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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a base in another city, hotel, panes, security bulding, and addresses. Readable items are unclear, but imply a local newspaper snippet about a hotel and security issues, with scattered street references and initials.
A Maiden hears a familiar tune as a man goes daily by. The song stirs nerve for pleasure and prompts a whistle. A woman at a window grieves for a loved one in the churchyard yet the tune steadies her tears. Neighbors join in the refrain and the day ends with joyous rest from door to door.
The passage questions Indenburg’s gains amid heavy losses and asks whether capturing Amiens would justify the cost. It notes Amiens’ rail line isn’t essential to British traffic to Paris and mentions alternative routes via Calais or southern French ports, implying the strategic futility of a potential Amiens assault.
The East Oregonian announces the 1920 Public Lottery details with owners and officers listed. It names publisher E B Aldrich editor, business manager Lampkin and advertising manager Drake. It notes bondholders and stock ownership, with Killeen and Spokane as references, and lists circulation and expiration dates for the notice.
The Kaiser seeks victory to force peace while Germany pressures for decisive action amid rising Allied power. Military analysts warn the Amiens drive risks huge losses if objectives fail, suggesting this may mark the peak of Teuton attempts to conquer the world. Hindenburg’s morale hinges on outcomes.
The piece defends Washington based veterans and workers serving at the capital, denouncing sneers at arm chair warriors as unhelpful and untrue. It argues all who serve, including former volunteers from Spain and France, are essential to the war effort and deserve truthfulness and fairness, not prejudice or political manipulation.
A fragmented public notice reflects a call for prudent action in the third Liberty Loan drive. It urges committees to exercise care rather than rush, emphasizing measured effort over impulse in wartime funding.
The piece argues distributing the funding burden equitably, urging those with means to meet their share while avoiding overburdening the poor. It praises Umatilla county for past efficiency and stresses steady, just quota achievement over haste, aligning with the Wilson doctrine and opposing German policy.
The public is awakening to wartime realities and growing wary of an unscrupulous foe, as national sentiment hardens and vigilance rises.
Leo W. Ryan, Firet Nations bank bookkeeper and clerk, was found dead from a pistol shot at his parents home on East Molin street. Coroner and physician ruled the wound accidental after examining the scene and circumstances. No motive indicated. rumors of suicide among friends were denied.
Washington reports Hoover endorses a plan urging hotels and restaurants to halt wheat flour use until harvest. About 500 hotels have already pledged to comply, with scattered notices broadcast as the movement gains momentum nationwide.
Charles Moore reports a dramatic accident during the handling of an Observation Balloon valued at $12,000 with $200 in gear. A wind gust caused the rope to spill and the balloon to erupt, injuring 35 men, with 25 in a hospital. Photographers and barracks nearby escaped major damage.
Real estate transfers include James Crawford to Maoggie McRimald for 2500 dollars, Lot 6 Block 6 in Swithler’s Addition, Delapieton. Lillin McNary to Pendleton Sheep Co for 2400 dollars, in Section 36 Township 2 North Range 27. George A Shooket to Ray J Price for 6406 dollars in Section 5 6 and 1 2 SE 1 4. Western Land & Irrigation Co to Durk G Prindle for 1 dollar, SW 1 4 SW 1 4 Section 4 Township 4 North Range 8. J T Read and wife to Wm Johnéan for 2000 dollars, metes and bounds.
Property descriptions include Marion M. Bronson to Mogele Mosby for 390 dollars, Lot 13 block 52 Remer-Vation addition Pendleton Oregon. Samuel BR PAMMpe to Mary Tormto-Kins NE 1-4 NE 1-4 Sec 12 Two 1 North range 34.
A dubious health warning extols starting each day with hot water and limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach and bowels. It promises refreshed appetite and improves digestion, claiming benefits for constipation, headaches, and skin tone though it reads like promotional paste with questionable claims.
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