Summer circus looms as voters file for county seats
Oswald projects a busy campaign as Sells Floto is spotted headed south for the season. J M Crawford Dundee W B Dennis Carlton and C R Matthis Amity file for the legislature from this county with C J Edwards seeking joint representation for Yamhill and Tillamook. Candidates may need brass band stunts to spark interest at the primary.
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Sells-Floto
J. M. Crawford
Dundee
W. B. Dennis
Carlton
C. R. Matthis
Amity
C. J. Edwards
Yamhill
Tillamook
Oregon Democrats May Pardon Candidate Suggestion
The article notes likely passage of the idea that the Graphic cannot choose Oregon’s National Committeeman, but hints Will H. Hornibrook of the Albany Democrat as a plausible candidate.
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Oregon
Graphic
Will H. Hornibrook
Albany Democrat
Pomona Grange votes to shun newspaper advertising candidates
The Pomona Grange of Linn County voted at a recent meeting to refuse voting for any candidates who advertise in newspapers. Members are expected to extend the stance to not buying automobiles, farm tractors, or other improved machinery.
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Pomona Grange
Linn County
Candidates for county judge race described with vigor
The passage notes candidates Lunger Bones and Daniels for county judge, stating neither is small in build. It also mentions W. W. Nickell, the current judge, who announced candidacy but withdrew, and who is described as well built for pole vaulting.
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Lunger
Bones
Daniels
W. W. Nickell
Southern Pacific bulletin cites 69 percent motorists ignore crossings
A Southern Pacific bulletin reports that 69 percent of motor driven vehicles do not take any precaution when approaching railroad crossings, contrasting with earlier statements about driver behavior and road safety.
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Southern Pacific
Valley canning firm says sufficient harvest help assured
Growers worry about labor for the season but Valley Canning Co states help will be supplied from various sources. They urge growers to inform them early of the number of helpers needed.
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Valley Canning Co
Mayor Harley Seeks Governor Post on Dry Platform
The piece notes Mayor Harley of Astoria entering the gubernatorial race on a temperance platform. It predicts his defeat but suggests his issue could draw heavy support from dry voters, pitting him against Dr. Anderson, cited as Oregon’s father of the dry law.
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Harley
Astoria
Dr. Anderson
Oregon
Harfley
Waste basket consumes anonymous newspaper submissions
Since time and newspapers began an effort has been made to impress on people the fact that those who send in matter for publication must give their names. As a consequence the waste basket remains a convenient receptacle for such communications.
National Prohibition Gains Ground Across States
A national prohibition seems assured as 32 states line up through 27 by action and five by ratification. Six more states are needed for three fourths. The list of wet states includes California Ohio Nevada Florida and more. A Real Estate Association breakfast urged Sunday closings to preserve Sabbath observance amid Go Not to Church trends.
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California
Ohio
Nevada
Florida
Wyoming
Pennsylvania
Louisiana
New York
Missouri
Vermont
Minnesota
Connecticut
Illinois
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
New Jersey
United States
Real Estate Association of
State of New York
L. H. May
Far Rochaway Real Estate Board
May
Back to the Old Sunday editorial on morals and media
A Leslie's Weekly editorial reprints a Delhi Louisiana letter by Bruce Elridge arguing that books theaters and moving pictures have lowered standards. The writer claims decency has declined and calls for reclaiming Bible prominence modest dress and family virtue.
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Leslie
Bruce Elridge
Delhi
Louisiana
Elridge
Fernwood Social and School Notes Highlight Local Happenings
Mrs L M Metcalf of Spring Brook visited the Ross home Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Hudson drove to West Timber where he expects to work in a saw mill. Industrial Club girls sew bags under Mrs U S Bryant. Mrs Claude Fairbank is recovering enough to ride out. Archie Flemming plans shipyard work in Portland after visiting Fernwood. An April 26 PTA entertainment at the gym features a Red Cross talk by Mrs Marie K Evans of Newberg, a short program and social hour. admission free. all welcome.
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L. M. Metcalf
Springbrook
Ross Home
George Hudson
Claude Fairbank
Archie Flemming
Fernwood
Portland
Parent- Teacher Association
The
Red Cross
Marie K. Evans
Newberg
Safety First and a Munition Factory Visit Rumor
A dialogue notes a man living apart from his wife. The wife is said to be working in a munition factory. Rumor asks if the husband visits. the reply says he avoids it, fearing an explosion.
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Gotham
Kaiser's six sons spark heated dispute
In a tense exchange Hans protests insults toward the emperor's sons, claiming JT did not insult them while Fritz counters that the accusation lies in saying they resemble their father.
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Hans
Fritz
German Newspapers Stir Readers Over Indian Uprising
In the theater lobby, chatter notes German papers claim American focus is on an Indian uprising, while quips say they confuse it with the war against ticket scalpers. The exchange captures wartime media and public confusion.
Gardens Around Big Guns Learn To Cultivate Land In War Time
For over two millennia the Hortillons, an hereditary gardener guild near Amiens, cultivate islets in a marsh drained by rivulets feeding the Somme. Their canoes harvest leeks carrots onions and peppers sold to Amiens market and officers’ messes. Since the war many men are away, women carry on. Some still crop vegetables between bombardments for the heavy artillery battery.
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Amiens
France
Somme
C. J. B. Brandeth
Royal Geographical Society
Wide World Magazine
Golf club scene prompts new lady member
In a light exchange at the club a veteran asks a new lady member if she has played yet. She replies she went yesterday and describes her attire as the usual blouse and skirt worn on the links.
The Chief Delight and the Country Visit Jokes
A humor item excerpt from the Boston Transcript contrasts Bronson and Woodson over a country outing. It notes a wife relieved at staying away longer than a neighbor’s, and a meat man leaving with memories of steaks and chops.
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Bronson
Woodson
Exe
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