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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
1
Leavenworth begins the Fourth Liberty Loan Drive with a public meeting led by F. S. Jacobsen. The city aims to raise about $25,000 during the initial evening, with banks staying open for bond purchases and buyers’ names to be printed in next week’s Echo.
Dr. Judah reports John Foster of the upper Chumstick valley severely hurt by a Holstein bull yesterday forenoon. Foster was attacked with back turned. the bull trampled him. Mrs. Foster and the family dog freed him. The injuries are internal and not fully determined. The bull is a full brother to the animal that killed Mr. Howe on the Northrup ranch four years ago.
Railroad men tell of a rumor that Curley Thompson was killed in France while serving in the tank corps. Thompson, a former Great Northern engineer from Leavenworth, went to war last spring and reportedly hoped his tank would have no backward motion. Many believe the report is untrue.
Shipping board officials argue that shipyard and merchant marine needs take priority over the army. Exemption as a class is discouraged to prevent draft avoidance, with most ship workers likely exempt as essential war industry. They urge no layoffs except for illness and prohibit strikes to keep ships and supplies moving.
War mobilization hinges on prompt payment from laborers and loyalty in shipyards as production of ships, munitions, food, and soldiers drives victory. The campaign launches September 28 with emphasis on timely participation and strong industrial effort.
Texas boys totaling 128 754 have enrolled as club members in the food production army for 1918. The number surpasses all previous state records by more than 125 000 and, per the Department of Agriculture, shows the fighting spirit of young America backing the armies abroad. If food wins the war, Texas boys are doing their part.
In Chelan county Superior Court a jury awarded G W Briskey 7500 dollars for his 1917 hay crop after a suit against Great Northern Lumber Co. The case cites years of dispute over a log dam with legal fees and court costs totaling about 35000. A firm employee notes over 19000 already paid to Briskey and that counsel Briskey’s attorney failed to hand over five thousand dollars awarded.
Game Warden Gonser announced the season runs from October 1 to November 1, inclusive. Each hunter may kill only one mountain goat during the season.
F E Carlquist returns from a five day vacation at the Royal Development Co mining camp in Red Mountain region forty five miles north. He reports hunting fishing and sleep and notes the company has built a water power plant installed a power wheel and employed twelve to fourteen men since early summer. He says development work is extensive and the camp promises a real mine with time proving its worth.
At a special meeting Wednesday evening the city council appointed FE G Gowing as city clerk to succeed Geo Blacksedge who resigned at the last regular meeting. The council also arranged with Great Northern Lumber Co to join water mains so both city and mill would share supply during fires or interruptions and until repairs are made.
The Methodist Young People met last Tuesday evening for a social event and elected officers. Deryk Motteler was named president with Ethel Matson, Louise Rumohr, W Foster Bickle, Iva West as vice presidents, Eleonora Gage as secretary, Clifton Hylton as treasurer, Edith Hylton as organist. Future meetings will be held Sundays in the church basement.
The article notes a need for stricter food saving to enable a 50 percent rise in shipments over last year. It outlines the 1918 1919 program requiring 15 million tons of food for allies including 500 million bushels of cereals 4 billion pounds of fat 1.5 million tons of sugar and 900 million pounds of beef.
The shipping situation will worsen rather than improve with a plan to move 250,000 men monthly. No surplus wheat, meat, or sugar will be available from other countries for at least a year. The United States must stay the main supply source.
A Ford touring car license 42 006 owned by Allen Griffith of Cashmere was stolen Tuesday night between ten and eleven. It was left in front of Harry Geards’ residence while Griffith visited. The car was later found about five miles up Chumstick valley in brush with three tires removed. No arrests have been made.
The editorial praises oil and mineral industries as essential to the war program, developed by American private capital with government cooperation. It criticizes politicians for hindering production and urges more support for producers and less for vote seekers, urging faster expansion and efficiency.
A lone robber stopped the Great Northern mail train near Mukilteo and rifled all registered mail before fleeing into brush. Fireman Rayburn shot at the bandit. shots fired at crew but no injuries reported. Bloodhounds failed to locate him. likely used a boat nearby. Several thousand dollars believed stolen.
J C Penny Co offers made to measure clothing for men with guaranteed fit. Coming in costs nothing to look and price, and customers can save money by selecting tailored garments.
A soldier boy suggests the Echo publish a complete address list of every local man in service from Leavenworth so troops can write to each other. Readers are asked to send full names and correct addresses to the paper to ensure accurate contact.
Lonnie Hartman Merritt Hegler and Joe Smith rode the train to Seattle to take the entrance examination for the University of Washington Officers Training Class. The trip aims to qualify for military training opportunities following their studies.
Fort Flagler Washington September 16 1918 The Leavenworth Echo appeals for addresses of Leavenworth lads serving in various units so they may write to each other The writer notes the 39th regiment is being organized and hopes to be selected expressing homesickness and interest in correspondence from old friends in town.
The author outlines a looming difficulty in converting industries to sustain war effort. If the conflict extends another year nonessential sectors risk elimination due to labor fuel and material shortages. Authorities aim to keep industries running though many will shift to war work or other necessary production.
A letter from Barton B. Bolton of Company P S Ai Fort Flagler Washington proposes publishing a paper to connect Forts Warden Casey and Flagler. He asks the recipient to carry out the idea and signs respectfully.
A wartime appeal urging support for the Fourth Liberty Loan opening September 28. It compares national wealth and per capita debt, cites Germany France Britain Italy Austria, and stresses Americans should lend what they can, embodying Marshal Foch’s will to win in support of soldiers.
The Treasury warns holders that four percent Liberty Loan bonds can be converted into four and a quarter percent Third Liberty Loan bonds before November 9. Conversion gains 0.25 percent interest but delays may overload banks and risk loss of the conversion privilege. Bondholders are advised to request registered bonds to guard against loss or theft. Official Circular No. 114 and forms are distributed to Federal Reserve Banks and banks to aid exchanges.
Treasury Bureau announces ten pictorial posters plus a badge card for the September 28 Fourth Liberty Loan campaign. Artists include Pennell, St. John, Norton, Young, Williams, Whitehead, Raleigh, Christy, and others, portraying anti Hun themes and urging Liberty Bond support nationwide.
The forestry office will stay open at 7:30 p.m. and continue tonight and tomorrow night as needed to help draftees fill out questionnaires properly. Officials aim to resolve the matter quickly and promptly.
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