Letters From Our Lads Over There Send News From France
English soldier J W Darby writes from the Front to Athena readers about cigars and papers received, changes in regiments, and hope for furlough. He notes Ed Sebanky and Percy Wilson, praises U.S. entry, and mentions weather and war weariness. Address now shows No GiH44 A Co 7th Batt Canadian Engineers, B E F France.
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A. B. Steele
J. W. Darby
Athena
Mr. Darby
Ed Sebanky
Percy Wilson
Fritz
Tam
U. S
Burl
U. S.A
Engineers
7Th
Batt
Canadian Engineers
France
Bil
Arnold Koepke Writes Home From Presidio Military Camp
Sophomore Arnold Koepke of the University of Oregon explains in a letter from the Presidio San Francisco why he stays for military training. He says Cal Lender and Col Bowen urged it, he may become Adjutant or Major, and that service is a patriotic duty even if it costs harvest money. He plans to return briefly before fall term and hopes to help at home later.
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Arnold No Shhieher
Arnold Koepke
University of Oregon
Presidio
Cal. Lender
Col. Bowen
Eugene
Arnold H, Koopke
Coa
F&a, T
San Francisco
Calif
Federal levy targets all luxuries with higher tax rate
A Ways and Means panel tentatively agreed to a broad tax hike on luxury goods including automobiles, piano players, cameras, sporting goods, and patent medicines. Motor trucks face half the new rate, original sales taxed at 6 percent, with no gasoline tax. The panel seeks more revenue and will finalize increases later, noting cigar consumption falls while cigarette use rises.
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Treasury Department
Loan Campaign Near Opens September 28
Campaign for the fourth Liberty loan opens Saturday September 28 with events at Jane and other locations as announced by Bee Wey Bedteo.
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Beewey Bedteo
Bees for War Messengers Use In World War Era
A long cherished wartime idea reveals bees as dispatch carriers. The plan envisions bees bearing tiny decipherable messages tied to their bodies, with photomicrographic ink on wings. Other notes describe household scenes and a child’s mischief, followed by a health tip on soap usage and a canine role in trench warfare.
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War Department
Rousing Pendleton meeting urged for next Wednesday eve
A patriotic gathering in Pendleton is planned for next Wednesday evening August 2. The event, called by the Umatilla County Patriotic Service League at the Oregon Council of Defense’s request, will feature Major Joby B. Hibbard and others from the State Council of Defense and State Guard. They will address men in class one and inspect county units with an anticipated parade and talks on wartime laws and soldier protection.
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Wednewday
Pendleton
State Council of Defense
State Guard
Umatilla
Council of Defense
Hh, Russell
U. S. Medical Reserve
Home Guard
Hibbard
Kollock
Dirake
County Guard
Wihbard
Kellock
Creanixa
Roswell
Congress
Emery Dust Found in Walter Threshing Machine
Readable fragments report emery dust discovered in a Walter threshing machine. Oregon Military Police trailed suspects, including John Walter and crew, amid harvest operations. A hearing in Pendleton today was expected to reveal who placed the emery. Muir and Toft were discharged, with further testimony to follow.
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Walter Threshing
John Walter
Oregon Military Police
Charles Mitr
Jonder
Walter
Muir
Yeaterday
Toft
Pendletay
Yuwr Leday
Stephlon
Mic Ak
Tlw
Cade
Ponteton
Wultee
Makina
Dudley Crayy
Women and Work Roles in a Shifting Era
A fragment from Home Companion discusses gender labor stereotypes and women’s professional worth. It cites women fearing patriarchal judgment, notes women’s potential with big departments, and hints at tensions between gender norms and economic contribution.
Fragments from a troubled village memory rise
Vague phrases recount a distressed community and a missing or harmed brother. Terse recollections reference cleansing rituals, allegiances, and fear within a decayed town as a man near death is implied and kinship stories surface amid confusion.
Red Cross Round-Up Receipts To Aid Red Cross Chapter
The 118 Ponitictoy Round-Up will be held September 14 and 21 with net proceeds to the Umatilla Northwest Red Cross Chapter. Directors endorsed the plan after government consultation and will audit reports after the show. Proceeds go to the Red Cross. a patriotic demonstration will honor former performers now serving the country.
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Una Ulla County
American Red Crow
UN Chapter
Redros
Mveting
Umatilla
Northwest
Leon
Sugar allowance cut sparks bakery and hotel impacts
A Washington backed order reduces the individual monthly sugar allowance from three pounds to two for August. The move, announced by the food administration and relayed by Dr. W. D. McNary to county officials, targets hotels and restaurants while bakeries feel the effects via reduced sugar rations. The change prompts enforcement measures and certification updates across states, with officials promising no exemptions.
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Food Administration
Washington
W. D. McNary
W. S. Ayer
Kwo Palada
Teutauranta
Axel Ik
Atety
Xoya
Gohl
Portland
Harvest Savings at Local Store for War Stamps
August harvest rush prompts store to advertise saving money on goods to buy War Savings Stamps. Encourages shoppers to avoid higher prices at credit stores and stock up while values last.
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