Oregon Bill Strandberg Recalls West to East Heat Trek
Bill Strandberg reports a six week heat tour from Imperial Valley to New York, detailing record temperatures from 110 to 131 degrees and scenes of mass heat suffering in cities like New York and Philadelphia. He laughs at the idea of chasing heat but notes 15 deaths and vast numbers seeking water and shade worldwide.
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Bill
Strandberg
Billy
Sam
Our Fair Land
Imperial Valley
Cal
Rockaway Beach
Kansas City
Reason
San Francisco
Texas
Yuma
el Paso
Way Pointe
Niland
Canteloupe
Fort Worth
Fire in a rail town mocks French methods of fighting
Private Theodore Nelson writes from abroad about a small railway town fire and a clash of improvised fire fighting. He notes American unit involvement, the first wear of service stripes indicating six months in combat, and wartime humor about expectations for Christmas. He mentions star shells and Kaiser Bill recognizing American troops.
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Theodore Nelson
20Th Engineers
Eninsula Iron Works
Mra
M. A. Elson
Edison Street
France
Heaven
Hell
Hoboken
Kaiser Bill
It Seems So Strange by Walt Mason
An excerpt reflects on how small town talk once centered on everyday matters like prices weather and gossip but now national events and war dominate attention. The speaker laments diminished local chatter as soldiers and politics take precedence.
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Johnsing
Jimson
Tom and
Walt Mason
Stenographers Wanted for Military Court Work
Provost Marshal General Crowder calls for a large number of stenographers with legal experience. Only white men in limited or special service classifications will be accepted. Stenographers will likely serve in the judge advocate general and provost marshal general departments, reporting court martial cases and other military law duties in the field. Applications should be made at local boards promptly. inductions will wait for further orders.
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Crowder
Judge Advocate General’s Department
Provost Marshal General's Department
Brunswick Phonograph Pays All Records Without Change
Currin says the Brunswick Phonograph pays all makes of records at their best without any change of attachment. The note highlights the label on your phonograph and its claimed compatibility.
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Brunswick Phonograph
Currin
Registration Day Set for September 12 Across United States
President Wilson has proclaimed September 12 as Registration Day. All men ages 18 to 45 not yet registered or in military service must register between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Local draft boards run registration and must publicize locations. Unregistered men face up to one year in prison. Those away from home should contact their local board for instructions.
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Wilson
United States
Rulings on Newsprint Use and Free Copies
The notice restricts weekly and other periodical publishers to newsprint stock weighting no more than 30 pounds per 24 by 96 inch sheet, allows all on hand stocks, and limits subscriptions after expiration. It bans free copies except for specific libraries and tests, and forbids returns by publishers to advertisers beyond one copy for checking.
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Library of Congress
Big Band Benefit Dance Planned At Community House
Plans for a large benefit band dance at the community house on Saturday night September 1st proceed. The committee aims to outshine previous events, with 50 cents per couple admission and broad support requested to help the band clear debts from uniforms instruments and music costs.
Medford launches 18th ship amid moonlit Willamette
The Medford, ship number eighteen from the yard, slid into the Willamette at 1 am Thursday amid cheering watchers and flags. Sponsor Mrs J P Byrne received a diamond pin. the night launch featured electric lights and a bright moonlit sky, marking a rare nocturnal ceremony for the yard.
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Medford
Willamette
J. P. Byrne
Inspector Byrne
Emergency Fleet Corporation
St Johns Honor Roll lists enlistments and notices
Following is a list of St Johns residents who have enlisted in Uncle Sam's service. The notice invites anyone with corrections to report names to the office, and includes a lengthy roster of numerous individuals. Also noted are an advertisement for a four room modern cottage for sale and a Nyal Remedy refund offer.
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St. Johns
Uncle Sam
Aylor M. Whitmore
Athill W. Irvine
Dean H. Knowles
Earl H. Knowles
Theodore Bugbee
H. Bryan Poff
Armand Olin
Claude B. Harris
Russell Poff
R. P. Galloway
Chas
E. Garlick
Marie Donaldson
Glenn Haskell
Ray Clark
Benajah T. Swan
Hubert Martin
Leon Sorber
Donald Strickland
Lowell Anderson
John la Villett
Frank L. Thompson
Oron Lear
Hal J. Davis
Donald N. Trowbridge
Bert, Larson
Alan Rutherford
Homer Plaskett
Henry Brandenberg
J. W. Welsh
David Bowe
Clyde Heath
Walter Mayer
Fred Semalling
John Boggs
Ernest Johnson
Hiram Satinger
Kenneth
Frank Whitney
Thomas Reynolda
Carlyle Conninehen
Percy Smith
Arthur
C. Clark
Alphonso Fox
Harry 0. Hughes
Geo
Downey
Thos. E.willikson
Edw
G. Willikson
Ingolf Willikson
Edward Isbell
Graham Moxon
G. Lincoln Fassett
Harley Manning
Grover Carroll
Clyde Miller
Adolph Ascher
John Baney
Wm. Moe
Albert Hyde
Reed R
Frank Bugbee
Sundstrom
Gail Perrine
Norman Nelson
Grover Barron
Harry J. Simmons
Thos. Roberts
Max J. Witters
A. Tallman
G. W. Stevens
Christ
Lind
William Be, Galloway
Geo. Worthington
Jack L. Douglas
Joy Milton Carnahan
Elmer Flynn
J. Elmer Thomas
Eugene Small
Howard
I. L. Smith
Frank Steichen
George J. Lemuon
Merie Andrew Teeling
Guy Edwin Reeling
Albert Wrinkle
Eneas Small
Raymond Sprouls
Robert
Roy Andrewa
Leonard H. Gagen
Frank Carlson
John B. White
Donald M. Flynn
Raymond Smith
Tony Halicki
Fred Marlett
Albert V. Marey
John Balke
Edward Crosson
Anton Picklip
Wylie R. Hessinger
Harry A. Imboden
G H. Roger
William Hughes
Clyde Thayer
Leo Sterns
Edward Handon
Casper Hanson
Sam Dewey Peterson
Theo
Fred Muller
Viking Larsen
Gardner M. Whippie
William M. Koeter
Gilbert Olvon
Earl Kelcher
Ernest Jensen
Clyde Hein
Melvin A. Butts
Raymond F. Bueermann
Allen F. Ste
St. Johns Car
W. Rogers
Jersey Street
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