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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1919
Page
7
The Pendleton independent newspaper details publication names and distribution channels in Pendleton Oregon. Includes mailing and carrier subscription rates for daily and semi weekly editions and bureau address in Washington DC for the national service.
A fragmentary poem by Selma M Richardson speaks of a weary couple slipping toward a ruined home at dusk. Love endures amid decay and hatred, seeking peace and rest as shadows lengthen and past wounds begin to heal through time.
The author notes wheat land has been selling high for 15 years and fortunes have been made. while opinions vary on land prices, the piece argues the Northwest will develop with increasing population and demand for food. It urges readers to invest in assets that earn money and appreciate as victory nears.
A vivid plea cites fifty thousand American boys who paid with their lives and two million who crossed the water. It urges readers to lend money now to honor their sacrifices and secure a safe country, arguing that victory made current prosperity possible and that repayment is a tribute to veterans.
The Government reports winter wheat at 98.8 percent condition on April 1, a record high. Projected yield about 837 million bushels, nearly double prewar levels, with rye at 101 million bushels. If realized, prices at 2.26 a bushel would bring unprecedented farmer prosperity and boost rail traffic. Umatilla County aims to exceed quotas. liquor shipping legality noted amid wet vs dry tensions.
A vegetable remedy ad proclaims Celery King as a spring health aid for families. It promises cleansing of the body, liver toning, brighter eyes, and renewed vitality with a vegetable preparation.
Public notice from the East Oregonian Pendleton Oregon dated April 14 1919 discloses ownership shares of F W Lampkin E F Aldrich and L D Drake each owning one percent or more of stock. It lists known bondholders including De Tweedie Northwestern and Pacific Hypotheekbank Spokane Washington and provides circulation data for the prior six months totaling 2827 copies.
Classifieds offer a used bicycle, lawn mowers, furnished room for single man, and exchanges of Portland residences for Pendleton. Also an 1919 notice to contractors seeking sealed bids by April 20 for a frame residence for Mr Saycee with carpentry millwork concrete heating plumbing wiring and painting bids.
The passage notes Germans are summoned to appear on April 25 to sign up for a so called glorious victory produced by the Kaiser's shining sword and invincible navy.
A peculiar dialogue from the Birmingham Age-Herald notes a visitor declaring the wild and woolly West can only be seen in cinema. The exchange reveals a quirky mix of western bravado and film showings as the clock ticks on.
Editorial lauds Pendleton’s unity and “go-get-’em” spirit as the model for Oregon cities. It praises Pendleton’s public efficiency, clear plans, and hometown loyalty, noting the Round-Up and social energy as defining traits. The piece contrasts Pendleton with Portland, urging the metro area to adopt Pendleton’s mood and program discipline.
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