Oregon Notes of General Interest Chronicle
The tenth annual strawberry fair and other events are planned in Oregon across cities like Lane County and Coos Bay. Notes cover resignations, homestead projects, school fund drives, wool auctions, road bond funds, and county growth with new mills, oil ventures, and university appointments.
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Carl Whitlok
Hague
Pandieten
Tntveraity of Oregon
Portland
Lane County Goat Ow
Rabb
John J. May
State of
Oregon
Gerar Olcott
Coos Bay
Marshfield
le Patterson
Umatilla
Moston
Olcott
W. HH. Vawter
Medford
Tagente
University of Oregon
Gore
Yamhill County
Nissen Brothers
Bellevue
Conte
Brockanen
Lane County
Eugene
Willamette Valley
Umatilla County
J. M. Thoman
Coos County
seYth
Cooe Bay
Supreme Chapter
Denver
Colo
P. B
Sisterhood
B. J. Moore
Willie Caldwell
H. D. Shaldon
School of Education
John MM. Scott
Southern Pacific
Hood River County
State Highway Commission
Bast Inke
Bend
N. G. Jacobson
Deschutes National Forest
Bome
Plans for handling grain crop control system announced
Washington reports plans for a permit system to regulate grain movement. Grain control committees at each primary market will include railroad operating and traffic reps and a U S grain corporation transport rep. Shippers apply to the road agent at order point. permits may be issued promptly or shipments delayed with storage available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Railroad Administration
Transportation Division
United States Grain Corporation
Orlert
Grain Control Committee
Wilcox Wins Big at Seventh Annual 500 Mile Race
Indianapolis winner Wilcox takes the 500 mile international sweepstakes in 6 44 21 75. Arthur Thurman Louis Lecocq and mechanic R Bandini died. two others injured. Prize for Wilcox $20,000 with other drivers Hearne Goux Guyot Alley De Palma L Chev 10 Hickey Chevrolet among the finishers.
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Indianapolis
Ina—Howard Wiloer
Motor Speedway
Hin Ume
Arthur Thurman
Louis Lecocq
R. Bandini
Wilcox Rite
Hearne
Goux
Guyot
Alley
de Palma
L. Chev
Hickey
G. Chevrolet
American Troops in Russia Relieved Amid Front Shifts
Archangel reports the cruiser Des Moines and transports bringing new British Ish volunteer units to relieve American and allied troops who have fought since August. The Inez American Infantry on the Volga front has just been relieved after heavy service. British and Russian command bid farewell at Ohozeraka.
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Archangel
Des Moines
Watt
Itme
Volngan
Jist Bern
Ohozeraka
Rhine Republic Proclaimed in Rhine Cities
The Rhine republic was proclaimed Sunday in Mayence and other Rhine cities. The population welcomed the event, hoping it ends the uncertainty in the Rhine provinces and leads to regaining the allied nations and Germany. Dr. Dorden, installed provisionally at Wiesbaden, addressed messages to governments and the peace conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayence
Rhine
Germany
Ir. Dorden
Weisbaden
Dorden
May troop returns highlight U S naval transport record
In May 320000 American soldiers returned from France as Secretary Bakera and Secretary Daniels praise the navy depart ment for a record movement of troops. The transport bill cites about 82000000 dollars for crossing the Atlantic by British ships in England’s plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Bakera
Daniels
Navy Department
Britain
England
Atlantic
Painting the Needle Face: Cleopatra’s Needle Core Threatened
New York reports a park worker found signs of disintegration in Cleopatra's Needle's wall shaft. Large sundevine pieces fell away, endangering the priceless hieroglyphs as authorities consider protective measures and a novel stone preservative is unveiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lie
London
the Thames
New Painting Process Restores Damaged Artwork
The Obelisk by Dr. William Kuekro of the Metropolitan Museum of Art reports that prior paraffin coatings failed to fully protect, but a new painting method halted disintegration and restored damaged areas, restoring New York’s confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kuekro
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
Paint Protection and Its Economy
The article argues paint preserves structural materials and is the most economical method to maintain appearance and reduce decay. It compares paint to rubber coatings, noting paint forms a durable film with pigments that protect wood, iron, and cement surfaces for years, extending life and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Aviator Casale Sets World Altitude Record
Perit adjutant Casale ascended to 41 000 feet in flight to establish a new world altitude record. The record underscores remarkable aviation achievement and skill in performing high altitude ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perit—Adjutant Casale
Austria Accepts Allied Peace Terms In Detailing Boundaries
The Austrian plenipotentiaries received most clauses of the peace treaty with exceptions for Germany specific provisions. Austria must recognize Hungary’s independence and cede territories within a reconstituted empire, accept the League of Nations covenant, demobilize all forces, renounce extra European rights, and adopt economic and transit provisions mirroring the German treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germain—Anatria
Mondsy
Peann
Germany
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Roumania
Hungary
Cachoslovakia
Bomb attacks sweep East Coast cities in postwar terror wave
A belt of bombings extended from Cleveland to Boston striking Washington at the Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer home. Explosions hit Cleveland Paterson West Philadelphia New York Newtonville and Pittsburg with one bomber killed. The Palmer home suffered blast damage but no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. Mitchell Palmer
Cleveland
Boston
Pittsburg
Paterson
N. J
West Philadelphia
New York
Newtonville
Ilass
Palmer
Riotous Parade Disrupts Winnipeg Parliament Meeting
A crowd of 2000 returned soldiers and union men marched through the provincial house, then to city hall, breaking up a council meeting. Speakers used violent language accusing Premier Norris and Mayor Gray of poor strike handling and demanding action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
House of Parliament
T. ©. Norris
Charles F. Gray
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