May Queen contest payout tops news in Newberg
The Newberg Graphic notes a May queen contest pays out more than 500 dollars and discusses local politics. It cites Joe Rank of the Atchison Globe on army progress and prices, and reports S. B. Huston’s withdrawal from the U S Senate race leaving Stanfield and McNary to gain momentum.
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Newberg
Joe Rank
Atchison, Kansas
Globe
S. B. Huston
United States
Stanfield
McNary
Local Candidates Shine Amid Sparse Opposition
An extensive lineup of aspirants for political honors fills the week’s feature, but many have no opponents. The editorial notes the lack of space on page three and suggests a page or two could have been added if more candidates faced challenge.
Forethought urged for wartime readjustment period
The speaker warns that workers paid high wages in shipyards and other industries should plan wisely. He expects a forthcoming readjustment period after the war ends and urges prudent action to prepare for it.
McMinnville College Ball Team Impresses Locals
The McMinnville College basketball squad that played here last Friday were a fine group of fellows. They contrasted sharply with the rag chewing stereotype associated with McMinnville, making a noticeable impression on local observers.
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McMinnville College
McMinnville
Sheriff in Jail Echoes Applegate Heritage
A Washington County sheriff serving a Portland jail sentence for bootlegging faces scrutiny over his oath and stance on his celebrated pioneer lineage as a grandson of Hon. Jesse Applegate.
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Washington County
Portland
Oregon
Jesse Applegate
Oregon License Tags Sell Fast for 1918 Bond Funds
With 48 632 motor vehicle license tags sold in Oregon for the 1918 season, the money to go to the state highway fund for interest and principal on the 6 000 000 bond issue is expected to meet or exceed earlier predictions by bond supporters before last year’s June election.
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Oregon
Salem visit and local activities noted
Mr and Mrs B P Yergen and family visited relatives in Salem Sunday. Ed Rich and family of Portland were guests of Mr and Mrs D P Shaw. Cc E services will be led by Miss Lois Fendall next Sunday on Conduct in the Home and School. Waide road supervisor for West Chehalem district was seen putting in good licks on the roads. Sunday school boys meet Saturdays at the school diamond hoping to form a Sunday school baseball team.
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B. P. Yergen
Salem
Ed Richand Family
Portland
D. P. Shaw
Cc. E
Lois Fendall
E. Waide
West Chehalem
Community events and local notices from Hard Times social
The Ladies Aid Society hosted a well attended Hard Times social netting 13 dollars from the Mysterious Supper. J A Smith pursues a Republican county commissioner nomination. Benson's Caterpillar tractor demonstrates superiority over horses on the Dr Littlefield tract. Charles Zeigler home burns, Zeigler family displaced. Prof Beckwith lectures on The House Fly. Miss Mills explains Hooverized bread making to curious locals.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
J. A. Smith
Bensom
Benson
Dr. Littlefield Place
Charles Zeigler
Local Residents Receive Short Stays and Visits
Miss Matilda Zenzen remains at home for a brief stay. Mrs. Wallace Mauzey returns to Portland on Monday. Nicklas Zenzen plans spring planting. I Herle family visited Jack Larsen’s. Lloyd Henry visits McMinnville for draft board exam. Homer Vandale and Mrs Vandale visit John and Mrs Neal in Portland. Dell Barber hosts Fields and Hite of Portland with Hite’s new Harr ou n car. Chancey Gill and Arleta visit Miss Ringnes' parents in Silverton with Anna Ringnes and Lloyd Henry.
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Matilda Zenzen
Wallace Mauzey
Portland
Nicklas Zenzen
I.herle
Jack Larsen
Lloyd Henry
McMinnville
Draft Board
Homer Vandale
Chancey Gill
Arleta
Anna Ringnes
Miss Ringnes
Silverton
Real estate transfers list from local property deeds
Lillian M Carswell and husband transfer 18.83 acres to Winifred E Young. John Wesch listed. H V A Carpenter transfers 194.99 acres to Aaron Snyder. Jeremiah Rowland listed. A M Ruggles and wife transfer 60.05 acres to Earl D Goodman and 20 acres to Earl D Goodman. Willard H Wood by extr. transfers 57.80 acres to Robert McAulay with detailed section and township references.
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Lillian M Carswell
Husb
Winifred E Young
John Wesch
A Carpenter
Aaron Snyder
Wit
Jeremiah Rowland
M Ruggles
Earl D Goodman
Wfund Iit
Williard H Wood
Robert McAulay
Locomotive Strain Amid Light Rail Operations
A Fourteenth engineers lieutenant notes growing traffic and tank crossing hazards on light rail lines. Tanks disrupt tracks, power is limited, trains face ammo and supply movements, with a tank collision causing a engine crew to be knocked down but no serious injuries reported.
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Fourteenth Engineers
Wild flowers under glass bloom beyond fields
The article notes that wild flowers once uncultivated are now grown in greenhouses. Double buttercups, dandelions, field daisies, and trailing arbutus are being cultivated, with improved varieties and winter markets expanding.
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New England
Government Plant Bureau
Wildcat and Skunk Fight Leaves Skins on Display
In Upper Hopewell New York Joel Townsend shows the hides of a wildcat and a skunk from a deadly duel he witnessed. Townsend notes the fight as the fiercest he ever saw and cites food scarcity driving more wildcats toward foothill settlements near the Fishkill mountains.
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Joel Townsend
Upper Hopewell
N. Y
Townsend
Fishkill Mountains
Source of Pleasure and Opinion in a Quick Exchange
A brief dialogue features Bliggins and Miss Cayenne discussing self regard. Bliggins entertains a favorable view of himself while Miss Cayenne notes his opinion reflects back on Mr Bliggins. The exchange centers on self-perception and interpersonal perception.
One Good Point in Uniform by George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw comments on dress and uniforms in the New Republic. He mocks Eton’s penguin style, contrasts uniform ease with slavery, and notes how rigid attire eliminates daily choices and thought.
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George Bernard Shaw
New Republic
Eton
Cowper
Shelley
There's a Reason This Kitchen Has Friendly Dogs
A lady hires a new cook and asks that Fido be treated kindly in the kitchen. The cook promises kindness and adds she believes in making friends with dogs since they save so much dishwashing.
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Fido
Italy Builds Piano Factory To Nationalize Industry
Italy plans a piano factory to nationalize all industries and emulate American and French models. Before the war the piano trade was largely controlled by Germans.
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Italy
American dentist of the kaiser returns home
A brief quip notes the American dentist attached to the kaiser has come home and ponders the reason behind his departure with a sharp joke about nerves.
Submarine Pun Silences Laughs at Marine Officer
In a lighthearted dialogue a marine officer is teased for staying underwater long, the punchline revealing he is a sub marine. The exchange plays on the double meaning of submarine and underwater endurance.
Scrappy Letters Spark Rivalry Over Power Claims
Two men engage in a quarrelsome exchange of letters that readers describe as a battle for influence. The curbside clash is seen by locals as a petty yet persistent display of power struggles.
Perturbation Over Draft Movement Note
A Birmingham Age-Herald snippet shows a dialogue about a draft notice. A man questions a sudden form to fill, noting age limits, while another explains the document concerns recent weekly movements. The exchange hints at personal tension over exposure and timing of the notice.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Bringing Up The Average About Marriages
A humorous dialogue questions daughters marrying well. The first wed a farmer, the second married a consumer, and the third is engaged to a middleman, promising a different twist in social status.
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First Street
Christian Church Special Gospel Meetings
R.L. Dunn
N. M. Stevenson
Anc Chorus
Christ
Baird
Selby Shoe Co’s
Portsmouth
Ohio
Baird’s
E. C. Baird
D. M. Nayberger
Masonic Building
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