Government War Finance Kept by Banks Pays Bills of War
A wartime banking appeal urges banks to lend to the U S government, detailing huge loan needs and the patriotism of bankers. It argues funds support Allied victory, warns against nonessential debt, and calls for public restraint on local improvements until the war effort stabilizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Farmers Bank of Weston
McAdoo
America
United States
Galic
Saturday Evening Post
Mnere
Feasting and enjoyment at Camp McDougall
A Fourth of July gathering at Aunt Sarah McDougall’s Weston camp featured a long homemade spread under the trees with many dishes and ice cream. The event honored Mrs. McDougall, a pioneer, with numerous attendees and family groups listed among the diners and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah McDougall
Mcdougall
Pioneers
Weston
Herbert Bo Hoover
Mrs. McDougall
S.A. Barnes
Joe Hodgson
Prin Pros
B.C. Rogers
Gilbert Jones
J. M. Price
Frank Price
Mina
Alored Price
L. Maloney
Walla Walla
Ross Maloney
Barbara Maloney
F.C. Small
P. C. McCaveland
Eliza Morrison
E. C. Rogers
J. W. Porter
Lester Wilsey
Phoebe Smith
Beckelton
Wash
Avery
O'Harra
Richard Gerberding
S. A. Barnes
Anice
Doris
Mamie Barnes
Rebecca Culley
L. W. Barnes
Chelan
William Killgore
Athena
George Nesbitt
John Hyatt
Dr. Parker
Pendleton
Dr. Farnsworth
Ellen Shick
French Ace in Detroit Inspires Worth Weston Boy
In Belle Isle Park Detroit, Lieutenant George Flechaire, an ace who has downed eleven German planes, wowed Worth Weston and onlookers with stunt flying close to the ground. He wore a mechanic suit and leather helmet. attendants helped start the engine as crowds viewed the Portland plane. the boy described daring inverted flights and near-landing maneuvers with vivid detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth Watts
Weston
Michigan
Belle Ise Park
Detroit
George Flechaire
Worth
KE. C
Earth
Portland
Market Prices From The Markets Section
Prices listed include hay at 52 32 per ton and 24.59 for al falta, butter at 45 cents per pound, eggs at 37 cents per dozen, potatoes at 1.60 per hundred with new 3 1/2 cents per pound, and various poultry values for hens broilers ducks and dressed items.
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al Falta
Egge—Ranch
Broilers
G O P Tongue Dominates Oregon Amid Hindenburg Reference
Oddball quip ties Hindenburg to a bug house image and predicts the Oregon GOP will loudly tout its greatness. The remark links political boasting to a wartime era insult, reflecting partisan tone without additional context.
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Oregon
Rescue of 700 Canadian Troops by American Patrol Boat
Report from the harbor describes an American patrol boat saving 700 Canadian troops from the troopship City of Vienna after it wrecked off the Atlantic coast. The incident highlights swift cooperation between allied forces amid the peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
City of
Vienna
Atlantic
Germany to Ald Austria Parts Aid Dispatch
Rome dispatch reports Germany will send three army corps to aid Austria. The move signals deeper German involvement in Austria amid growing European tensions and military preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria
Rome
Exhorter notes gossip harms soldiers in France
An exhorter who preaches fire and brimstone calls for accountability for those who spread large and misleading gossip about soldiers in France. He says such gossip is resented in the homes of the nation and urges vigilance against false rumors amid wartime tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Church announcements and schedules mix of services
The notice lists multiple church activities from various denominations. It includes Church of the Brethren services at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Bible study at 7:30 p.m., and an elder John Ronewita. Methodist, Epworth League, prayer meetings, and Baptist services are also described with inconsistent times and locations. Names such as Powell and Storms appear among the ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Am OW. S
Life of Christ
John Ronewita
Methodist
Epworth League
BK. Powell
Heethren
Toa
Hnmit
Baptist Church
W. Th
Storms
Americans Raid In War Front Push Across Coastal Area
American troops raided the Waagen region and reported prisoners. On the Neitian western front 172 German planes were shot down or driven out of control as Italian and Austrian fronts saw changes. Australian and American forces advanced on a four mile front near Hamel, securing vital points. Allied victory claimed in a five day battle around the Maveiver coast, with Italian and Austrian movements described. The notable American action centered on Vaus, part of the second division under Major General Omar Bundy, with infantry from the 6th and 334th regiments and artillery from the 12th, 4th and 7th regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waagen
Neitian
Western Front
Villeretretonomous
Framme
Hamel
Waire Wood
Maveiver
Vaus
Omar Bundy
War Food Efforts and Tax Plan Highlight Oregon News
An Oregon report notes America’s WWI food drive urging wheat savings and milk importance for children, urging sacrifice alongside Allied nations. It covers July shipbuilding progress on the Portland Columbia River, with hulls launched and government hulls released, and a state tax levy bill to fund war needs prompting governor plans for a tax commission meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland-Columbia River District
Government
Astoria
Inet
State Tax Commission
Withycombe
Brown
Tax Commission
Ford cars for sale at Weston garage
Weston garage lists a new Ford model for sale with price and contact details. Local buyers are invited to view the vehicle and arrange a test drive at the showroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Garage
Playing the Game
A fragment reflecting on soldiers and courage. The speaker says a soldier acts bravely beyond himself, accepts no limit to cheerfulness, and values life less than the humblest person. He laughs at danger not from fear but from knowing harsher, unseen sufferings exist.
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Gehenna
Somme Wallop
Ben Sheldon
Sam
Colonel Roosevelt
Ross
Clark
Jolt
Wevten
Orogen
Cerend-Chase
Camp Mcdougall
Hindenburg
Bugs
Pevaleton
Mit
Candy Shop
Odessa Kirkpatrick
Ford
Ford Motor Co
H.L. Hedrick
Hazelwood
E. E. Zehm
Brandt Bid
Main St
Weston Milling CO
Phony
Weston Transfer Co
Davis & Ellis
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Waitsburg, Wash
Wanda
Northwest
Weston Mercantile Company
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