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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
3
Readable catalog notes a broad sale of women and men dress shoes in various styles and prices. Includes fawn top shoes with black kid quarters and Louisa heel, sizes 3 to 6, and men gun metal and kid dress shoes at deep discounts. Also lists women staple and low shoes with several price points and a boys school shoe range from 1.69 to 2.17.
A dense run of local notices listing services for hire rooms for rent and sale items. Addresses phone numbers and brief offers appear, including a wheat farm for sale and various employment and moving services. The page also includes a notice of Pendleton improvement bonds and a city treasurer’s sign-off.
McKinney Texas April details a man named King, returning from California, claiming a hero of Thomas Shewmak with a modest background. He accuses Shewmak of deception and of holding a large sum, demanding $5000 as payment for events tied to California rumors. The report notes disputed claims and shifting loyalties as the two men reconcile.
Ukiah residents report Chinook winds and warm air marking spring arrival. Snow in the mountains promises heavy runoff while low streams raise bridge washout concerns. Local stockmen face travel and road issues between Ukiah and Long Creek as cattle are moved to pastures.
A German built Emperor William II era car sold in London at auction for about 35,000. The vehicle, shipped to London for a new body before the war, was ordered by a Danish shipowner. Sold after court action, it is claimed to be the most expensive personal motor car ever built.
Philadelphia April 12 Havert college faculty and students agreed on intensive trench digging hospital and field work training. As the college is run by the Society of Friends no firearms will be used during drills. The plan calls for up to four hours daily of study and practice in these war preparation activities.
The document outlines daily country walks and camp hygiene as part of army training to improve student physical condition. It emphasizes regular aerobic activity and basic health practices to maintain fitness during the program.
Washington April 11 announces a new eleven million armorplate projectile plant to be located at Charlestown West Virginia by the Navy Department.
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