Tlephons ON SALE IN OTHER CITIES
Compiled notices and ads for telephones and newspapers list various subscription rates and delivery options across cities. The text discusses local investment potential in housing and apartment construction, urging local capital to support growth and noting landlord profits from rising rents. It also includes opinions by William Hanley of Burns on dealing with packers and price strategies for beef, and contrasts grain markets with beef and wheat dynamics.
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Jing
William Hanley
Burns
Hanley
Praise of Children by William Canton
Poem reflecting on the creation of children and their purity in heaven. It contrasts earthly beauty with heavenly nurture and mourns the loss of innocence as sin enters the world. The piece celebrates small beings bringing grace to Creation and to divine perception.
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Heaven
William Canton
Amity Bill Advances Amid War Court Martial Amnesty Debate
Senator Borah unveils a bill granting amnesty to all men convicted by courts martial during the war. Vice President Pence remains sidelined as debate continues, signaling political maneuvering over wartime justice and reconciliation.
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Enator Borah
Pence
Army Discipline Stance Against General Amnesty
The article argues against a broad amnesty for soldiers convicted by courts martial. It warns such a move would demoralize the army, reward insubordination, and undermine discipline for both front line and later service. It urges case by case review rather than sweeping pardons to preserve morale.
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Cially
France
Congress
Pendleton Sees Hopeful Travelling Men Seek Homes
The East Oregonian notes 25 traveling men repurposing bases elsewhere would relocate to Pendleton if suitable living quarters were available, reflecting a reporting trend of frequent newly surfaced details about local conditions.
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Pendleton
The
East Oregonian
Fragmented tale blends courtship and hunting law
A garbled narrative from The Funnybone and Atlanta Journal shares a tale of a citizen seeking advice about his daughter’s marriage while a hunter and sheriff exchange quips in a piney Georgia wood. The piece includes a Colored Uncle Mose style aside reflecting race and linguistic cadence of the era.
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Georgia
Mose
Mote
George
Texas’ Shah
Atlanta Journal
Detroit Women Streetcar Conductors Win Limited Rights
In Detroit a labor board case between women streetcar conductors and streetcar men before the war led to a middle course. The board ordered that employed women be retained if the company desires and that fifteen waitlisted women be offered positions, while no further female hires would occur.
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Thersea Dolan
Detroit
Suggestions to Youa ust Ready to
Fragmentary ad style note claiming a remedy named Vind helped two women and others. It mentions fatigue, weak nervous condition, and lack of sleep with confusing, garbled phrases and nonstandard names. The text lacks clear dates, places, or verifiable evidence.
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Vind
Publicity man named for peace conference duties
Baker chosen by President Wilson to supply American newspapers with selected peace conference news. Described as a committee on public information, Baker will assist reporters with information but not have full executive access. Former editor of McClure's and The American Magazine, he worked with George Creel in the wartime Committee on Public Information.
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Baker
Wilson
Sion
Bernions
McClure's
American Magasine
George Creel
Youngest Sweethearts Halted While on Armed Honeymoon in Iowa
Chicago based teens Glopits and Higgin, both 14, were arrested in Columbia on plans to elope and marry after running away from home. They carried revolvers and had written notes to each other in school. Authorities report long romance with parental conflict and a spanking incident preceding their disappearance.
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Iowa
Chicago
Ian
Glopits
Gladys Higkin
Earl
Gladya
Hoth
Anit
Earl Ia
A. Hobie
West Birty-fifth Street
Gindy Parenta
Mra
Booth Paching
Schol
Barl
Coughs and Colds Quickly Relieved
Fragment text suggests an old advertisement promising quick relief for coughs and colds. Mentions a drugstore or pharmacist remedy sold for about $1.20, with references to a "Sterneadas Park" and a century of druggists involvement. Details unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Slireadas Park
Senne
Dr King’s New Life Pills Featured in Quick Remedy
Digestive aid claims ease constipation and cleanse system. Ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as reliable through local druggists, promoting health benefits and quick action.
Washington Licenses Ruling Impacts Local Truckers
Oregon farmers and Washington truckers face a costly licensing dispute after Washington state enforcers demanded Washington licenses for all trucks entering the state. Farmers near the Oregon border, especially around Walla Walla, contend the rule targets cross state trades and burdens their market operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington State
Walla Walla
Oregon
Tfc
Opinion on Oregon truck licenses and farmer vehicle use
A fragmented article discusses the idea that only Oregon for hire trucks may be issued licenses in Washington and that improvised farmer trucks fall outside the law. It mentions Dels Hulltoup and a note about people between the country and France who marry French girls.
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Oregon
Washington
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Ll Geen
GAST
Oregonian Publishing Co
Tlephons
Tepertalliotel
Portland
Hewman News Co
Washington, D.C
Fourmonth Street
N. W
Mall
Mail
Laus Infantiom
Castoria
Ogre Pry
Bond Bros
Funnybone
Hit
Morris
Omerrio
Min
Fogleike
Seung Man
Thes
Detroit Car
Doolan
Acta
Vinci
Sures Croker
Tosble Ruehews
Pd Serra Festa
Holmdel
Wai Ko
Strength
Peace Congress
Crem Bieler
Dr. King
Grant
Secretary Estate of
Conroy’s Gin
Main St
Shasta Tea
Japan
Ceylon
India
Folgers Ensign Coffee, Lith
Folger’s Soda
Delis Hulltoup
Thor
Pacific Power & Light Co
Sturgis & Storie
E. L. Smith & CO
Holt Manufacturing Co
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