Short enlistment plan could arm nation in war
Washington reports Major General Wool backs a system of short enlistment with long reserve service to rapidly field a trained army. The plan envisions training in the regular army and militia, then releasing men to civilian life while keeping a larger reserve ready for color call.
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Plank
Wool
Lim
Washington
Leonard Wood
Secudary
United States
Regular Army
War Department
Cobra
$60,000,000 to Prevent Floods on Mississippi River
Washington reports that bills by Senator Ransdell and Representative Humphreys propose a $60 million, five year program to prevent floods on the Mississippi River and improve navigation. The plan funds levee repair and bank revetment with states matching one third, aiming to strengthen levees from Cape Girardeau to the Passes and accompany broader river development.
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Washington, D. C
Ola
Mississippi
Ransdell
Louisville
Humphreys
Cape Girardeau
Mississippi River Commission
Mississippi Valley
Flautes
Board of Engineers
U. S. Army
Mixsies
F. H. Newell
Art Linens for Embroidery on Linen Toweling
Art Linens just received a new lot of linen toweling for embroidery. Includes fresh patterns, white and tan options, and various widths in the best grade linen for fancy work.
Corsets Shape Beauty and Health for Women
A front lace corset model improves figure lines and relieves spinal pressure, aiding bust and diaphragm space. Priced from 3.50 to 15.00, it promises both beauty and comfort for wearers seeking better posture and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Union
Gold Medal for Best Essay Opens Rural Road Awareness
Washington April 21 Special The Logan Waller Page director US Department of Agriculture invites schoolchildren aged 10 to 16 to submit a short essay on repair and maintenance of earth roads. Entries due May 15 1918 with a 100 word limit. no quotations allowed. The award aims to boost rural road knowledge and encourage parental and community interest in road upkeep.
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Washington
Logan Waller Page
Office of
Public Roade
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Page
CLOTIS OF GOLD Silk Ad Promises Quality Wear
An advertisement touts silk fabric with strong cleaning and wearing qualities. Available by the yard in 86 inch width with prices 1.25 1.50 and 2.00, inviting readers to see the fabric to appreciate its beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Rural school writing contest sparks transport debate
A rural education appeal urges equal access to doctors and roads funded by public works. The piece notes contest details for children, a single-page requirement, and school attendance information. Dudley Vane plans several preliminary bouts before a main event around 9 pm.
Fifteen co eds earn way through state
Fifteen University of Oregon co eds work through college with no outside support. Many perform housework sewing and related tasks for board and room or funding. Tutoring nursing and hosework are main revenue sources per W C A secretary Mrs E L Fletcher. Opportunities abound for employed students while attending Eugene college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Eugene
E. L. Fletcher
Fast Bout Headlines Local Middleweight Showdown
Tonight local fight fans anticipate a long awaited middleweight bout as Indica headlines a card promising fast pace and hard punches. Event details remain limited but organizers expect a strong turnout for the bout and undercard matchups.
East Oregonian Seeks Old Rags For Reuse
The East Oregonian invites readers to donate their old rags. Bring or mail clean, large pieces to the office at the earliest convenience to support recycling and reuse efforts.
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East Oregonian
Bargain Seven Room House on Large Lot Sale
For sale a modern seven room house with stone foundation plus seven lots for $2500. A good home at a low price, sale before May 1. Address listed as A. S. care East Oregonian Pendleton Oregon.
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A. S
Care East Oregonian
Pendleton
Oregon
For Sale or Trade Livery Stable in Hermiston Oregon
For Sale or Trade livery stable advertised as a good business. Interested parties may write Box 631 Hermiston Oregon to inquire about terms and location.
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Hermiston, Ore
Margaret Henderson Chosen May Queen at Baker High
Margaret Henderson was selected by Baker high school students as Queen of the May for the May Day festival on May 1. Plans include a school carnival weather permitting and an annual exhibit of manual training domestic science and grade work at the high school during the festival day. The event aims to create a full day of school activities.
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Baker
Ore
Margaret Henderson
Baker High School
Mise Henderson
Campus triangles host color coded Baker schools event
Baker groups occupy Triangle No 4 at the campus with Brooklyn and Central schools on other triangles. North Baker will wear lavender and white, Brooklyn pink and green, South Baker blue and crimson while Central colors are not yet chosen. Each folk dance will repeat three times and audiences remain seated. henches will be provided at all sites and ample spectator preparation arranged.
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Baker Pehoes
Triangle No
Brooklyn
Central Schools
South Baker No
North Baker
South Baker
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, builds up constitution, and offers a $100 reward for any failing case. Testimonials are solicited from Fichseney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Flicheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Draegelsta
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S. A
Congress
Castoria
Express
New York
Rcd
Malta
T.P.W
Art Department
Tite Gossard
Clotis
WATS
Stetson
Tine
Country School
Office of Public Roads
Duritte
Porres
Flahty
Dudley Vane
Pema
Orpheum Theatre
J. P. Medernach
Prop
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