Profit in Chickens Editor Review Reveals City Hen Pilot
S. Cook of 1002 Oswego Street presents a yearly ledger from keeping 24 hens. Eggs valued at 110.46 with feed costs 85.55 yield a net profit of 74.91 after losses of 73 across low production months. Breeds include White Leghorns Rhode Island Reds Black Hens and Plymouth Rocks. He fed mashed shorts and greens plus beets and notes urban poultry finally paid.
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Rhode Island
Plymouth
C. Cook
Oswego Street
Empty the Toy Banks and Save for War Stamps Promote Thrift
Raymond T. Baker, Director of the Mint, urges emptying toy banks to free up pennies and nickels for circulation. He argues children’s savings should fund War Savings and Thrift Stamps, starting with twenty five cents to open an Uncle Sam account, aiding government needs.
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United States
Raymond T. Baker
Mint
Baker
Uncle Sam
Representative Lewis Seeks Reelect With Broad Agenda
In field coverage, C. Lewis campaigns for retention of his seat in the legislature. His record is constructive and his future plans are broad. He supports Alaska coal shipments and congressional action to enable such service and aims to improve the Columbia slough district to revive a rich, currently unused area. Lewis is portrayed as a proven, trustworthy worker with four years’ experience.
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C. Lewis
Alaska
Congress
Columbia
Lewis
Ture
Gresham
Vardaman Delights Coshocton Audience At High School Starium
An enthusiastic crowd on Thursday night witnessed Ben R. Vardaran display genuine business magnetism for two solid hours. The performer held the audience captivated with his personal charm and stage presence, with no admission fee announced.
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Ben R. Vardaran
Daily Times
Coshocton
Ohio
Vardaman
Starium
Critique of Rural School Window Standard Sparks Debate
A Portland Journal reader voices strong opposition to a standard school design that places windows on one side. The letter argues light should come from all sides, cites eye strain and danger to children, and urges returning to balanced windows for safety and education.
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Portland Journal
Ublic
Yeu
Robert Inther
Ben Vardaman Delivers Noted Lecture at Spare House
Ben R Vardaman spoke to a crowded audience at the spare house Thursday evening on Community ties. The talk drew wide praise as one of the era's best and prompted an informal banquet at the Hotel Martin where he gave a second engaging lecture. Next Tuesday evening January 29 he is billed at the High School Auditorium. A trade ad notes three female to trade for a Shinn cage, via Smith.
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Ben R. Vardaman
Representative McArthur offers seeds to Multnomah residents
Representative C N McArthur of Oregon's Third District announced available thousands of vegetable and flower seed packages for limited distribution to Multnomah County residents planning spring gardens. He will respond to specific requests, mail seeds from Washington mid February, and also provide agricultural bulletins on farming, horticulture, sanitation, and domestic science upon request.
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C. N. McArthur
Oregon
Multnomah County
Europe
McArthur
Washington
D. C
A Lesson On Saving From Walt Mason Satire
The verse mocks thrift pleas urging saving for hard times. It recalls prior advice to stockpile wealth before wars and taxes, and notes critics who now boast of having followed such counsel while facing financial pressure. Mason, through satire, questions the efficacy and timing of prior admonitions.
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Sam
Walt
Mason
Big Timber Deal in Columbia County Oregon
Clark and Wilson Lumber of Linnton bought several thousand acres of timber land in Columbia County Oregon for about 800000 dollars. The Fir Tree Lumber and Appledale Land companies sold the property adjoining Goble. John Pearson, a stockholder in the sellers, arranged the transaction. The land is heavy fir timber and likely to be milled by the purchasers as their operations expand.
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Clark & Wilson Lumber Company
Linnton
Columbia County
Oregon
Fir Tree Lumber Com Peer
Appledale Landpany
Goble
Aucabip
North Rail
John Pearson
How to Make This Community Better address by Ben Vardaman
Citizens heard the brilliant talk on community improvement by Ben Vardaman at the Chautauqua yesterday. The Journal notes the eloquent truths will be long remembered by all who listened and says the High School Auditorium will host his next appearance Tuesday evening.
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Ben R. Vardaman
Chautauqua
The
Journal
Middletown
Ohio
For Rent Room Suitable for Light Housekeeping
Classified notice seeking a room for rent suitable for light housekeeping at 527 E Richmond Street. Contact provided by caller.
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Echmond Street
James John High School Enlistments Listed
A roster from St. Johns lists students serving in Uncle Sam's forces with many names, including Taylor Whitmore, Athil Irvine, Dean Knowles, Earl Knowles, Theodore Bughee, and others in training camps, followed by school activities and a January 5 performance of The Disappearance of Dora. The piece notes a January 29 community dinner with Mr. Vardaman and details of student events and guest groups at the high school.
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St. Johns
Uncle Sam
Taylor M. Whitmore
Athil W. Irvine
Dean H. Knowles
Earl H. Knowles
Theodore Bughee
H. Bryan Polf
Armand Olin
Claude B. Harris
Russell Poff
RR. P. Galloway
Chas
EB. Garlick
Marie Donaldson
Glenn Haskell
Ray Clark
Benjamin Swan
Hubert Martin
Leon Sorber
Donald St
Ivan Faber
Bert Sundstrom
Gail Perrine
Norman Nelson
Grover Barron
Harry J. Simmons
Thos. Roberts
Max J. Witters
A. Tallman
G. W. Btevens
Christ Lind
William E. Galloway
Geo, Worthingips
Jock L
Doug Roy Milton Carnahan
Limer Flynn
J. Elmer Thomas
Eugene Small
Jefferson High
Jefferson Pedagosy
Marvin
Immaculate Heart
James John
James John Boys
Delbert Day
Dora
James John Pennant
Boyer
Gladys Keeney
Gladys Coon
Maying
Benjamin Franklin
Ruth Tindall
Etta Patterson
Richard
Vardaman
Government to Aid Taxpayers With Local Collectors in 1918
Government announces income tax help to be provided by traveling officers in every county seat and many towns. Postmasters bankers and newspapers will inform when officers visit. 1917 returns due March 1 1918 with new exemptions of 1000 and 2000. Taxpayers must file or face penalties. Milton A Miller Collector.
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Milton A. Miller
German Alien Registration Notice in Oregon 1918
Proclamation by the Provost Marshal requires all German natives in the United States to register as alien enemies. In Oregon, registration runs daily from February 4 to February 6, 1918, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., with Portland residents to register at the local post office under the Assistant Registrar. Penalties for noncompliance include restraint, imprisonment, detention, or removal from the United States during the war.
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United States
Oregon
Portland
Hom
Geo. F. Alexander
District of Ore
Vardaman Speaks at St Johns High School Auditorium
Citizens urged to attend a Tuesday evening talk by Vardaman at the High School Auditorium in St Johns. The message calls for community leaders and residents to listen and engage with the speech for the town's welfare.
For Sale For $60 Old house with many windows
An old rectangular house about 20 by 22 feet with single thickness boards and two glass toy doors. It has double floors downstairs and no partitions upstairs. Material and labor priced high. move it. Address 1108 Executive Street one block north from Polk. Mrs A M Stearns.
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Execatur Street
Polk
A. M. Stearns
Pretty wedding unites Mrs Arminda Francisco and Mr William Haupt
On January 19 1918 at 6010 63rd Street city limits the wedding joined Mrs Arminda Francisco of St Johns Oregon to Mr William Haupt of Canada The ceremony at home was witnessed by the bride’s two daughters and their husbands and close relatives Only immediate kin and friends attended The couple will reside in Cottage Grove Rev J H Irvine of St Johns Methodist Episcopal officiated using the ring service
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George W. Edwards
Haupt
Cottage Grove
J. H. Irvine
St. Johna Methodist Episcopal Church
For Sale Pretty bungalow on 50x100 city lot
For sale one of the prettiest bungalows in the city with a 50 by 100 foot lot on the car line nine blocks from Philadelphia street modern in every respect full cement basement price 1550 down 2500 and payments like rent call at this office Wanted plain sewing call at 842 Willamette boulevard N
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Philadelphia Street
Poem Fragments by Elia Wheeler Wilcox
Fragmentary verse lines contemplate longing and persistence as wishes rise above storms. The text echoes Wilcox style with imagery of doves, arcs, and hopeful endurance across trials.
Red Cross volunteers plan monthly drive and skilled aid
Let us Ket avide some onw Rei Cross day each month get one work up beforehand and men for our wounded boyd. The ar mente are simple to hire and only require wane in life things. On Wednesday Mrs. Gillmore and Mrs. Dele are in charge, Thurs the Evangelical Bible Class, Mrs. Howard, director. Reporter.
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Boyd
Armente
Armoente
End of Troubles Jibe Sparks Humorous Scottish Tale
An old Scotsman teases a groom at his wedding with a sly remark about being at the end of his troubles. A year of strife follows, and the man laments ongoing woes. The elder clarifies he did not specify which end of the troubles.
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Kirk
For Sale Large family house and land on Serway street
For sale notice offers a seven room house with bath on 1-4 acre land and 20 fruit trees, priced at $1 balance cash. also a four room plastered home with lights and toilet on full lot one block to car and grocery store Bree 1050. half cash terms. Currin Says So.
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Bree
Serway Street
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