Forest Grove Fire Causes $80,000 Loss
Fire in Forest Grove on July 21 destroyed substantial business property totaling about $90,000. Fire departments from Forest Grove Hillsboro and Cornelius contained the blaze after it spread rapidly in a high wind. The worst loss included Odd Fellows hall $40,600 First Congregational church $16,000 M Allen hardware stock $15,000 Rogers Oil Works $5,000 large brick building and nearby stores. Mrs Ernest Brown reported seeing smoke near the Sanford second hand store around 12 30 PM.
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Forest Grove
Hillsboro
Cornottus
Odd Fellows
First Congregational Church
Allen‘s Hardware
Taylor Broth
O. M. Stanford
Sanford
Ernest Brown
Norma
Seattle Not Planning On Six Cent Car Fare
Seattle plans to keep streetcar fares at six cents on municipal railways according to Superintendent Thomas Murphine reply to a citizen committee. The committee in Atlanta Mia claimed Beattia would raise fares to seven cents and charge two cents for transfers. Murphine said Seattle expects to retain the six cent fare with universal transfer privilege.
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Seattle
Shatile
Atreetcar
Thomas Murphine
Atlartiy Mia
Beattia
Avattie
Murphine
Sandwich ideas for school children and picnics
Simple sandwiches for children vary daily with sweet and savory options. Favorites include bread and butter with sugar, chopped dates with ginger, lemon jelly, and cheese combos. Chopped celery and olives with dressing make a lighter, tasty option for school meals and picnics.
Helix 10 Votes On Proposed Charter
Helix will hold an election Thursday July 24 to vote on a proposed charter described by the Advocate as likely adopted with little opposition. The new charter creates a government led by a mayor and six councilmen with a recorder treasurer and marshal, replacing the obsolete current charter. Elections would be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even years.
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Helix 1N
Wheatelly
Innen Uona
Helix
Maxsor
Homeless Mongrel Hero of War Receives Eternal Honours
A wartime tale describes a homeless mongrel named Loulou who saved Marines at Verdun and Chateau-Thierry, earning a place in unit lore. After his death in battle a vow was sworn that his name would live as long as the regiment, and the dog’s courage is recalled in a salute to loyalty and sacrifice.
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Aia
PendlAir
Chateau-Thierry
Loulou
G. C. Harvey
Louleu
Lauleu
Hoope
Aioe
Wwe
Jtha Eplonel
Otlou
Loulouw
Photograph Given to New by Sweetheart He Kiled
A damaged clipping reports a man from Indiana, reportedly the son of a United States senator, confessed to murdering a girl after a failed engagement. The faded caption mentions a photograph and a motive tied to marriage, with references to New and Merry as related names.
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Merry
Dave
New
Indiana
Admiral Who Leaped To Hudson Rescues Seaman
Rear Admiral Harry Md. P. F. Hose Feromey risked his life to rescue a seaman from the Hudson River during a rough sea, diving from a moving barge to keep the man afloat until recovery. Navy officers praise his selfless act and leadership amid the Atlantic Fleet Train Forces.
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Harry Md
Hose Feromey
Quarantined Khaki Dogs Aided by Royal Veterinary Effort
In London on July 21 a patriotic 1918 era note describes five hundred kennels of quarantined dogs awaiting khaki uniforms. Soldiers and the Doe Fund assisted, with the Royal Army Veterinary Corps arranging quarantine care at Hackbridge Surrey and nearby centers.
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London
Royal OP
CGA
Doe
Royal & MC
Espana
Oneo
Kendela
Hackbridge
Surrey
Royal Aniv Veterinary Coty
Tieton
Cone Moldion
Fragmented OCR Shard On Medical Discussion Of Childbirth
Readable fragments describe pain relief and nerve tension during labor. The text references mothers, preparation for Lane Area and various medical terms, noting nerves and strain during crisis and recovery with nostalgic medical commentary.
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Rere
Ant
Bradfield
Alan
Anderd
Child Rescued From Burning Home in Portlant
In Portlant Oregon on July 25 a neighbor saved a four year old boy from a bedroom fire after a mother allegedly tried to start flames with burning paper. Fire damaged the roof and room. rescuer Robertson sustained burns and injuries while pulling the child to safety. The child suffered minor burns to head and face.
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Oberon
Mig. Ruthowski
Jefe
Hebertson
Robertson
Dunkirk Receives British Distinguishers Service Crom Honor
In Paris the honor, for wartime deeds by residents, was awarded to the town of Dunkirk by the British Distinguishers Service Crom. A separate note states old-fashioned dime novels have fallen to 1.64 dollars.
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Paris
Dunkirk
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Aoe
Pendleton Trading Co
Miles
Universal Tire
Cottonwood St
Pendleton, Oregon
Jean
H. F. Kimblé Motor Car Co
Main ST
Hudson
Beby
Portland
Stowe
B. J. Burroughs, Inc
Webb and College Sts
ANSCO
Speedex Films
Cnn
Tallman & Co
Western Electric Water System
Charles Milne Pendleton
Ore
Dent
Oregon
Blue Mountain Motors Co., Inc
Bigin Six, Westcott, Harroun, Mars
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