour and feed mills, coal supply concerns, and the state bank guarantee fund with 28 banks approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Tacoma Port Commerce Tops 1916 Figures in First Half 1917
Tacoma World commerce in the port for the first half of 1917 was valued at 132 126 377 dollars, an increase of 13 145 663 over 1916, reflecting stronger activity in the period.
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Tacoma
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A. Z. Wells
Vernon A. Bacher
Carter
Bruce Smith
Edward Ritchie
Goebert Schubert
Monitor
Olive Blankenship
Echo
CG. Smythg
Hi. P
J. H. Miller
Wenatchee
Moore
Guy A. Hamilton
P. M
Brea
Boy
Pres. Sproule
Southern Pacific Railway Co
A. H. Sylvester
U. S
M. Blacker
Pacific Northwest News
Northwest
Herbert Hoover
U. S. Food Administration
Garfield
R. L. Rutter
J. E. Chilberg
James P. Duke
Palouse
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