Trade Union Record of Achievement in War Time
A note from Indianapolis dated June 26, 1913 reports on an International Union of Journeymen Printers. It highlights wartime service numbers, fallen members in France, benefits to widows and orphans, and pension payouts. The letter emphasizes patriotic support, no strikes during the war, and adherence to President Wilson’s National War Labor Board. Signed by M G Q Scott as editor.
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East Oregonian
Fam
France
United States
Ada
America
Colorado Springs
Liberty Loansu
Wilson
National War Labor Board
M GQ
Scott
Independent Oregon Publisher Note Spotlighting Pendleton Post
An independent newspaper from Fengleton Oregon published daily and weekly by Saet Oregonian Publishing Co. It lists postal and mailing details with a Washington DC bureau address and a Pendle post office note. The text appears as a partial masthead with scattered administrative items.
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Fengleton
Oregon
The
Saet Oregonian Publishing CO
Subscription Rates From Historic Newspaper Fragments
Rates shown for Daily and Semi Weekly subscriptions by mail and carrier. Values include daily one year by mail 7.08, six months 2.50, three months 1.96, one month 0.50, by carrier 7.08, six months 1.95, three months 0. ? Also daily standbys for six months by mail 2.50 and by carrier 1.95. Semi Weekly by mail 1.50 for one year, 0.76 for six months, 0.60 for four months.
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Mail
The Laughing Children and Our Distant Fight
A fragmented poem speaks of laughing children amid crisis. It contrasts their carefree play with adults facing Earth's holocaust and uncertain futures while offering prayers for the enduring innocence of youth and the heavy duty of guardians.
Draft age extension urged for faster US war effort
The article argues for extending the draft age to mobilize more men quickly, claiming current laws suffice for this year's calls but predicting a different scene next year. It emphasizes rapid training and sending troops abroad, urging continued and faster war preparations to overwhelm the enemy and hasten victory.
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Congress
America
Sam
Forest fire warning urges strict campfire care in Oregon
In eastern Oregon, fires persist despite cautions for the season. Forestry officials urge campers to drop tobacco, build campfires away from logs, and clear leaves and debris. Be very careful where cigarettes are discarded and ensure water or dirt is used to extinguish any flames.
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Estern
Oregon
Forest Fire Advisory Warns of High Risk This Year
A cautionary notice urges vigilance as wildfires threaten forests this season. Officials emphasize preparedness and rapid response to prevent spread, urging residents to follow fire safety guidelines and report suspicious activity immediately.
Typographical Union report supports wartime labor harmony
A printed letter from the president of the International Typographical Union highlights its war benefits and policies. It notes $22,350 in mortuary benefits, over $300,000 in old age pensions, and $167,000 for the Union Printers Home, all funded by dues and assessments with virtually no strike benefits last year. The piece calls for continued support for war effort and prudent public conduct.
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International Typographical Union
Colorado Springs
Wilson
Fat Man’s Race limits set at 250 pounds plus
28 years ago the East Oregonian reports Fourth of July fat man’s race limits. Mayor Gugen Judge la Dow John Durham Skip Lewis and W B Mays, all 250 pounds or more, expected to compete. Peter Hunot and Miss Eugene Elsenberger wed June 15 in county judge Martin's presence. A Dolson and Sulete marriage was performed by Justice Miller last evening. A gold sign on the Presbyterian church tower guides Wayfaring men to worship. J B Purdy notes Warm Springs exodus has begun with eight teams en route.
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East Oregonian
T In
Gugen
Judge la Dow
John Durham
Lewis
W. B Mays
Peter Hunot
Eugene Elsenberger
Ore
Martin
BE. A. Dolson
Marie Sulete
Justice Miller
Ty B. Kidder
Presbyterian Church
J.B. Purdy
Regula
Dollar-A-Year Men May Be Given a Salary Raise
A June 1 survey by the government seeks to place dollar-a-year volunteers on substantial salaries. Volunteers who previously received nominal pay under wartime law are under review as the War Industries Board and others compile data on their value. House Ways and Means committees and department heads report many volunteers have no real compensation.
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Washington
War, Industries Board
France
Spain
Switzerland
Post Exchange Department
Motor Transportation Department
Cammous
Price, Waterhouse and Company
Edsneh
Work or Fight Rules Clarified for Portland Deferred Men
A wartime circular from the Adjutant General sets strict definitions of non productive work under the work or fight policy. It details categories like food service in public places and club attendants as non productive unless engaged in productive occupations when directed, with reclassification to Class T for non compliance.
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Adjutant General
Portland
Ore
War Department
Pelestabidimente
Tigate
Ab & R
Big Business Executives Sought for YMCA War Work Overseas
The Y M C A War Work Council aims to mobilize top business talent for the General Supply Division in France. Harold D. Sheets, president of Vacuum Oil in Europe, notes a growing need for branch managers, construction experts, and automotive and electrical specialists to run post exchanges, hotels, restaurants, and transport, with the venture operating without profit and handling millions in turnover.
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Theaeah
M. C. A. War Work Council
American Expeditionary Forces
France
BE. C. Carter
Y. M. C. A. War Work
Harold D. Sheets
Spain
Switzerland
New York
Saees
Chicago
Paris
War Work Council
Oane M.C. A
War Sonet General Supply
Mer cantile establishments and board actions
A fragmented circular notes that Kore and other wholesale and retail mercantile establishments may be considered for temporary idleness or non productive occupation. It outlines local boards authority to withhold or postpone action under certain exemptions during productive employment periods.
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Kore
Alec
Focal and
Dietriet
Perthone
Troop Train Visits Troy Campus in June Report
A detachment from the Great Lakes region arrived in Troy on June 22. The group, traveling from Latone, stopped at the Troy Navy Jengae and Ermine Willard School where Girl Scouts and local students greeted them with a shower of cards. The visit included writing and correspondence with a noted author, as faculty continued a rehearsal of events for the evening program.
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Troy
Latoen
Briehon
Troy Navy
Ely
Ermine Willard School
Girke Mooy
Iedied
Euher
Ty Thoston
Beck
Trey Péstoffies
Coneiferiiy
Seth
Arkansas Town Sets Angelus During War
A town in Arkansas plans an evening angelus or prayer bell at 7 o clock to awaken residents for wartime worship. The bell is to ring nightly as a call to service for soldiers abroad, with approval from ministers and support from local women’s groups.
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Arkansas
Angelus
Payeiieville
War Era Prayer Call At Alta Theater
An OCR fragment notes a period war era prayer call for the public to attend at Alta Theater on Tuesday and Wednesday, inviting citizens to join in prayer to reinforce duty and morale during wartime. It mentions an angelus and a broadcast-like appeal aimed at lifting spirits and fostering communal resolve.
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Alta Theater
Noted Caption Text From Fragmented Page
Fragmentary OCR text includes scattered names and phrases such as Napol and Perthini. Mentions a captain, prisoner in heads of the German, and references to farming, martial dev, and official rent. Content is incoherent with limited legible details.
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Pati
Jira D8
Chegt
Alexander Perthini
Peines
Dake
Witele Sion
Hunemw
Rent Hmth
Gernone
Deere
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