Letter from Our Lads Over There July 14 1918 Front at Last
Letter from soldiers in France dated July 14 1918 to their mother describes arrival at the front after seven days, Fourth of July celebrations in a billet town with vin blanc gifts from French mayor, and humorous anecdotes about German forces and aviation. They mention friends Fay Le Grow and Father O’Hagan, hope for more American planes, and ongoing mail delays.
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Hare
States
Bick
Fritz
Joeve
Fay le Grow
Father O'Hagan
Ireland
Corp
Ed Sebanky
Od Ty Ree To Ye Oi Vay Of An
A fragmented OCR item reflects a garbled headline style with scattered letters. The readable text hints at a local notice or brief but no clear event, person, or organization is identifiable. Unable to extract concrete entities or a coherent incident from the fragment.
War correspondent memo from battlefield to Athena girls
Soldier letters describe near Marne bombardment, losing clothing, homesickness, and longing for Athena girls and Red Crow nurses. Sender, L. Wall of Ga Hbth Inf, mentions winter dread and hopes for photos and sweater.
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Marne
Acrom the Iater
Athena
Felowa
Red Crow
Harvest Slow at Nolin in Umaville County
The harvest in Umaville county around Nolle progresses slowly according to the East Oregonian. Not more than one fourth completed, with estimates placing completion about 90 days away, or possibly longer. War in the area, plus high winds and recent rain, has hindered work and slowed the harvest further.
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Umaville
Nolle
East Oregonian
Cruelty and Lust Weapons of Huns
Prussian officers describe starvation and enslavement used to pursue German dominance. The German state prioritizes power over human life, planning to remove Poles from Poland, relocate Belgians to Mesopotamia, and enslave women in occupied lands. The account cites officers' frank statements and a chilling intent to reshape populations for future German rule.
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M. ©. Walcott
United States Food Administration
Hoover
America
Belgium
Poland
France
Beletum
Serbia
Routwinin
von Eries
Germany
Hanners
Cada
Nwt
Pola
von Bissing
Mesopotamia
Gurman
Nan
Veance
August 24 Set for Registration of Boys
A Pendleton draft board reports orders from Adjutant General Crowder for a August 24 1018 registration of men aged 24 since June 5 1918. President Wilson proclaims the action separate from concurrent congress pending registration. Registration will be at the Pendleton courthouse. about 20 men needed to fill vacancies in drafts.
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Crowder
Pendleton
Congress
Wilson
Pendle
Consor Mae
Guneral
Eutraland
Strtie
Columbia
Oregon
Umatithe
Camp Lewie Anguet
Thyow
Atkins
Myrick
Charles Payne
First of Troop 0 Gave Life on West Front
East Oregonian reports Benjamin Ray Carlson, first of Troop 0 from Umatilla County, killed in action on the Western Front July 11. A bank letter confirms the death. his mother seeks his effects and news for friends. Details are sparse. local Red Cross notes War Industry Board knitting drive unrelated. Carlson left a trunk and is connected to Penland brothers. rumors place him near Harbor at The Eagle Baby on Malo Street in Pendleton.
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East Oregonian
Benjamin Ray Carlwon
Umatilla County
Canimalty
First National Bank of
Pendleton
Grundy Genter National Bank
Grondy Center
Lie
Krunew July II
Aehit Tiluen
Pane Iiletan
Carlson
Penland Brothers
Malo
Pondlatan
Secratary Roonvelt
TUMA-LUM COMPANY ADOPTS TRADE ACCEPTANCE FEATURE
The manager of the Tom A-Lum Laiber Company notes the Trade Acceptance feature now widely adopted by lumber firms. He cites Federal Reserve Board approval and support from major associations as reasons for adoption. The piece links the instrument to wartime finance and national mobilization efforts, urging business to do its part. Includes references to August military drafts and local regiments from Pendleton and Umatilla County.
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Tom A-Lum Laiber
Rais
Itewee
Beeauss
Federal Rewire Board
the U. S, Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Credit Men
American Bankers’ Association
OMF
Tractor Demonstration at Porttini Swatomber 0
A ceremonial demonstration will take place at Porttini Swatomber on March 7 under the Portland Experiment in Tractor Association. It is sanctioned by Oregon Agricultural College, showcasing every letter manufactured or sold on the Pacific Coast with supervision by the university group.
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Porttini
Mupees
Portland
Travtor Association
Oregot Ageiouttien Collinge
Open Season Set for Pheasants in Umatius County
The State Game and Fish Commission designates September 1–7 as open season for shooting male China pheasants in Umatius County with five birds per hunter and a permit required. Hunters must obtain landowner permission and avoid shooting from railways or public highways. licenses and permits are needed, with advice from Game Warden Tonkin.
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State Game and Fish Commission
Umatius
Milton-Freewater
Hermiston
Tonkin
bin Land
Diatuehed
Hin
Nurses Reserve Filled in Umatilla County
The full quota for the student nurses reserve allocated to Umatilla county is listed. Names include Athens Juralshion, Georgia Hows ett, Mindoxephyna Clarke, Mrs Ladys McFadden, Gladyn Smith, Mim Bun Clark, Laura Franz, Nina Pender, Georgia Hewett, Leon Budswell, Jonephyne Clarke, Florynow Guderain, with preferred roles to Mrs Ron Adams o, Adelaide Hath won, Gladys Meludden, Gladys Swith, Louine Cybill. Also noted is Stockman Found Dead near Wallowa county and related, confusing obituary-like details.
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Umatilla County
Biter
Athens
Juralshion
Mim Bun Clark
Pendleton
Laura Franz
Hermiston
Mian
Nina Pender
Pomileton
Miley
Weston
Mins
Gladys Swith
Mixa Louine Cybill
Etiam
Vernon at Round Up Exhibition Draws Crowds
Vernon at Round Up exhibition attracts attention as local figure Vernon is described as popular and a pioneer rider in regional events. Officials note thieves may attend, while Vernon touts his status as the best in recent local arenas.
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Vernon
Hilalo Vernon Tiny
Ronan
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Reed
Watts & Rogers
WSS
The
First National Bank ofAthena
Fedreni Reserve Board
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Tum-a-Lum Lumber Co
Percy
Angora
Beanee
Amt the
Aohn L. Wall
H. Q. Ga
Hbth
Inf
Nolin
Eeyteet
Tuma-Lum
Stockman
Waller
Brockman
Wallowa County
Tia
Teuke Jowbyer
Wutriar
Tieuchiqui
Walmu Zell
Boun
Hope
Lonsdale
Barkley Canbrie
Tee
Willie
Willoweneea
Ite
Eos
Acurn
Cason
Willow Enon
Turklat Towels
FOP Incorporated G Co
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