Imported Chinese Labor in Cuba Sparks War-Era Debate
The New York Commercial argues Cuba’s import of thousands of Chinese workers to farm sugar and tobacco could boost global food output and American wartime needs. It contends U.S. labor shortages raise prices, and that using foreign labor might avert shortages, urging careful consideration of deportation after the war and highlighting broader calls to permit farm labor imports as a wartime measure.
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Cuba
United States
Panama Canal
California
Sacramento
Congress
Orsenal
British India
New York
Conservation of Livestock and Animal Relief urged
The Oregon Humane Society warns of feed shortages and potential starvation of sheep and cattle due to harsh conditions. Officials and livestock commissioners should act to prevent cruelty and save flocks, with domestic animal relief funds and government oversight to avoid further losses.
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Oregon Humane Society
Safe speed depends on location says Los Angeles Times editorial
The piece urges drivers to slow down for safety, noting that 30 mph may be fine on a country road but dangerous in towns. It emphasizes eight mph near railroad crossings and insists on stopping to check for trains before crossing. It warns against speeding in cities and on open country roads alike. Two minutes spent checking could save lives.
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Los Angeles Times
Southern Pacific Company
Best Seed For Profit In Willamette Valley Vegetables
W S Spencer of Gresham urged select seed and climate suited crops at the Vegetable Growers and Home Gardeners Conference at Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis. He cited cabbage as a cash crop that also yields cow feed per ton of heads. Fall plowing and using well rotted farmyard manure improve soil. C Leedy of Beaverton advised onions need best seed and soil fertility.
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W. S. Spencer
Gresham
Home Gardners
Corvallis
Willamette Valley
C. Leedy
Beaverton
Oregon Public Service Commission approves streetcar fare raise
The Oregon Public Service Commission grants Portland street railway fare from 5 to 6 cents after reviewing company finances. The decision emphasizes fair value for the public, cautions against undercutting service, and warns of public and stockholder impact if costs rise without rate adjustments.
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Oregon Public Service Commission
Portland
Publi Utility Commission
Republic
Commission
Public Service Commission
Public Utility Commission Act
Estray Heifer Reported at Independence Farm
An 1918 notice states a young two to three year old black heifer with curled horns strayed to the claimant’s premises on December 20 and has been cared for since. Owner must prove ownership and cover all keeping and advertising costs. dated January 4, 1918, by A. J. Todd of Independence Oregon.
For Sale One Holstein Cow with Calf
Sale notice for a two year old Holstein cow with calf. Contact Wm Mullimum for details.
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Independence
Oregon
W. J. Clark
the State Editorial Association
A. J. Todd
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Seattle
Fewae de
Tena
SUN Maid
Rising Sun Stove
Damon Everybodys Grocer
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