Chilean Gold Reserve Involved in War Financing
At the outbreak of the war the Chilean government held large amounts of gold and nitrates bought from German producers. The government financed these sales by drafts on Berlin, transferring gold reserves to the United States through the Duront Explosives firm. The move, possibly with German sanction, aimed to aid German trade and relieve Chilean mercantile firms while keeping goodwill with Chile’s German community.
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London
Fovernment
Germany
Chile
Goverment
Berlin
United States
Duront Replosives Company
New York
Ummburg
Adding Horror to Situation as Reported by Humerlet
Fragmentary dialogue and garbled phrases reveal a nameless narrator and Peggy discussing fear, politics, and war in a disjointed Boston newspaper text. The piece references anthrax, fuel shortages, Indians, and Russian German tensions, with an impression of public anxiety and media influence.
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Boston
Humerlet
Peggy
Mr. S
Mort Nee
Texaco
Joe Toye
Boston Post
Water Burning Process Sparks Coal Shortage Panic
An eyewitness report to the Christian Science Monitor describes water burning with a flame that produces extremely high heat, claiming temperatures near 10000 degrees Fahrenheit and copper melting. The piece notes this amid emergency business regulations during a coal shortage, suggesting water could become a fuel if proven commercially viable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Selones Monitor
Fragmentary Note on Water Splitting for Fuel
A fragment describes a process where water exposed to extremely hot metal splits into hydrogen and oxygen, contributing to fuel generation. It notes that a fire stream through a hot cell causes rapid vaporization and molecular decomposition into elements.
New and Greater Things in a World of Faith and Flapdoodle
The piece refl ects on faith and ambition, urging readers to grasp new possibilities with renewed resolve. It contrasts sincere belief with the pervasive use of “flap doodle” as a rhetorical device across society and records how attitudes toward self advancement shape culture and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nik Han
Phillipa Brooke
All Looked Alike to Him by Cecil Spring-Rice tale
Retiring British ambassador Sir Cecil Spring-Rice is contrasted with Viscount Bryce in a discussion of Democratic diplomacy. The piece narrates a story about a wealthy society wife who, with a chauffeured car, tries to move in high circles, only to encounter social friction and mishaps, reflecting on etiquette and social mobility of the era.
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Cecil Spring Atlee
Washington
Jason Bryce
Atory
Cumely
Cecil
Nicky
Tee
Carda
Watt
Enriie
Pegasus
London Chronicle
Diesel Engine to Have Test on European Railroads
The diesel oil engine, proven in water craft of nearly all tonnage, is to be thoroughly tested on European railways. The test aims to validate performance, reliability, and suitability for rail service across major networks.
Church notices and local events in Athena Oregon
The churches announce Sunday services at Baptist and Christian churches with union services at the Christian church, young people's meeting at 7, and Mothers Day messages. A Red Crows banquet benefits a local institution, and Methodist notices include pantry sale, new member welcome, and a May 7 sermon by Rev. Pemberton. A World War letter by John Lewtas is noted, plus an amusing tale of a lamb with a wooden leg. Catarrh advertise a medical claim for Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Final account notice in Umatilla County Court for Mattie Phillips estate sets June 1 hearing. administrator S. T. Phillips.
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Geo
Goldman
Athena Ix
Red Crows
Fitet Noor
D. Errett
Methodist Episcopal Church
H. F. Pemberton
Meiner
John Lewtas
Walter
Glovier
Final report and account in Pendleton County Court
The administrator T. Phillips reports the final settlement in the Pendleton County Court case. The filing requests final accounting and closure of the matter by the stated deadline. Court room details and date are noted for the filing.
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Setalone
Notice of Final Accounts in Umatilla County
In the County Court of Oregon for Umatilla County the executors Pinkerton and Ed. Inkerton set hearings for final accounts and reports. David A. Pinkerton requests a May 25 hearing at Pendleton Court House at 10 a.m. with objections due by then. Ed Inkerton as executrix will have a May 4 1918 hearing in Pendleton with objections due by the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Oregon
Julia Ann Pinkerton
Pendleton
David A. Pinkerton
State of
Henry Pinkerton
de Notica
Inkerton
Executrix
Summons in Oregon Circuit Court Over Marital Decree
The Circuit Court of Umatilla County Oregon issues a summons to Minnie E. Smith to answer a divorce suit filed by John L. Smith. The plaintiff seeks dissolution of marriage and related relief. answer by May 11 1918. Published under order of Judge Gilbert W. Phelps with notices in the Athens Press.
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Circuit Court
State of
Oregon
Umatilla County
John L. Smith
Minnie E. Smith
Gilbert W. Phelps
Athens Press
Will M. Peterson
Postoffice
Pendleton
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Wrs Newrleh
Pox Albly
Kind
Prima
Mort Rae
the Fuel Administration
Tum.a.Lum Lumber Company
Agno” Portland
Baptist Church
Motes
Ehirch
Association
Christian Church
Young Peoples
D. BE. Baker
Charles Kranter
Bucyrus
Krauter
Kruuter
Wall
J, Cheney & CO
Toledo
Rugninls
Umatilis County
Mattie Philins
T. Phillite
Anatille County
Mary Jane Pipe
Ticktet
G. L. Dunning
Stanfield, Oregon
H. A
Son
Williams
Candedare
Mite
Respectrany Lee
Pad Ady
Fates
Goodyear Tires
Athena Garage
Parts and Accessories
U. S
Samy
Sea
Gravely Tobacco CO
Danville
SORA
Universal Car
Ford
Detroit
Mick
Burke & Son
Athena
Athena Bakery
Worthington Building
Ore
THE
Foss Hardware Store
Bawkett Building
the Parker Barber Shop
A.J. Parker
Nichols Hotel
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