Exemption policy tightens as draft boards set rules
A meeting of Oregon boards established strict guidelines for exemption or discharge from military service. Policy targets attackers and dodgers, with emphasis on dependents and essential industry workers. District boards will handle exemptions for agricultural or necessary industry workers only if they are regular and continuous.
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Oregon
Adjutant General
Dingelet
Burma
Boardy
United State
Bourde
Parsons
Focal
Mint
War disruption and farm work in Grant County region
An wartime shortage description notes men entering the war, women and draft affecting farming in Grant County. Farmers rally to harvest, with mowers unable to operate in some fields. Local sales occur at a price of 168 dollars to the stack as shortages bite.
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Sbu
Grant County
Bayfells
Long Cronk
Farmore
Faroe
Bator County
State Highway Board Accepts Bid on Bonds
The State Highway Commission opened bids and awarded road and bridge contracts and accepted Lumbermens Trust Company of Portland on the $500000 bond issue the first sale under the 8000000 bonding act. The bid was 71 000 with no interest. Bids on $100000 timed bonds dated December 1 were rejected as the board will re advertise August 18. The decision to advertise again aims for more national factory bids if bonds are altered to serial form. A $100000 semiannual payment plan is proposed with four equal payments. Officials say state securities are sound. the move reflects current financial conditions and bond market uncertainty.
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State Highway Commission
Lambermans Trust Company
Portland
Onder
State Board of Control
Lumbermens ‘Trust Company
Stmo
Withycombs
Land Title Faults Question Oregon Land Claims
The Oregon Inland Development Company loses appeal over land claims worth millions. Court finds the deeds faulty and misrepresented. Lands involved lie in Elnenatiy, Pasptes, Unnntitla and 16 other counties.
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Tte
Oregon
Oregon Inland Development Company
District Court
Elnenatiy
Pasptes
Neglected Foods Offer Home Economy Help
Article discusses underused plant foods like radish tops and chickpeas as nutritious, affordable staples. It highlights thrifty cooking methods such as cream soups and extended cheese whey use, noting faster cooking and fat savings. Mention of Pullman cars and wartime transport themes adds period context.
Farm Workers To Be Draft Exemptions Extended Until Oct 4
Washington dispatch reports draft will not disrupt fall harvest. General Crowder says farm workers of military age receive no temporary exemptions but stay in quotas until end of September. Notices sent to draftees do not specify report dates. local boards to summon 20 percent initially and more later. Draft deserters and anti conscription are being controlled, with a few isolated groups in Oklahoma and nearby states causing minor trouble.
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Washington
Crowder
Department of Justices
Inhoma
Wisconsin farmhands warned against working out of state
The Wisconsin State Council of Defense urged farm hands not to leave Wisconsin for jobs in other states. They cited high personal costs of travel and urged patriotic reasons to keep farm labor in state. Also reported: 20 percent rejection rate for fat, throat, and dental issues in Seattle King County screenings and a Homestead ruling confirming land must be in one body under grazing provisions.
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Wisconsin State Council of Defence
Banda
Devorting
Wisconsin
Amon
State Council
Witconeln
Seattle
King County
General Land Office
North Yakima Land ,Office
Government Plans to Speed Rail Freight for War Needs
William Sproule announces adopted plans by the Railroads War Board with Army Navy and Shipping Board input to move thousands of carloads for government use. Over 100000 carloads expected for government purposes. Government will issue advance notices to the War Board on orders over ten cars and require shipping-point details to enforce restricted use of government cargo. Envelopes labelled United States Government will guide waybills for Army Navy and Shipping Board shipments.
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William Sproule
Westurn
Railroalst War Board
Army
Navy
United States Shipping Board
Railroade’ War Board
War Board
Railroads’ War Board
United States Government
United States Army
United States Navy
Plaster Found Containing Tetanus Bacillus Sold in Nampa
A plaster sold in Nampa by a merchant who passed through the Bolie Valley weeks ago was found to contain tetanus bacillus after laboratory tests at the State Board of Health. Final decision withheld until reports from inoculation of a guinea pig with the germ culture are received.
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Nampa
Idaho
State Board of Health
Bolie Valley
Potato Fields Fail to Mature in Fendleton Region
A local crop issue shows many potato tubers sprouting in the ground instead of maturing. Small potatoes sprout into long sprouts, rendering most yield unfit for digging. Early varieties may be salvaged only for hog feed, with no substantial harvest expected this season.
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Fendleton Tribune
All Who Trained Are Not Officers at Reserve Camp
Hundreds of reserve officers training camp students faced disappointing farewells as many did not win exams. Most will seek noncommissioned officer posts in the National Army, with some already offered tentative positions. Selection was tough, but officers commented they did their best under the limited time.
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Presidio
Studants
Chum
Yim
Indead
National Army
Soma Thera
Jim
Othara
Sheepmen Oppose Range Prohibition Plan in Umatilla County
Umatilla County sheepmen seek a conference with the Governor to oppose a proposed prohibition affecting their industry. They argue range lambs mature in about five months and that the plan would hurt selection and production, hoping Herbert Hoover will reconsider the policy.
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Jamba Ia
Umatilla
Herbert Hoover
Manitoba Wheat and Barley Market Dates Set
Canadian grain news notes the earliest ever wheat and barley delivery date recorded in Manitoba with Wheat fret delivery at Grokna on Tuesday. The market marks a record year as new wheat sales begin and northern shipments start, signaling an early harvest season.
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Grokna
Manitoba
Northarn
Oregon Laws Prohibit Adopting Wild Game Birds At Home
The text warns against taking young or infant game birds of field origin for home keeping. It references Oregon game law prohibitions and notes fines from twenty five to two hundred dollars for regular adoption.
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Oregon
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