Another Side of the Mexican Question
Missionary James M. Taylor reports from Knoxville Tennessee on Mexican conditions claiming 80 percent illiteracy ninety percent disease and widespread poverty. He urges Christian education and schools funded by American pledges to support missions in Mexico and appeals for prayers and donations.
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James M. Taylor
M. EB. Church
United States
Mexico
California
Carranza
Jenkins
Heme
America
Christ
Missionary Evangelistic Fund
Knoxville
Tennessee
Marriage Licenses Granted in Sheridan and Nearby Counties
Elva Bertha McKinley of Sheridan wed Clyde Chester Atkins of Sheridan. Pearl Ann Carter of Willamina married Edward Lee of Clackamas County. Kathleen Anneta Chinn of Dayton joined Zimri Hillis of Newberg. Florence Bima Wood of Amity wed Barney Augustus Westfall of Amity.
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Elva Bertha McKinley
Sheridan
Clyde Chester Atkins
Pearl Ann Carter
Willamina
Edward Lee
Clackamas County
Oregon
Kathleen Anneta Chinn
Dayton
Zimri Hillis
Newberg
Florence Bima Wood
Amity
Barney Augustus Westfall
Three Primary Industries Drive Oregon Washington Prosperity
A Manufacturer urges citizens to support timber agriculture and fisheries in Oregon and Washington. He notes timber as the state's largest employer, agriculture advancing through berry culture and fruit processing, and salmon propagation needing state help to ensure widespread benefits and prosperity for all residents.
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Oregon
Washington
Large attendance at Oregon State School at Corvallis
Yamhill county is represented by 122 of 4673 long and short course students at O A C this year per registrar H M Tennant. Enrollment totals 3285 excluding short courses, with 2878 in collegiate and vocational tracks, up 102 percent from 1917.
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Yamhill
H. M. Tennant
Oregon
Washington
California
Idaho
Montana
Philippine Islands
Texas
Canada
Denmark
India
Germany
Roumania
Scotland
South America
Netherlands
China
New Zealand
Russia
American Legion to Present Newberg Talent in St Paul Show
The local American Legion min strela will perform at St Paul on Saturday night January 24 under Billy Foy who has been preparing players from Portland. He found strong talent in Newberg for a new orchestra to debut at the event. New features to Garden of Mirth aim to boost success, with Major Hopfield of McMinnville Legion supporting future performances and Sherwood Legion also seeking the act.
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American Legion Minstrela
St. Paul
Billy Foy
Portland
Foy
Newberg
Hopfield
McMinn
Gray-Shevinne concert satisfies Monday Musical Club
The Gray-Shevinne recital drew a good attendance, pleased the audience with a one and a half hour program, and left many fans cheering. Mr. and Mrs. Shevinne greeted guests after, sharing a warm, unfussy performance style and a family photo of their newborn.
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Monday Musical Club
Alameda
California
Mrs. Shevinne
Revival meetings to close Sunday night
The Friends church revival ends Sunday with morning and afternoon services led by Rev. Edgar H. Strannahan of Oskaloosa Iowa. Over 50 have gained definite Christian experience. Finale at 7:30 p m features Rev Hodgin with calls for all Friends meetings to attend and pray for the Forward Movement in Oregon Yearly Meeting.
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Friends Church
Edgar H. Strannahan
Friends College
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Strannahan
Oregon
All Friends
Hodgin
Fred&. Carter
Wearing $11 Suits In France
A French government program produced national men’s suits costing about $11 in American money. American correspondents note the garments resemble ordinary tailoring except for an interior linen tag reading National Garment. The article suggests shipping these suits to America to aid fashion and price.
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France
Paris
Thirty Years Ago at the Narrow Gauge Station and Town News
Old Item recalls a new building at the railroad station owned by the Narrow Gauge. A. M. Hoskins becomes town marshal after a serenade. Influenza cases hit locals while snow and road conditions worry travelers. December railroad business totals 851.56 with freight 614.40 and passengers 237.16. J. C. Clemenson brings fresh butter each Monday. Attendees report a successful pork and bean supper by the G A R Post. George M. Frank discusses prison life in the South. Whittier Literary Society elects Frank Hobson president and Rosa Brandt secretary among others. Sheep losses from Eastern Oregon storms range 3-7 percent, could rise to 10-16 percent if rough weather continues.
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A. M. Hoskins
J. C. Clemenson
G. A. R. Post
George M. Frank
Whittier Literary Society
The
Academy
Frank E. Hobson
John K. Wright
Rosa Brandt
Jennie Larson
Frank Vestal
Elmer E. Washburn
Oregon
Thrift Education To Be Taught In All Oregon Schools
Oregon schools will include thrift education in 1920 to 1925 with 50 dollar prize competition for counties by the Oregon Bankers Association. J A Bexell originated the plan, now backed by federal treasury and agriculture departments and several state agencies.
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Oregon
Oregon Bankers’ Association
Yamhill County
8. S. Duncan
Wasco County
Jackson
J. A. Bexell
United States
Treasury Department
Treasury and Agricultural Department
Oregon State Teachers’ Association
Oregon Agricultural College
State Department of Education
J. A. Churchill
Federal Treasury
W. C. T. U. meeting at Mrs Jeffries home
The next Ww. Cc. T. U. regular meeting will be held at Mrs. Theo Jeffries home on January 29 at 2 30. Topics include Conditions of Wage Earning Women in Our State by Mrs L E Arney and Americanization by Mrs Etta Moore. A birthday luncheon will be served.
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Ww. Cc. T. U
Theo Jeffries
L. E. Arney
Etta Moore
Picture of The Lord Jesus in Gethsemane Hung in Room 3
Dear Children The School Board accepted the picture of The Lord Jesus in Gethsemane and hung it in Room 3 of the public school. Mary R Huriston sends loving wishes and hopes it will inspire you now and always.
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Lord Jesus
Gethsemane
Mary R. Huriston
Advertising Builds Markets for Farm Crops and Industry
A column argues that farmers prosper when industry and advertising create demand. It cites loganberries and other berries in the Willamette Valley, where national fruit products spurred sales, raised prices, and made berry farming highly profitable. The message urges farmers to partner with industry to secure markets.
Baptist Church Morning and Evening Service Program
The service outline lists morning worship at 11 with hymns prayers and anthems led by Lois Fendall and the choir. Evening 7 30 features a monthly musical service with solos choruses and two anthems including Sing We Alleluia to Him.
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Walter Wilson
H. P. Danks
Lois Fendall
Lord
Allerson
Wm. Y. Arthur
W. R. Jewell
God Be Merciful
H. A. Lewis
Oregon Growers Meeting at Springbrook School House
Fruit growers are reminded of the Oregon Growers' Co operative Association meeting at Springbrook school house on Friday afternoon January 23 at 2 o'clock. I Lewis will speak.
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Oregon Growers’ Co-operative Association
Springbrook
Cc. I. Lewis
Winter injury to Oregon fruit trees reported by experiment station
The Oregon State College experiment station division of horticulture releases a preliminary report on winter injury to fruit trees from the December cold spell. It notes trunk and main limb damage, affected growing points, and varying recovery prospects. Pruning guidance and wound painting are advised as conditions develop inApril and May.
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Oregon
Experiment Station Division of
Witner Kill
College Station
Brown
Surplus Army Shoes to Sell at Fixed Prices
Army circular announces 1 900 000 pairs of new army shoes to be distributed to 25 stores nationwide. Shoes will sell at 7 50 to 8 25 per pair with sizes five to fifteen and widths A to EE. Sales begin after delivery and store superintendents will announce sale dates.
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Army
Portland
Glee Club Concert Planned By College Men
The college men glee club of about twenty voices prepares a concert under Professor Hull with humorous sketches by Prof. Perisha. Rehearsals include serious and comic numbers. Proceeds support the college piano fund. Date to be announced later.
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Hull
Prof. Perisha
College Piano Fund
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Knoxville, Tennessee
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American Legion
Willamette Valley
Baptist Church Program
Harry R. Shelly
Chour
Israel
Dudley Buck
Jesus
Soldier of the Cross
Adams
Miss Martin
Glee Club
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