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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1918
Page
4
A garbled OCR snippet presents a wartime style fragment with unclear names and places. It mentions advance copies, a carrier service, and a possible public notice context, but most specifics are illegible. The readable bits suggest a local news brief or classified item lacking coherent facts.
A fragmented verse recalls childhood piety and heritage, urging reflection on faith and duty. It envisions a return to humbled origins, a vow to end war and embrace a renewed life, with hopeful skies after conflict.
The piece honors Dell Blancett as Pendleton’s first battle casualty, noting his choice to fight under a foreign flag after being rejected by the U S Army. It praises his fearless, picturesque character and calls for a fitting memorial, urging unity and resolve to preserve freedom against a defeated foe.
Government reports reveal frozen beef on hand across multiple storages comparing April 11 1918 with March 1 1918 and April 1 1917. Net gains in frozen beef and varied changes in cured beef prompt questions about purpose of storage: meeting government needs or food hoarding with price-boosting intent.
The May issue of Woman's Home Companion features a Cooking Editor urging American women to increase canning efforts for 1918. She notes patriotic duty, the massive use of jars last season, and the need to stock food for winter while gardens grow, calling for raising and preserving food for family and country.
A veteran doctor for 17 years claimed olive colored tablets from vegetable ingredients aid liver and bowel function. The remedy, marketed as Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, is described as a gentle, natural aid to cleanse matter from the body and improve appearance.
Four naval commanders lead sea operations for the United States in Europe including convoying scouting and U boat hunting. Rear Admiral Niblack heads the south, Rear Admiral Hugh Inp serves with the ship he commands, Vice Admiral and Hear Admiral Dunne perform special duties, and Rear Admiral Henry B. Wilson operates in France. The piece notes they answer to a supreme commander and that specific postings cannot be stated too precisely.
The fragment mentions aiding a neighbor with produce for daily meals and storing surplus for future use. It also disparages the Russellites and proposes sending them to Germany for propaganda while criticizing U S war policies. Taft predicts a three year timeline to ‘whip the Hun’ and notes a street sprinkler.
Reflections from 28 years past include Rev. W E Potwine returning from Portland with Bishop Morris and C R Roark, the county hospital superintendent returning from a valley visit, Henry Bowman starting shearing at Birch Creek with ten men, and alarm bells being prepared at Tire Bell Tower. Sheriff Hoteer in Weston collecting delinquent taxes. A piece of advice promotes learning from others methods and a note about Chamberlains tablets used for various aliments.
The Department of Justice reports the first German movie propagandist convicted in Los Angeles. Hobert Goldstein was found guilty by a jury before Judge Bledsoe in the U S District Court Southern District of California of showing a seditious film and inviting German financial support. The film Spirit of Te depicted British soldiers bayoneting civilians and other atrocities. The censors were allegedly evaded by removing explicit parts. Bigdeoe attended the screening.
Washington April 20 1918 The War Department authorized an additional Marine force for duty in France with a replacement unit and 40000 enlistees are urgently needed including 5000 during May 1918 The Marine Corps seeks American citizens at least eighteen with spirit and stamina and promises commissions to about 1500 officers in the Corps This is touted as a final chance for young Americans to join a storied service and receive swift training The appeal is signed by Major General Commandant Kanett Name appears as CHORGE KANNETT but may reflect OCR error The fragment notes also mention Chicago and spilled infinitives as stray lines.
During an air raid in London a large anti aircraft gun was operated by a crew dressed in medieval armor and theatrical costumes. A breech worker, a signals officer in elk-deck attire, and others rushed from a barracks stage to the gun platform as the alarm sounded. The unit resumed war work after the distraction.
Ukiah residents report fine spring weather fueling farm work and planting. Letters from Harley Kirk note his voyage to Bowton while local youths receive April 26 conscription calls. Community updates include residents returning from Pendleton and Portland, mail truck trips between Pilot Rock and Ukiah, births, and local visits by Arbuckie, Nerth Willahy, J. Helmick, and others.
Veteran heavyweight fighter James Jefferies now lieutenant Jack Munroe joins the Briton recruiting mission in Albany New York. He will offer on his resistant faithfulness with his dog Bobby Burne Manrree recently wounded on the west front after having spent months in service.
In a fragment from a wartime account Hobby Burne is noted for wearing a collar presented by Irincone Patricia. The passage mentions his service in the war for Britain, linking personal gesture to frontline duty.
England voices readiness to assist, noting delays in prevention and reliance on Allied efforts. Sir George Cave, home secretary, discusses ongoing plans and cooperation with European allies as April discussions unfold.
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