Reserve Banks Begin Operations in 50 Years New Currency
The opening Monday of the 12 Federal reserve banks marks the start of the nations new currency system. It aims for elastic paper money tied to real business and labor, backed by United States government obligations. The plan features vast reserves, mobile notes, and gradual shifting from the National bank notes, with over 250 million in new notes ordered for the 12 banks and reserves held across regional banks to ensure liquidity in times of need.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve
Reserve Bank Organization Committee
Federal Reserve Board
National Bank
National Capital ‘Bank
United States
Una Fed
Whipp
National ‘Bank
Batu Fase
Citien Uy UN
Banka
Rhone
Family Wrecked by War in Grease Valley Cal
Four sons killed in battle, the mother walelde and the father turape, fate of an eight member family. Neuberger received word from Germany. The young men answered the first call to arms and fell, a nation mourns their loss. German submarine sank. Landon The Petit Calamen arvy entered.
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Grease Valley
Cal
Walelde
Turape
Neuberger
Germany
Russians Fight Kaiser Forces in East Germany Frontline Action
Russian and German forces clash along a 150 rifle front from Mazurisa lakes eastward with heavy artillery in defiles. Reports from Petrograd say Germans retreat into East Prussia while Russians mount enveloping moves and rail traffic suspensions hint at redeployment.
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London
East Prussia
Russian Poland
Mazurisa Lakes
Stalluponen
Goldap and
Krug
Sodlau
Petrograd
Pari
Prussia
Cracow
Scott to head staff in Washington vacancy created by retirement
Brigadier General Hugh Scott was chosen by President Wilson to be chief of staff of the United States Army during the next week, filling the vacancy caused by General Wood's retirement. Brigadier General Frederick F. Funton, then in command at Vera, will be nominated to fill the post.
Lumber Orders Pour In From Seattle and Northwestern Exporters
Lumber orders flood in for railroad ties and large timbers from Seattle and Northwestern exporters. Contracts total millions, with shipments catering to rail projects and harbor works. Local firms report steady demand and delivery timelines tightening.
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Seattle
Wash
Tiajuiries
Norttwestern Lumber
Evacuation of Vera Cruz Planned by U S Forces
The November 28 evacuation of Vera Cruz was fixed by Secretary Bryan after talks with President Wilson. Carranza and the Agust Calientes convention guaranteed customs duties, priests and nuns had fled to safety, and the United States prepared to withdraw, with potential transfer of authority to Carranza’s forces. The government allocates funds for repairs, relief, and unemployment aid as war costs rise.
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Washington, D. C
Vera Crux
Bryan
Gondral Carranza
Agunt
Mr. Bryan
Provident Wilson
War Department
Garrison
Vera
United States
Carranea
Candido Aguilar
Vera Cruz
Carransa
Aguas Calientes
Carranan
Villa
Gutierres
Unmarked Seafight Site Reported Near Washington Coast
An unmarked seafield near the Washington region is reported as active. Chilean ambassador Edwards Suaras stated the site lies in the remote sea belt off the coast of Chile and involved observers from Washington, DC.
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Washington, DC
Edwards Suaras
Wiost
Remnt
Chile
Larger Sums Are Asked for Oregon Institutions
Oregon institutions seek 1916 1918 funding increases totaling 1 768 616 93 for the biennial period, up 107 956 82 from the last legislature. Some funds were returned to the state treasury, and the board cites needed improvements and higher maintenance due to rising populations across the insane asylums penitentiary and other facilities.
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Soldera' Home
State Treasury
Oecare
Salem
Tantern Oregon
Anylum
Eastern Oregon
Powder Valley Irrigation Revival Plans Announced
J A Almirall, New York capitalist, arrives to revive the Powder Valley Irrigation project in Baker County. Plans call for building Balm Creek dam toe next spring to store water for about 2000 acres. Financing remains uncertain due to high money costs amid European war, with possible later legislative relief. The company has already spent about 126000 on the project.
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W. A. Stewart
Almirall
Baker County
Powder River
Mr. Almirall
Aherd
Paroled boy returns to reform school due to lack of work
A Portland youth, 1 year out on parole, returned to the State Reform School for the winter after failing to find steady work amid war and political downturns. He sought recommitment, but the juvenile court could not oblige. Superintendent Hale noted better wages and training at the school.
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Salem
Henry Clews
John O'Connor
Portland
State Reform School
Cone
Hale
Health Bill for Cattle Ordered by Governor
Salem A proclamation seeks to curb foot and mouth disease by restricting livestock shipments from infected states unless inspected. Quarantine covers hog cholera vaccines and animal origin products with no local infections. Shipments from healthy counties allowed if disinfected en route and accompanied by health certificates. Dr. Graves aims to modify Washington Oregon rules to allow free cattle trade between those states. Shortage of carbolic acid prompts use of chloride of lime and formaldehyde substitutes for disinfection.
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Salem
West
Olympia
Wash
H. T. Graves
Portland
Washington
Oregon
Tons of Prunes Are Shipped from Polk County
Polk county saw shipments of several tons of dried fruit mainly prunes, with high sale prices and variable amounts. Early contracts dominated, and the crop was estimated at 86 percent of last season due to spring frost harming blossoms and fruit development. Road drags made from old bridge iron in Linn county aim to repurpose material slated for disposal to improve roads.
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Polk County
Albany
Couniy
Linn
Thanksgiving at the Dine Net Table Collapses in Tale
A fragmentary Thanksgiving reminiscence recounts a dinner at a home with the Bollyards and Wood family. Humorous mishaps unfold as Wood’s elder sister Harold’s party, a torn garland, and a toppled turkey lead to clumsy chaos. The writer recalls burns, jokes, and a final toast to resilience, ending with a note on national unity and continued effort.
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Robert Burns
Wood
Alator
Harold
Alstor
Marin
Malyarid
Mickey Angela Ina
Democrate
Gwendolyn
Tomate Cordelia
Oratory
Tale
Plymouth
Norm
Ireland
Jayey Shakespeare
Tor
Wani
Bia
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