Kloninger divorce suit seeks trust for war end
In Vancouver Gustav Kloninger is abroad in Germany, unable to act. his ex wife Anna asks the court to allow her to pay a 5500 mortgage in trust for him until the war ends and to cancel the mortgage. The couple divorced July 13, 1914. the property is the Kloninger dahlia farm near Washougal.
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Vancouver
Wash
Gustav Kloninger
Germany
United States
Anna Kloninger
Kloningers
Kloninger
Washougal River
Washougal
Catarrh Cure Claim Promises $100 Reward
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure promising to cure catarrh at all stages. It claims the medicine works through the bloodstream and mucous membranes and offers $100 to anyone unable to be cured. The copy cites testimonials and appeals to readers to trust the product.
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Hall
Hali
Testiq Coies
Agdéress F. J
Caeney &C
Toledo
Thirteen Good Reasons to Buy at Home
A writer argues thirteen reasons to patronize local merchants over mail order, emphasizing local prosperity, civic pride, tax support, dependable service, and mutual loyalty. He lists benefits of buying locally, including keeping dollars in town, supporting neighbors, and receiving personal assistance when needed.
Postcards to Increase Fund for Women Memorial
Twenty thousand engraved post cards depict the proposed Women’s Memorial building at the University of Oregon. They will be sold at ten for 25 cents. The fund has more than doubled in a year and now exceeds $15,000.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Northwest
Quartermasters Corps
U. S. Army
Quartermaster Corps
Typewriter Register
University of Oregon
Eugene
University Press
Editor’s Revenge and Town Gossip in Indiana
A fragment from an Indiana paper recounts an editor’s vow to tell the truth, town gossip covers John Bonin’s trip to Belleville, grocer Coyle’s poor storefront, Rev. Story’s sermon on Charity, and the death of Dave Sankey blamed on heart failure and whiskey. It notes a marriage of Miss Sylvan Rhodes to James Collins at the Baptist parsonage, with sharp, satirical characterizations of the bride and groom and a remark from Capper’s Weekly.
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Indiana
John Bonin
Belleville
John Coyle
Rev
Story
Dave Sankey
Sylvan Rhodes
James Collins
Baptist Parsonage
Capper
Reading for boys in Navy at University of Oregon
Navy recruits at Puget Sound naval station receive reading material from the University of Oregon. Librarian M. H. Douglass sent between 500 and 600 pounds of popular magazines to Bremerton, emphasizing non war related articles and stories for the sailors.
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University of Oregon
Eugenes
Oregon
Naval Reserve
Puget Sound Naval Station
Bremerton
M. H. Douglass
Oregon and United States July 1917 crop forecast report
The Bureau of Crop Estimates summary shows July 1 forecasts for Oregon and the U.S. wheat, barley, oats, apples, and other crops with last year December estimates. It presents state and national production by crop, along with price comparisons for July 1 this year versus last year. It notes commercial portions of crops and lists average prices for both periods.
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Washington
D. C
Oregon
United States
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Weather Bureau
U.S. Department of Agriculture
United. States
Prepare Now for School Pig Country Forage Crops
Schools with land for crops can aid food production and learning by planting fall forage crops for a school pig. Pig projects boost home and club work, improve attendance, and spark community support. Plan now, plow and plant summer until fall grazing via cowpeas soybeans and rapes. seek guidance from local agricultural offices.
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State Agricultural College
United States Department of Agriculture
Fight at Home for Democracy in New York
Newton D. Baker told a July Fourth crowd at the College of the City of New York stadium that the nation must fight for democracy at home as armies fight abroad. He said regular army guardsmen and selectees would receive equal dignity, responsibility, and opportunity in the U.S. Army.
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Walla Walla
International Council of 100
Frank Bohn
Chautauqua Today
Germany
United States
Russia
Constantinople
New York
Newton D. Baker
College of the City of
Selective National Army
Army of the United States
Rain ad sparks downpour in Polk county readers
An advertisement for rain in Polk county appeared in last week’s Courier-Informant and was quickly followed by a heavy downpour that drenched the county and aided crops, with estimated value between 100 000 and 3 000 000 dollars. The ad drew attention as rain began before press time and sparked calls for rates while two subscribers paid up in the excitement.
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Polk County
Courier-Informant
Bartow
Fla
Fourth of July Picnic at Triangle Ranch
On July 4 neighbors from Floras Creek district in Curry county gathered at Triangle Ranch, then moved to Creek picnic grounds for a large dinner. Mrs Corliss won the women’s race, Mrs Lehnherr won high jump, Albert Carver won bucking ball, and Floral Creek Pirates beat Tell Lehnherr in baseball with two home runs. Fireworks and a grand ball closed the evening.
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Floras Creek
Curry County
Triangle Ranch
Floral Creek Pirates
Brewster Breezes News From Sitkum and Coast
Brief notes from July 9 report residents traveling visiting relatives and recovering from illness. Ern est Krewson and family returned from Drain while C A Laird improves at Coquille. F A Baker family celebrated at Bandon with Eugene guests. A G Noah visits Coquille and Hailey Laird with daughter stay Gravel Ford. Alva Harry drives Coquille to Roseburg. Ray Hall and Zella Johnson visit Myrtle Point. Durrells welcome a baby boy born Monday.
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F. A. Baker
Bandon By the Sea
Mr. Baker
Eugene
Coquille
A. G. Noah
Alva Harry
Roseburg
Hailey Laird
Gravel Ford
O. C. Harry
Ray Hall
Zella Johnson
Myrtle Point
Walter Laird
Oscar Durrell
Lee Loreyaversion Residents Visit and Home Construction
The article notes multiple local visits and daily life events. McKinley ties include Dickson and crew nearing completion of a house for Mc Closkey and Randleman at the Lee Cheese Factory. Others travel to Myrtle Point and Chau tauqua events, with family visits and silo filling mentioned.
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Lee
E. P
McKinley
D. W. Baker
Ratliff Lawhorn
Dickson
McCloskey and Randleman
Lee Cheese Factory
Claud Randleman
Myrtle Point
H. H. Harmon
C. H. Mast
Bandon
J. N. Summerlin
W. E. Llewellen
Mast Brothers
Gordon Shepard
A. C. Summerlin
J H Upton Dies at Home in Curry County
J H Upton veteran newspaperman and former Curry Co and Coos Co legislator died at his Curry County home after months of illness. He edited in Salem and Western Oregon and once led the Mercury as a political organ. He fought large appropriations and was an orator in the house. He had been an invalid for years. His son J M Upton, Roseburg land office register, died last year.
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J. M. Upton
Roseburg
Gravel Ford Gems Born to Mike and Mrs Johnson
In Gravel Ford on July 10 a fine baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Johnson with Mrs. Mulien assisting. Mr. Fred Moser returned home after visiting Mrs. Moser who recently had surgery at Mercy Hospital North Bend. Local social notes report visits, travel, illnesses, haying season, and a wagon accident injuring Mr. Iverson.
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Gravel Ford
Mike Johnson
Mulien
Brady
Olsen
Modesto
California
Electa Brady
Rolland
Elva Emmerson
Colvin
W. T. Brady
Ed Olsen
Arthur Mereen
Geo. Griffin
Vina Bright
Nettie Iverson
Coos River
Emmerson
Lillian Detwiler
Iverson
Hays
Kentucky Woman Finds Hidden Pot of Gold and Silver Coins
A Kentucky woman digging in her garden uncovered a buried pot containing gold and silver coins once hidden by a Miser. Local authorities verified the discovery and began safeguarding the find for potential rightful ownership.
New West Virginia Loafing Law Targets All Men
A new West Virginia law punishes all men age sixteen to sixty for loafing. The statute applies regardless of status from hobos to millionaires, making idle presence a crime under the ordinance.
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West Virginia
Dalles Youth Drowns During Lake Picnic
E. V. Palmer aged 17 son of John Palmer of Chenowith Creek drowned July 4 at Thornton’s lake near The Dalles during a lake picnic. He disappeared beneath the water while companions swam toward a raft and a crowd of youths tried to reach him.
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Dalles
Ore
E. V. Palmer
John Palmer
Chenowith Creek
Thornton’s Lake
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Oregon City
Fred Metzner
D. E. Frost
E.W. Wicks
Mill Creek
Dalles Hospital
Isabelle DeLashmutt
Portland
Jersey
Juneau
Alaska
Seattle
United States Boys’ Working Reserve
Council of National Defense
America
Dan Rhodus
Clay County
Missouri
Federal Bureau of Mines
Ohio
Lowe
Salem
Klamath County
Brown
N. D. Cheatham
Wrangell
Alaska Timber
Pennsylvania
Eugene, Or
Creswell Cannery
Royal Ann
Creswell
Junction City
NAVY
Enterprise
Grand
Brewster
Sitkum
Ernest Krewson
Mr. Krewson
Drain
Lee Lore
J. H. Upton
Pearce
C. A. Harrington
A. A. Leach
Wirtle Point
Harringon & Leach
Percy’ S. Chop
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