Social and Personal Notes from Pendleton Visit
A crowded social page details visits and greetings in Pendleton with guests from Wapato Washington St. George and Portland among others. It mentions local residents and travelers, hotel stays, and a discussion on wartime economic themes including employment, rehabilitation of industries and the use of scarce resources. It notes a wartime shift in land use and production priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP Riera
P.B. Garreteon
Paul
King
Seal Rr
Wynaman
Spokase
Babe Grifgth
Beker
Hotelleton
M. Barager
Daughien
Barager
Baker
West Webb
Jennein
C. Gram
Portland
H. Redd
Graithee
Pendleton Aus
Draft Cost Low Washington Armistice Era
Nov 14 report notes wartime draft costs per man fell sharply after armistice. Testimony by Gen Crowder before the Home Appropriations committee cited costs to induct and transport draftees, with figures showing reductions from early draft years to 1917. Estimates mention Uncle Sam paying various sums per draftee and per volunteer, reflecting wartime efficiency changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Ggowder
Home Appropriations Committee
Gam
Crowder
War Victories Not All On Battlefield Report
London notes crime in Britain rises as wartime shifts cut inmate numbers. Sir Beolyn Russells-Bria, chair of the Prison Commissioners, cites two causes: the war and a policy to reform criminals. Prewar powers are tightened, with 6% penal petitions downgrading, and a drop in executions attributed to wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feeremee
Maryry
Tommy
Els
Kyetem
Satia
Army
Navy
Sol
Wales
Hay
Ebro
London
Mmall
Great
Brithon
Beolyn Ruesles-Bria
Priaen
Combs Canyon Area Faces Wheat Acreage Increase Plan
Government asks Umatilla County farmers to raise wheat acreage by 10 000 acres by 1919 15 to boost production. Combs Canyon section shows low yield and discouragement despite fallow gains. Other parts report increases, but the largest rise centers on the Combs Canyon area with land easing for more wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Ematilla
War end promise to curb waste in industry outlook
Ample discussion on wartime waste and economic loss, urging efficiency gains. Notes how cities have wasted paper and how routine materials could be repurposed. Mentions retooling for postwar productivity and better resource use across civilized nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Epoljen
BR Alunde Saapersg
Stolen Belgian Indemnities Soar to 465 Million Says Cecil
Lord Robert Cecil reports Belgian indemnities and wartime exactions by German authorities drained Belgium of about 465 million francs through 1915 to 1917. He notes seizures from cities and firms, forced loans, and indirect penalties imposed on private individuals. The article mentions monthly indemnities rising from 9 million to 12 million francs as the German occupation tightened control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londom
England
Gsrmaa
Belgium
Robert Cecil
Huns
Germaine
War Casualties and Missing in Action List from Washington and Idaho
A long list of service members from Washington Oregon and Idaho with statuses including Killed in action Missing in action Wounded severely and Died of wounds It includes ranks private sergeant Corporal and a range of hometowns such as Seattle Spokane Portland Boise and Moscow and notes units and locations like Fort Lewis and regional posts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Arnold
Silver City
Maho
Don W. Clark
Bordewar
Wash
George BH. Morris
Washington
Corporal Guy
Eaman
Parie Washington
Elbert C. Johnson
Portland
Oregon
John C. Bird
Seattle
Loyd Cantril
Princeville
Grover
Bekley Enterprise
Delbert B. VanAllen
Onalaska
Lewis &. Vowel
Sedronpoley
Edward Mccintyre
Avalino
Herschel C. Lancaster
Washinton
Bergdant Gill
Avon
Idaho
Refua CL Sells
Riverton
Aint Clair A. Kinney
Byndlentt
Freed JJ Myers
Washingion
Gerporal McClure R. Morrison
Tacom
Tony Ruleheart
Beattie
War reparations and financial collapse predicted after war
The fragment suggests that after the war the provinces will be unable to redeem afone or similar currency, leading to widespread financial weakness and penalties for those involved.
Explorer Viin- Jalbmur Stefannyon Returns After Five Arctic Years
After five years in the barren far north, Viin- Jalbmur Stefannyon, director of the blond Bequimas and five new lands, returns to civilization amid reports that his party perished. He faces trouble, including a reported June attack and renewed dangers in the Arctic trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viin- Jalbmur Stefannyon
Vente
Glycerine Mixture Advertises Appendicitis Relief
Ad claims a glycerine mixture with bark and other ingredients can prevent appendicitis. It promotes a one spoonful dose to ease stomach gas and constipation, touting rapid relief and a “pleasant” effect. Marketed by Talinun Co. with druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talinun Co
Abdication in Amsterdam Sparks Wariness in Europe
Nov. 14 report from Lowdol notes a Dutch refuge for exiled Prussian claimant amid rising unrest. The piece hints abdication as a proclaimed end by William, with fears of a counter revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aekdam
Kalece
Holland
Th Ie
Ait Willen
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Mre
Ed Wenmmeliarn
Wapato
Memelgarn
Parente
Pan
Hemmelearn
Ridgetleta
Coymer Wall
Pendleton
Mryp
Me A. Jaman
Benne
United States
Great Britain
Hla
Bond Pricon
Maat- Now
Combs ‘Canyon
BY Frank Fox
Foe
Orepon
Paul Aull
Everett
Washasia
George B. Eaton
Outs
Fioyé Ko Hinshaw
Mohler
Wagton
Jeremie
George Anthons Brith
Victor
Willian” Murtan
Boise
Iho
Bind
Remaent
Bip Bnaugh
Koeskin
Discane
Chartes SN. Protcher
Spatta
Lion Charle J. Anderson
Nampa
Iduaho
Branley Churley
Tolkeland
Momo A. Hulet
Drigga
Arctic
Villiralmur Stefarsson
Oakland
City
East Bay
Macy
War Labor Board
Lowdol
Prue Sun Swoon
O-W. R
Main Street
Penland
Blydenstein & Co
Alta
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