Labor in Demand All Over Oregon
Labor shortages drive hiring in Oregon across farms and industry as the U S Employment Service expands outreach. In Jackson County orchards and Hood River strawberry fields, women and men are urged to register for work. Wages from four to eight dollars a day with house support offered for married men. Shipyard and mill jobs also listed with skilled and unskilled positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred PF. Smith
U. & Employment Rerview
Portland
Ore
United States Employment Service
Mall
Wakespala
Jackson County
Hood River
Bruce Scott
Lewis Building
Fourth
Oak &19
Mra Scott
Farmer Labor
vVieinniky
Rnvetera
Wood Calhore
Woods
Austrian Terms Friday Noon Announced Formal Meeting
War news from May reports that Austria will receive terms at a formal meeting in Budapest on Friday noon. The official announcement confirms the timing and venue of the expected settlement terms.
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Waris
Bt. Germaln
Robes Leave Wan Wrreour SICKEL to Phone Police
On May 24 at 1013, Paul Schade of Ohio Avenue reported a robbery at 430 a.m. Two suspects allegedly held up a restaurant manager, and police were contacted.
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Robes
Paul Schade
Ohio Avenue
Fragmentary police report with dated street crime quotes
A garbled OCR fragment reflects a police incident with mentions of armed suspects, a 2:30 a.m. event, and implied theft. Names and precise details are unreadable, leaving a partial glimpse of an arrest or investigation context.
Fire and Vehicle Heap Burn Near Norfolk Harbor
NORPOLK Va May 27 Fire damaged many old wagons and carts in a rural Norfolk scene near the harbor. A farmer’s wife gathered the scrap wagons in an open lot, lit them, and watched them burn while the husband returned home puzzled by the destroyed collection.
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Norpolk
Norfolk
Younistown
Strange Tale Of Borrowed Wagons And A Tumey
A garbled dialogue reveals a comical scene where a party discovers two wagons and a tumey were borrowed. The exchange features quirky spellings and clipped phrasing as characters react with astonishment and humor.
Alamo Midget Shows Planned for Pendleton Benefit
The Alamo show troupe promotes a debut in Pendleton on June 1 to support the Round Up band. Featured acts include a midget performer, wild animal displays, and a water circus with extra attractions. Wrestler Trernards will also appear, with further performances en route to Portland for the Rose Festival.
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Penilleton
Doliitta
Trernards
Pendleton
Fortland
Wheat prices spark farmer complaints in uneasy market
In a clipped exchange, Parmer Corntoswel notes wheats' price pressure remains a concern as buyers push for lower costs, while another speaker hints at rising costs and potential trouble over rising wheat prices.
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Parmer Corntoswel
Meanest Thief: Performed Liquid Sunshine
George Staton a San Francisco stevedore reports a daytime cellar break in which 225 pints of whiskey valued as his liquid treasure were stolen. Staton asks for help locating the thief or thieves responsible.
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Liquid Sunshine
San Francisco
George Staton
Harlow Street
Staton
Gilet Fad Captures Summer Fashion Spotlight
New York May 27 The United Press reports a dazzle for summer 1919 with the gilet trend. Bright metallic ribbons and varied fabrics colorfully frame the modern female silhouette as designers promote gilet wear and flexible styling options.
Government plans sale of surplus grenades and stock
Washington May 24 The government has found a use for 15,000,000 hand grenades left over from the armistice. The War Department will auction surplus stock valued at 1,695,270,000 with bidders including several large concerns. Proceeds and November 11 totals reach 296,130,000 in sales.
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Washington
Tomer
Telebanka
War Department
Salon Eines
Students Seek Summer Work In Washington State
May 24 report from WALLA WALLA shows 700 hireable high school students ready to work this summer. Questionnaires filed with federal labor agent Pitt PF White list farmers who can hire them. Part year students earned over $47,000 in summer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla
Wash
Hireir
Pitt PF. White
Schow
Glorious Relief From Itching Skin Diseases
An advertisement explaining a blood purifier treatment for skin eruptions. It asserts surface remedies fail because the condition stems from bloodborne organisms. The product, labeled B. 3.8 and 5.8, is promoted as cleansing blood and removing germs, promising relief and restored skin health. Sold by drug stores and medical shops, with address for Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Laboratory
Atlante
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Milady
poRmeimor
Urgandie
Wifle
Chicago
Pat Arien
Richmwemd
Cal
Armorthan
Gad
Iren
Seattle
Siberia
China
Wae
Teller
Stegener
Eitlied Schmitt
MRE Bages
Sorpolk
Bitebant
Dora
Henrietta
Alamo
Amels
Pacfic Power & Light Co
W. Webb
American National Bank Building
Dale Rothwell
Umatilla Flour G Grain Co
Margaret Agche
United Press
Willy
New York
Sieter Syele
Euidherm
Cutiura
Ecserma
M. Winton
Shine
Sturgis & Storie
Pendleton, Oregon
East Court St
Pendleton Trading Co
Miller & Bement Co
Cottonwood ST
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