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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
6
The readable text shows garbled lines about subscription rates and durations such as months and weeks. It mentions belly, carrier, and weekly terms but provides no clear event, entity, or date to confirm a complete item.
A garbled verse fragment evokes Noahs ark and a marble bridge of peace. The text references a tall girdle over mountains and oceans, youthful beauty, and a future restoration by heaven, attributed to Thomas Campbell.
A reader argues against the San Francisco Bulletin’s view that compulsory military training is undemocratic. The piece contends universal service strengthens democracy by making duty equal for rich and poor and cites France, Switzerland, and Britain as contrasting examples of commitment and efficiency in national defense.
The speaker argues against leaving defense to sentiment or chance. War is bad business to avoid but must be fought tightly if needed. Efficiency saves men and money versus haphazard methods, and arguments against compulsory training rest on insufficient study of the subject.
The article clarifies common misbeliefs about county duties for hard surfacing roads. It states the county only grades and handles drainage, not laying rock foundations, and the Pendleton to state line macadam highway would incur virtually no county expense while securing priority state paving funds if bonds pass.
President Wilson condemned German intrigue in the United States calling it deceitful and dangerous. He warned that Germany’s propaganda and schemes to lure Mexico and Japan into invasion show their lack of honest intent. He urged Americans to distrust promises from Berlin and pursue honest dealing as policy.
Sir John Jellicoe, Britain's first sea lord, is depicted as directing the destinies of England and the Entente on the oceans. The article notes his rise from captain to admiral and his succession by Vice Admiral Beatty as commander of the fleet.
From the April 4 1984 issue a Pendleton couple wed April 1 1949 at the bride’s mother’s home with Rev W F Potwine officiating. Separately at 7 00 am JA Lennos property was set ablaze destroying buildings but sparing the Champeer Pluck brick structure. Local notes mention A D Cripe and gossip about his misdeeds and Ward offers portrait work.
Realty transfers list details real estate transactions including Nole Fo Johnson and American National Bank Pendleton, price 1.00 in NE quarter section 29 township 6 north range 10. Hailey to H Crowner involves $160 for town lot 12 block 166 with reservation addition to Pendleton.
An enthusiastic letter from a new recruit describes life at a naval training station. The writer details daily routines, duties, and privileges, including dormitory oversight, drill duties, and allowances. He notes wake times, meals, marching, and discipline, with casual mentions of pipe smoke and contraband items. The tone reflects pride in naval life and aspirations toward Annapolis.
G. E. Minto, hearing impaired, travels by foot across states to regain health. He began in Wallula and aims to finish a decade-long trek, hoping the outdoor life will restore his bearing. His route includes Nebraska, Colorado, and Oregon, with extensive camping and vegetarian provisions.
Frenk White, a convict character from Salem, pleaded guilty to an attack with intent to kill. He was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary to be served after previous sentences.
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