Government control a success in railroad war era
Director General Hines argues federal operation moved freight during the war, untangled congestion via unification, supplied more equipment, and faced the coal strike without private control feasibility. He contends costs were lower or comparable to private control, says deficits cited by critics ignore war service. Rental paid of 917 million exceeded likely private earnings under present rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
Himes
Uncle Sam
The Housewife's Freedom From Household Help
War era shifts push housewives to labor saving devices electric washing machines ironers vacuums and sewing machines once luxury now economy booster paid by saving on hired help and medical bills. some report less work than with maids. Also notes Washington opens a fourth normal school to ease teacher shortages while Oregon criticizes normal training. bolshevik leaders turn and allied governments should watch them. train schedule changes heighten need for the Umatilla Pendleton motor car.
Rheumatic Pains Remedy Ad
An old style advertisement touts a safe remedy for rheumatic pains, claiming rapid relief for soreness in joints and muscles. It promises daily use for sudden bumps, cuts, bites, and headaches, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Renee
Wiese
Local Political Figure Leaves for Campaign After Concert
28 years ago in Kendiptorn last night Hepmner candidate for congress, a Republican nominee contender, headed for Cintompo Nook after a charity event. Telephones reported a concert reception with phonograph and telephonic demonstrations. Manager Fletcher demonstrated new equipment as audience marveled at the Tech display and wonders of modern performance that delighted attendees.
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Fient Kemenian
Tion
WLRB
Bilis
Hepmner
Congress
Cintompo Nook
Fin Po Jiu
Che Mountains
Fletcher
Seth
Overseas Diary of Y M C A Soldier Diary Entry
An overseas diary fragment describes supply delays and unit movements. The author notes Cantera Boca provisions arriving, a soldier detachment leaving, and Ford vehicles in use. Mentions a chaplain and jokes about a Ford with a divietions minister, while fearing a risky descent into a shell hole full of water.
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Cantera Boca
Mir
Wowdfield
Walker
Tam
Fragmentary lyric style notice from a damaged page
The readable lines describe a night sky scene with singing figures and a dramatic air. It mentions a character named Aimee T and some dreamlike imagery of thieves or reversals, set against a dark backdrop with a brave song. The text is garbled and incomplete.
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Aimee T
Hat Had Stomach Trouble for Seven Years
Theodora fanford of Fenmore Michigan suffered seven years of stomach pain preventing vegetables and fruit. After using Chamberlain's Tablets she can eat normally and sleep better. The ad urges trials for indigestion and constipation and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Helmedy as pleasant and effective for coughs and colds. Writer George F. Daniels of Hardwick Vermont endorses Chamberlain's Tablets.
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Theodora Fanford
Fenmore
Mich
Chamberlain
George F. Daniels
Hardwick
Mr. Drambela
Fiitwick Inn
New Tulane
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BATES
CN abVaNdica
Mall
Crriza Tapolis
Portland
Shiraro Bureau
Washington, D
Fourmani
Iit
Frank I. Stanton
Euet Oregonian Party
Wrigleys
Ule Y
Washington
Oregon
Russia
Umatilla-Pendleton
Hamfin
Pendleton
Umatilla Flour & Grain Co
Cornalisen
Y. M.C. A. Overseas
Hamley & CO
East Oregonian Printing Department
Hat
Koeppen’s
A. C. Koeppen & Bros
Cheney
Ficheney
Cueany Sagi Raph Sty
F Economy Drug Co
PES Dln, Or
Marshall Yh & Company
Nat's Bank
W. H. Reynolds
Inland Empire
Thomas C. Omart
Main Street
Éero SfiiLohi
Herman
Haynes
Umatilla Auto Co
Garden Street
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