May Memorial Day movement sparks debate in Oregon
The Athena Press notes a Soldiers and Sailors club initiative to observe a democratic world memorial day inspired by the Lusitania disaster. It reports the Portland Oregonian urging universal observance and discusses Oregon shipbuilding funding, government vessel commandeering, and political wrangling over private vs public control.
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Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Fathers and Mothers Club
Bellingham
Wanh
Senate
Poindexter
Germany
Lusitania
Portland Oregonian
Gothinny
United States
Prusslantern
Deleware Capital
Iramente
Portland
Shipping Board
Partite Carte Blanche
Uwir
Portland Orogan-ian
Waltington Newa Bureau
Saystar McNary
Aload
MtcNary
Hurley
Deloware Caphal
Oregon
Delaware
Jim McNary
Fragmentary rural notes mix rumor with homely guidance
A garbled column references Bun shying at a trap and a character named Bodo, then shifts to Cottage Grove and Ben Fat Elbert iv O K. It extols tending Leghorn pullets for fresh eggs, outlines hatch timing from April to November, praises Kernet Wood as a drowned man in Weaton, and ends with a question on how he managed it.
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Bihort
Bodo
Bun
Gun Moser
Ben
Fat Elbert iv
Cottage Grove
Athens
Weaton
Wartime thrift drive plea urges all citizens support
W. Gleiner argues that patriotic drives waste effort and fuel and urges every citizen to contribute to the War Savings Stamp quota of 20 per person. He says the loan pays 4 percent interest, matures January 1, 1928, and can be redeemed at any time, urging Post Office purchases today.
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Gleiner
America
Republic
United States Senator Candidate Advertisement in Oregon
A bold promotional notice touts a Farmar stockraiser and business man as a capable United States senator. It highlights work ethic, knowledge of Oregon needs, and legislative experience, claiming proven ability and leadership for the state.
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Farmar
Uni
Regalta
Oregon
Lx Veluri
Luk Aledudy
New Saving System In China For Postal Workers Pensions
A new saving system in China supplements government pensions for retired postal workers. Employees deposit one twentieth of their salaries into savings accounts, earning interest. The plan permits early withdrawals for illness, marriage, or family death and aims to benefit retirees and their families. Police and interior ministry officials reviewed and approved the plan, with expected adoption by provincial authorities.
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Hentertar
Ings Bank
Sens
Peklog
Minister of the Interior
Iinfprmots
Genius Inspired by War Inspires a New Literature Vision
The fragment contemplates how war in Europe may spark genius and transform literature. It invokes Napoleonic parallels, predicting renewed Darwin, Shelley, Byron, and Romantic ideals arising from modern conflict, with questions on who will lead and how the era’s tragedy shapes thought.
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John Masefiel
Jet
Europe
Byron
Tiut
Rene Paidlishort
Yraz
Man
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims and Testimonials
An OCR fragment promoting Hall's Catarrh Medicine touts internal cures and testimonials. It mentions a universal remedy, a Toledo drug firm, and claims of preventing catarrh buildup and curing various conditions through ingested tonics and pills.
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Prope
Toledo
Hall
Churches Plan Active Passion Week and Sermons
The Christian Church announces a full Passion Week with daily 7:30 pm services beginning March 24. Leaders are set for singing and music as the community is invited to attend all worship, Sunday school growth noted, and sermons aim to strengthen Christian life.
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Bible School
Geo. R.gerking
D. Errett
D. B Pantor
Methodint Episcopal Church
Texpe
Aervicus
Evening Message and Names From the Archive
A fragment mentions Armfield and Glewer with dates and figures, noting Walter and April 1. The lines imply a pair of names and a monetary reference within a brief archival note.
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Armfield
Walter $. Glewer
Downtown dairy lunch gas explosion shocks shoppers
A brief downtown incident described as a gas explosion at a city dairy lunch sparked fears of a mine and wartime danger. Patrons rose to seek exits as a coffee pot ceiling disturbance alarmed diners. one patron and a waiter observed in the post shock scene remained, amid mild damage and a tense atmosphere in an Indianapolis setting.
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M Walt.et
Bn Dlunapolis Nev
Four Cylinder Car With Comprehensive Touring Equipment
Roadster and Touring Car bodies offered with 102 inch wheelbase. Dual carburetors Zenith, two unit electric lights starter system, Mohair top and curtains, tilted windshield and speedometer. Front axle forged with ball bearings, semi cantilever springs, 40 inch tires, four wheel brakes with emergency and service types, left side drive and center control steering.
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Compine
Robe Rail
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