A sexist ad for a show at the Empress Theater in The Dalles, published July 10, 1925 in The Dalles Daily Chronicle, reads: "Why? Do Men Woo Frivolous Girls and Evade Brainy Ones? See 'Girls Men Forget.'"
Another ad from July 10, 1925 in The Dalles Daily Chronicle claims "'They satisfy' is no mere catch phrase--it's a taste-description of Chesterfields."
"MT HOOD looms majestically behind Lost Lake as a man and boy move into the scene with a sail-powered skiff. Lake southwest of Hood River is one of the most popular recreation spots in the North Cascades." The Dalles Daily Chronicle, July 10, 1965.
A sexist ad for a show at the Empress Theater in The Dalles, published July 10, 1925 in The Dalles Daily Chronicle, reads: "Why? Do Men Woo Frivolous Girls and Evade Brainy Ones? See 'Girls Men Forget.'"
Paul Keir and Harry Weber, who recently rode horseback in from the Keir ranch at Redmond, tell an interesting story of an attempt on the part of an Indian brave to steal their saddles and bridle, while the boys were sleeping outdoors near Dufur last Sunday night … The Indian, hearing the noise, realized that the boys were very much awake and left in a hurry. The boys made the long trip from Redmond on horseback in what has been the hottest weather of this summer, and both have a lasting coat of tan.
— Hood River News
Another ad from July 10, 1925 in The Dalles Daily Chronicle claims "'They satisfy' is no mere catch phrase--it's a taste-description of Chesterfields."
Stock running at large will be curbed in the Mosier precinct as a result of the election held there Saturday, in which nine votes were cast in favor of open range, and 22 against. This ruling will take place after the publishing of 30 days’ notice by the county clerk. A similar election will be held in the West Dalles precinct July 22.
— The Dalles Chronicle
1945 — 80 years ago
Efforts of Mayor Joe Meyer and Manager R.E. Steele, of the chamber of commerce, to bring relief in the serious meat shortage which has too long prevailed in this county were rewarded with some success when, on Wednesday, it was stated that OPA had decided to issue special permits, providing a double quota for slaughtering beef to R.E. Samuel, Cecil Hickey, Bickford & Son and McIsaac’s store, all of whom hold slaughtering permits.
— Hood River News
An Out Our Way comic from The Dalles Daily Chronicle, published July 1945, pokes fun at diet culture and Wold War II rationing.
One of the oil tank barges of the Inland Navigation company lies stranded on the rocks near the Washington shore above Celilo Falls after breaking loose from its moorings. The empty barge had been tied up to a “dead-man” below the mouth of the Deschutes river after being brought down from Umatilla. As only one barge and tug boat can navigate the Celilo canal at a time, extra barges are tied up temporarily, approximately an hour’s time being necessary to negotiate the trip to the canal and back. When the tug returned the barge was gone and it was found later stranded on the rocks, a piece of mooring line still dragging. The accident happened about midnight Saturday night.
— The Dalles Chronicle
From a letter just received from sergeant Bill Bates, A.T.C. for the rescue of the group that plunged and crashed in the valley of “Shangri-la” high in New Guinea mountains. Quoting from the letter, “On the trip that I took to Australia when I came back, we stopped in New Guinea to join the search for them. In fact, we went into the valley to send back weather reports before the other planes started out. We didn’t find them because we didn’t search long. They were found shortly after we left the valley. You will find that the clipping (Newsweek June 18, 1945) describes the valley like I told you when I was home on my furlough in April” Bill flew over the valley and the photographer took pictures before he came home.
— White Salmon Enterprise
An ad for the Recreation Cafe, published in The Dalles Daily Chronicle on July 10, 1965.
1965 — 60 years ago
Two young men from Portland wandered around Mt. Hood 22 hours, caused the start of a major rescue operation, then finally walked out to Cloud Cap Inn late Sunday night. Sheriff R.L. Gillmouthe said the rescue machinery started working about 7:30 p.m. when Harold Wells called in. Wells had been watching the two climbers when one slipped a long distance. Gillmouth said they were in the area of Horseshoe Rock.
— Hood River News
The Bureau of Public Roads has called for bids on a major reconstruction project and extension of a road that will provide improved access to a 5.242-mile section of the Deschutes River.
— The Dalles Chronicle
"MT HOOD looms majestically behind Lost Lake as a man and boy move into the scene with a sail-powered skiff. Lake southwest of Hood River is one of the most popular recreation spots in the North Cascades." The Dalles Daily Chronicle, July 10, 1965.
The Wasco County road department is now drawing plans for the new bridge to replace the old steel structure on Fifteen Mile Creek that washed away in the December flood.
— The Dalles Chronicle
Mrs. Neal Bond the “boss” behind the scenes at Neal’s Cafe, as taken an enforced vacation — not because she wants to, she closed a compartment door at the uptown restaurant this past week, broke her right hand in two places.
— White Salmon Enterprise
1985 — 40 years ago
Next fall, when you see tire man Les Schwab inviting you to take part in “one of our biggest sales ever,” that sign in the background will be the one above his Hood River store. Schwab, by virtue of his many commercials over the years, is one of the most readily recognized personalities in the state. But local people might recognize quite a few other people in those Les Schwab Tire commercials within the next year.
— Hood River News
Opposing sides on proposed legislation for the Columbia Gorge argued positions in a forum here Tuesday highlighting feelings of lack of faith in local control vs. fear of a federal land baron.
— The Dalles Chronicle
An international conservation organization plans to bring a ship into the Columbia Gorge this weekend to monitor radioactive waste levels in river sediment. Greenpeace, known for its efforts to fight illegal whaling operations and the annual harp seal hunt on the east coast of Canada, will bring the vessel “Alcyon” into the Hood River Marina Saturday ... The Alcyon and crew will be guests of the Hood River-based Columbia River Fellowship for Peace, who will host crew members in their homes ... Greenpeace’s “River Watch Tour” will gather independent data on radiation levels in the Columbia and “stimulate local attention and opposition to the Hanford Waste Repository issue,” according to information from Columbia River Fellowship for Peace. The visit is part of a Greenpeace Handford Disarmament and Radioactive Waste Campaign. Handford Nuclear Reservation near Richland is the site of the Plutonium-Uranium Extraction Plant and one of the several areas proposed for a national high-level radioactive waste repository.
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