Oregon News Notes of General Interest
Oregon notes report Presbyterian synod meeting in Eugene July 24 to 26. Local firms in Rugene and Pendleton moved. dry spell hurts harvests. Missed militia report and war effort updates across Lane and Polk counties. Factful items include road work cuts, timber cruise, horticulture board posts, bank formation, and war bond sales. Authorities seek enemy property data. robberies and accidents noted. Liberty loan oversubscription. eclipse observatory party prepares for June 8.
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Rugene
Oregon
Pendleton St
Fred Parkenon
Markenon
Hale Olcott
Lane County
C.K Stewart
Polk Couuty
Arcadus
Dowelas County
J. H. Bagley
Hemer
Atwell
Forest Grove
C. A. Maerum
Mosler
State Board of Control
State Board of
Mise Lactic Danforth
Deschutes County
Orlando A. Summers
Grand Army of the Republic
Portland
Grand Army
Allen
Galloway
Josephine County
Holland
Grants Pass
R. Hoowell
Robert, Jr
State Industrial Accident Commission
Lulu Cavin
Talent
John Monan
Astoria
Frank Todd
David Bradley
H. 2
Olinghouse
Mill City
McNary
Coosba
Robert Forty
Hunter
Tipkerman
Port Orford
Rogue Kiwi
State
Iaw
Tidewater Sinks German Sub As Navy Reports Hit
The Tidewater destroyed a German submarine with three accurate shots after locating the U-boat. The ship's commander stated the second shot scored a clean hit, according to the navy department.
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Washington
Tidewater
Navy Department
Red Cross War on Tuberculosis Gains French Ground
The piece notes the White Plague kills more men than bullets and praises the American Red Cross for its tuberculosis drive in France. It mentions new French dispensaries, Red Cross doctors, and the plan to open over 300 facilities, likening the effort to the Christmas seals in America.
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Red Cross
Americas
France
America
Franco
Cash in advance policy at The Leader after May 17 1918
The Leader announces cash in advance for all future copies after the May 17 1918 issue. Subscriptions remain priced at 1.50 per year, 75 cents for six months, and 50 cents for four months, despite war-time value declines. Publisher Clark Wood urges cooperation among readers and patrons for a fair, universal policy.
Food Administration call urges ounce less meat daily
The notice claims one ounce less meat per person each day saves 4.4 million meat animals yearly and 1,185,000 tons of sugar in the first year. It urges thrift across the Allies, promoting reduction and production as 1918 watchwords and predicting sugar abundance if households limit monthly sugar to about 1.5 pounds per person.
Seventeen Million Buy Liberty Bonds Record Shatters Expectations
Washington reports an analysis of third liberty loan figures showing about 17,000,000 people likely participated, with per capita reach of one in six. Treasury notes the total remains uncertain until May 12, praising the strongest national bond drive yet and rising small-mean participation. Far western states list California 150,312 and Washington 66,600 as early tallies.
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Washington
Rarpalan
Treasury
United States
California
Oregos
Idaho
Army authorization debated as Congress considers three million force goal
Congress opened with focus on a redrafted army appropriation bill totaling 1.8 billion to fund an army of 4 million next year. Leaders expect blanket authority to arm train and transport forces. Senate action on the sedition bill followed the conference report with penalties up to 20 years and a 10 thousand dollar fine for disloyal acts.
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Washington
Congress
House Military Committee
Senate
House
Passport bill passed by House in wartime controls
Washington reports the House approved an administration bill requiring all sons entering the United States to hold a government permit with the president given broad power over entry and exit at ports. The bill moves to the Senate. An amendment to exempt American and Canadian citizens was defeated, as was limiting the bill to departures. Chairman Flood said President Wilson and the State and Justice Departments endorsed the measure.
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Washington
House
United States
Senate
Canada
Flood
Foreign Affairs Committee
Wilson
Departments of State and Justice
Air Squadron Route Germann in Desperate Aerial Clash
In a fierce air battle northwest of Toul Chas, W. Chapman Jr. of Waterloo Iowa and a German pilot fell inside German lines after their planes engulfed in flames. Five American pursuit planes engaged a German formation of equal strength, driving them back over American territory. four Americans returned safely. High school play tonight.
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France
Toul Chas
W. Chapman, Jr
Waterloo
Hat
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