Latourells' Navy Letter Describes Far Europe Tour
Pendleton boy Henry Latourell, in the U S Navy aboard the A B Pittsburgh, writes plans to visit Gibraltar and Spain then travel across Europe. He expects a year away with possible Suez, Japan and China trips, hopes to return within 18 months, and sends greetings home while humorously remarking on life and love.
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Henry Latourells
Pendleton
U. S. Navy
A. & B. Pitts Burgh
Gibraltar
Bowlin
Europe
Niper Canyon
H. J. Latoureile
Spain
Turkey
Weil
Devlin
Fragmentary note hints at Patrick Ireland inquiry
A damaged excerpt mentions names and addresses without clear context including Henry I. Latourell and a Pittsburgh postal reference. The legible fragment references Ireland and a care of Postmaster and seems part of a personal or official communication with uncertain purpose.
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Ireland
Lata
Henry I. Latourelle
Pitteburg
Elks Lodge Will Be Organized at Bend Friday Evening
Salem dispatch reports Bend event as Elks Lodge organizing on Friday evening. The piece also covers Oregon county agricultural measures, poison distribution legality, and an attorney general opinion guiding county agents on handling poison baits under new laws.
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Elks Lodge
Bend
Salem
Oregon
Brown
Mac Hoke
Wallown County
Board of County Commisasiorier
Wallowa
Piate
Chirhacy
Hot Chews Up S405 San Jo California Ad Year
A fragment from a June 25 note reports a lightweight incident involving Frank Parranti whose $400 watch and a purse were allegedly chewed or damaged in a confrontation prompting a cost estimate of 759 dollars for repairs.
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San Jo8r
Cal
Frank Parranti
Delegates Gather for Neighbors of Woodcraft Rally in Pendleton
About 100 delegates from Eastern Oregon Neighbors of Woodcraft chapters travel to Pendleton for a two day district meeting. Principal speaker will be Mr. Van Orsdall discussing The Law Our Plan and Our Problems. Other talks cover growth and needs of the circle fund and new departments. Public evening program features local music and lodge drills. The convention closes Saturday evening with a banquet.
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Oregon
Neighbors of
Woodcraft
van Oradell
Menileton
Chora Ler
Union
Velll
Milinte Hiner
Woodcraft Home
Woodcraft Home Council
Pendleton
Pridar
Tombers
County Agents Authorized to Use Poison in Work
County Agents are authorized to use poison in work. June 25. A Bend lodge will be instituted Friday night under Dr. H. L. Toney deputy district grand exalted ruler, McMinnville. Deschutes Jefferson Crook Lake and northern Kibmath counties expected to be represented. Efforts to obtain a charter for the Elke lodge began in 1911 under Vernon A Forbes and Ralph Oldster.
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Hevne
Bend Lodge
H. L. Toney
McMinnwhile
Elke
Deschutes
Jefferson
Crook, Lake
Kibmath
Dr. Toney
Elke Lodge
Te Vernon A Forbes
Ralph Oldester
Cents
Bord
Deer to Be Plentiful West of Cascade Range
Portland reports indicate deer will be plentiful west of the Cascade Range while elk herds grow at Minam reservation. State Game Warden Cori Shoemaker notes increasing applications for fawn permits and widespread warden reports of abundant game.
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Cascade Range
Portland
MoUnt al
Cori Shoemaker
Bhoomaver
Thie
Ainte
Minam Reservation
Shoemaker
Wyoming
Minurn
Klamath Palla
Wenatchee Plans New Theater At 150000 Cost
Wenatchee to build a new theater on Mission and Palouse with an estimated cost of 150000. The Liberty has long owned the site. architect is W Houghton of Seattle. Construction contract awarded to Alexander Dew of Dow Eyden, Seattle. Ground broken soon, with completion aimed for October. The theater will cover Mission Street 125 feet by 20 feet on Italquee, seating 1200 on main and balcony, with a 13000 pipe organ to be installed.
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Weaatuchee
Washguness
Mission and Palouse Strate
Wenatchee Tralty and Investment Company
Liberty
Compdins
KH. W. Houghton
Seattle
Alexander Dew
Dow & Eyden, Seale
Palouse Counties See Big Wheat Crop Despite Damage
In Whitman and adjacent counties the wheat crop remains largely undamaged by recent stresses, with farmers optimistic about yields. Early reports indicate strong output potential across Palouse fields despite isolated weather impacts.
Umatilla County Auto Ownership Surges Amid Prosperity
Umatilla County reports one car per seven residents as of 1918 estimates from the secretary of state. About 20,004 people live in the county with ownership rising as tractors and autos shape local wealth. tire costs, gasoline use, and maintenance weigh on families, while road improvements reflect a push for better infrastructure.
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Line Ita
Protetands
Howe Perrone
Nerroinry
Tate
Hivaisiy
Teyaitte
Almont
Reali Bow
Umatifia
Cope
John Dimind
Dimintiian
Atta
Vroeti
Umontilly
Eountyie
Weather optimism as Palouse wheat holds for harvest
Amid airy conditions, a regionwide forecast suggests a good crop outlook for wheat and oats, with minimal rain threats. An observer’s 40 mile drive through Latah and Whitman counties notes history of Palouse wheat resilience, though farmers fear potential weather impacts on yields.
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Kinta
Etain
Descon Private Trade Meeting Spurs International Question
Paris June 25 The supreme committee at a meeting discussed private trade relations with Germany and Russia. Aiming to monitor competition authorities in each country, officials debated cross border trade controls and enforcement.
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Paris
Keomomin
Dlevhded
Gareayanmy
Gravette News Herald needs truth to keep from the poorhouse
A garbled note from the Gravette News Herald quotes a speaker urging honesty in newspaper business to avoid ruin, warning against sensationalism and urging care with claims about others. The fragment echoes pressure for ethical reporting and accountability in journalism.
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Gravette News-Herald
All Wwer
Kanas
Busines Guas
Rausy
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