Counties credit enlistees after draft confusion
The Oregonian reports Uma tilala County will not credit seven men drawn in the first draft as county enlistments. Voluntary enlistments made June 39 may be credited to the state and county quotas, but likely applied to the next draft. Names include Hally F Pierce, Harry E Kelly, Matt J Vanterpool, and others from Athens Wenon Weston Milton Play Rock.
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Timotilia
Oregonian
Adjutant General’n
Portland
Agalret
Waeringtin
Harney County
Multnemuh
Harmer
Milton
Harry A Joppe
Play Rock
Regal Army
teLltlerd
Summer Complaint Remedy Endorsed by Local Resident
In hot scammer months families face summer complaint with diarrhea and discomfort. Mrs F E Scott of Stottabile Iowa says she used Chamberlain's Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy five years ago during a severe attack and relief came after one dose. She reports other family members have since used it with favorable results.
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F. E. Scott
Cme
Adv
Speeding driver causes Woodburn highway collision
Woodburn Ore Aug 7 John Timer licensed chauffeur. In a Sunday morning crash on the Pacific highway near Woodburn Ulmer’s car struck Reuten Pofolee of Saturn. Timer, allegedly driving 40 mph, turned and hit the Pofolee car’s rear wheel, sending it into a ditch. Timer was arrested in Oregon City and faces a justice court trial. Helse’s car was damaged. Mrs Hoe, Mr Hrevoun, Mr Bidedge and others were shocked. Timers wife not seriously injured. Estimated damage about $200.
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Woodbern
Ore
John Timer
Valus
Justice Court
Pacific Highway
Woodhorn Ulmer
Reuten Po
Saturn Voth
Mimer
Toles
Oregon City
Woodbirn
Hoe
Hrevoun
Bidedge
Tesco
Chamberlain's Tiblets Offer Irritation Relief
A brief medical note advises that chronicle constipation is not easily cured but can be eased in many cases by taking Chamberlain's Tiblets and following the printed directions on the package.
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Chamberlain
Mrs Thomas W. Gregory Promotes Food Conservation Efforts
Mrs Thomas W. Gregory, wife of the United States attorney general, appears wearing a style endorsed by Washington food administrators. She joins active efforts of women volunteers aimed at promoting food conservation amid looming shortages and calls for national restraint.
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Thomas W. Gregory
Geniital
United States
Aiministrators
Washington
Herbert Hiro
Argentine Trap Hits German Workers Expose
An extensive German espionage plot unravelled after a letter to the espionage chief was miscarried. The foreign office secured the missive and made arrests, revealing ship writings and other vital information.
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Foreign Office
Neo
Aviator Catores Bullet Ab It Ciases Ascending
London Aug The Pall Mell Tate reports a British aviator flying low over German lines was struck by a bullet near his neck while pulling up above a trench. He steadied, captured the bullet, and pocketed it as he descended safely. Also a note on liver troubles and Chamberlain's tablets as a remedy.
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London
Government Experiments With New Device for Locuting Submarines
The department outlines plans for a comprehensive phonetic detector system to protect American shipping from submarines. Tests aim to cover waters near Ovrian Nase and wider areas, with armed escort for merchant vessels. Details remain secret, but the effort seeks to deter enemy submarines and boost ocean defense.
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Washington
Hove Department
Ovrian
Gye Melee
No Shortage in Farm Help Found in East Oregon
Portland August 9. Farm labor in Oregon is in demand but not severely scarce, says T P Tiontam director of employment for the federal bureau in Portland. Pendleton branch office now supplies 300 harvest hands. wheat regions well manned while other areas seek workers. Living conditions in camps criticized. improve housing, sanitation and washing facilities urged to curb agitation and boost morale. Reports from 125 postmasters and cooperation with county agents and state labor commissioner support steady labor, aiding farmers and reducing wasted trips.
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Portland
Oregon
T. P. Tiontam
Federal Bureau
Department
Washington
Pendleton
BP. Green
Umaitila
Atttc
Umatilla
Loreing
Z. W. Wax
Em-Polment
Mr. Bonham
Hmnfesmen
Coder
New York
Chicgo
Prison guest Edward Tannert, 104, oldest inmate
In a city prison last night Edward Tannert aged 104, claimed to be the institution's oldest inmate. Corporal Siver found Libeart wandering the Ferre Building and he spoke of arriving from France ten years ago and seeking medical care. Doctors expect to cure him and extend his years, with plans to transfer him to a French hospital.
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Francisco
Edward Tannert
Feb Siver
Libeart
Broken Enalinh
France
Hanford
There Are Families Who Always Keep It In The Home
A fragmentary ad-like passage touts Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as reliable. It suggests families keep a bottle for sudden stomach issues and claims quick relief. The text emphasizes dependability and usefulness in emergencies.
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Chamberlain
Darrhoed
Howe
Unclear headline about postwar trade push
A garbled August dispatch from Amsterdam reports a wartime trade push by unspecified parties at a conference room. The text is heavily distorted, with names and places unreadable, offering only a hint of postwar economic intent and negotiations.
German finance minister cites wartime costs and pensions
The finance minister said estimates place war expenses at 94 billion marks and pension costs at 7 billion per year. He warned it is difficult to gauge the empire-wide economic impact of raising these sums atop the 5 billion marks required annually before the war.
Canada war expenditures rise to about 450000 a day
Ottawa reports that Canada’s war spending amounts to roughly 450000 daily, with total outlays reaching about 6900000 for the week ending July 20. The figure accounts for the upkeep of Canadian troops in France, underscoring wartime financial needs.
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Ottawa
Aus
France
Oregon Agricultural College Program and Military Enrollment 1917
The Oregon Agricultural College outlines its faculties with Agriculture Commerce Engineering Forestry Home Economics Mining Pharmac y and Music. The Military Department lists 108 cadets in 1917 with War Department recognition and full training in transportation and drill. Interested parties are directed to the Registrar for information and enrollment at Corvallis Oregon.
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Tne
Wejur
Theer
Smaledtag Chewical Engineering
School OF Music
Prinripal
Woral Ent Ital Pee
Military Department
Carellrd
TPG
Wen
US War Department
Iefetes
Fisher Sarmime Allenlep
Oreron Agricultural Cullegs
CorVillia
Oregua
Canada Mobilizes Funds for Munitions and Rations
The report outlines advances to the munitions board totaling 2758 000 000 and expenditures of 22 000 900 for cheese and flour. Canada is supplying about 10 600 000 monthly to buy cheese and contributing 25 000 2 month to the imperial treasury for munitions purchases in Canada.
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Ain
Munitions Board
Canada
Imperial Treasury
Canadta
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