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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
2
A fragmented narrative describes a fall from a cherry tree leading to fatal injuries. The piece praises Conibest as a model boy who never stole chews, concluding with a plea for ashes. The text blends surreal imagery with obituary-like sentiment in a dated voice.
The article notes the Second Liberty Loan campaign aims to close on the first of November next and start active efforts by October. Details await Congress action on the bond bill before any subscription or announcements. Committees are urged to perfect organizations immediately.
The text describes election events at the Yew Kanne Pacers meeting with references to a defeat and trial outcomes. Names and places are garbled, but mentions a gate check and a race itinerary. It notes a team or group preparing for tests and references various individuals in uncertain roles.
The New Vote bureau of versions service examines the cost of living for workers in monopolistic sectors. It lists monthly and yearly estimates for rent food clothing light and fuel insurance and sundries totaling a family budget near four to five dollars weekly equivalents. It notes recreation costs and personal needs as part of the annual outlay.
Commissioner Clark V. Savidge announces a land sale on the first Tuesday in January 1914 for farmers to purchase land for spring farming. Applications must be in the Olympia land office by October 1 for inspection appraisal and advertising. Try the Keho want ad column.
Fragmented OCR reads like a chaotic market story with financial items and notices. It mentions Puget Sound, city terms, and stock sales with prices and certificates. Names include G. W, C. 3. Sreesie, and Bewett Cac county Wak.
The article discusses preparedness advocates and calls for Col. Thompson to resign amid naval power debates. Daniels previously supported or remained quiet on the issue, while Thompson was long associated with naval readiness. Now Thompson is vindicated and Daniels urges scrutiny of top commanders and presidential choices in wartime prosecutions.
Betsy Jane testifies against her husband’s war exemption plea claiming she supports both with laundry and eggs from 100 hens. She says she would rather be his widow to gain a pension than be his wife who must support him, noting his alleged saloon spending. The Los Angeles Times reports railroads move thousands of troops and large supplies without disrupting general traffic.
Plans pinpoint a new shipbuilding drydock at Bremerton with a $2 009 000 appropriation. The hull will rest in the drydock and launching will flood the water to float the vessel, a cheaper method than inclined ways. One superdreadnaught and two smaller ships can be built simultaneously. The lumber industry faces a strike dispute over an eight hour day and ten hour pay, risking temporary mills shutdowns. Spokane apple box shortage eased by mills and shippers. Whatcom county crops and a Methow Valley railroad project round out regional notes.
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