Rankin Speech Sparks House Ovation in Support of Food Amendment
Washington May 24 Jeanette Rankin Montana earned a standing ovation after delivering her maiden remarks in the House. She praised an amendment to the Lever bill to boost food conservation led by women, arguing women officers who understand home life can effectively direct conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jeanette Rankin
Montana
Howe
Jess van
Woney
Scorpsen
Worman
Wheat futures slide in volatile trading session
Wheat pits see a downward move with prices slipping amid mixed market signals. Trading notes from Chicago describe open and high levels with slight gains elsewhere, while Portland reports small shifts in dairy and commodity indices.
Worsley predicts bond measure across Wallowa county tour
In a talk across Union and Wallowa counties he argues the $1 million bond will fail. He travels from Rhett to Annatithe, plans speakers, and urges communities to vote no while stressing safety and county unity in the campaign. He forecasts no majority in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deliatt
Worsley
Clateegs
Piast
Umatite
Pendleton
Perichay
Rhett
Annatithe
Walon
Wallowa
Enlistment Drive Seeks 4009 Draftees June 19
Washington May 9 a national appeal prompts stores to display window ads tied to current events. Corporations like Hurtig Marine Corp coordinate with Meadshead to drum up enlistments for the marine corps as weeks of defense urging citizens to cooperate intensify. The effort aims to strengthen recruitment and support patriotic duty nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paany
Hurtig Marine Corp
Martine Corp
Austrians Retreat Near Trieste as Battle Intensifies
Reports from Vienna and London indicate heavy fighting around Trieste with Austrian defenses under strain. German and Allied forces clash as casualties mount. Austrian troops reportedly retreat while suppressing civilian disruption. Prisoners are taken as the front lines shift and artillery bombardment continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Late Wire News Sam May 28 Parvke Bowl Board Action
Fragmented wire items report changes in board members and damages in Salem and Portland. Includes references to Governor's secretary, a $10,000 damages claim, and a naval committee note on a New York accident. Mentions May 28 and May 24 dispatches with wartime international context and political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Tevermen Withiycome
John Logan
Portland
Aml
Jame Flinn
Salem
Shin
T the Hind
Officers for Troop O 10 Elect Tonight
Pendleton cavalry troop to elect officers this evening at city hall. Captain OE Giodeted to lead, with Lt. Caldwell and other local officials among candidates. Meeting at 7:30 to select the captain and appoint lieutenants and sergeants after inspection and drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop O
Pendleton
Cremen
Giodeted
Pendieton
Wietnamat
Caldwell
Iit
T. Tayter
Bem. Whitteen
Memorial Day Parade Forming at Court House in Pendleton
Memorial Day ceremonies will mark Decoration Day in Pendleton with a parade forming at the court house at 9:30. Veterans groups and city officials will coordinate the exercises, including a parade along Court Street to Main Street and the Menor Cason pavilion for remarks, music, and a firing salute at the cemetery. The program features veterans, a marching band, speakers from the Grand Army of the Republic and local dignitaries, with a firing of guns and a bugle salute to conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Pendleton
Beth
Tewe Oral
Perece
Ube
Marek
Webb
Menor Ceeson Pavilina
Harry ¥. Comber
Waeer
Mar H
Ronted
Encom
Vincent Ant
Perth
Enor Quarle College
J. Bates
Lee Ae
U S Relies On To Stop Air Raids
German plan aimed to keep as many planes as possible at home for England's defense. U S measures focus on countering raids to prevent weakening Allied front lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
England
United States Burden of Protection in War Worries Nations
In a May 18 report from Santos the outcome of ongoing aerial warfare hinges on U S action. German airmen threaten Ere land and Britain, with estimates noting reduced British air power at the front. Officials warn Britain will not relinquish war effort and England seeks air supremacy while civilian casualties rise at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santos
United States
Evvenehville
England
Thrar
University of Oregon Ambulance Corp Nearing Establishment
University of Oregon supporters in Pendleton and Salem back the creation of a University of Oregon Ambulance Corps under student leadership. Walter C Wireiow of Salem and Went of the alumni association pledge support as plans advance. The effort has solid backing and aims to equip student volunteers with outfits and gear, though costs and cadet roles remain to be finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Pendicton
Walter C Wireiow
Salem
Preei Went
Alucnen Association
Unionnethry
Cremron Am Palani’ Corps
Fkurkendall
Eugene
Corp Mitelon
Corp
Almmol
Ee Stadentir
Harstad Wormer
Pert Serord
Lowell
Merley
Appointed County Agent of Home Economics
The county court appointed a new county agent of home economics on the recommendation of the County Council of Defense. She will begin June 1. The appointment comes amid wartime efforts to staff key services and mobilize community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hike Cousty
United States
Butler
Aimestio Sciente
American airmen escape death in dramatic crash
Paris May 28 Lieutenant Williem Thaw of Pittsburgh Corporal Harold Villa of Boston and Captain Thorne of the Lafyotie escadrille survived a miraculous escape from a crash front line. The plane crashed after reaching a speed estimated at 140 miles an hour. None of the three were seriously injured and all walked away, though the aircraft was severely splintered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Williem Thaw
Pitteburg
Harold Villa
Boston
Thorne
Lafyotie Escadrille
Tornado Death Toll Surges Across States
May 28 Chicago reports two hundred thirty eight killed and nine hundred twenty two injured as tornadoes ravage Texas, Indiana, parts of Kansas and Kentucky. Authorities warn against unsafe heating stoves and note plant extracts used for fuel have caused accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jajores
Tornaderm
Pendleton Leads in Liberty Bond Subscriptions
Pendleton has taken 400000 dollars in Liberty Bonds, the largest total in the state outside coastal towns. The community plans to maintain its lead with 1 percent of the state’s representative bonds, while banks and committees prepare to handle the inflow as records show Pendleton far ahead of nearby towns. The regional financial effort is described as substantial, with local leaders urging continued support.
Food bill and Hoover warn of Atlantic food vacuum
The May 24 report notes a House vote on the food bill and immense bread demands for the Allies. Herbert Hoover warned that European hunger and the Atlantic food vacuum threaten public tranquility, urging aid and shipping to secure wheat and other cereals for the North American and Allied needs. He emphasized the United States must protect its people while ensuring relief to Europe amid shipping bottlenecks and disrupted supplies from Austria, Romania, Bulgaria, and other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eure
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Petich
Europe
Arcadia Fetieh
Mod
Hooter
United States
Austia
Rumania
Bulgaria
India
Australia
Lodiy
Athantic
Priddis
Sims Is Promoted Now Vice Admiral
In a formal Navy update, Sims receives promotion to vice admiral amid remarks on leadership and service. The message notes continued duties with the fleet and emphasizes strategic goals for the American forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sims
Square Deal for Interior Promotes Bond Yes Vote
A column argues in favor of approving bonds for interior improvements. The piece references a highway commission member and a political climate in Ayratine county. It notes public support or opposition dynamics and urges residents to vote yes to fund projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
This CO
Also Mentioned on This Page
Trieste
Ange of
Ore
Union and
Ns Worley
Ioan Orange No
Coumpoien
Austria
Dew
Wenden
Pais
Map
Nici Aliecks
London
Chereau
Lens
Hai
Late Wire News
Whoart
Sues Astistapf
Wes
Winnie Ringer
Stet
Dethqone Brats
New York
Sneren
Oman
Washlise
Pressinghausen
United State
Aescoopie Naval Committee
Aevident
AMD Resta
Japan
Piper
Cours
Asia
Resian
Department OF the East
J.franklin Bell
Oreos
Ornetal J. Preeaklyn Bell
Leonard Weed
James VP
Cioke Tormer
Tron
Jeter
Dave de
Mathonel Room
America
U. OF C. Ambulance Corp
Amoce Bott
Department of Agriculture
de- Partie
Pomdleton
Porttumt
Wwedieton
Pendle
Wien
Owen
Eis Ltd
Pepaitativee
Almieet
Cregan
Banka Anil
Belie
Prouhelations
Waslington
Ned Fleet
W. L. Thompson
Oregon
Stiderwland
Ayratine
Marten
Mmeetinas Speerhee
Ste. Nitere
Thetis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!