The Blow That Failed
A Collier’s essay by Wythe Williams reexamines the 1917 Nivelle offensive. It claims a breakthrough was possible on the Meuse before political opposition halted it. The piece blames French deputies and domestic thrift campaigns while warning against Washington interference and urging aid to loans and war savings stamps.
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Collier's
Wythe Williams
Paris
New York Times
Nivelle
Mr. Williams
Meuse
Berlin
France
Paul Painleve
Haig
Painleve
England
Hooverie
Oregonian New Year Thrift Appeal Calls for Moderation
Three readers recall Oregon’s worth as the Oregonian issues its annual New Year appeal urging thrift. The message leans on saving sugar and meat, and avoiding waste, framing wartime thrift as a constant virtue rather than a seasonal plea.
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Oregon
The
Oregonian
Leaders praise Oregon Red Cross drive supporters
The Leader prints letters from C. Chapman and Orton B. Goodwin, praising Umatilla county’s strong showing in the Oregon Red Cross effort. The item notes humorous weather and mentions a taniquet in The Washington Newspaper from Seattle. It rebuts other unnamed figures with a sharp tone.
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C. Chapman
Orton B. Goodwin Worth
Oregon
Taniquet
Washington
Seattle
Unclear War Work Refusal Sparks Community Criticism
A fragment suggests local opinion harshly criticizing individuals who refuse wartime service or Red Cross participation. The text implies suspicion toward such dissenters and notes loyalty concerns within the community, though specifics are incomplete.
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Red Cross
Ulacker
Russ Resists Submitting to Wetting It in the Neck
The remark hints at resistance by the Russ against a provocative confrontation, indicating a reluctance to submit to a potential action in the neck or Brest-Litovak region. The wording suggests a political or military jab without detailing concrete plans or outcomes.
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Brest-Litovak
Five More Negro Soldiers Sentenced in Houston Riot Case
Five of the actors tried by the last court martial on LW connection with the Houston riots have been sentenced to be hanged, the verdict announced by Major General Ruckman.
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San Antonio
Tex
Houston
Ruckmag
Flooded Acres Hit Nookwack and Skagit Valleys
Heavy rainfall floods hundreds of acres across the Nookwack and Skagit valleys with widespread inundation reported. Local authorities monitor rising waters as residents brace for potential damage. The Holshevits are noted with a faint signal of progress in an unrelated update.
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Bellingham
Wanh
Nookwack
Skagit Valleys
Must You Pay Income Tax Under War Revenue Act
The article explains income tax obligations under the War Revenue Act of 1918. It outlines who must file, how income is defined, exemptions for dependents, and penalties for late or false returns. Revenue officers will visit counties January through March to assist taxpayers and enforce compliance, with penalties including fines and potential imprisonment.
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Taapayer
Buminens
Tasalil
United States
Banka
Pont
Internal Revenue
Bureau of Internal Reveourie
Hooke
Guatemala City Destroyed by Quake in Capital's Ruin
A devastating earthquake leveled Guatemala City, killing many and leaving the capital in ruins. Reports describe widespread destruction across San Salvador or nearby areas, with numerous fatalities and urgent relief needs.
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Guatemala City
San Balyador
Republic of Guatemala
China
Harbin in Chinese Hands Tokin clash ends with surrender
In Manchuria at Hars hin Chinese and Russian forces clashed. Chinese troops prevailed, Russians surrendered, were disarmed and taken as prisoners in what reports describe as a decisive engagement.
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Harbin
Tokin
Harshin
Manchuria
Sumner County Circuit Court summons notice
The court summons Lacie Restenhinet Flaite Clie ton Kosdenkiret to answer a complaint filed by Clinton Hodeokireh. Respondent must appear by the required date, otherwise the court may grant the requested divorce and equitable relief. Notice published December 6 in the Wenten Leader. attorney for plaintiff is Witt M. Petionion, Pendleton.
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State of
Iran
Umintille
Lacie Restenhinet
Gilbert W. Uhells
Absen Entitied Court
Perpen
Witt M. Petionion
Pontoflice Addrews
Pendleton
Oregon court summons in divorce case details
Carla plaintiffs case against Matty Carleon and Betty Carleen is heard in the Chewuil Court of Oregon. The defendant must answer within eleven weeks from the first publication date, or the court may grant relief including a decree dissolving the marriage and granting other equitable remedies. Publication runs for eleven consecutive weeks starting October and ending December 1917.
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Chewuil
State of
Oregon
Unetitla County
Carla, Plalntii
Matty Carleon
Betty Carleen
Ator
Gilbert Whele
Chreuit Junge
Bisth Dudictal
Gelubur
WNT
Ortober
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Clark Wood
Contession
Madoo
Petain
Mangin
Verdun
Gam
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdes
Wilson
Blane
Wonsan
Nfm
Pampalan
Wren
Caine
Seth Task
Kinny
Yar Dorky
Phat
Manetes
Toms
Perth
Elias
Ohio
Nafons
Department of Agriculture and Boot
Amiens
Weston Baths
Barber
R. L. Reynaud
Pennington & O'Hara
Washi
Portland
Devereaux
Eomean
Fotifend
Breson
Pendleton, Orvaten
Weston Milling CO
D, Swift & CO
Patent Lawyere
Umatilla
Mary E. Speake
Mary E
Elaine
Offici
Carter & Smythe
American National Lnink
Weston Transfer Co
Davis & Ellis
Leader
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Athena, Oregon , Wailsburg, Wash
Northwest
Weston Mercantile Company
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