Woolen Mills Face Draft Exemption Question in Oregon
Oregon woolen mills employ more than 400, mostly for Government orders, and leaders fear labor shortages if workers shift to shipyards. Boards offer no firm stance but officials cite a "necessary skill industrial labor" exemption for those in essential mill work to meet Army needs.
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Portland Woolen Mills
EB. L. Thompson
Oregon
Ides
Portland
Sherean
Pees
Regon City
Salem
Eugene
Oregonian
Will Bear Repetition No Business Man Should Skip Ads
A plea urges every town business to have name and trade listed in the local newspaper to show what businesses operate there. It stresses that even minimal two line-space mentions aid the town, while heavy ad practices aren t required. It warns that failing to advertise harms the town and its commerce. FOR RENT sarde at this office.
Truthful Answers for Draft Questionnaires Warned by Officials
The notice warns registrants to answer questionnaires truthfully or face prosecution. It cites Oregon U S Attorney Clarice L Reames and Attorney General guidance against false statements to obtain exemptions or deferred classifications. Exemptions before December 15 lose validity. all registrants must complete the sworn inventory of domestic, industrial, and educational status. Legal advice is offered by local boards.
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Rsonal
Clarice L. Reames
United States
Oregon
Portland
Digging Your Grave With Your Teeth Parody by Walt Mason
A wartime temperance verse lampoons excess as Europe starves and Americans overeat. The poem warns that indulgence worsens hunger abroad while praising wartime rations and ally support in a humorous dig at dieting. It ends with a quip about allies and the moral burden of consumption.
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Europe
Hoover
Walt Mason
No Room For Doubt in War Support Editorial
The Oregonian argues against public doubt over war aims and conscription, invoking General von Ludendorff on demoralization to claim doubt aids the enemy. It insists readers must unite behind the just cause, silence critics, and prevent any erosion of resolve that could turn victory into defeat.
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The
Oregonian
von Ludendorf
Russia
Germany
Congress
America
Work Rushed on Vancouver Barracks Big Spruce Mill
Two hundred men are at work on the spruce mill under construction at Vancouver barracks. Excavations for concrete foundations exceed half complete as timbers are prepared for the floor. The mill spans about 400 by 500 feet and a new 2500 foot private spur track is being extended by the S P & 5 under officer supervision to reach the site, with national army recruits making up much of the labor.
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Vancouver Barracks
National Army
Te Abestract
Printing Firm Seeks Local Jobs For St Johns Le
A local job printing business invites St Johns Le residents to shift all printing needs their way. The shop promises full service, modern equipment, and lower prices than similar work in Portland. Support from citizens and businesses is welcomed.
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St. Johns le
Portland
For Sale Modero six mens house close in terms
For sale an office property known as Modero six mens house listed with close in terms. The listing notes location near a central business district and invites offers from interested buyers seeking compact premises suitable for an office setup.
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Modero Six Mens House
Boosts for Opera House To the Editor
A booster urges St Johns to build an opera house and hotel with Western Union in a shared building. He cites community losses to Portland and trolley limits, proposes a business leaders meeting, and seeks editorial publication of his views for local welfare.
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Portland
St. Johns
Willamette
Western Union
Johns
St Johns Residents Offered Convenient Tax Payment Service
Johns Bank offers St Johns residents a service to pay taxes and city liens in Portland with their own receipt issued, promising no inconvenience. Henderson, manager of Paniniit Abstract Realty Co at 402 North Jersey Street references the arrangement.
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St. Johns
Portland
Johns Bank
Paniniit Abstract
Realty Co
Henderson
North
Jersey Street
For Sale Five Room Outings With River View
Five room outings with modern conveniences near a fine river view on a paved street with sewer. Corner Lear lot on N Jersey Street. Price 2500. Contact W. Rogers at B02 N'Jemey Street.
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W. Rogers
N'Jemey Etreat
Six Brave Brothers Go To War In Somber Family Portrait
A World War I era reminiscence portrays Martha and Chas L Gant sending their six sons, Bill the runt and five taller brothers, to fight overseas. The letter honors loyalty to liberty, old glory, and patriotism while inviting a stranger to share a meal and blessings before France.
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Jim
Bill
Martha
Sam
Lew
Walt
Nick
Kaiser
Freedom
France
Chas
L, Gant
Modern home near business district of Johns for sale
If you seek a one located home near the business district of Johns contact the owner. A $500 down payment secures the deal with balance on satisfactory terms. Call now for details and act quickly before the opportunity is gone.
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Johns
Peninsula Shipyards to Build More Government Steamers
The Peninsula Shipbuilding company wins contracts from the United States Shipping Board to construct six to eight new steamers of 4000 tons each, adding to eight already contracted. President F C Knapp returns from Washington and says work will keep the yard busy into early 1919. The Pacific Northwest is seen as the new shipping hub as wooden vessels for the emergency fleet are produced on the coast.
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Peninsular Shipbuilding Company
United States Shipping Board
F. C. Knapp
Comany
Ashington
D. C
Knapp
Pacific Northwest
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Peninsula Shipbuilding Company
United States
St. Helens
Uncle Sam
Week of Prayer Observances by St Johns Churches
The churches of St Johns unite for a week of prayer with a daily program at different churches. December 11 at Evangelical Church Thanksgiving and Confession and Watch Night service follow. January 1 at Baptist Church One Body with Christ as head. January 2 at Christian Church Nations and Their Rulers. January d at Methodist Church Families Schools Colleges and the Young. January 4 at Congregational Church Home Missions and Christian Sympathy between Employers and Employed. All services at 7 45 p m.
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St. Johns
Evangelical Church
Baptist Church
Church Universal
Christ
Christian Church
Methodist Church
Congregational Church
Buy Thrift Stamps War Savings Plan Guide
Government war savings plan invites small investors to lend at four percent interest. War savings certificates cost 4.12 dollars this month with monthly 1 cent increases. mature January 1, 1928, paying 6 dollars. Thrift stamps cost 25 cents each, used to accumulate funds for a future certificate. Available at post offices, banks, carriers, merchants, and authorized agents.
Homes for sale on easy installments advertised by Mrs Soule
Mrs M Soule promotes several homes for sale with easy installment terms and provides contact options at her office 510 N Jersey St or her home 12 Allegheny St. The notice mentions Rose Cream as a winter shop product and ends with Currin Says So.
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Currin
St Johns Roll of Honor lists enlistments and asks for missing names
The St Johns Roll of Honor lists locals who have enlisted in Uncle Sam's service and are at various training camps. The note asks readers to supply any overlooked names to add to the roll, listing numerous individuals and inviting corrections.
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St. Johns
Uncle Sam
St. Johne
Taylor M. Whitmore
Athill W., Irvine
Deane H. Knowles
Earl H. Knowles
Theodore Bugbee
H. Byron Poff
Armand
David Bowe
Clyde Heath
Walter Mayer
Fred Semalling
John Ernest Johnson
Hiram Satinger
Kenneth Simmons
Thornton Toole
Eugene Hiatt
Jane Walker
August Jensen
Ray Myer
Ellmer Maples
King Gagnon
Harold
Arthur Holcomb
Lester D
Basil B
Smith
Bryant Kilkenny
Paul Rude
Emory Gillmore
Lewis Wirth
Harold Meredith
Ray Hawkins
Hugh Ward
Kindle
C. Satterlee
Gordon
Wilbur Beilinger
Zelta Rice
John O'Neill
Harry Truman
Frank Green
Walter Rickson
Frank Whitney
AppEal Reynolda
Carlyle Cuanin
Percy Smith
Frank Whine
Arthur C. Clark
Alphonso Fox
Arry C. Hughes
Geo
Down Oa
Edward G
Ingolf Willikson
F. Edward Isbell
Graham Moxon
G. Lincoln Fassett
Harley Manning
Grover * Carroll
Lesie Adolph Ascher
John Ba
Wm. Moe
Albert Hyde
Reed ¢ Chamberlain
Ray Vanakechardley
Akeley
Ceet Iil
Ran Strom
Gail Portine
Naeel Nelson
Grover Barron
Harry J. Simmons
Oceanic Shipbuilding Company Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation reveal Oceanic Shipbuilding Company with 125000 capital. E K Enebo P B Grant and B G Skulason named as incorporators. Five acre Milwaukie site to build wooden ships. Plan to contract with private buyers if government orders fall through.
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Jacob Kamm
Oceanic Shipbuilding Company
E. K. Enebo
Peninsula Shipbuilding Company
Idaho J
P. B. Grant
B. G. Skulason
Milwaukie
Obstacles Removed Open Portland Channel Opens Port to World Trade
Portland gains a near one foot minimum depth at the entrance and over eighty feet uniform depth to sea, enabling large ocean carriers to enter easily. The enormous channel improvement, costing millions, positions Portland for a vast maritime trade outlook and growth as a world port.
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Portland
Columbia River
Portaa
Hinerland
Home Merchant Pleads For Patrons In Telephone Appeal
A cautious appeal urges customers to place telephone orders with the local home merchant. The notice emphasizes attentive service and convenient, prone careful attention to each order.
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