Interesting Notes of Gurdane and Vicinity
Local column recaps family moves, lambing season, and farm visits in Gurdane area. Mentions William Ely, his son Charles Mis, Dillard French, Branfield cattle, and multiple travels between Heppner, Dillard French's, Pilot Rock, and nearby communities. No major events, but frequent shifts of residents and seasonal farming activity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Charles Mis
Gordon
Womore
Kiveley
Turosday
Hin
Latu Selby
Dillard Fretel
Dillard French
Heppner
Branfield
John Carter
Dimard French
John Frosborne
Mrs. Dillon French
Sendleton
Stanfield
Mr. French
Mrs. H. Lowell
Lowell
Harry #Ofty
Montana
Will Selby
Mira Dave Weinore
Frank Joes Arl
Piet Hock
Willetav
Ahjartog
Torn Inriaht
Childres
Pilot Monk Wehile
Mt. Jones
Thiter
Betty
Chars
Bie
Simeon Hoger Simeon Joins Government Wireless School
Hoger Simeon, son of Mr and Mrs Simon of East Wenntohoe, completed training at the government wireless operator school and received a first class commercial operator license. He left for Seattle to join a ship bound for Alaska, while his brothers Harold and Gail serve in naval or maritime roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesatcher
Hoger Simeon
Mire
KN. Simon
East Wenntohoe
Schoo
Oner
Alacha
Bile
Harold Ba
San Pedro
Cal
Gail Simoni
Pirro
Wenatcher Boy Wounded at Somme During Battle
Reports from the Somme describe Wenatcher boy Alex Mee Kenne of Wenntchee wounded in action. He sustained shrapnel to the ankle, received medical treatment, and was evacuated to Reeine for care. He is listed among wounded soldiers from the Twenty eighth Qimadian unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatcher Boy
Somme
Wenatochere
Alex Mee
Kenne
Wenntchee
Toresund
Senme
Wen
Courelotte
Bomme
Reeine
Diary of Mont Weiss on submarine chasers diary life
Fragmentary diary entries from Mont Weiss a Pontotoc boy aboard submarine chasers describe perilous voyage in 1918. He records storms hitting the vessel encounters with enemy submarines convoy movements and a rough voyage with fires damages and delays alongside hopes for port in France and letters home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Weiss
Championship bout teased with weight class star showdown
The fragment hints at a heavyweight weight champion or star, with names such as Potton and Willard mentioned alongside Demres and Dack. It cites plans for a September Baltimore promotion and a bout order promising a decisive performance. The text mocks a public weigh-in and hints at American venue details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dack Demres
Willard
Fred Potton
Dempeey
No Packages to Soldiers Abroad Policy Notice
A dispatch from the Postmaster General outlines a limit on mailing to soldiers abroad. The notice states no packages are to be sent unless specifically requested, with details about eligibility and process for compliance and forwarding through the American Expeditionary Forces.
March to Victory and Spring Tonic Advice
The article urges spring health checks for weakness and pale skin, promoting Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and a spring tonic made from herbal ingredients. It describes blood and kidney concerns, advises diet, hydration, and a home remedy approach, and notes trial packages available by mail from Buffalo, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
de. Pierce’s
Howl
Buffalo
Lr. Pierce
Pierce
Davatide Hotel and Surgical Institute
Butalo
Monument to Empire Honor Amid Trial Aid Statement
A translated missive from a regnal authority pledges to honor the empire, defend the realm, and uphold the trust placed in leaders. It asserts resolve to maintain dignity during a time of trial and to prove worthy of public faith and allegiance.
Simple Wash Advertises Eye Ring Reduction
One young man troubled by dark eye rings found relief after using Lavemik in a single wash. His sister also reported relief from eye strain in three days. A small bottle Laveptik is claimed to benefit weak or inflamed eyes, with an aluminum eye cup offered free by Tallman Co. druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penileton
Avery
Tallman @ Co
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured by Pendleton Resident
A Pendleton resident, Mrs J Thornton, reports relief from back pain and kidney disorder after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She says initial improvement came after the first box and full benefit after three boxes, with kidneys returning to regular function. The ad promotes price details and distributor posters from Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thornton
Catein Street
Pendleton
Doan
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Mimntons Greatest Department Store
Gurdane
Hans Cregenint
Wes Ridel Vawley
Wittiam Ely
Mondas
Sethy
Dillard Prenchy
Frank Joe
Bun Moore
Thomas C. Connelly
West Webb St
Mont Wet
Aongilor
Bea
Huntington
Bert Wits
Washington
Yenterding
Hitler
Tony
France
Bowie
U.S A
Lome
Lee
Rodlin
Finight
Featerdis
Chibethe
Bome
SEW
Jack Dempsey
Srewiye
Tousie Rebineon
Sun Ate
Coleiel
Eodore Douglas
Rob
Robins
Westmuester TJ
Tweedy
Cegeivil
Grom
Thister
Wenerwl
Bhitoge
Overland and
Willys-Knight Automobiles
Willyys
Tila
Willys-Haight
Suiiof
Overland Pendleton CO
Owrland
Willys- Knight Motor Cars
Johnson &J
Pendoton
Ore
Honoi OF Faire
Mra Thornton
Milburn Co
Miera
N.Y
Ray More
Wm. Goedecke
Malin Bt
Dr. Hess
Dr. Hees
Dr. Wess Poultry Panacea
Dr. Tess Instant Louse Killer
Tallman & Co
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