12 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
1
British lines around Armentieres hold with renewed fighting described as severe. German forces push toward Bailleul and Amiens remains a focal objective, while the Allies bombardments and air actions continue. Reports note Hindenburg treated for a slight wound and a Zurich dispatch cites a bomb strike.
A fragmentary report discusses secret work and the open air digormey concept. It mentions a vitor of open air methods, effigiele threats to rent mech and references the United States stance on a chemical or political matter amid wartime tensions.
April report shows Oregon led national standings in the Third Liberty loan drive. Subscriptions total 20,100,204 dollars, 1,666,059 over quota, with Portland contributing 1,122,000 toward date total. Corporate in-state contributors added 68,000, and officials aim for 160 percent in every county by Saturday night.
In a short wartime notice, about 7,090 men are recorded as drafted and awaiting call to duty. The document lists preparatory steps and the general process for induction, with officials noted in New York. Public interest centers on the status and timing of these draft actions and related payroll allocations.
A scrambled report notes all districts in the county exceeded their quotas, with figures indicating surpluses across multiple districts. The text references specific place names and numbers, highlighting a countywide shortfall in available positions versus demand while detailing related local figures.
Mrs Mary Jordan, a Wasatilia resident, died in Portland on October 6 at age 44. Her body will be transported to Pendleton for burial. Funeral services will be held at the Moptedlet Church Sunday afternoon. She was native of OT E but lived in Finn with her husband Jatore W. Jordan, a foreman. Survivors include children Thetis C Liepilen and Frenk Jontoe of Pilot Hook, and Frank Jontoe. Interment plans announced.
Fragmentary text shows Ireland accepting a plan for self government amid parliamentary debate. Mentions figures and processes, with references to a governing body, duties, and expectations for a permanent Irish arrangement. Names and dates are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the context indicates formal acceptance of constitutional self rule.
Local Vermilion Alberta fire causes significant damage to a site described with unclear OCR text. Reported details are fragmentary with names, places, and exact figures unreadable. Further verification needed for full factual summary.
County reports warn potato production may drop to one tenth of last year with looming shortages and price spikes. Officials say harvests will be tight this season as growers adjust acreage and markets monitor supplies in Pendleton and Walla Walla.
Military strategists in Washington believe Germany cannot push to Calais as the Ypres advance stalls. The Flanders offensive is described as weaker and less effective, with German gains faltering and Allied defenses at Amiens holding firm.
A wartime Red Cross appeal calls for swift comfort supplies for Pendleton workers aiding front lines. Widespread female volunteers have already joined sewing and packing efforts, with many more needed to support troops and families.
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