Turbulent War Era Drafts Prohibition and Labor Strife
The Athena Press notes sharp discord between the Shipbuilding Commission and the Fuel Commission over wartime prohibition impact on labor. It cites miners’ low efficiency, disrupted schedules, and drinking clubs, with commentary on saloon influence and the political scene as elections approach amid war shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onin Jon
Shipbuilding Commission
Fuel Commission
Ahiobuilders
Washington
New York Tribune
Weewston
Amioria
Prairie chickens and fires loom in 23 years past notes
From the August 16 1895 Press of Pendleton the item lists Lew Shaw and 8 L Spencer delivering prairie chickens and mentions Chas Henry and Jinka Taylor as suck ruadera at the H and Ry warehouse at Main Street. It notes improved sidewalks after Policeman Ghaleon began his unit, and Fisher and his father bagging 14 prairie chickens and a jackrabbit south of town. It references a bloomer dance, waterworks expansion by T P Page, hay buying by sheepmen at McKay Creek, and extensive fires beyond Lehman Springs. A fire at Pendleton veered toward the Transfer house area with a bloodied man seen in a pool. authorities are slow, hindering leads to identify those responsible for the calamity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Shaw
McKay Creek
Lehman Springs
Pendleton Way
Tarrytown Legend and Modern Life Clash in Historic Hudson Town
A fragmented piece recalls Tarrytown on the Hudson resisting urban rush and preserving landmarks like the Andre memorial and Sleepy Hollow graveyard. It also notes spooky echoes of legends and a vivid account of local lore and night scenes along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown
Hudson
Andre
Kirepy Hollow
Wniilst
Sleepy Hollow
Father Cabanel Led Army Chaplain Arrives in U S
Father Giles Benjamin Cabanel, who served three years tending to the dying Pollua, has arrived in the United States for a lecture tour. The heroic priest was decorated seven times for bravery under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Benjamin Cabanel
Pollua
United States
Brmstry
Dumas's Forgiving Favor For His Old Insulter
In a tale from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Alexandre Dumas forgave a former insulted friend. Years later, at the friend’s wedding, Dumas served as best man and explained that his kindness was a gift of fortune to his rival, sparing no harshness in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandre Dumas
Jovellor
Dumas
France
Reminiscences Of Home And Milk Value In Wartime
A fragmentary reminiscence contrasts faded snapshots of home life with shifts in wartime needs. It mentions a mother's memory, family scenes, and the comfort of simple photographs, then cites Harvard’s Rosenow praising milk’s nutritional value and cost compared to beef or other staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pector Rosenow
Harvard
Convallis
Fragmented notices mix legal summons and odd quotes from era
A jumble of 1918 era text includes legal summons in Oregon court, a Toledo advertising snippet for F J Cheney, and stray quotes about uniforms. The Oregon summons orders Eva B Beauchamp to appear in Umatilla County Circuit Court within six weeks of publication, with dates July 19 and August 3, 1918, under Paterson & Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
State of
Oregon
Umatilla County
Eva B. Beauchamp
Roy
Beauchamp
Charles H. Marsh
Umatilla
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Joseph Sheard
The County Court appoints Lydia Sheard administratrix of the estate of Joseph Sheard, deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Lydia Sheard at her Athena area home or to attorney Stephen A. Lowell in Pendleton within six months from the date of the notice. Dated July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Joseph Sheard
Wald
Athena
Cor Umatilla
Madison Jones
John M. Jones
Pendleton
Popdluton
Oeegon
Will M. Peterson
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Athena Press
F.B. Boyd
Prmen
N. Aivance
Beccabeats
Monte Py
Tathena, Oregon
Trion County
Oregon Trail
Batant
Ataki
Util
Hindy
Soissons
Amsterdam
Baltimaulad
Rawn Princ Army
Duele Som
Siberia
Kaiser- Lenine
Thud Asenrance
Joel Olr
NL Force
Pendluton
T. P. Page Han
BP. Hershey
Denver
New York Medical Journal
Hershey
Oliver Dockery
160Th Depot Brigade
Caip
Custer
Alabama
Dockery
Actos
Serger
Great Northwest Tractor and Implement
Fee Eee
Portland Implement @ Tractor Association
East
Morrison Street
Portland
Peoples Warehouse
Father Cabanel
Richmond ‘Times-Dispateh
Goldier
Papker
Hoxton Globe
Overeras
Josh
Corn Tessel
Jim
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
FP. J. Cheney & Co
County
Wally Catarre
J. Cheney
Cindy
W.gleabon
Mein ‘Notary Public
Halka Catach Medicing
F. J Chenicy & CO
Te. Hall
Croup & Lash
Athens
Walla Walla
Ind
Bain
Third National Bank
W. Croup
Ts. Lash
Wilson Tractors
Wilson Tractor Bales Company
Pels Mare
Peyton Brand Real
P. B. Gravely Tobacco Company
Danville, Virginia
the Parker Barber Shop
A. J. Parker
St. Nichols Hotel
A. W. Logsdon
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Asrade
Athena Labor
Northwest
Thena, Oregon
Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers
Waitsburg, Wash
Gora the Universal Car
Burke & Son Garage
Guy Cronk
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