County Agent Controversy Over War Measure in Yamhill
A letter from J. C. Cooper defends Wilson era policy to place an agricultural county agent in every county as a wartime measure. He criticizes the Yamhill county court for opposing the plan, rebukes local officials including Commissioner Allen, and urges unity to feed starving nations and honor servicemen. Cooper contrasts patriotism with alleged insubordination and urges obedience to national officers.
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United States
Wilson
Allen
Maris
Lincoln
Yamhill County
Yamhill
Woodrow
Mr. Allen
Little Home
J. C. Cooper
Democratic Candi date for Governor Harvey G Starkweather
Harvey G Starkweather announces his candidacy for governor. He is a native Oregonian from a pioneer family. His father Wm A Starkweather arrived in 1850 and served in the territorial legislature and state senate. His mother came via the Oregon Trail in 1846. The Starkweather lineage includes the 1857 Constitutional Convention and duties at the U S land office at Oregon City.
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Harvey G. Starkweather
Oregon
Wm. A. Starkweather
California
State Senate
U. S. Land Office
Oregon City
Improvement Club Elects New Officers
At the annual election Mrs Grace Newall Morris was unanimously chosen president to succeed herself Mrs Walter Fortune was elected secretary Mrs G W James was chosen treasurer and directors named Mrs G L Kelly Mrs E L Evans Mrs Frank Zumwalt and Mrs S E Stuart.
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Civic Improvement Club
Grace Newall Morris
Walter Fortune
G. W. James
G. L. Kelly
E. L. Evans
Frank Zumwalt
S. E. Stuart
Leonard Gower Holds His Weight In France Letter
A December 16 letter from Leonard Gower in France to his parents describes army life. He notes comfortable hut quarters for forty men, rainy weather, upcoming engineer and marine duties, and his weigh in at 195 pounds. He mentions race remarks by a French and American soldier, plans for a town portrait, and a cheerful but wary outlook on the war.
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Leonard Gower
France
Jobn Gower
Lennie
Card of Thanks for Family Loss
We express sincere thanks to friends for the floral pieces and kind services during the illness and death of our father Samuel W. Jackson. Also thanks to Mrs. E. J. Mahr Mrs. B. Trueblood Smith Miss Leona Jackson for their support.
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Samuel W. Jackson
E. J. Mahr
B. Trueblood Smith
Leona Jackson
Elliott's Second Letter From France
Meade G. Elliott writes from France about aid work with American volunteers aiding war district natives. He describes moving base near Marshall, plowing shell craters, patchy housing, weather like Western Oregon, soil variety, shattered villages, and French resilience amid ruin plus Thanksgiving notes and observations on war’s impact on families.
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Meade G. Elliott
S’ Service
France
Marshall
U. S
Oregon
Newberg
Springbrook Church Announces Revival Services
Special revival services are in progress at Springbrook church led by Rev Lorana Terrell and Miss Erma Cook of Portland. Afternoon meetings at 2 30 and evening sessions at 7 30 daily. Terrell delivers strong sermons while Cook's singing is enjoyed. All are invited to attend, with afternoons especially helpful to Christian people.
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Springbrook Church
Lorana Terrell
Erma Cook
Portland
Miss Terrell
Miss Cook
Reverend Hiram Gould Visits Son in Town
Rev Hiram Gould from Coos County spent Tuesday and Wednesday with his son Vernon the jeweler in this town.
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Hiram Gould
Coos County
Vernon
Yamhill County W C T U Institute Held at Newberg
The mid year executive meeting of Yamhill county W C T U convened at the Christian church in Newberg with Mrs S S Barnes presiding. Mrs Lottie Hannon spoke on department work noting 47 divisions, while reports on health and hygiene Sabbath observance and anti narcotics were shared along with musical selections and a humorous reading.
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Christian Church
Yamhill
Newberg
County Institute
S. S. Barnes
Lottie Hannon
Montana
Wyoming
W.C. T.U
Lillie Welter
Nettie Wallace
McMinnville
Mildred Wills
Four Days Convention at the Nazarene Church
Rev. C. Howard Davis of First Church of the Nazarene Portland will lead the four day convention. The opening service is Thursday January 10 at 7 30 pm with meetings Friday and Saturday at 7 30 pm and three services on Sunday. Hundreds have been brought to the Master during his Portland pastorate and an invitation is extended to all.
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C. Howard Davis
First Church of the Nazarene
Portland
Davis
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Improvement Club
Elliott
Germany
Springbrook Services
W. C. T. U. Institute
Nazarene Church
C Howard Davis
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