Pendleton War Aid Moves and Local Notices
Postmaster T J Tweedy donates a pine work table for Red Cross quarters in the federal building. A city lot on Lincoln Street is freed for a garden to aid food during the war. A petition seeks an arc light at Went Court and Hasal streets near Pendleton Meat Co. Bert Campbell Pass learns his son Bert Campbell Jr. passed the naval exams. Measles strike a 73 year old woman, Mrs Jacobs, in East Bluff Street but she recovers. Local youth John Band joins Oregon naval militia. others pass examinations for yeoman branch. Pendleton Farmers Union asks lower wheat rates to Portland. protest against rate increase. Governor Withycombe urged agricultural preparedness league. Helix Griswold’s son joins a train to Portlaind for Oregon National Guard. Jane Doe. Fire alarm patent by Adams. three workers suffer minor injuries. tennis club elects officers. street altercation between attorneys Perry and Deevers ends with no serious damage.
Lafayette flag corpse and airmen’s wartime feats
April 12 report notes the Lafayette flag under the American flag at the squadron headquarters as the U S enters the war. The Lafayette Flying Corps claims 90 German planes shot down with several pilots credited for two or more kills. The unit helped in major battles and aided French aviators in directing artillery fire while observers monitored German machines.
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Lafayette Fiag
United States
Equadrilla
Lafayette Flying Corps
Dewn
Prem
Raoul Jaiftery
Wiz
Miblieutenant Berthal
Orman Prince
Serweent
Kiffen Hocrkwell
Lifasette Corp
Severret
Eordin
Senin
Old Dobbin Loses Job As California Goes On Gas Basis
Los Angeles reports a shift in Southern California transport as horse numbers plummet from 47,000 in 1900 to 2,000 by 1910, while autos rise to 74,146. Auto growth reflects rapid road development and travel freedom, with horse valuations dropping accordingly.
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Old Dobbin
California
Los Angeles
Doeb- Yin
Peace overtures denied by government and sewer bids called
The State Department denied knowledge of peace overtures and said no route expected. In Pendleton Oregon sealed bids by April 25 1917 are invited for sewer construction on Miami Wilcon and Lincoln streets. Bids must include a 10 percent certified check and follow city plans.
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Governmenat Normonty
Washington
Fite Department
Ery Recorder
Pendleton
Oregon
At & Velock
Miami
Wilcon
Lincoln
Bower
Common Council of
City of
Pendieton
Fitz Coprala
City Recorder
New Battleship Christening Planned by Graceful Ceremony
The New YYork narr Tard Navy outlines a ceremony for christening the battleship to be named by Mise de Pam, a descendant of the late governor Jaquieo Race of Mew Metton. The vessel weighs 52 000 tons and carries 8700000 pounds of hull and machinery, armed with twelve 10 inch rifles and four terpeds.
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Tracie Lane
Mise de Pam
Jaquieo
Metton
Tee Navy Department
Gerry
Hemme
Wanted to Hire Local Help and Goods for Sale
Local small ads list: Wanted woman for washing on Monday morning with phone 927M. Ford for sale in good condition via inquiry to V. K. Shovely at City Garage, phone 46. Cattle for sale: two good cows and years old inquire 702 Corner Hyde and Turner. Ranch homework helper wanted, call between 1 and 3 Friday. Quick rental wanted for one or two large furnished light housekeeping rooms, inquire Oregonian. Young woman 15 to 34 sought for permanent office writing job, address at the office hand writing. Team of about 1400 pounds work needed, not over seven years, must be sound. Box 331 Pendleton.
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Oregonian
Box
Boston Store phonograph giveaway advert in window
An old ad proclaims cash pay for pirated items and lists Alan for oie poultry and bhewed pork in Pendleton Fruit Co with phone 568. A free phonograph worth $300 is offered as another giveaway advertised in their window.
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Alan
Pendleton Fruit Ca
Boston
Adv
National Furies Pendleton Eagles Social Evening
Pendleton Aerie invites all Eagles and families to a Friday social evening. The program begins at four o clock with a brief event, followed by dancing later. Attendees urged to come out for a warm social, with a low cream social planned. Secretary Vv. STROBLE notes details.
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Natiow
Furies
Pendleton Aerie
Gomen
Stroble
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Gray Bros. Grocery CO
Main St
Jaye
Down Stairs
Leleie Aones
Pendleton Auto Company
Newsee Dleton
T. J. Tweedy
Karl Guliott Bas
Lincoln Street
Atom Toy
Went Court
Hasal Streets
Light Committee
Pendleton Meat Co
Bert Campbell
Mra Rowe Campbell
Co. B
Idaho National Guard
Mensha
Grandma Jacobe
East Bluff Street
Lesle Gibba
Portland
Yeoman
The
A. & Davy
Charles Hooper
Francis Daniel
Pendleton Tocal Farmers Union
Public Utility Commission
Unio
Porm Farm
Portland Chamber, of Commerce
Withycombe
Orefon League For Agriculture Preparedness
Helix Royulists
James Grewold
Ant
Novalsquir i John
Pendleton Toy
Hill Miliary Academy
Leff
Firemerton
Oregon Naval Militia
Priday
Pacific
Roehoer Verran
Lee Moorhouse
Andrew J. Sullivan
Markey, Ore
Willow Springs
Sullivan
Sheriff Sperry
Volunteers
Te Kale
Cro Mere
Afl
Bers
Whsone Giehing
Nolin
Gon
St. Anthony's Hospital
Mir
Mre
Kil McCutchen
Nobili
la Grande
la Granite
PP. Nelson
Weeley Harrison
A. Z. Martin
John A. Bunehar Adams
Funch
Chester Martin
Facer
F .R. McRernolds
Chris Hansen
Atoorneys Batile
Ewing
Aurria
Wreck
Lece
Button
Louis
Wiles
Tata Dees
Sahil
Pollow
Alvar Nunes Cabewr de Poca
Ford
V. K. Shovely
Hyde and
Turner
Yooung
Thore
Addrem
Dale Rothwell
American National Bank
Roe Weston Mountain
Goodyear
Oregon Motor Garage Incorporated
West Court St
Axel En Do
Reg
U. & Pei Obee
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