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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1917
Page
6
The East Oregonian analyzes a 40 mile graded highway at heavy county cost. If not surfaced by the state from the highway fund it will fall to taxpayers. Support for the bond in the June special election hinges on securing state surfacing without tax increase.
A historical note discusses the Hague Convention of 1907 and U S obligations toward Germany. It cites warning requirements for hostilities and suggests President Wilson may delay entry into war without a formal declaration. It mentions German invasions of Belgium and negotiations with Mexico. An unrelated local highway commitment is also touched upon.
A local editorial argues for compulsory military training over volunteer enlistment, urging readiness for war and criticizing reliance on sentiment. It calls for national unity, efficient mobilization, and decisive congressional action, noting Germany's submarine policy and President Wilson's leadership. The piece also comments on Pendleton living, home gardening, and road planning amid wartime concerns.
A garbled 1889 Oregonian blurb notes local concerns and inventive efforts. It mentions persons such as EB Hosetelt and Henry, with references to traps and river tack, but many words are corrupted, leaving a fragmentary sense of a community update and curious local happenings.
Readable fragments report children aiding an injured person before a heavy rain. Mrs M. Marshall notes purchasing a fine home in San Jose and plans residence there. Mentions coin collection and a trip by Charles Ianne and Frank La Dow lem to the Isage brothers Eck ranch near Caldwell Idaho.
Fragmented text recalls April origins of major wars, local figures in Umatilla and Walla Walla counties, and place names like Foster and John Rh Poster. Mentions spring rheumatism, Chamberlain's Liniment, bran bread, and Horse Sarap... (advertising) and a note on Quack remedies.
A chaotic April report from Chicago describes 360000 public school children singing My Country Tis of Thee as patriotic mobilization themes arise. Portland hosts a Rotary campaign urging readiness against Pacific coast invasion, with speakers including Governor Withycomb and Bishop Sumner. A launch of the Venterside ship at North West Steel is celebrated as a sign of regional industrial capacity. Memorial events in New Westminster honor Ypres veterans as Canada prepares all-day services and concerts.
Former New Yorker nursing figure Mra Wittigfieuld, once linked to Mies Echr Hianche Sanders, is now fully engaged in Hed Cree work. The sentence preserves the era tone while noting a shift from personal ties to professional endeavors.
Fragmented readable text mentions a recall week and health effects of a certain product. It references dietary items and potential impacts on body health, with unclear brand names and phrases. Summary focuses on a health claim and potential recall context from the readable fragments.
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