Big Crop Yield for Oregon
Hyman H. Cohen analyzes Oregon Journal figures showing record farm production in 1918 totaling $362,882,000 with livestock valued at $103,170,000. Grain and cereal crops reached $74,050,000, while the hay crop stood at about $24,000,000, reflecting overall prosperity despite adverse weather and labor shortages. Portland remains the Northwest’s leading livestock and wool market, with strong grain production across regions.
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Hyman H. Cohen
Oregon Journal
Oregon
Beaver State
Portland
Pacific Northwest
Pacific Slope
Pacific Coast
United States
Willamette Valley
Liverpool
London
Roosevelt remembered as a nation’s fighter and reformer
In a tribute from January 6, the writer extols Theodore Roosevelt as a vigorous leader and iconoclast who shaped statecraft and public policy. He credits Roosevelt with promoting the Panama Canal, conservation, the Pure Food Law, and a powerful political persona that energized the country despite later temper and illness.
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America
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Iis
Panama Canal
Morgan
Pinchot
White House
New Year Reflections on War Triumphs and Allied Resolve
A reflective piece recounts Allied advances in World War I, praising American troops at Chateau Thierry and the fall of Prussian power. It contrasts Prussian tactics with French resilience, laments kings’ fading influence, and honors fallen soldiers while sending peace and hope for the New Year.
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Belgium
Paris
Bordeaux
St. Mihiel
France
Stein Anata
George V
Chateau Thierry
Foch
Gettysburg Tale of Valor and a Confederate General
Captain T. J. Mackey recalls a Lincoln era moment at Gettysburg where Confederate General Gordon discovers a dying Union Brigadier General Barlow. Gordon binds the officer, offers aid, and reads a wife’s farewell letter as Barlow pleads for his wife to be informed of his fate. The scene captures chivalry amid intense combat.
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T. J. Mackey
North
Uth
Tysburg
Epigge Fig Ggasirdon
Georgia
Gordon
General Gordon
Barlow
New York
General Barlow
Gettysburg
Washington
United States
Orlando B. Potter
Congress
Potter
Excelsior Brigade
Future of Palestine Rally Spurs Jewish Nation Hope
About 400 delegates from across the United States gathered in Philadelphia for the second American Jewish Congress session. They voiced strong optimism for reestablishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine, noting support from France and favorable peace conference sentiment.
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Philadelphia
American Jewish Congress
Palestine
France
Ident
Income Tax Guidance for 1918 Payers From General Sickles Era
A tax advisory urges nearly all workers and merchants to file a thorough income report for 1918. It outlines gross income sources including wages, rents, interest, dividends, and business profits, and details deductions for property, mortgage, wear, and related expenses. It also explains farm and professional incomes and rules on stock purchases and exchanges.
Cousin of Local Man Killed in Action on Last Day of War
Grand Rapids funeral services honored Captain Edward William Leonard acting Major U S Army. Leonard, a 1917 West Point graduate and 23, was killed on the war's last day. He left a sister Julia Leonard who had died earlier. Military units from the area attended the service.
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C. H. Fitzpatrick
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Edward William Leonard
Leonard
West Point
Grand Ae
Julia Leonard
Pal
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R. J. Moore
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Yankees
J. F. Clark
J. B. Gordon
Milton A. Miller
Sickles
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