Oregon News Notes Of General Interest
A collection of short items from Oregon communities notes groups forming clubs and societies. Highlights include the Corvallis girls forming a branch of the Honor Guard, a Roseburg game warden reporting on wildlife, and local plans for fairs, road work, and cannery ventures across counties. Also noted are bank deposits statewide, emigrant stories, and upcoming public events in cities like Albany and Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orgenteer Troop
Lebanon
Girte Af
Albany
William Piper
Vimatilla County
Helix
Cone Bay
Lek Weil
Oregon
Withycombe
Rosevare
Douglan
Thompson
Roseburg
Portland
Banksargent
Oregon Corn Show Association
Eugene
Curry County
Huntington
A. Skaggs
Medford
Bkenee
Plains
Lane County
Coon Bay
Southern Pacific Company
Bully Creek
Willow Alder
Vale
Malheur County
Thone
Reselve Corpa
Balem
Oregon City
South Oregon City
Mount Pleasant
Canemah
Clackamas Heights
Gladstone
Jennings Lodge
WW. Mowerd
Caulty
State Road Survey Appointed To Study Efficient Highway Aid
The governor has named seven members to study state aid for road work and to avoid duplicating efforts. They will investigate whether counties may request surveys and definite locations for post roads and forest roads within limits. The commission will report to the 1916 legislative assembly with findings and recommendations.
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Aby Otter
Portland
Thameas Rideen
Por ‘Tani
Spokane Regional Farm Bank Organizes In Spokane
Spokane was the scene as the regional farm loan bank organized with elx members taking office during a lengthy executive session. Administered by United States Marshal McGovern, the directors adjourned amid surprise as a dozen sacks of mail awaited their initial consideration after the session.
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Spokane
Elx
Spokane Sexional Farm Loan Bank
United States
McGovern
Big Crops Urged as War Diversification Plan
Washington editorials urge farmers to diversify crops and citizens to garden to support wartime needs. Vrooman advocates shifting yards and farms toward adaptable crops, boosting meat and dairy output, and reducing reliance on single commodities.
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Waatington
Roiman Tal
Railroads Seek Broad Freight Rate Reforms Nationwide
Interstate Commerce Commission weighs major freight rate reform plans affecting nearly all railroads. Protests flood in from merchants and trade groups as carriers push for uniform national rates with broad changes to passenger and freight pricing. A parallel move seeks state level reforms and altered rate structures across rail lines.
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Washington
Cornuilasiud
Birlevents
Letra
New Government of Ruewla Formally Recognized
America First to Great New Aussia Petrograd via Loxden-Tie Bilt of Staton to the Met pation to reow ize formally the new government of Ruewla.
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America
New Aussia
Petrograd
Loxden
Tie Bilt of
Staton
Met Pation
Reowize
Ruewla
Markets Report From Portland and Grain Prices
Market items show Portland wheat at 1.68 per bushel with assorted bids and farm staples listed. Entries include barley and alfalfa per ton values, butter price, wool and cotton terms, and crop prospects. Names and figures indicate varied commodity quotes and nominal contract notes across 1816 crop terms.
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Portland
Ford
Grief War News From Turbulent Front Across Europe
Reports describe renewed fighting and troop movements across Europe. German reinforcements, frontier skirmishes, and prisoner totals are cited amid Allied advances and submarine activity in the North Sea.
Incomplete draft on German treaties and diplomacy
Fragmentary OCR notes reference violations of six German treaties and a broad war alliance, mentioning levitation and international courtesy. It cites the United States and a note about refusing to promote or extend agreements, transmitted via De Paul and a Swiss minister, but the text is garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
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Arsert
Gertings
Elnar
Ieregand
Mexican border troops cleared from Cuasedamen area
Mexican authorities report removal of state troops from the Cuasedamen sector along the Altwnia frontier. No injuries or clashes reported as forces withdraw to predefined positions. Local officials confirm control restored and assess ongoing border security measures.
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Bardar
Cuasedamen
En Altwnia
Tve
Cuban Government Support Declared By United States
The United States government pledges support to the Cuban government led by its existing authorities, condemning rebels and urging reestablishment of order. William E. Gonzales delivers the dispatch from Berlin to Adolf Bauer, detailing American policy toward Cuba.
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America
Havank
Amercan
United States
William E. Gonsales
Nation War Economy Echoes Through Teme End
Fragmentary text notes a wartime economy theme with cryptic lines about social dynamics and defensive measures. Mentions naming authorities and unusual phrases suggesting a distorted report on disruptions, drives, and public behavior amid conflict.
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Matey Arleto
Preliminary Defense Measures Outline for Congress
President Wilson and advisors move to high gear as congress assembles next Monday The aim is a sweeping military and budget plan with broad expense coordination The scene shifts to house leadership and committee organization with anticipated quick speaker election Some attention to temperance protection and the federal woman suffrage amendment is noted but unlikely to advance practical action
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Worhington
Congress
Wilson
Hil
Governent
Eond Jones
House
Senate
National Guard Ordered Into Federal Service Eases Duty
Washington reports twenty more complete infantry regiments and five separate battalions of national guard troops ordered into federal service to protect property during potential disorders. A war department move suspends muster outs, adding about 15 000 guardsmen and bringing total federal duty strength to around 60 000 for homeland protection. The new military departments assign guards to defend industrial plants and property in their states.
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Halph Knight
Alex Worthineran
Canyville Fe
Portland
Leewnititere
Forest Grove
Tink Ted Metal ‘Trades Association of the
J J Williams
Hunatutla
State Board of Control
C. E Spence
State Grange
Frank Powers
Madras
Clackamas
Molalla
Clackaman
Milk Creek
Clear Creek
Brown
Calkins
Jackson County
Canarch
Klamath Palle
Klamath
State Industrial Accident Commission
Harry Voxt
Port
J. W. Strang
Powers
McMiligott
J. M. Davidson
Modesto
Cal
Eighth Company
Coast Artillery
Oregon National Guard
Spokane, Portland & Beattie
Columbia River
Vancouver
Wash
Willamette River
Agnes
Rogne River
State Highway Commisnion
Wortland
Washington
War Department
War Favors Protest by Prominent Socialists in U S
Prominent socialists gathered to protest a party executive committee action and endorsed President Wilson’s war course. Signatories included Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Upton Sinclair, William English Walling, William L. Stoddard, and others pledging support to the country.
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New York
United States
Ger
Wilson
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
William English Walling
William L. Stoddard
Upton Sinclair
Charles Edwant Russell
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Waenington
Gifort
Whitlock
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Havre
France
Spokane Regional Farm Bank
Valley
Hope
Hivelen Fk
Kordieuaian
Parala
Oewadt
Pantie
Géringa
Hunglan Po
North Bee
Halland
Healdton
Michael Rodzianko
Mishael Redzianko
Duma
Germany
Berlin
London
National Guard
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Ives
New Albany
Delaware
Hendricks
Sullivan
Grant
Harrison
Jackson Counties
Terriory
Osage
United States Forest Serv Fco
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