Concessions to Germany Stir Public Interest in Ouija Beliefs
A fragmented 1920s style piece discusses a surge in interest in spiritualism and Ouija board usage amid postwar anxieties. It cites prominent books and authors on death and the afterlife and notes public fascination across classes while mentioning German relations and wartime sentiment. It names Savarese Folens Hyslop Doyle Kirkland Lodge and Tarrelt among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemant
Litmry
Totus” Savarese
Tavchle Waete
Tehorler
Folens
Dovle'n
Stevelisthom
Dent
Gantron
Percheloy
Kirkland
Lodge
Raymond
Martertinek
and Tarrelt
Thresfield
Unaden
Coal Shortage Persists Amid Settlement Doubts
Washington reports coal shortages will extend into January despite a proposed settlement. Rail service curtailments may grow, plants and factories to remain closed, and wage adjustments tied to general economic conditions face continued disruption as officials weigh anti recurrence measures. Industrial plants shut, 60,000 idle workers, 66,000 more depend on a settlement in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lf Union
Todtarnapot
Witton
Lawry
Detroit
Jon Gnn
Manufacturers Association
Relief From Sugar Shortage In Sight
A garbled note reports relief from sugar shortages arriving in Portland. It hints at price controls and consumer behavior with monetary references and mentions of local merchants and a convention discussion. The fragment references costs, allowances, and purchasing limits amid ongoing scarcity.
Electricity Substitute Dwindles As Prospects Falter
Report from Pielfle Power Light Company notes water power plants at Pondteton and Walla Walla river sites frozen, hindering hydroelectric output. Firemen sustain pumps with limited water, risking further outages. Bailment remains uncertain as fuel supply concerns and old strike threats loom over continued power supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pielfle Power @ Light Company
Tobeniah
Walla Walle
Cmal
Wailon
Judd Residence Sold To Herbert Thompson
The Judd residence on West Washington Street was sold to Herbert Thompson, a prominent farmer in the region. The deal includes the rear lot and other improvements, with parties expecting to settle closing fees for the new residence after January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd
Herbert Thompson
EL Judd
Washington Street
Mer
Berti Thonmon
Portland Elk tribute honors departed brothers at memorial
W Evans of Portland delivers an eloquent memorial address at the Pendleton lodge memorial service held at the Oregon theater. District Attorney Walter H vane of Portlhind Lew presided, with Drake of Pendleton lodge leading the ritual and a musical program completing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montera
Pendleton Lode
Oregon
Walter H. Vane
Drake
Pen- Cleton Lodge
Evass
Rulon
Condintt
Elke Lodge
Elven
Full resolution is dead as Wilson cites bad diplomacy
President Wilson declares the full resolution dead, cites poor diplomacy, and contends the Senate should consider alternative approaches with Mexico. He notes advisors and the cabinet will meet to discuss next steps while sending a formal message to Senator Palis. The communication follows a distant, fragmented account of foreign policy measures and committee actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Teel project to display reclamation idea planned seven years ago
A long discussed reclamation concept tied to the Teel project will be exhibited Wednesday. The display, prepared by engineers and local authorities, outlines a proposed canal and tunnel system to divert water from the John Day to the Umatilla watershed. It includes specifications by Hinkle and review by consulting engineer A. Wo and others. The plan covers 20,100 acres with water for 10,000 acres, zoning across Keho to Veatierreste. Continued details are promised on page 5.
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Tien
Keho
Veatierreste
Haire Felt
Feta
Fuaie
Whorwiah
Tila
John Dey
Umatilla River
WOW Hinkle
Eittot «Amegttieur
A. Wo
Eneineh
Jis Joti HH
Tewin
Allied Note Promises Terms to End German Occupation
Dec. report from Paris says the latest allied note to Germany promises to ease occupation terms and deliver German war prisoners. It suggests Germany cannot delay and a swift acceptance of the protocol is likely. The note limits punitive demands and hints at compensated penalties, with Berlin officials cautious and unsure if the note is an ultimatum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Henry Wool
Paris
Germany
Eesen
Ruhr Valley
Prankfort
Berlin
Dec
War Office
Admiractiy
Train extension links Penchetan to Milton and Walla Walla
The evening Penchetan to Walla Walla train has been removed to extend the Mc Pherrin auto stage Lochness to Milton connecting with the Juneral Peeat at Milton. MecPherrin stages operate from Allen & Knight store past marvier and Pendleton to Weston and nearby points. The Milton extension is favored with the last Pendleton departure at 4 PM and starts Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penchetan
Walla Walla
Ohl McPherrin Blung
Lochness
Milton
Pen Chetan
Allen & Knight
Ure
Marvier
Pendleton
Weston
City distributes nine lists of rooms for visitors
Nine lists of available rooms with 19 hosts named were circulated Saturday night by Crankton of the commercial association. Distress over hotel and lodging shortages led to referrals to home rooms, with telephones urged to speed matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Crankton
Commercial Association
Perens
16 &Ory
Pemieton
George
Hollon Rule Horn
Charles Comming
Coa
Woelch Brothers
Bowman
Supreme Court Delays Wartime Prohibition Ruling
Washington law desk reports the Supreme Court failed to rule on the constitutionality of wartime prohibition today. The court held firm, with observers hopeful for a decision next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Washington
Dept. 2
Miprene Court
Taylor Receives Reward Check Today for Capture
A check for 2501.10 issued to Til Taylor as his share of a 12 000 reward for capturing the Clairemont Tavern tandite was handed by Sheriff TH Tartar in Portland. The payment is 237 00 already available with 1000 contingent on 1921 legislature action. Taylor could receive 17.26 if the remaining amount is disbursed. This reward marks his largest to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renant
Clairemont
TH Tartar
Lo Thompson
Portland
Taylor
Stchelatir
Caitlin
Index of Today's News and City Notices
Fragmented OCR item lists weather notes, city and state briefs, and daily notices. Mentions of Medieton and Umatilla counter appear, with unclear dates or specific events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel
Medieton
Umatilla
William Shelby Jones Dies at 44 in City
William Shelby Jones, 44, died Saturday at his residence. He is survived by his wife, mother Mrs. W. P. Caviness of Cresswell, two sisters Mrs. Jens Saling and Mrs. Frank Boynton, and one brother A. J. Jones of Port. Born in Walla Walla, he moved here where he was known and a member of the Knights of Pythias. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Brown chapel under Christian Science Church auspices, with K P lodge in charge at the grave. Daviness and A. L. Jones are attending. Mrs. F. A. Arnold and H. W. Perrys are also en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shelby Jones
W. PF. Caviness
Cresswell
Jens Saling
Frank Boynton
A. J. Jones
Port
Jones
Walla Walla
Ist
Woom Og
Knights of Psthing Lodge
Brown Chapel
T the Christian Science Church
K. of P. Lodge
Daviness
A. L. Jones
F. A. Arnold
Skate Devotees urged to flood Round-Up Park for ice arena
J De Wikle proposes flooding Round-Up Park to create a large indoor Quality ice rink. He notes current frozen river ponds attract crowds but prefers a safe convenient site at Round-Up Park with a high oval rink banked turns. Officials may be asked to consider the plan to attract northern winter skaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
J. de Wikle
Wear
Rieth
Beth
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