Oregon News Notes of General Interest
A digest of Oregon items. death of Killa Begg 10, early home guard efforts, bids on a The Dalles concrete elevator, frost damage to fruit in Douglas County, and legislative moves. Highlights include Crater Lake park expansion proposals, wartime medical reserves, and state aid for agriculture. Also notes on road work, indictments, tax figures, and population shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killa Begg
Haker
Grant
Canyon City
Heppner
Bale Clcott
Dalles
Wendling
John M. Williams Saking
Oregon State Sunday School Association
le Grande
Balem
Oregon
Medical Reserve Corps
Army
Dougine
Benator McNary
Crater Lake Park
Mount Bailey
Diamond Lake
Mount Thisiven
Mack Hindman
Baker County
Albert Hindman
Durkee Raila
Koappa
Eugene Fruitgrowers
Associaton
Berlin
Tampa
Thia
Germany
Linn County
Portland
M Municipal
Gold Hill Lumber Company
Gold Hill
Ite
Sardine Creek
Bentidie
Eugene “Committee of 100
Northwest
Lane County
Dinner Paine
Jess Pax
Marty ‘Martin
Eugene Mill & Elevator Company
Coburg
One Sentiment for Today Unity Amid War
A rallying proclamation calls for absolute unity in wartime America. It urges every man woman and child to support the nation, resist hate, defend freedom, and uphold the flag until triumph and peace arrive. It frames unity as essential to defeat enemies and honor the country God bless America.
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Womay
Seoren
Thas
Enunury
America
Christ
Levons
Let Us Watch and Avoid Slackers in Our Civilian Army
In wartime the civilian effort is a vital front. Describing slackers who dodge work in factories and fields, the piece urges farmers and manufacturers to join the war effort, stressing that success abroad depends on disciplined labor at home and the need to avoid desertion from the civilian army.
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United States
Western Front
France
Flanders
Atlantic
America
Germans Gain In New Attack Near Neuve Chapelle
London reports a new German assault between La Bassee and Armentieres with gains near Neuve Chapelle Panquissart and Cardonner farm. Haig says Germans did not launch heavy attacks against British and Portuguese front but gained footing in advanced defenses along an 8 mile front from Givenchy to La Hassee and Meurches near Armen Heres. A force battle rages across the sector with Le Pantin northwest of Givenchy and Petillon east of Laventie.
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London
la Bassee
Arment
Neuve Chapelle
Panquissart
Cardonner Fe Farm
Haig
Portu Ves
Givenchy
la Hassee
Meurbais
Armen
le Pantin
Petillon
Laventle
Land Bank Capital Nears 1.5 Million After Year
The federal land bank serving Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana marks its first year with 11 620 loans approved totaling 20 748 170 dollars. Capital grows from 710 000 to 1 383 742 dollars funded by borrower subscriptions representing 5 percent of each loan. When 1 500 000 is reached, the government’s original 750 000 capital will be repaid and borrowers own most stock. Clean-up Days scheduled for Friday and Saturday April 19 and 3.
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Randy
Wilson
J. J. Cullicon
Oregon
Depo
Banke
Banks
Ren Fet
Marion County
Farmere
Goyne
Tilemook County
Brown
Board of
Regents
Oregon Agricultural College
Marion County Veterans’ Association
Central Bapist Association
First Baptist Church
Salem
G. H. Young
Albany
Linn
Marion
Brownsville
Hayesville
Holly
Lacomb
Lebanon
North Palantine
Providence
Balem
Scio
Stayton
Tallman
North Sainis
Jersey
Ti Ik
H. H. Curtina
Curtiss
Spokane
Wash
Federal Land Bank
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Tians
Joane
Mately
Enthusiastic Response to Third Liberty Loan Initiated
Washington marks the first anniversary of US entry into World War I as the nation begins the third liberty loan drive with a $3 billion goal. Parades and nationwide meetings symbolize unity, with communities pledging funds to support the war effort and surpass initial quotas.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Liberty Loan
Treasury
Treasury Urges Broad Push for Liberty Loan Drive
Secretary McAdoo urged campaigns of education in schools and wartime societies to push every effort for selling government securities. Quotas were met in Madera County and Mosler city, with honors across Texas to the Canadian line and inland points as Liberty loan headquarters reported.
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Ban Francisco
Sagato
Texas
Pacific Ocean
Uberty Loan
Federal Reserve
Madera
Mosler
War notes claim halt of German western drive
General Fock reportedly halted Von Hindenburg’s western push except near Amiens as heavy fighting continued over a broken front with about 660000 engaged daily. Allied forces improve defenses while celebrating the US entry with messages from leaders. Also noted are American contributions and a winter wheat forecast of 560 million bushels.
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Fock
von Hindenburg
Amina
Hindenburg
United States
Lford George
Lucky Strike Cigarettes Rise in Demand During War
The article notes wartime demand for Lucky Strike cigarettes with toasted Burley tobacco and a homey appeal. It mentions widespread distribution by American Tobacco Co. and mentions France as a destination for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
American Tobacco Co
Markets Report From Portland With Grain And Poultry Prices
Portland markets list barley oats corn hay butter eggs and poultry prices. Grain values include barley 73 per ton oats 69 per ton corn 77 to 78 per ton hay 27 and 24.80 per ton. Poultry shows hens broilers ducks geese and turkeys with varying per pound or per dozen rates.
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Portland
President Wilsons Fighting Speech on War Aims and Peace
President Wilson delivered a bold war speech urging united resistance against German aggression. He championed forceful action to secure a just peace and warned that victory for Germany would destroy American ideals. He pledged willingness to pursue any fair peace proposal that treats strong and weak alike.
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Baltimore
Wiman
Amverice
Orman
E Gorman
Germany
Wilson
America
Ameriss
Irish Draft to Go With Home Rule
British prime minister David Lloyd George links Irish home rule with conscription in a Commons address. He proposes extending the manpower act to Ireland under Britain’s wartime terms while introducing self government for Ireland. Skepticism and hostile remarks from Irish benches greet the plan.
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House of Commons
Ireland
Reuter
American Losses Given Out Washington War Dept Reports
The war department released the largest casualty figure for a single day since entry into the war. A list of 283 names adds to 447 previously announced, covering six days. April 1 to 8 casualty totals show 440 names. 126 were reported.
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Washington
United States
War Department
Baker
American Expeditionary Forces
Kifihd
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