Northwestern wheat price parity debated by Oregon delegation
Oregon delegates report no action on Hoover wish for Pacific Northwest wheat price alignment with Chicago. Nelson of Seattle asserts 1918 crop pricing at 2.20 via Shipping Board water rate, while 1917 crop uses 9.05. Officials say President will not yet adjust现 price to avoid delaying wartime supplies.
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Hoover
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Northwestern
Chicago
United States Shipping Board
C. W. Nelson
Seattle
Portland
Washington, D. C
Farmara’ Union
Northweatern
Federal Food Administration
The
Shipping Board
Nelson
Tri-State Terminal Company
Washington
Wilson
Norton
Food Administration
Northwest
Middle West
Letters from Athena Boyd in France Await Expected Arrivals
Relatives and friends may soon receive letters from Athena Boyd who are now somewhere in France. Messages indicate one letter is due in mid January and may be published in the tree or seen in the window of Foss Wahip's store as they arrive.
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Athena Boyd
France
Sappo Athena
Foss-Winahip
Athena citizens fund Lopmeed 1 tins sent to troops in France
Packed two pound tins purchased from the fund recently subscribed by citizens of Athena and nearby in Vong were sent to the Athena boys with the expeditionary forces now in France. The packages go by mail and were prepared by Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Poot at the Foss-Winebip Hardware store.
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Athena
Vie Inty
Vong
Athena Boys
France
Mre
A. A. Poot
Foss-Winebip
Neighborhood Exchange Over Supper Time Bet
A fragment recounts Bafoty First 1 returning home around six, Jean Tommy a neighbor's boy amid a crowd of boys. Tommy bets a meal at five o'clock, claiming he will win, while promising to fetch it if he loses, in a casual young gossip moment from Everybody's Magazine.
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Bafoty
Jean Tommy
Viclock
Tommy
Everybody's Magazine
Too Mean Trick
A fragmented dialogue outlines a dispute about payment and a failed response. The speakers accuse each other of a mean stunt while referencing an unpaid account and a missed communication. The tone hints at a quarrel over settlement and integrity.
Dont be too ready to dandy wit with a chemist
A clipped Baltimore quotation fragment presents a playful exchange about wit and chemistry, suggesting a pun on readiness and a teedy re bert. The line hints at humorous wordplay rather than a full event or clear subject.
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Baltimnory
Health and Home Screen Mosquito Proofing Homes
Public health advice urges thorough screening of all doors and windows and porches to prevent mosquitoes. Properly installed tight screens across all openings protect health and comfort, reducing disease risk. A human interest note recounts a humane restraint incident and observes calm kindness amid trouble.
Flaw Eggo Keen Longer Than Boll
The article discusses egg storage, noting raw eggs stay usable longer than boiled ones. It cites Dr. Lindet of Paris explaining shell integrity and albumen coagulation as factors. It also mentions weed bristles on wildearms and sheep behavior in mountainous regions.
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Toon Ladet
Paris Conseil d'Higgiene
Peewch Poldiers
Lindet
The Great Mystery and Courage Against Danger
Fragmentary prose ponders mortality and time, asking if human hours are finite or part of a larger universe. The lines touch on courage, fear, and the drive to confront peril rather than flee.
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Booker
County War Drive Committee Formed In Pendleton
A Pendleton meeting organized the Unatilta County War Drive committee to lead all campaigns for war funds. It will run three drives yearly, with district chairs for 15 areas and rating committees to assess contributors capacity. The executive board includes J. W. Tallman and W. D. McNary with numerous district and precinct officers named.
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Pendleton
Umi Hilla
J. W. ‘Tallman
M. R. Chessman
G. W. Phelps
J. Roy Raley
Leon Cohen
A. Low
Vand
W. D. McNary
Adaii
Holos
Athena
Watts Keho
R. B. Stanfield
Freewater
B J. Davis
Holix
Carl
Hhe
RK. E. Chloupok
O. M. Binhop
Rey. J. Hi. Snyder
G. M. Rive
W. L. Thompson
C. P. Strain
A. C. Funk
Fant
Whe
Rt. M. Mayberry
EB. Aldrich
Amar Ulla County
Waa
General Committee
Wil
Snow in the mountains signals water shortage for summer
A resident reports a foot of snow on his mountain ranch, forecasting a delayed snowmelt. He warns that deep drifts will reduce spring runoff and limit water for stock during the approaching summer.
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Dick Enguien
Nglioh
Lamar Benefit Social Nets Red Gross 90
The LaMar school house Friday evening hosted a benefit basket social led by Mrs. Clare Partridge Stone. Patriotic program featured soldier songs and readings with local children and adults performing. proceeds totaling about 90 went to the Athena Red Cross auxiliary for local fund needs.
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LAMAR
Social Nets
LaMar School House
Tonebst
Clare Partridge Stone
Blanche Swaggart
Helen Johnson
Lola
Vergie Key
Lela Stockstill
Varvis Marshall
Emeral Duncan
Fred Johnson
Knixer
Washington
Grant Key
Blahe Duncan
Emery Duncan
Fred Johnann
Wallace White
Diroulder
B. B. Richards
Thin City
Athena Red Crow
Stone
Martin Buys Hersey Stock Ranch in Montana
A Montana Roundup Tribune report states Dr. Martin of Oregon buys H Hersuy ranch and livestock, transferring ownership through Roundby Loans Realty. The $15,000 deal mostly pays $10,000 to bind. Martin plans to assume charge by May 1 and turn the property into a blooded stock farm, with a spy remaining to monitor turrets and family affairs.
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Mont
Tribune
Iinal
Muswolahell County
Martin
Thin City
MontAna
Oregon
Ventity
H. B. Hersuy Ranch and Livestock Tool
Roundy Loans& Realty Company
Kenton man sustains broken jaw at Odd Fellows event
The Kant Oregonian reports Claence Donk of Kyinfeld Pendleton received serious injuries Saturday night at Stanfeld during an Odd Fellows convention. He fainted and fell striking his jaw, sustaining a broken jaw requiring attention.
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Kant Oregonian
Claence Donk
Kyinfeld
Pendleton
Mudien
Stanfeld
Odd Fellows
Machinery Week to Be Observed in County
County Agricultural Agent M. S. Shrock reports farmers should observe a repair week next week to ready harvesting and threshing gear. Government urging repairs to avoid delays, and farmers should plan neighbor exchanges for harvest labor to ease shortages.
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Bhrock
Commercial Association
Tomall
Shrock
In the Right Pew Scolding on Oakland Mole Train Mixup
Milt Swaggart returns from California tells a joke about Alm at Oakland Mole. A man shouts about hurrying for a "honk for Vrincel" as the crowd boards a train. An official informs Milt he is already on a boat, the Hoat taking him across the bay, prompting astonished humor.
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Milt Swaggart
California
Oakland
Vrincel
Poll Mel
Milt
Extension for Income Tax Returns Ends April 1
Milton A Miller, collector of customs, announced an extension of the income tax return deadline from March 1 to April 1. The extension applies to individuals and corporations, countering belief that it only benefits corporations. The deadline helps those who have not received their blanks promptly to file without penalty.
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Milton A. Miller
Miller
Red Cross Meeting and Social At Local Center
A Red Cross meeting Wednesday afternoon featured Mrs Hill as chairperson serving a salad sandwich and tea. Volunteers prepared yarn and knitting supplies for summer boys, with LaMar school donating 90 dollars via Mr Stmns. A social note mentions personal life changes including a marriage in Walla Wathi and a divorce.
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Red Crown Rcutine
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Davis-Kaser Co
Home Furnishing Department Store
Alder St- Walla Walla Wash
McCormick
WATTS
Rogers
Farm Outfitters
Wss
First National Bank ofAthena
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Aumeade
Athens
Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers
Waitsburg, Wash
Logsden & Myrick Main Sucet
Teen
Alr
Colon R. Eberhard
la Grande
C. A. Barrett
Widale
Ariegly
Pet
Philadelphia
Yorause
Aingle Tin
County Committee For War Drives
Hersey Stock Ranch
Teeno Buuliman
Hubynd
Paul Boutin
Miueriad
Walla Wathi
Jon Hart
Unionalls
Sox Sandan Handkerchinty
Man's Canvas
Reamey Co
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