Government imposes wartime food rationing and wheat limits
President declares tighter food rules to ration wheat at 20 percent of normal use and require substitutes such as cornmeal oats and rye. The plan aims to safeguard European supplies with compulsory participation by bakers merchants and households.
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Washington
Wileow
Hon
Aleu
Europe
Fred
America
Food Administration
Deabee
Adioin Jetration
Disturbances in Germany Reported Again Stir Up Debate
London reports indicate renewed disturbances in Germany with discussions among Pfalz Marshal von Hindenburg and General von Ludendorff about retirement. Emperor William is criticized by some papers as a weak ruler amid calls to compare him with the crown prince.
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London
Germany
Holland
Kaepbange Telegraph Company
Berlin
Franktur Fer Zeitung
Pfeld
von Hindenburg
von Ludendorff
Hertling
Reichstag
William
Deutsche Tages Zettung
House of Hohenzollern
Borah Defends Wilson at Patriotic Defense League
Idaho Senator William E Borah spoke to a large patriotic meeting in Baltimore defending President Wilson and Congress against harsh criticism. He warned the attack was partly partisan and urged focus on war preparations rather than blame.
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Borah
Wilson
Haltimore
William %. Borah
Idaho
Patriotic Defense League
Academy
Congress
Local Social Dance Announced Amid Border Rumors
Rumored meeting between groups near the border at Ix in a tense area with Austrian HQ at Brest Litovak noting a social dance scheduled for tomorrow evening as part of unsettled cross border activity.
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Rugaiana
Kagmpas
Brest Litovak
War demands boost Oregon industries across Benton and beyond
War demands lift activity in lumber and shipping across Oregon counties. Oregon State Victory association elects FP Williama of Salem president as thrift campaign nears. Cattle thefts rise in Lane County with $500 reward offered for info. Alfalfa yields on the Umatilla project reach $105 per acre. Migratory birds and a third Liberty Loan drive draw state attention.
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Benton County
Williama
Salem
Oregon State Vounry Association
Oregon
Marshfield
Monae Lodge
Elke Roder
Roy Campbell
Roy Norris
Monol Boot
Rosebury
Olcott
Portland
Imade
Oper
Shipbnee
Clackamas Minty
Molalla
Shipkace
Sun Dial Ranch
Troutdale
Raiload
Wittenberg King Company
Dalles
Estarts
Mignon Swanson
Haley
Lane County
Parker
Brown
E L. Waiters
Oregon City
Umatilla
United States Reclamation Service
Oregon News Roundup Reflects War Era Efforts and Growth
Government urgency drives road and railroad projects in Oregon and Washington state. Reports note grain handling shifts to bulk, salvage of timber, and new elevator plans while war demands push labor and supply changes across counties.
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Dianas
Salem
Walla Walla
Washington
Pommiesion
Morrow-Umatita County
Eeno
Eebo
Pendleton
Tiner Dros
Faiiroat
Swensor
L. Blesich
Knappa
D. A. Busch
Dee
Santiam National Forest
Battleax Mountain
Detroit
State Drainage Association
Corvallis
Columbia County
Fir Tree Thuber Company
Clark 4 Wilson Lumber Company
Fon Dens Colwell
Law
Rence Colwell
James E. Bhortsam
Umatilla
Lane
Oregon
Congreet
H. S McGowan
State of Washington
Deschutes River
Wasco
Sherman
Jefferson County
McKenzie River
Thurston
Cogswell’s Hill
Seitz
Cascade Forest
J.C. Hawkins
United States Department of Agriculture
Oregon Agricultural College
W. D. Oldham
Heppner
United States
Mr. Hawking
Calcutta
War Secretary Baker backs U S Senate bid for Oregon
Washington Secretary Baker defends war department efficiency before military committee. He cites 600000 in France plus 1,000000 ready, notes small complaint rate, and discusses rifle adoption and Pershing aviation Lewis gun policy. Also mentions Oregon political races and Huston candidacy for Senate with pro war and reform platform updates.
Charles W Fulton Dead in Portland at 65
Charley W Fulton former United States senator from Oregon and prominent lawyer died Sunday at his home 686 Welcher street after months of illness. He served four terms in the Oregon legislature and remained a leading political figure in the state.
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B. Huston
Portland
United States Senate
Huston
Hillsboro
Joe County
Faldlace
Oregon
Charley W. Fulton
United States
Welcher Street
Fulton
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