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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
5
A meeting of the Indiana Association of Jam Cream Manufacturers decided to conserve food value for the war effort. Officials in Indianapolis announced measures to prevent waste and ensure steady supplies statewide.
Washington April 14. Camouflage candles filled with kerosene are being investigated by American manufacturers as part of wartime economy measures. The hollow porcelain candle resembles a wax candle when filled and lit.
Essay by Ephraim Douglass Adams argues the war is to free the world from a dangerous German state and uphold treaty faith. It critiques Germany for breaking Belgian neutrality and defends honor, law, and national promises as foundations of civilization.
Madge Ryans and Henry Hull headline the World Pictures feature The Volunteer at the Altheatre today. Hull, famed for The Son Who Came Back, plays a strong male lead while Ryans stars as a clever child. the film promises entertaining incidents and strong performances that attract admirers.
A Universal City film set story describes actress Laulee Lowery seeking a curly haired leading man. Philo McCullough, noted for red hair and curly locks, is approached by an eager director to satisfy the heroine and her preference for curls.
Arende Theatre presents The Red Red Heart on Thursday and Friday. Monroe Sallejury, praised for a youthful strong performance, embodies a noble Indian trained by whites in a romance set in Arfona deserts with striking motion picture photography.
East Oregonian reports a Freewater Odd Fellows benefit play The Miller's Daughter at Umapine Grange hall raised 272.00 for Red Cross activities. Attorney James Nout spoke to a Liberty Lawn crowd on rural loan subscriptions. Mrs Charles Po Dhwon hosted a Garden Party on April 24. Pleasing school reports note 190 percent war work, thrift stamps, baby bonds and Junior Red Cross efforts. Multiple residents’ updates and local society notices follow.
The Shipping Board approved retrofitting all 400 merchant vessels with eight watertight compartments instead of four to resist torpedo and mine damage. New bulkheads of four inch wood planks with steel beams will divide ships, reducing flood spread and preserving port access. Expected cargo impact is about 56,000 tons across 40 ships, with no delay to voyages anticipated.
April 11 item prices show veal 4 cents a pound eighteen clears 16 cents whisky 25 cents a gallon ribbon a yard 25 cents and a straw bonnet 2 dollars notes Rev A B Powser Ford City found items in On secount Samuel Wourton Horokeeper year 1834 text unclear about substance or context.
A garbled OCR item appears to note itching relief and a rash effect but the readable words are fragments. The fragmentary text lacks clear entities, dates, or a coherent event to summarize into a factual news card. No verifiable people or organizations are present.
In Dulles Oregon April 14 a tribal man from Warm Springs writes an exemption plea to avoid wartime service. He contends Indians are not citizens, request reservation autonomy, and argue their people should tend farms and care for elders instead of war. He emphasizes tribal identity, language, and the belief that full blooded Indians remain non citizens.
London April 16 The British war office commends American airmen in a statement on air operations The report notes that during the last fortnight of intense fighting in the air the resistance by personnel of the American air service attached to the Royal Air Service has been invaluable
April 18 New York A British labor mission ending its two month U S tour returns to England. Walter Appleton I says Americans show strong faith and ample manpower aiding the Allies and the war effort. He adds that if America is cheerful in giving, then the Lord must love Americans.
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