Dally and Mail Rates and German War Finances
A jumble of newspaper clerical entries on daily, semiweekly, and mail rates contrasts with a lengthy critique of Germany's war finance. It argues $42.5 million of 1917 treasury notes were subscribed and calls for $10 million more, linking the issue to military expansion and global economic strain. The piece condemns the German policy as folly that harms all nations, and notes potential shifts in France and Russia to counter it. It mentions Frau von Johlen and Haalbach of Krupp.
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Russia
Germany
New York
London
Amsterdam
France
Lot
Sodom
Walla Walla and Pendleton urged to seek unity not rounds
A report contends Walla Walla should not imitate a proposed round-up in Pendleton, arguing such a plan would shame the Northwest and harm both cities. The piece recalls past mutual visits and emphasizes cooperation to grow the inland empire rather than engage in petty rivalry. It notes East Oregonian doubts Walla Walla businessmen would back the move.
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Walla Walla
Pendleton
Garden City
East Oregonian
Oregon farmers gain from pest and horticultural report
A new Biennial Crop Pest and Horticultural Report from the Oregon Agricultural College offers 300 plus pages with frost prevention tips, fruit variety recommendations, and pest remedies. It argues better grade fruit boosts state prosperity and notes strong demand for first class apples and the cost of substandard produce.
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The
Agricultural College
Experiment Station
Fight Day Before Yesterday Witnesses Silenced in Court
A southern courtroom heard a fight recounted by an aged witness Mose who claimed amnesia about the incident. Counsel pressed for details but Mose insisted he slept since the day before yesterday, offering little usable testimony.
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Darkey
Old Mose
Mose
Ram's Horn Echoes On Truth And Wealth
A collection of aphoristic lines contrasts honesty with wealth and power. It warns that money cannot buy happiness or moral virtue, notes the folly of excess, and observes human folly in consuming newspapers and demanding control over others.
General Custis Lee Dies at 80 in Virginia
General Custis Lee age 80 died in Virginia. He was the eldest son of General Robert E Lee and a descendant of Henry Lee and George Washington Custis. Born September 18, 1832 at Fort Monroe, he attended West Point and served in both the U S and Confederate armies before holding academic posts and leading Washington College, later Washington and Lee University.
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Custis Lee
Virginia
Robert BE. Lee
George Washington Curtis Lee
Henry Lee
Lighthorse Harry
George
Washington Park Custis
General Washington
Fort Monroe
West Point Military Academy
Corps of Engineers
United States Army
Jefferson Davie
Sailor’s Creek
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Washington College
Washington and Lee University
Salt Lake
He Counted Em Bass Drummer Chooses Police Band Irishman
A bass drummer vacancy in the police department brass band drew an applicant from a young Irishman on the force. After the examination, the musical director questioned how he could play in the band given the deficit in skill.
Easter Dress and Tradition Style Guide
The piece reflects on why people wear new clothes at Easter, tying the tradition to rebirth and spring. It links the Resurrection and seasonal renewal to Mother Earth donning green, urging new hats, suits, shoes, gloves, and other items in proper texture, cut, color, and value.
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Ome
Mother Earth
Applicant claims knowledge of bars in a beat
A quoted exchange shows an applicant admitting limited musical knowledge yet asserting the ability to count bars per beat. The dialogue suggests a test of basic music theory understanding during an interview or assessment.
Hopeless Banter Sparks Unseen Trouble
In a quiet moment, a faltering sweet talk between two men triggers unintended consequences. One insists hope remains while the other laments a clear rejection. A casual exchange spirals into a risky situation that unsettles their circle and hints at deeper conflicts brewing beneath the surface.
Cement Work Offers Free Estimates For Basements And Sidewalks
An advertisement from a cement contractor with over 50 years of experience promotes reinforced concrete basement walls, 7 feet high and 6 inches thick, finishes to imitate stone, and fireproof cellars or chicken coops. It also covers moisture retaining cemetery walls, and guides for durable sidewalks with 8 inch depth, 4 inch base, and a top of cement and river sand mix. Free estimates available through East Oregonian.
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America
Old Country
East Oregonian
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