Message from a Lincoln sailor on duty and sinking
Harry H. Johnson writes from the U S S President Lincoln recounting the torpedo strike and sinking on 8 67 am to 9 24 am with 24 men and three officers lost. He praises the gun crew and describes life boats, rescue by cruisers, and seasickness while awaiting help. He promises to write from France in his next mail.
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H. C. Galloway
Newberg
Co. K
Rom
Ross
France
Lincoln
New York
Wisconsin Expatriate Dinner Celebrates Old Ties in Park
The seventh annual gathering of former Wisconsin residents drew about 100 people to a Tuesday park dinner. Rev. Lee gave the address on Wisconsin’s journey to statehood while music, readings, and audience talks filled the program. F. L. Ames was re elected president with L. A. Moore continuing as secretary treasurer.
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Wisconsin
Mississippi River
Rev. Lee
Presbyterian Church
Union
Nettie Potter
Cora Diedericks
F. L. Ames
Gladys Jones
Eva Moore
Mrs. Sargent
George Howie
Willamette Valley
Mra
L. A. Moore
Sec'y
Treas
French Children Learn American Slang From Soldiers
French children quickly pick English slang as American troops arrive. A four year old greets a Major with Hello kid and a five year old sailor tones a General with goodbye go chase yourself.
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France
Walnut Men's Tour Outlined in Detail
A Eugene walnut men delegation led by J. C. Cooper outlines a Willamette Valley tour for August 26 to 28 The trip will start from the Impe Hotel in Portland and visit Gronto Newberg McMinnville Eola Crest Wheatland and other orchards then proceed to Salem Jefferson Albany Corvallis and Dallas A semi annual meeting of the association is set for Eugene Tuesday evening and eastern visitors are expected to join for publicity and participation in the tour.
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Eugene
J. C. Cooper
McMinnville
Dun Newberg
Groner
Willamette Valley
F. @. Young
The
State University Terpening
Korum
Au Bile
Wil
Impe
Portland
Gron
Newberg
Dundee
Minnville
Eola Crest
Churchill-Mathews Company
Wheatland
Clyde Lafollette
Clyde
Alex
Mariom County
Meé Nary
Salem
Jefferson
Albany
Bugens
Association
George Dorris Gilbert
Springfield
Benton
Polk
Corvallis
Independence
Monmouth
Dallas
Skunk Trapped at Alameda Park Home Causes Panic
A skunk trapped in a basement window at Thomas Prince’s Alameda Park residence sparked a panic as house staff sought relief from its odor and a motorcycle officer shot the beast dead. The incident disrupted the Prince family’s visit and left the interior and nearby area with a heavy, wild atmosphere.
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Oregonian
Thomas Prince
Alameda Park
Prince
State forces pave Bellevue extension cheaper than private bid
Salem reports final completion of paving east of Sheridan on the Bellevue extension shows state force account highway work cost at least 12000 less than the private bid of 52000. The saving may reach about 2000 dollars cheaper than that estimate per the Sheridan Sun.
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Bellevue
Sheridan
Salem
Sheridan Sun
Brave Y MCA workers in France
A correspondent profiles YMCA workers in France, highlighting Dominic Clifford and other ministers who served under fire at Chateau Thierry. The piece recalls acts of courage by the "Dad" doctor and a beset preacher who hid grief while caring for wounded boys, praising clergy who strove amid gas, mud, danger, and sorrow.
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Association
Dominic Clifford
Paris
Associated Press
United Press
Dominic
Annie
Ion
Chateau Thierry
Dad
France
Iowa
Mrs Additon to Speak at City Park Sunday
Newberg awaits Lucia Faxon Additon as she addresses the public in the city park at 2 45 p m on Sunday. She speaks as a patriot on Women in Industry Problems of the Melting Pot and other factors in American life. She heads state publicity for the National Council of Defense and leads Oregon women workers groups.
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Woman's Committee
National Council of Defense
Department of Industrial Relations
State Federation of Woman's Clubs of
Oregon
Department of Temperance and Labor
War Service Conference
Portland
Addison
Claxton
Wilson
Dundee Community Sing and Ice Cream Social Invite
The Ladies Aid Society announces a community sing and ice cream social on W. 8S Allan's lawn. Mrs E H Anderson leads the group with the pastor and Prof E H Anderson on the program committee. Sunday school at 10 and sermon at 11. Friday hosts the fourth quarterly conference at 2. Dr T B Ford to preside and present annual reports.
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Allan
Ladies’ Aid Society
E. H. Anderson
Ladies’ Aid
T. B. Ford
Blackberry Jam for the Soldiers
An army order for 375000 twenty six ounce cans of blackberry and plum jam to A Rupert Co shows heavy demand on Oregon canneries. The contract requires 750000 pounds of sugar and is among the largest government food orders for soldiers.
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Portland
Newberg
Valley Canning Co
A. Rupert & Co
Worcester Building
Oregon
Roseburg
Albany
Miss Mary Minthorn Weds William Strench in Newport
Miss Mary Minthorn of the class of 190. Pacific College married William Strench Tuesday at the Presbyterian church parish house in Newport. Rev. George Pratt led the ring ceremony as Mrs. Pratt played Mendelssohn. The couple will honeymoon in Seattle and then reside in Ketchikan Alaska.
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Oregonian
Mary Minthorn
Pacific College
William Strench
Presbyterian Church
Newport
George Pratt
Minthorn
Mendelssohn
Albany
Portland
Seattle
Ketchikan
Alaska
Strench
H. J. Minthorn
Columbia University
New York
Deer Family Blocks Roadside Ride In Sheridan Sun
Mrs. Walter Olmsted riding home from Buell post office narrowly avoids a deer family on Gooseneck. The buck leads the party guarding the path while the doe and fawn retreat as the buck lowers horns and stamps feet before slipping into the brush.
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Walter Olmsted
Buell
Olmsted Place
Gooseneck
Buck
Lady Doe
Miss Fawn
Mrs. Olmsted
Doe
Fawn
Card of Thanks for Evangeline Martin Family
We thank friends for sympathy and help during the illness of our husband and father Evangeline Martin and family appreciate the floral offerings and deeds.
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Evangeline Martin
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Harry H. Johnson
Badger State
Walnut
Irving Kelsey
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