Portland Journal calls for extra normal schools in Oregon
The Port land Journal urges adding normal schools at A C and the University of Oregon in Eugene. The East Oregonian criticizes the proposal as violating federal guidance on school locations and leaving eastern and southern Oregon underserved, noting the Willamette valley focus and volcanic brimstone metaphor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Joural
A. C
State University At
Eugene
United States Bureau of Education
Monmouth Normal School
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Journal
East Oregonian
Prosperity Halts Recruiting Reported Hindering Forces
The article notes recruiting for the army and navy will lag as prosperity reduces mobilization urgency. Adjutant McCann cites conditions echoed by Admiral McGowan, reflecting broader wartime manpower concerns described in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Adjt. McCann
Hey Pee
Wiesr
McGowan
Military manpower and recruitment challenges in a rising navy
The piece argues high civilian wages reduce enlistments and strain plans to grow the armed forces. It notes Congress debated expanding the regular army to 500,000 or implementing the Garrison plan, but labor markets will drive recruitment fluctuations. It questions the value of dreadnoughts without trained sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Naval Committee
Army
Navy
Congress
Daniels
New York World
Work of Farm Agents Demonstrations Boost Yields
The States Relations Service reports farm demonstration work under county agents yielded 100 percent more than the regional average in 1915. About 110,000 farmers, 63,000 boys, 33,000 girls, and 30,000 women were engaged, with 407 women agents and 26 boys' club agents. In 1916 the reach grew to 110,000 farmers, 63,000 boys, 48,600 girls, and 30,000 women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Extension Work
South
States Relations Service
Department
Pioneers seek town clock on courthouse tower
Dec 13 1848 notes a push to place a town clock on the Pendleton courthouse tower while other items report mammoth bone finds on Tom Lacefield’s ranch near Pendleton, a native murder rumor, and local traffic of visitors noting quiet stock districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Eat
Oregonian
Court House
Tom Lacefield
Pendieon
James Mules
Jon Lawneman
Johnny Hughes
J. H. Metoy
Will Bumann
Pilot Mock
Ubings Telegram Announces Serious Times From Drain Cover
Jeremy Turner has nearly fully recovered from a recent illness and appeared on the street. Ubings was noted in a telegram update from Drain Cover reporting serious times ahead for those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubings
Jeremy Turner
Hermiston Club Plans Park in Columbia district
Hermiston Ore December 18 local Neighborhood Club members raise funds and labor for a five acre civic park area near the Arantilla project across from Columbia Schoolhouse. Land turned over by Umatilla Water Users Association with plans to level and plant trees this spring boosting the project’s community space. Western Land and Irrigation Co sees relocation of Orchard Camp buildings and alfalfa seeding planned for spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
Hermiston
Ore
Neighborhood Club
Columbia District
Arantilla Project
Columbia School House
Umatilla
B& C. Roottinger
Central Trust, & Safe Deposit Company
Cincinnati
TB. F. Strohm
Wealland
Western Land & Irrigation Co
S. R. Oldaker
Cc. McKenzie
Pendleton
Laura
Waller
T. W. Sapper
Margaret
Co, Wainscott
P. B Swayze
Portland
H. D. Newell
Herbert, Jr
Kate Burton
Misa Beasie McPherson
Phelps
Pendleton Yotterdar
Brownton Wins La Grande City Commissioner Race
In La Grande Oregon H Brownton a dentist was elected city commissioner to succeed R Ha worth after a triangular race. No candidate won a majority on the first count Brownton led Borach by four votes with second choices to decide the outcome. Voters cast unusually light ballots as heavy slush kept many away, spurring calls to mobilize voters but ward sizes hindered turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownton Io
Man Takes Back Pills From Worried Father
A Detroit man sought help for his Marine son at the Port Royal depot. He offered a box of brown pills claiming they would heal the son who was recovering in service. Sergeant Joseph S Wedge declined sending meds, noting government medical care, leading the man to pocket the pills and apologize.
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Detroit
Mich
United Bate Marine Corps
Joseph S Wedge
Hi Son
Viettor
Allin
Port Royal
Alltis
Bob
Wedge
Sam
Library program extends to all city schools
The Washington and Hawthorne schools join county library sessions for grades four through high school senior year with one hour weekly library periods. Miss Ruth and Mrs Slater lead the sessions with principals White and Gelas coordinating at nine and eleven oclock periods. Younger students in grades one to three are guided to use the library with picture books and easy readers while parents may accompany. Each child able to write name and address may obtain an individual library card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wishington
Hawthorne
Misa Smith
A. B. White
Washington
BL Gelas
Pendal High School Boys to Meet Athena in December
The Pendal High School boys schedule their first basketball game against Athena on Friday December 23 with the girls playing a separate Athena matchup the same evening. Teams have selected first and second squads and are sharpening teamwork ahead of a busy period including a December 26 game against Waitsburg. The Wolfsburg results are expected to influence final standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena High
Athena
Pendal
Waitsburg
Wolfsburg Ae
Rockefeller attends Archbold funeral in Sleepy Hollow
John D. Rockefeller attends the funeral of John D. Archbold in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. Archbold’s mausoleum is guarded day and night by four men. Financiers and industry leaders join crowds at the memorial as services are described as simple.
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John D. Rockefeller
Archbold
Tarrytown
Wee
John D. Archbold
Sleepy Hollow
Aimple
Mr. Archbold
William
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Ews Co
Cerrens Oregon
D.C. Buran
Lotwering
Clinton Sscollard
Germany
Francis J. Heney
Interior
Hermiston Club
Land and Irtigaion
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Soci
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Naughty
United States Department of Agriculture
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Judd
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