Method to Save Wheat Proposed by Oregon College President
W J Kerr of Oregon Agricultural College urges farmers to substitute corn for wheat to feed poultry and livestock for war needs. He cites large Middle West corn crops and aims to store several million bushels of wheat for soldiers, proposing cooperatives to ship affordable corn for fattening stock and relieving wheat demand.
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W. J. Kerr
Oregon Agricultural College
Oregon
Middle West
Fnrimi
Chapeantig
Northwest
Eniler
Homner
Federal Grain Corporation
Odin
Navy to Enlist Men for Discharges During Peace Regulation
The article outlines Navy Department rules allowing enlisted men to receive discharges in peacetime, with provisions for eligibility and cost. It notes adherence to a Congressional order and emphasizes immediate implementation to facilitate recruitment during the period. The text references naval authority and the process for processing discharges and related procedures.
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Navy Department
Navy
Tims
Washington Field Artillery Battalion Leaves for Camp Greene
A battalion of the Washington Field Artillery departed from Wallula on the Union Pacific for Camp Greene Charlotte North Carolina to receive further training before possible deployment to France. The farewell at the depot drew large crowds with tears and cheers as families bid farewell. The unit, about 700 men from the eastern Washington district, will be quartered with Oregon National Guard at Camp Greene and train daily en route to mobilization.
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Genood
Rat Battalion
Washington Moveld Artillery
Camp Greene
N. C
Alood
James Sturgis
Athena
Penileton
Walls
Walla
France
Uncle Sam
Wall Walla
Spokane
Benton
Yakima
Uncle Sufi
Oregon
Camp Gree
Washington National Guard
Return From 1100 Mile Trip Wilmot Couple Home
Mr and Mrs Wilmot arrived home Tuesday morning after an 1100 mile automobile trip through Northern Washington and Idaho. They visited Lewiston Camas Prairie Mt Idaho White Bird and many towns along the way. Mr Wilmot recalled Indian wars memories and confessed trepidation driving Lewiston Hill as a novice motorist. The couple may travel to California for the winter.
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Te . Wilmot
Washington
Idaho
Sawyer
Lewiston
Grangville
Mt. Idaho
White Bird
Camas Prairie
Wilmot
Prairie
Lewiston Hill
Uniontown
Liece
California
Weston Boy Injured In Severe Riding Accident Near Pendleton
Weston residents Jimmie Na prad man of Ale and Mrs. Chas Nelson report their son injured in a fall from a horse Saturday afternoon at a rural setting near Weston. The boy is in Pendleton hospital in precarious condition, unconscious for nearly a week, with a severed tendon and extensive injuries. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Sumes Nelson were summoned as the family awaited updates.
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Jimmie
Chas
Nelson
Weston
Ierone
Pendleton
Sumes Nelon, Grand
Bateens
Liberty Loan Speakers Tour Promotes Bond Drive in Athena
The Liberty Loan campaign assigns P. J. Campbell of Eugene and W. M. Pierce of La Grande to Umatilla County. They will deliver stirring speeches in Athena on October 18 at 2 PM and visit Pendleton Milton and Hermiston in the coming days to urge subscriptions. The first loan totals $42,000 with 4 percent bonds offered by The Fini National Bank of Athena.
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Fini National Bank of Athena
Liberty Loan
Liberty Lawn Bonda
P. J. Campbell
Eugene
W. M. Pierce
la Grande
Umatilla County
Milton Muller
Nub-Conmitten
Athena
Samp
Pendleton
Milton
Hermiston
Conte Biker
Ralph Haynie
Miss Lawson
D.C. Runnell
Mine Sherman
Toenday
H.W. Tarbot
First National Bank of Albany
Iy Alter
J. C. Xungall
Claude Coomang
Lloyd McPherrit
Dalle
Mina Entello Smith
University of Spokane
Agricultural Clave
Man and wife killed in Kamola railroad wreck
O H Taylor a C W company signal foreman and his wife died in a Kamola wreck when their outfit car was telescoped by a passing freight. Fire followed and their bodies were partially burned before removal. Taylor was a traveling foreman. his parents-in-law reportedly live at Cle Blum Want.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Taylor
C. W. Company
Kamola
Farmers Receive Advance On Wheat From Pacific Count Elevator
Walla Walla farmers selling wheat to the Pacific Count Elevator Co will receive a six cent per bushel advance under the government price. The firm bought about 100000 bushels, with verbal agreement to cover any later price differences. About 6000 additional farmers are affected. A city notice cites food price cuts and labor value changes taking effect immediately. Burke and Son and Athona Truck Co. involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Pacific Count Elevator Company
Artland
Puriera
Burke & Son, Athona Truck Co
School Notes On the Little Big Horn dramatic progress
The High teboo play On the Little Big Horn is advancing rapidly. The first and second rehearsals are underway. It is planned for the first or second week in November with a busy East trap following.
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Shesee
James Marti
Hop Sing
du Hak
Elraph
Sam Martin
Harry M
Oregon Boys Emergency Fund Drive Urged
A city letter to the mayor asks communities in Oregon to organize a week of fund raising on October 2 to support the Oregon Boys Emergency Fund. Funds will aid enlistees and veterans, with Portland planning daily entertainments and ticket sales at 25 cents each to support the cause.
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Lotisis Lave
Oregon Boys’ Emergency Fund
Oreggon
Oregon
Thi
Oregon Boys Emergency Fund
Emory Olmatend
Northwestern National Bank
Portland
Oregon Boys Emergency
Guo
W. Baker
Fire Destroys Barn in Wonton Area
A Monday blaze circa 4 pm destroyed the barn of Chins Neluots in Wonton, likely from electric wires. Hay burned in quantity, no stock inside. An adjoining garage suffered damage while Raseline supplies were moved out. Neighbors and others rushed to assist, but the insured barn remained uninsured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonton
Baveral
Athena
Ansiat
Man Fatally Poisoned by Wood Alcohol After Drinking
A man identified as John Kkorneock drank wood alcohol with companions and fell ill. He was found unconscious and revived after being given emetic remedies at a home. Several hours later he regained consciousness, while another man, Young Rothrock, remained unconscious briefly but recovered.
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John Kkorneock
Cartano Home
de. Sharp
Dick Clemons
Ahnaston
Rothrock
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