Draft master lists to be mailed to 455 local boards
Washington and Portland reports announce master lists of all 10 000 000 men assigned to army roles will be mailed to 455 local boards. Lists are error checked and two copies sent to each, ensuring delivery even if one is lost. Local boards will post names in order of drafts and notify men for physical exams within seven days of mailing notices.
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Washington
Nationasl
Portland
Ore
Eugene
la Grande
More republics ahead in Spain Greece and Sweden
A conference of journalists from European neutral countries heard a speaker who had returned from Sweden say republican doctrine is gaining popularity there. The gathering debated political and economic conditions and the impact of the Revolution, noting republican sentiment winning converts in Spain Greece and Sweden.
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Spain
Greece
Sweden
London
Gree
Coast Artillery Mobilized in Marshfield as War Calls
The Eleventh Company of Oregon Coast Artillery reports at 8 a m to enter Federal service August 5th. Captain Gettins notes few absentees and many recruits arriving from distant points. Most members plan to depart for Ft Stevens soon with immediate mobilization expected.
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Will
Ft. Stevens
Farewell Dance for Myrtle Point Coast Artillery Members
A farewell dance for the Myrtle Point section of the 11th Company Coast Artillery C N G was held at Hermann Hall last Monday with Tucker's Orchestra providing music. The unit heads to Marshfield for duty, with Smith A. Weekly Oliver E. Till Harry G. Dement Clarke Fensler and George Hoffmann listed as attendees from Myrtle Point along with four other former Myrtle Point members Forrest Greene Hallett Harold and Paul Bargett.
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Myrtle Point
11Th Company
Coast Artillery
Hermann Hall
Tucker
Marshfield
Smith A
Oliver E. Till
Bridge
Harry G. Dement
Clarke Fensler
George Hoffmann
Bargelt Brothers from Marshfield Visit Relatives
Mr and Mrs Harold Bargelt Hal lett Bargelt and Paul Bargelt were here from Marshfield before part of the week visiting relatives and friends. They returned to Marshfield Monday. The three Bargelt brothers are members of 11th Company Coast Artillery O N G.
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Harold Bargelt
Hallett Bargelt
Paul Bargelt
Marshfield
Draft Exemption Rules For Portland Area Counties
War Department guidelines allow a home draft board to grant permission for a man to present himself before a different local board. After serials are drawn, physical examinations will begin for those in the first draft, with Portland and 14 listed counties exempt from the first call due to prior Army and National Guard quotas. Subsequent drafts will follow the serial number order exactly.
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War Department
White
City
Portland
Multnomaw
Benton
Coos
Crook
Douglas
Hood River
Jackson
Josephine
Lane
Linn
Marion
Polk
Tillamook
Yamhill
Regular Army
National Guard
Dufur Named to Head Oregon Pioneers
In Portland the Oregon Pioneers association elected officers for the year with W. H. H. Dufur as president arriving in 1855 and E. B. McFarland as vice president arriving in 1852. Secretary Himes was re-elected for his 32nd term. The group urged improvements at Lone Fir cemetery and extended greetings to absent pioneers and Indian war veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Oregon Pioneer's Association
Oregon
W. H. H. Dufur
E. B. McFarland
George H. Himes
W. M. Ladd
Robert A. Miller
Nathan H. Bird
John W. Minto
Himes
Lone Fir
J. D. Lee
M. C. George
Home Industry League
Liberty Trio
Leola Struble
Beatrice Struble Graham
Pioneers
Raymond A. Graham
C. R. Young
Janet Cattron
A. A. Cattron
Cyrus ‘H. Walker
Vista House
Columbia River Highway
Association
Myrtle Point Plans Third Annual Chautauqua Week
Myrtle Point to host a third annual Chautauqua in summer 1918 after securing over fifty guarantors. Geo. E. Tenney chairs the local committee with N. L. Stone overseeing this year, who helped secure a contract for Powers and Chautauqua next year. The 1916 1917 programs drew strong interest with speakers like Wi L Mellinger and Col Wood Briggs and performances by Alpine Yodlers.
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Wi. L. Mellinger
Mexico
Coquille Valley
Myrtle Point
Geo. E
Two Auto Mishaps Leave Occupants Uninjured
Two autos overturned last Sunday afternoon. Dave McNair’s car tipped on a turn near the North Fork bridge with minor injuries, while R N Bryant and family’s machine stalled on a hill near the Gant place and rolled over after the left rear wheel climbed the bank. No one was seriously hurt.
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Dave McNair
North Fork Bridge
R.N. Bryant
Powers
Gant Place
Mr. Byant
H. C. Bryant
State Fair to Bar Questionable Stunts at Salem
Salem Ore July 21 strict regulations by the State Fair board target extortion fraud and questionable enterprises during fair week The superintendent of concessions will ensure all prices are posted and contracts forfeited for violations No games of chance will be allowed intoxicants smoking and improper enterprises are banned Licenses costing 20 or less are paid at issue excesses may be paid in two installments
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Salem
Ore
State Fair Board
A. H. Lea
Concessons
City records urge bids for street improvements in Spas City
At a council meeting the city recorder was instructed to advertise for bids on First Street between Spruce and Maple and Fourth Street between Spruce and Ash. Mayor Dement vetoed Maple Street improvement arguing opposed property owners and potential drain on the city fund due to unpaid assessments and low current lot values.
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Spas City
City Recorder
First Street
Maple
Dodge
Dement
Maple Street
Death of Mrs G H Moore in Oregon Home
Mayme Lorane Harrington born July 20 1891 in Dodge City Kansas died July 23 1917 at Myrtle Point Oregon aged 26 3. She married George H Moore August 6 1915 and lived at Powers before returning to her mother’s home while Moore served in the U S Army. Survived by husband infant daughter mother father and many relatives. Funeral at Williams home 2 00 Wednesday Elder Thomas Barklow led same burial postponed till Thursday due to Moore’s absence.
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G. H. Moore
Geo. Hl. Moore
Joe Williams
Mayme Lorane Harrington
Dodge City
Kansas
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Jackson County
Coos County
George H. Moore
Powers
Moore
U. S. Army
Christian Church
Williams
Thomas Barklow
Wheeler Nehalen Cannery to Reopen for Salmon Dep Condensed
The Wheeler Nehalen cannery has been overhauled and will resume operations to process salmon. Local officials expect improved efficiency and job opportunities as fishing season begins.
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Wheeler—Nehalen
Toy guns and teddy bears surge in Britain as war toys
Consul Wilson reports from London that teddy bears and miniature anti aircraft guns are the era’s most popular toys in Great Britain. Military themed toys dominate sales, driven by the Zeppelin era.
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Washington
Great Britaan
Consul Wilson
London
United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Two Million Feet of Logs Burned in Oregon Fire
A large forest fire near Cocharan on the Tillamook branch of the Southern Pacific destroyed about two miles by half a mile of loggers slashings and damaged or destroyed roughly 2,000,000 feet of logs. Two Southern Pacific freight cars burned and Wheeler Lumber equipment suffered some damage. Oregon Forest Fire association warns of continued danger, while operators increase patrols to prevent further losses amid high log prices.
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Portland
Oregon
Cocharan
Tillamook
Southern Pacific
Hillsboro
Wheeler Lumber Company
Oregon Forest Fire Association
Expected no drop in flour price despite bill action
Minneapolis July 23 local flour men say a $12 per barrel retail minimum for best flour grades and a $2 per bushel minimum for wheat could result from the food control bill passed by the Senate. They caution this does not mean flour will fall to that level. W C Edgar editor of the Northwestern Miller says no immediate price drop is expected. With the wheat minimum, Northwest farmers may sow larger acreages next spring.
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Minneapolis
Senate
W. C. Edgar
Northwestern Miller
Northwest
Coos County W C T U Holds Annual Myrtle Point Convention
The Coos County W C T U will meet in annual convention at Myrtle Point next Tuesday and Wednesday. Delegates are expected from every city in the county with meetings at the Presbyterian church.
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Coos County
Myrtle Point
Presbyterian Church
Forest fires may delay shipbuilding in Oregon
Forest fires threaten logging camps and wood supplies needed for shipbuilding, airplanes, and training camps. State Forester Eliott urges citizens to prevent and extinguish fires, noting several major blazes remain and slash burning should be halted to protect lookout accuracy and fire reporting.
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Salem
Ore
Sone
El-iott
Death camas poisoning of sheep in Oregon pasture
In Corvallis Oregon July 23 death camas caused sheep deaths on a Willamette Valley farm prompting a probe by the Agricultural College Extension Service. Prof W E Lawrence reports all parts of the plant are poisonous and warns even small amounts can kill including lambs.
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Corvallis
Camas
Willamette Valley
Agricultural College Extension Service
W. E. Lawrence
Oregon
Lawrence
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Campfire Assembly
Myrtle
Cochran
Forrester Elliot
Birch
Reliable Optician
Red Cross Pharmacy
Marshfield, Obe
M. P
Japan
N. P. Peterson
Bank of Myrtle Point Building
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