Quota raised for next week war drive amid oversubscription warning
National and state leaders urge a fifty percent oversubscription to the United War Work fund. Local quotas and ratings remain unchanged for next week as efforts focus on close coordination with Loyalty Committees and district committees to maximize contributions.
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Cmatili
Athena
United War Work Fund
Dutriette Service League
Comalite
Inmamnoh
Hava
Ratinen
Uiymatiila
Lenaonmary
W. c. Quoua
Salvation Army
Owen
Toramitensapuoka
Holtynda Januney
Surly Genen
France
Valief Agencien
Mocla
Wi ‘An
Knights of Colish
Imagined French Girl Describes American Soldiers Arrival
Kathleen Norrix in the Woman's Home Companion portrays a young French girl recalling American troops entering France. The girl and her Grandmere witness soldiers in sunlight, hear hopeful words, and feel a shift toward better times as American aid and officers visit the chateau. Meanwhile George Froome at Pendleton hospital grows weaker after years of confinement and bed rest.
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Kathleen Norrix
Eance
America
Chateau
Grandmere
Wwe
Vite Glale
Traek
Stte
George Froome
Pendleton
Athena City Election Quietly Passes Despite Low Turnout
The Athena city vote yielded only 2 ballots with no opposition. Officials completed tallying at Rich ards' office as results list Barrett Copook Foster Littlejohn McLeod Winship Thompson Kirk Zorba Richards for mayor council and treasurer positions in a near silent election day.
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Richards
Board Tank
Homen
Watt H. A. Barrett
Robin Copook
Bor
A. A. Fost
W. P. Littlejohn
Wm. McLeod
Wm. Winship
TA. Thompson
Chas. Kirk
Ernest A. Zorba
H. 8. Richards
Kiel Mutiny Signals Turbulence in Schleswig Holstein
Reports from Kiel and surrounding Schleswig Holstein describe mutinies by soldiers and sailors, inland uprisings, and naval actions as Germany faced disarray near the armistice. Mutineers seized ships, captured officers, and formed a naval Soviet while demanding immediate peace. Cleanup efforts and continuing strikes were noted in Copenhagen and Washington dispatches.
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Ambepudam
Kent
Sohierswig
War- Adin
Kiel
Winsheck
Anlfors
Soucheon
Kict “Mperov
Lik Peomian
Letters From Andre Gate to Cororan Describe Front Town Life
Andre Gate or Corporan writes from a small town near the front noting high surrounding hills and valley views with grape fields. He describes infrequent shelling, a defense system, varied soldiers, and longing for home while hoping for peace and a future package.
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Andre Gate
Uctover Corporan
Pendleton
Denat
Rodik
Brasbaad
Shelley Gar
Premi
Gertagghelmet
Germany
Peure Tormé
Floyd Corvoran
Army
Soldiers Over There Chronicle From The Frontline
A wartime letter from Jesse Hidington recounts trench life near Corvallisian frontline posts, detailing rains, bombardments, and a risky over the top assault. It notes marching through France, clashes with German forces, and hopes for a quick return home as troops gain confidence and capture matériel.
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Jesse Edington
Jesse Hidington
Athuns
Hin Howe
Corvallis
Kalner Wilhelm
France
Pula
Jerry Cam
Germany
Geremany
Jeme B. Edington
Athena War Armistice Celebration After Field Work
Milas Marnie Sheard drives a nine‑front harrow team for two days, filling in on the farm during wartime harvest. Her timely effort supports the morning field schedule while her brother Carl handles hitching and care of the team.
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Athena
MORSE
Mamie Sheard
Milas Marnie
Carl
Mia Sheard
Unted Press 15 Not Confirmed Armistice News Reaches City
A chaotic victory celebration erupts on Main Street with bonfires and jubilant crowds after a report of a German armistice. later it is clarified the armistice news was unconfirmed and premature, fueling confusion and excitement. The Oregonian wires later indicate the reports originated from United Press with delays and partial confirmations.
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Bant Oregonian
Watts
Athena
Tof Aginud
Atte
Te Tn
Tk Jater
Oregonian
United
Akmin~ Tee
Bata
Iaat
Republicans Announce First Detailed House Alignment
Secretary Reynolds of the Republican National Committee released the initial tabulation of the new House alignment after a late canvass. Republicans claim 25 members, 148 Democrats, 1 Socialist, 1 Independent, and 6 doubtful, totaling 446 seats. Governor Withycombe leads Pierce in Oregon. McNary defeats Olson in the Senate race. Sinnott and McArthur win seats in Congress.
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Jamea Ff. Reynolds
Republican National Committee
Washington Feadernr
House of Representatives
Oturoe
House
Walter M. Pierce
McNary
Wert Olson
Sinnott
McArthur
Congress
Umatilla
Oswald Weat
Dod
Withycombs
Waller Pierce
Weat
Congeedman
Geahim
Sinottene
Piarce
Withycombe Woh
Herkeley
Eberhard
Brownell
Dadi
Hodgen
Terpenning
Shark—Tayloe
Tonkin
County Cotomiasiower
Dunning ‘Wook
Melntyre
Childrens’ Home
Yea
Noroa
Hee River
Yeu
End Marks and US War Years Mark 19 Months Service
Fragmented dispatches report United States service duration and wartime milestones. Mentions a Paris bureau and statements from officials about conferences, Allied actions, and ongoing Allied communications from London Paris and Washington as news of the war extends.
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United States Service
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Wolff Bureau
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Labo
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Intex
Scheldt
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Aller
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Rowe
Hensine Nwegent
Aera
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Dallara
United War Work Campaign
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Floyd
Percy
Tian
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St. Mihiel Sud
Merteire
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McNney
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Children’s Home
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Willamette
Rowet Gund
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Marke
Grote
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Tate
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Paris
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Algatnie
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