Oregon News Notes Of General Interest
A roundup of Oregon items includes farm and health notes near Silverton and Halem, typhoid activity in Kiam Palle, a murder at a Baker home, weather and fire reports in central Oregon, and various county projects. It mentions rail and power rate changes, Red Cross drives, and local politics, with updates on oil prospects, army camp planning, and public works across multiple counties.
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Silverton
Willamette Valley
Halem
Kiam
Nendiv
Jobe Cariness
Sater
Haker
Bereeif
Adeke
Gneve
Oregon
Oregon Trail
Oregon City
Lincoln County
Maheut
Ling County
Red Cross
California
Tualatin Valley
Rainier
Hood River
Trout Creek
Dee
S11
Farmers’ Unions
Polk County
Dallas
Renator Chamberlain
Geological Survey
Toledo
Yequine Bay
Oregon Congress of Mothers and Patent
Eugene
Willis
Hawley
United States Military
Naval Academies
Mien Elizabeth Fox
Womer
University of Oregon
Hermiston
Urnauilia
Portland
Portland Railway, Light & Power Company
Board of Arbitration
William R. Scott
Athens
Claude
Government Requisition Expands U S Merchant Fleet
Government circles report ships over 2500 tons will be requisitioned for overseas war use. About 458 ships totaling 2.871 million tons will be placed under government control next week, operated by owners under fixed charters and rates for war efficiency. President urges gold mobilization via Federal Reserve system membership. A fire in Ragusa City destroys over half Katrar stockyards, with several thousand cattle lost.
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OV Tron
HIG
Sirnko
Cumminaton
Orwine
Wilvan
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Pedera
Hean
Portland
Jefferson New
Jennings Lodan
Wilson
Oregon
Kreolin-Scanton Lumber Company
Shelbin- Hixon Company
Paulipa Mountain
Transac
John J. Muor
Bagina
Atumpago
Crook
Deschutes
Irri
al Ward
Lincoln County
Dte Teresta
de Hinnvent
Renton
Clackamas
Cintapp
Curry
Harney
Dacknow
Jefferann
Morrow
Tilamook
Timatilla
Wheeler
State Time Board
Charles E. Murphy
State Penitentiary
Eestern Oregon
Feds
State Highway Commission
Pendleton
Deadman Hill
Union
Telecanset
Elgin
Minim
la Grande Joseph
Bbaniko
Hay Creek
Fossil
Service
Mayville
Finn
Washington
Shipping Board
Onder
Federal Reserve
Barike and
Tront
Preal
Kanas City
Ragsay
Katrar
Stork Yanta
Bren
Politica Permitted in Military Camps
Washington The war department has issued orders to allow representatives of political parties to campaign at the various military camps. The move aims to permit political activity within the armed forces under controlled conditions.
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Politica
Washington
War Department
Khey
Woman slugger terror chills Seattle outskirts
Residents fear an unnamed assailant blamed for a spate of attacks on women in Seattle homes and streets. A body found near the north end confirms two months of killings. Mayor Gill, under city council authority, has offered a $1000 reward for the apprehension of the attacker who has claimed nine victims in two weeks.
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Seattle
U S to Insure Its Fighting Men Policy Details Revealed
Washington reveals a wartime life insurance plan for soldiers and sailors aged 16 to 45 across all services. Premiums range from 63 cents to 3.35 per thousand, with monthly disability payments for 20 years and full payout on death before 29. policies issued in multiples of 500, minimum 1900, plus family allowances and dependent benefits.
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Washington
War Tisk Insurance Bureau
Treasury Department
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Naval Reserve
National Naval Volunteers
United States
Wheat surplus estimates show 77.6 million bushels left for export
Experts estimate this year's U S wheat crop at 659.7 million bushels with total requirements of 682.1 million, leaving a surplus of 77.6 million bushels for export to Allies and neutrals after domestic needs. The Food Administration warns Americans to curtail consumption to avoid tighter export.
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Washington
United States
The
Food Administration
Taft Urges Support For Liberty Loan
William F. Tutt criticizes both inside and outside Congress for seeking premature peace during a speech in Chicago. Taft appeals for Liberty Loan backing, saying all wage earners and various income groups must invest, to provide good interest free from taxes and ongoing family income.
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Chicago
Congress
William F. Tutt
League
Lberty Joan
Taft
Washington Government Spending Soars Near Three Billion
Estimates show government outlays since July 1 reach 2.9 billion dollars, about 509 million above receipts. The war effort to aid allies drives the total to more than 1.6 hundred million in support.
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Washington
Treasury
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Oregon Journal
Meadwell Garage
Pennington & O’harra
Weston
Price
N. P. McLean
Pendleton, Oegon
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