Weston Notes From Umatilla County City
Weston and area residents share updates on service members, family trips, illnesses, and school delays amid influenza. Edits mention Lehman Bedford Price, Edwin Simpson, the Blomaren family, Dr. Saling, Hesekiah Key, J. A. Lieualien, Homer Waits, Charles Wilson, and plans to move to Portland. Local quarantine and travel between Weston, Walla Walla, and nearby towns are noted.
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Weston
Lehman Buford Price
U. & & Wyoming
J. E. Schrimshher
Tacoma
Edwin
Dad) Simpson
W. H. McKinnery
Portland
Hlomgréns
Leonard (Dumpy) Blomaren
Larwembure
G. Saling Fe
Hesekiah Key
Sethma
G.W. RH
N. Dojpal
Harbour
Walle Walle
J. A. Lieualien
Fendleton
Homer Waits
Weeton
Charles Wilson
Spokane
Besen
Werton
B. Davis
Mra
L. I. O'Harra
Vyjalla Watla
Olive Tablets Claim Breath and Blood Purify
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural stimulant for digestion and blood purification. It claims they improve breath by cleansing the system and lists a seventeen year history with patients claiming gentler relief. Sold in 10c and 25c boxes by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dri Edwards
Edwards
Automobiles Teach Women To Fix Cars Study
A World War I era piece profiles Miss Helen J. Gwen, a British auto expert now in the United States, describing her efforts to teach women automobile repair. It notes her experience as an ambulance driver in England at the war's start and references a Brooklyn women’s auto club engaged in practical demonstrations.
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Helen J. Gwen
YM. Oc. Ua
Erland
Brooklyn
Strane
Pepe
England
Mins Owen
Bowen
Italian government patents water-knife safety device
The Italian government approved a steam engine invention by Marsie of Rail to save ship crews. The device is a water-ight box attached to a ship’s line that detaches when sinking and rises, with surface hooks for easy recovery by passing vessels. It is painted for easy recognition and retrieval.
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Rome
Marsie
Mexican and Mexican American Arrests in Tucson Revolt Case
Seven prominent Mexican and Mexican American residents of Tucson and Douglas were arrested by federal authorities on charges related to involvement with a revolutionary movement. The group faced immediate detention, with court actions expected to follow in the federal system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Douglee
Federiatis Therittee
Tehude
Bevin
Federal Grand
Sees Bit of America in London Child Center
A U.S. Red Cross funded London welfare center welcomes a tall American visitor who chats with East End mothers. Nurses aid babies in a friendly, home like setting that evokes comfort amid wartime separation. The visitor shares his own memories and mascot as he interacts with the center’s staff and families.
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America
London
Dee
American Red Cross
East End
Bette
Tower of London
Pocket a Baby First Glove Wrinkles From Tiny Knuckles
An odd fragment discusses a baby’s first glove showing wrinkles from tiny knuckles and teeth marks. It mentions store ads shaping future purchases and interpreting an owner of uninvested money in a plan. The text reads like a stray ad or advice snippet with unclear context.
RECORD ADJUSTMENT OF FIRE LOSS AT TURNER HOME
The house of Dines Turner at 106 Grange Street was damaged by fire on Monday January 6. By Tuesday January 7 the loss was adjusted and Turner had received a draft in full covering the amount. The policy was held with an insurance carrier not disclosed.
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Cohocton
New York
Grosjeans
Dines Turner
Grange Mroct
Turner
Entente Cardinia Bridge Grows Through US-French Marriages
A fragile entente develops as American soldiers stationed in France marry French women, linking allies through personal ties. The cross cultural bonds reflect in mixed households and shared community ties as the war progresses.
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Larrowe
Gray Bros. Grocery CO
Main St
THE
American National Bank
Pendleton
Oregon
Golden West Creamery
Pendleton Auto Co
Everett True
Trary Pete
Winal
Reubens Infante
Reubens
SCG Penney de
East Oregonian Special News OF
Umatilla CO
de Edwards
Cecil Cosper
Public Acountant Income Tax Adviser
Maio Street
United Press
Suger
Mat
Veleiew
Friedly
France
DR. R. B
Robbins Judd
Court and Main Sts
American National Bank Buldise Pendleton
Dale Rothwell
Temple Bldg
Buick
Oregon Motor Garage
Buick Hudson
Cadillac Distributors
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