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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
7
High food prices push a food preparedness campaign urging Umatilla county towns to heed expert advice. Home gardeners and vacant lot farmers are urged to grow vegetables to aid families and allies, as war hinges on cupboard supply rather than the battlefield. Every potato and onion counts toward preventing famine and supporting the war effort.
The piece argues war is an executive affair, not governed by Congress. It urges free administration with full funding and necessary laws, including conscription. It warns against obstructive lawmakers and stresses unified leadership under the president as commander-in-chief to defeat Germany.
A March financial review suggests the war may extend into another winter, with central powers likely buoyed by a new crop. Some see an early peace if the German autocracy falls, while others expect longer conflict and continued Allied support.
Twenty eight years ago today a blaze tore through three stores on Main Street, owned by the Puldivding Co. Firefighters fought the flames for hours as the building suffered major damage. Officers noted the mimic state of Sumrs Mines and the community responded with support and caution.
Mrs Kirkman supplied coffee during the blaze. Several injuries occurred but none serious. Rev W B Potwine was bruised near the knee, Sturgis of the First National bank hurt his foot, Mayor W F Matlock injured his hand, Feliz Mitchell injured, Chief Young bruised from a fall. Total damage about 7000 with insurance covering most, library damaged 1000, Mimm Gros and Jones about 500, stock uninsured.
Incomplete OCR text references Cre atilia county in Me Cmatifia and a Pendleton water department official. Mentions Wallwan county and a tripod device used for holding timing gear, plus obscure biographical notes about local figures M t Aker and Ad Nve with unclear roles.
Pendleton Elks staged a second night of the Tuxedo Minstrel show last evening, with the 1917 troupe delivering higher energy and smoother scenes than opening night. Directors Steelhammer and Chiovpek guided an enthusiastic performance that raised a neat sum for the charity fund, reflecting credit on the organizers and cast.
Washington reports the new immigration law will require a reading matter for a literacy test drawn from the Bible. Passages will be selected in more than 1060 languages and dialects, with officials stating the Bible is not treated as sacred in this context.
Mit H. Wessel has assumed management of the shoe repair department at A Biklvind’s shoe store located on Main Street opposite The Venples Warehouse in Pendleton. He plans to be available for calls and has made many friends, inviting folks to stop by.
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