Mi Mra bungalow on Third Street by Tum-t-Lum Lumber
The drawing shows Otho Reeder’s new home on lower Third Street just north of the Sanders residence. Architected by Tums-Eum Lumber Co, the bungalow will feature a large dining room, central hall, panel walls, three bedrooms, bath, and sleeping porch, with full plans and materials supplied by Tum-t-Lum Lumber Co.
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Mi Mra
Otho Reeder
Lower Third Street
Sanders
Tums-Eum Lumber Company
Oregon
Exemption Rules For Draft Must Be Proven By Affidavits
Portland special reports that exemption or discharge from the draft requires absolute sworn affidavits for every claim. Exemption won’t be accepted from statements on registration cards and a new claim must be filed with each case. Claimants must appear for physical examination on the date set. Grounds for exemption include official positions, religious ministers, students preparing for ministry, military service, foreign subjects, and resident aliens without first papers. Discharge grounds include local official duties, certain federal employment, and dependents or family needs.
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Portland
Hell
Paneer ‘Board
Total Board
United States
Tate
Avery
Io Uy
Germany
Jocal Tion Bourds
United
Slacker Round Up 15 National Order
Attorney General Gregory orders a nationwide raid on World War I era slackers who dodged registration and the Army call. United States Attorneys will pursue criminal prosecutions based on July 16 reports. District attorneys will coordinate with local officers and volunteer groups to locate and register remaining absentees.
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Gregory
United States
Brom Borough
Heanys
Maxwell-Smith Wedding in Kalinpell Montana
A wedding took place at ten o'clock at Rev. O D Harris home uniting Roy Dy Maxwell of Great Falls and Miss Laura Anne Smith of Walla Walla. The bride wore a cream serge suit with a pink hat. They departed on the noon train for Walla Walla and then Great Falls accompanied by Mrs Harris.
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Kalinpell
Montana
Harris
Roy Dy Maxwell
Great Falls
Laura Anne Smith
Aistar
Shasta
Ferns
Pling
Walla Walla
Great Palle
Minn Doreetha Starret
Pendleton Round Up allocates $50,000 for 1917 event
Pendleton plans a $50,000 Round Up for September 1917 featuring horses steers performers and contests. Special Pullman trains will run from Portland Spokane and Seattle with railroads offering standard rates for the north west. Officials expect attendance to match or exceed 1916. equipment may limit capacity.
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Pendleton
Portland
Spokane
Sit
Paul
Potatoes Sprout as Weather Destroys Inland Garden Crop
Inland Emule residents report potato crops damaged upon opening cellars. Half grown spuds are sprouting new vines after an abnormal climatic period. Professor C M Osborne of Lewiston States normal school cites no quick fix and advises removing sprouts and repotting in cool storage.
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Emule
Howe Gardens
C. M. Osborne
Agricultural Department
Lewiston States Normal School
Iie
War Bread Tasting by University of Oregon Students
Students from the University of Oregon Faculty sample war bread prepared by Misa Wirtfredere as part of a food economy lecture series. The tasting covers potatoes, bear, yellow nuts, squash, rye and other staples under guidance referencing Hoover and national food directives.
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University of Oregon
Misa Wirtfredere
Harbert
Hoover
Natione
Food bill conferees back single administrator plan
Conferees agreed to appoint one food administrator instead of a three member board and to strike the Senate amend ment. President Wilson had opposed a three member board but supported one man control. An inquiry into production will be led by the Agriculture Department with the food administration monitoring distribution and pricing.
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Wilson
Senate
House
Agricultural College
Congressional Committee
Benster Chamberlain
Thu Proidant
Alf
Indiated
Thios
Federal True Commission oMciala
Department of Agriculture
Exnerte
The
Food Administration
Kevin
Trad
Four More Poisoned Children Reported After Hotel Fire
Four more children at Bend are reported poisoned after candy found among the hotel ruins, believed to have absorbed toxic substances from the fire. Only one death, that of one year old Henry Gouillar, has been confirmed, with physicians hoping others may survive.
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Band
Henry Gouillar
Han
Tax Bill Draft Outlines Individual and Business Burdens
The document lists proposed taxes on individuals and firms, detailing income thresholds for single and married filers, profit tax for businesses and partnerships, and levies on autos, boats, stock transfers, stamps, mail, beverages, tobacco, and various goods. It also mentions duties on railway tickets, sporting goods, cosmetics, and entertainment admissions.
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Xecond Elias
Bank Chevka
German Fat Prices Boost Food Administration Report
A wartime food office in Germany notes fat at four dollars a pound and goose fat at high prices. Fresh larded goose breast sells for 3.05, salted logs for 0M cents, and young country hens widely scarce. Horses remain in great demand with prices from 68 to 88 cents per pound.
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Germany
The
Food Administration
Hamburg
Governor Lister faces troop duty shift in Olympia
George Donald of North Yakima, a member of the State Council of Defense, reports Governor Lister doubts Abate guards can be organized and drilled to replace federal troops. Lister proposes retaining state troops on guard duty and expects War Department guidance to be issued tomorrow.
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Lister
George Donald
North Yakima
Walla Walla House Fire Claims Boy In Early Morning Blaze
A fatal house fire in Walla Walla destroyed a home in the northwestern part of the city around 1 AM Sunday. The unidentified boy of the Joe Thomas family was unable to be rescued as the blaze, whose origin remains unknown, consumed the residence.
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Walla Walla
Joe Thomas
Nvinge
Buster ‘Thomas
Boyld
Gao
Errott
Frov Methodint Services Announces Sunday Meetings
The article notes tent meetings ongoing with Sunday services at 2:00 PM on Main Street and 4:00 PM at Waterman Schoolhouse. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Waterman Wehoohous
Geo
Klein
New Motor Vehicle Law Takes Effect This Week
The new motor vehicle law, approved by the last legislature, becomes effective Wednesday. Misunderstandings persist about fee changes with motorcycles exempt until January 1, 2018 when rates double. Fees and schedules vary by vehicle type, with details outlined and a Highway Commission fee fund to support road debt.
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Pape Se ~ Teen
Outtitiense
Cipe
Cloutt
Howe
Highsway Commisnion
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