Rescue by God's hand as Oromite crew drifted 60 days at sea
Natives of Rimatara recount the 80 ton schooner Oromite sinking after a storm off Tahiti. Stranded for 60 days with dwindling food and water, the crew survived by shark meat and intermittent rains. A miracle sighting of Tahiti and a tow by a powerboat saved them. They credit divine guidance for reaching safety.
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Papeete
Tahiti
Eatives
Rimatara
Tahit
Murata
Thad
Tubiti
Great War memories amid fragmentary gossip on trains
A collage of ad hoc reminiscences from wartime travel and home life. A Aane recalls the American advance near Chateau Thierry and a canteen story, while other vignettes depict a mule of patriotic talk and a playful quilt exhibition. The tone is era dated and lightly satirical.
Influenza Theorist Proposes Poison Gas Link
A Portland Journal letter argues influenza spread may be due to poison gas rather than a germ. The writer cites European gas warfare, air currents, and open windows as factors, suggesting masks and air analysis as solutions while noting the epidemic’s subsidence and unanswered questions about origin.
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Portland
Portland Journal
Baker
J. H. Wilson
A. Larson
Europe
Fuenga
Firet
Spain
France
Eharine
England
Atlantic
America
Wasco County
Alaska
League Car Nations
Advertising fragment for gloves, raincoats, bonds and records
An ad listing heavy reversible cotton gloves two for 25 cents and a raincoat man. Schumann-Heink records for Victor available at Curens. Buyer and seller of Liberty Bonds and equities. Urges bringing receipts for wet weather cash. Open evenings and Sundays. Abington
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W. W. Rogers
Abington
The Way of the World Ed Battles
Fragmented poem reflecting on friendship, poverty, and earthly vanity. It contrasts bright days with dark times, noting that true support from friends fades in trouble and urging awareness of the poor and orphaned amid glittering appearances. The verse ends with a caution about neglect at life’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Renerber
Shipyard honors Eric Hauser with resolutions and band
Employees at Grant Smith Porter shipyards paid tribute to vice president and general manager Eric V. Hauser with resolutions presented after a band welcome. Hauser, absent in the East, received the documents in uniform, as 800 workers and families gathered at the Martnot hotel ballroom for a ballet luncheon and parting ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Smith Porter
Eric V. Hauser
Hauser
Elmer O'Callaghan
Yard Ligetty Loat
Phil Jennings
Grant Smith-Porter Company
St Johns residents urged to pay taxes via city lien service
A historical ad urges St Johns residents in Portland to pay taxes and city liens through Peninsula Title and Realty Co. A. Henderson, manager, promises receipt and convenience for a 25 cent fee, referencing St Johns Bank. The promotion closes with a persuasive pitch for a Victrola.
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St. Johns
Portland
Women Endorse Nine-Hour Day Plan At Mill
A committee of two, Mrs. Etta Debenham and Mrs. Alice Ogden, voiced approval of a nine hour day for Port land Woolen Allie workers. They said the plan would give Saturdays afternoons free, allow a full week’s shopping, and keep daily hours at the employees’ discretion.
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Emuihages
Portland
Etta Debenham
North Kellown Street
Alice Ogden
North
Jersey Street
Mille
Hige
Oregonian
Lene
For Sale Modern Four Room Cottage Furnished
Strictly modern four room cottage with high grade furniture and complete houseware. Gas range and gas water heater in kitchen, heating stove with water coils, ideal for a newly married couple. Easy installments offered to buyers who will complete the contract.
Income Tax Drive Under Way For 1919 Returns
The 1919 income tax push is underway as Collector Milton A Miller urges immediate action. Taxpayers must review their 1918 income and deductions, file returns, and determine liability once new forms are issued. Estimates and guesses are discouraged. accurate figures are required for both single and married filers.
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Congress
Aleaa
Ling
Milton A. Miller
Salvage feats of British admiralty for sunken ships
The British admiralty salvage corps acts swiftly after sinkings. Divers assess hole size, repairs use wood patches or heavy 12 inch standards. Vessels vary in damage from small to huge openings, some 40 by 20 feet, with cargo removed before refloat and repair. Several ships, torpedoed, are refloated and reentered into port.
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British Admiralty Salvage Corps
Currins Ad Promises Laughs From Raincoat Man
An odd ad copy features a boastful seller not a slicker, urging readers about slickers and raincoats. It hints at The Raincoat Man persona, inviting audience to hear Let Lauder share humor daily at Currins.
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Lauder
Currins
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Kentucky
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Saturday Bye Post
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the Royal Tailors
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Peninsulal Security Company
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Malu
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Royal Academy of Music
London
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Thone Main Smh
Perkins & Bailey Lawyers Board of Trade
John
Secale de Heures
Ao Serra
Mlr
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Ewart P. Borden
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Dr.Jones
Calder Chiropractors
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L. PF
Pickens
Lewis Caldwell
Burlington
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Mother's New
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the Central
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