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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1917
Page
2
Washington April 17 Senator Sherman urged the United States to press a united line with the allies. He advocated that the Allies agree to no separate peace and that peace be achieved only through US action and mediation.
East Oregonian reports Red Cross work under the Athena Auxiliary draws liberal local support. Fifty nine members are enrolled, with women starting relief efforts and a pastry mile fundraiser today for the county chapter. New joins include Henry Koepke Joe N Scott David Taylor A J Parker Wai McThride Sanford Stone John Newton Jim, a Chinese cook Herman Meyer F I Redd Geer Gerking several Mrs Melinda Kooke Mrs Stella Scot Mn Ann Taylor and others.
On April 1 an order by Jacob Loeb, president of the board of education, releases high school boys over 16 from class to work on county farms starting Monday. Over 500 boys are expected to participate. Credits for the school year will be awarded for farm labor, with graduating seniors receiving titles and younger students advancing to the next grade. The board acted without a formal meeting. all reachable members approved by telephone. County gardeners say worker help could lift crop output significantly.
In Cleveland and Oregon, a United Prom Association lawsuit seeks to bar Shimansky from using names implying a United Press link. Petitions allege propaganda campaigns and newspaper slips misrepresenting the group as a news bureau. Oregon reports note university labor talks for women workers and rising milk prices amid demand.
Mrs Thomes Marswall wife of the president in Washington leads a wartime appeal. She urges other women to join and support loyalty among men. The nation is at war and she is active with the movement in Washington as officials plan radio announcements.
A brief report notes a price increase to 3.18 and 100 pounds, marking a 54 count rise from the previous year’s ruling. Details on the involved dealers or exact dates are unclear in the fragment. Entities include dairy pricing terms and historical comparison.
Directors voted to end all futures delivery roles and speculative deals to promote patriotic aims. Dealers may contact shipbuilders directly for future deliveries, as the move reduces mutiny risk and concentrates trade with individual shippers.
An old child care advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy for biliousness feverishness and tummy troubles in children. It claims quick relief after giving a dose and mentions Trott laxative as a companion product. It warns against counterfeit brands and urges asking a physician for the genuine product.
An unsure fragment suggests reforming footwear to aid the oppressed for walking. The text hints at improving shoe design to support injured or burdened people, focusing on comfort and accessibility for those harmed by labor.
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