Wheat prices surge across regions amid brisk sales
Wheat prices jumped to 1.10 per bushel in Youkurn and Pt Rock with strong activity reported at Walla Walla, Pendleton, and elsewhere. Buyers contest prices as analysts estimate total grain sales near two to four million bushels for the period, with Turkey Red likely among the lots.
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Youkurn
Wittere Bludring
Wiemhele
Ecem
Filer Bock Lank
Lone Farmers
Wiwestemn
Ome Loen
Wales
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Trainmen Grow Restless Over Mediation Delay
New York August 11 The federal mediation board has deferred action on railroad unions demands until Saturday morning. Trainmen representatives were briefly in talks as mediation continued amid restlessness and warnings of a possible strike if mediation fails. The situation remains unsettled as officials contemplate further negotiations and possible action.
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New York
Federal Mediation Board
Stew
Prollierhood
Warren & Stone
Enaimen
Moniir
Bere Ruapp
Portland Quotation for Club Prices Hover In Chicago
Fragmented OCR text shows price quotations and market terms with references to Portland and Chicago. Mentions include wheat prices, port of Portland and Liverpool, and scattered numbers like 1.1212 and 82 per bushel. The readable portion lacks a clear event or cohesive narrative.
Women's Conference Fights Over Hughes
Ambiguous note describes internal debates at a women's conference in Colorary Springs about a Hughes proposal. Delegation split with a majority favoring resolution while Wilton A. Love faction urges declaring for higher authorities, fearing backlash from socialist allies.
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Hughes
Wilton
Medford and Ashland Officials Back Vast Road Drive
Jackson County leads with an ambitious plan for a progressive road project from Medford to Crater Lake. A long editorial committee including Den Sheldon steered coverage and local support as crews work on a 15 mile southern stretch. The effort aims to connect regional towns and boost travel through national park country despite rough conditions.
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Harkin
Elaine Bow Lenwt
SwWikivouw
California
Mllee Eouth
Ashlami
Menway
Elia Lethe
Birhwig
Hott Bo
Medford
Cratit
Uniter Lake
Othe
Garew
Onegin
Critter Lake
Murray Predicts Largest Crowd for Coming Round-Up
McMurray forecasts record turnout for the seventh annual Pendleton round-up festival. He notes special trains from Spokane, Walla Walla, and northern Idaho plus autos and extra cars to accommodate travelers. Hicks and Miller, from Portland and Chicago backgrounds, will lead passenger arrangements and ticketing efforts to boost attendance with a focus on tourists.
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Willian
Kenora
He O-W
Rb, & NH Ch
Lem
Ennter
Rowndson Aifngls
Avcormpanind
BC W. Hicks
Muccomer
J le Millar
Aid Ty
Hebert
Abo Atueray
Joh McMurray
Soweberrasiat
Dhador
Nie Muaurhay
Chiat
Porithyy
Joan Hie
Alrealy
Spokane
Ale
Walla Walla
Idaho
Uah Me McMiurray
Portland
Hicks
Hock Inlwidh
Chicago
Hedee Gees
Quater
Dave
One Dead in Cabin Creek Cloudburst Report
Unclear damaged text notes a cloudburst in Cabin Creek near Chanderton with reports of one death and multiple missing or injured. Early details mention authorities awaiting further confirmation as rescue and road work are underway.
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Cabin Creek
Hughes Scores the Democratic Tariff Diemarker
A fragmented report notes Hughes addressing a crowd and advocating tariff policy. The piece references Democratic stance, a crowd response, and the speaker’s bid to influence voters while signaling party unity during the campaign.
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Hughes
Man 85 Uses One Razor for 65 Years in Weston
A Weston resident, 85, uses a single razor for 65 years, shaving with one arm after a past hip dislocation. Born in Toronto in 1861, he has never used modern razors or shaving foams and remains in good physical condition despite the old injury.
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Aumasa Phillips
Weston
Phillips
Air Phillips
Toronto
Canada
Phnps
Explosion at Du Pont powder works kills three at Graneys Point
An explosion in the press mill of the Du Pont powder works at Graneys Point this afternoon killed three men and injured two. The blast occurred near Wilmington in Illinois on a day when San Francisco prices reportedly rose.
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Dupont
Graneys Point
Offensive on Halkans Front Sparks New Allied Push
From Paris Aug 1 10 the French launched a major offensive with rapid advances near Salonika. They seized the Dorian railway station and advanced toward the Halkan front as Athens reported heavy fighting and a large allied thrust in the theater. German and Turkish forces held their lines while numbers of troops were shifted to meet the push, with reports of swift, deep advances and a growing strategic struggle across the Balkans.
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Stathinly Serne
Salonika
Hitehts
Athens
Hathan Front
Teutons
Bulzariins
Bertin
Mirkenzen
Tettun Talkan
Pitestiot
Anglo Momo
Kiros
Pheri Ti Hiab
Salonikd
Havas
Saloniki
Wilson to Start Campaign Tour in September
Washington August 11 Wilson begins his continental campaign tour slated for September between the northeast and the Midwest with a stop planned in France in the early stages He intends to follow Higley's approach as he visits White House meetings and prepares for events in April amid wartime conditions and European talks.
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Wilson
Washington
Danish West Indies Purchase Treaty Signed
Secretary Lansing signed a treaty with Denmark on August 4 for the United States to purchase the Danish West Indies including St John St Thomas and St Croix. The pact will go to the Senate for ratification with broad expectation of unanimous approval. The ceremony occurred with brief formalities and a quick signing.
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West Indies
Lansing
Danish West Indies
St John, St. Thomivut
T Croix
United States
Denmark
Srobert
Constantin Bron
United States Senate
Hoice of Representatives
Donteh
Leaning Walt
Patther
Bakers Demand Wheat Embargo To Halt Rising Bread Costs
Washington reports say the National Association of Master Bakers petitioned Congress for a wheat export embargo to stop bread price increases. They warned prices would rise beyond reach without relief, citing a 50 percent wheat surge tied to the European war. Federal officials pledged action against unfair methods. San Francisco notes flour prices up 20 cents a barrel amid crop data, with best family flour at $8.20 and fifty pound sacks up ten cents.
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National Association of Master Bakers
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Chicago
Washington
Hurley
Bakers
Justice Department
Federal Trade
Davis
San Francisco
Housewives League Protests New Price Increases
The Housewives League, with Mire Duilun Divath as president, organized protests in multiple states to oppose area price hikes. Representatives call for action against rising costs and urge measures to protect both rich and poor communities amid the push for relief.
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Housewives League
Hag Lip
Srudted
Duilun Divath
Caplaken
Lamwal Attracts Largest Crowds Despite Turbulent Times
Lamwal draws the highest crowds amid a chaotic period as security increases and officials brace for further unrest. Officials vow steady access while protests and disruptions continue to challenge daily routines.
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