Local Liberty Bond Slacker Exposed by County Committee
Higby Harris of Milton sone labeled bond slacker for failing to contribute to Liberty Loans. The Central Committee of the Unna- Ulla County Patriots Service League cites his wealth and refusal to fund war efforts while noting others such as Hilbert Peters and L. Rothrock have pledged. Harris is named publicly in this countywide accountability notice.
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Unna
Firat
Wutrweribe
Teele
Citizer
Ubunbifker
Red Cross
Harris
America
John HW. Peters
Pendleton
Frank Aillbert
Ukiah
L. C. Rothrock
Peters
Hilbert
Rothrook
Cal- Mornin
Thal Loyalty Committee
Iotie Service League
Cen Armatilla Co
The Frog Chorus Halts a Sleepy Wardrobe Clock
A quirky wartime letter from New York Sno recounts a man named Anne Newman and a chorus of musical frogs by a pond near zone Park. The frogs croak at dawn, especially one large male nicknamed Caruso, waking the author at five each morning and forcing a late shift.
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Kateer
Anne Newman
Johnny ‘Orapauds
Cheminden Dames
Mr. Newman
Thezone Park
Caruso
New York
Psychology and clothing values at a Harvard talk
An Oregonian summary notes a Harvard prom organizer spoke to clothing manufacturers about psychology in dress. He argued common sense under the term psychology, citing that well dressed, neatly made clothing aids success and others form opinions accordingly.
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Harvard
Seasor
Clothing Manufacturers
Dealtra
Tony
Paksen
Mays
Oregonian
Italy First Pawnshop and the Mont de Piété Legacy
The article traces the spread of municipal pawnshops from Italy across Europe. It cites Madrid’s 1705 setup by a priest, Avignon’s experiments, and Paris’s 1777 government monopoly under Napoleon, noting typical interest around ten percent and the varied provincial municipal control.
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France
Italy
Europe
Madrid
Avignon
National Assembly
Napoleon
Paris
Wrist Watches Afloat in Wartime Deck Safety
In a Century Magazine piece, Nelson Collins notes luminous wrist watches serve as conveniences and safety tools aboard ships. They let sailors tell time at night without lights, preventing collisions, while warning that glowing dials can reveal positions to enemies if overused on dim decks.
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Paris
Nelson Collins
Century Magazine
Haptees Claribaite Encounter In Odd Harmony
A quirky scene unfolds as Hind, a young woman, sits in a regulation-site hammock near a distant bagpipe tune and ponders a dramatic thought. She impulsively challenges a rival, then regains calm, swinging her foot as the moment passes and a headache lingers.
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Cinethel Skippenbop
Acremia
Armant
Dogenett
Heeding the Call of the Wild Dreamer Leaves City for Wilderness
In a vivid daydream from his office, a city worker longs for the countryside. He imagines meadows, rivers, and forests, tasting pine smoke and brook trout, then packs a fishing rod and heads to the wilds by rail. The moment marks a rare escape from his beehive routine.
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Wilds
Amile
Spanish Influenza Epidemic Reaches Northwest Cities
The form cited as Spanish influenza has become epidemic spreading from Walla Walla to Seattle and Bremerton. Schools theaters and meetings are closed. statewide rules call for immediate coverage of all schools churches and public amusements. Health authorities mobilize medical aid and volunteers. Seattle reports twenty five deaths in 48 hours with eight in Seattle seven at the University of Washington and ten at Bremerton. A serum for Spanish influenza was announced by Health Commissioner J S McBride.
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Athena
Walla Walla
State Board of Health
State Board of Health To All City
Woonty
Oregon
Yhin
Surgeat
Rupert Wine
Hoard of Health
Volunteers Medical Service Corpy
Seattly
Seattle
University of Washrington Oval
Bremerton
J. 8
McBride
Egyptian Palace of Pharaoh Unearthed in Rome? Discovery at Memphis
Dr Clarence Eisler leads the Yale expedition to ancient Thebes uncovering a Nile palace hailed as a major find. The team reveals a colossal hall with gold inlays, carved pillars, and inscriptions. The exhibit, termed the Palace of Merenptah, is described as a highlight of Egyptology with a throne and roof pillars transported to the university museum.
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Ennsylvania
Clarence
Eisler
Fisher
Dendornl
Memphis
Phra
Moron
Anton Bitite
Egypt
Pisher
Tle
Mowen
Letters From Shawmut Sailor War Postcard From 1918
A 1918 letter from Shawmut reveals a sailor aboard the U S Naval Force in European Waters writing home from Sept 16 1018. He describes rough seas older ships and rain and talks of sending postcard pictures of himself and crew mates. He expects the war to end that fall and notes frequent patrols and a torpedo incident prompting thoughts of home. He mentions wheat handling and requests postcard pictures of the Round-Up from Art.
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Shawmut
Showmat
U. S
Soldiers Letters From England And France Amid War News
Letters from Floyd and Leonard King describe camp life in England and France during the Great War. They mention hospitals treating wounded, supply difficulties, and adjusting to new money as they move between camps. The messages reflect longing for candy from home and hope for education, with notes on near towns and the arduous journey across the Atlantic.
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Floyd
Trois
Eumala
Fulrone
Canada
McFadden
Athenaeum
Atvenw
Frank B
Battallion
Ath Army Cort
Leonard King
England
Mino Ketelle Smith
Leonsard King
Athena Boy
Priwant
Belek
Winile
Jaupporn No
France
Don
Co. K
First Woman Enlisted in Naval Reserve Starts Navy Cook Recruit Drive
Helen C Hoerle Milas Hoerle becomes the first woman enrolled in the Naval Reserve and will lead a recruitment campaign for Navy cooks. She plans to teach recruits culinary skills at the United States Ni and to prepare for wartime duties aboard ships, aiding in maintaining meal service and ship operations.
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Milas Helen
Hoerle
Naval Reserve
Earvice
Miss Hoerle
Navy
United States
Scraps the Hun in Spokane Bank Bond Theft Tale
In a Spokane tale, Michael Ryan travels from Spokane to Athena to raid the First National Bank and steal 5,000 in Liberty Bonds. He faces barriers from guards and trench-like risk, planning a wipe of a couple of workers he knows in Opamata county. He receives median treatment in Spokane, with address tied to the Galax Hotel.
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Hun
Michael Ryan Ene
Spokane
Athena
Ucla
First National Banke Waarexy
Sige
Mike
Galax Hotel
Boxing Drill at Oregon Agricultural College Prompted by War Order
Following a war order, Oregon Agticultural College will drill every member in boxing and wrestling. About 200 students will be trained for boxing against imagined opponents and 100 against roughening. Student instructors will lead the drills to prepare men for combat. The piece references soldiers returning from trenches and wartime discipline shaping national resolve.
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A. T
Oregon Agtious College
Toad
Ronlee
Unos
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Higby Harris
Hilbert and
Harrie
Libery Bonde
Belgium
Standard Oil Company
Palace OF
Pharaoh
University of Pennsylvania
Charles Quintivan
Robin
Omnotorthy Wimault
Shiparatek
Teho Mine
Helen C. Hoerle
Birds of
Todd
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