Fire Destroys Plant and Shipping Losses Hit Vancouver
News from Oregon and Washington reports a Vancouver fire destroying the Van couver Fruit & Vegetable Company plant with $1,000 loss and two storage tanks exploding. In Sheridan a freight railroad accident killed a merchant, while Cove sees a suit to prevent grain damage from the spring 1916 losses. Other items note war crop preparations in Hood River, Stefansson’s Alaska voyage, shipyard protests, and a Western woman’s capture of jewelry during a chase.
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Cove
Ore
Aus
Grande Grando
Kyrainnes
A. E. Conley
George G. Grey
Nathan Tf. Gray
George M. Ore
Board of Supervisors
Swagger Stocks Make Hit With Boys of Banks
A garbled wartime item discusses swagger sticks and doughboys, noting how swagger sticks became a symbol for soldiers in Europe and the need for guard and discipline. It contrasts the swagger sticks with cane usage, while hinting at military life and pride in Uncle Sam's army.
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Boys of Banks
United
Caviacore
Europe
Uncle Sam
de Triebte
Barred Draw Bridges Slow Shipbuilding Work
Barrages of closed drawbridges hinder shipbuilding as workers report delays and safety concerns. Engineer George Zinn notes openings are inconsistent, forcing crews to wait and altering the production schedule during the current period.
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George Zinn
Enty T
Wark
Phin
Stockholm Press Mocks President Roosevelt Reference
Stockholm dispatch describes actions by Swedish papers the Aftonbladet and others over a controversial reference to President Wilson as a Presbyterian god for the Mulitearts. It claims the remarks imply entente powers fear and disfavor the United States.
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Sterkhoten
Thurlingske Tidende
Stockholm
Mather
Stockholm Afton Iiadet
Wilson
United States
Oregon Agricultural Fair Leads to Pig Show Championship
Corvalis Aug 24 Tietwoon Shh and EHe will pursue the state fair championship enter a pen set to compete in the porker breed contests as part of the pig wine. The association offers 50 dollars for the top entry from any 4 H group.
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Oregon Agricultural Cole Leger
Corvalile
J. J. Allin
Duroy- Jorery
Weather Test Promotes Strength and Endurance
The Hoy Weather Test helps people better understand their resources of strength and endurance. Many discover PMaod's Saraparilin invigorates the body, boosting the promoter’s vigor and refreshing energy.
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Pmaod
Hidgeon Family 18 Found After Exhausting Search
In White Salmon Washington Augla, the Higdon family of 18 was found exhausted after searching for Walter in drink near Guler Trout Lake. Through heavy timber they fell behind and a fire preceded their discovery. The party was walking toward South Mendown Indiana where relatives waited at a camp site.
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Guler
Trout Lake
Derp Canyon
Walter
Beltr
Jean
Carriet
South
Indiana
Liberty Loan Campaign Report From Treasury Telegraph
Telegram received by George K. Wools cites Liberty Loan plan from Treasury Department staff. Government contemplates measures to advance the campaign amid federal reserve notes and national security needs, with officials in San Francisco reporting progress and public interest.
Portland Aue 27 Veterans Depart After Encampment
The veteran members of the A. I. preservers of the union left the scene after last week’s ceremony. They were part of a march with a guard of Elke, tied to patriotic acts, and the event referenced a fire on a road convention of the Cri frontate. Far from clear, the report notes a sequence of frictions and administrative actions related to the ceremony and the aiding figures from North Mend.
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Portland
Aue
A. I. Preservers
Tbe Union
Elke
Cri
Hajardin
Slinpron
North Mend
Real Enemy Catarrh Needs Vigorous Treatment
Catarrh is not cured by medicated douches or sprays and returns after temporary relief. The ad urges readers to use S. S. S. from the drug store as a blood purifier lasting for nearly fifty years, offering free medical advice from the Medical Director at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.
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Louisiana
Germany
United States Food Administration
France
England
Italy
Army
Navy
Java
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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