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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
4
A garbled court of addresses and names points to a Portland hotel news stand. The fragment mentions a Towman in New Oregon and a building on Four W ath Street, with partial names such as Borau and Weabioden, hinting at a local business notice or listing.
Fragmented text from a historical page mentions advances by month and carrier. The legible elements include references to months, years, malls, and weekly patterns without coherent events or clear entities to anchor a factual report.
A short reflective verse excerpt presents Richard Trench praising the idea that even a small speck of light can illuminate a dark night. It frames gratitude and divine mercy as central themes and uses a spiritual, contemplative tone.
Editorial voice urges pride in U S wartime mobilization since entering World War I. It notes compulsory service, financial aid to allies, shipbuilding to replace losses, aircraft spending, and a growing army readiness. Claims Kaiser seeks peace as U S resolve increases.
The article argues authorities should tighten control of the situation in Butte where treasonable talk is alleged. If Little spoke as claimed he would be a traitor to the government and belong in jail.
Officials condemn I W W activity as mob rule and unlawful disruption. They insist on due process and lawful action to restore order, arguing violence and lynching threaten respect for law and wartime productivity.
A Chicago News piece surveys World War I era rhetoric about chocolate cream rations versus combat power. It cites The Westminster Gazette on Australians in Cairo and candy consumption in France, with notes on sugar as a stimulant and morale booster amid military demands. It also mentions US candy exports to the Philippines and the Pacific squadron, and muses on chocolate as a factor in war outcomes alongside other strategic notions.
Real estate transfers listed include Dowds and R T Brown ceding ox to Alfred Smith with bound descriptions of Pendleton Academy property. Other deeds show Ww E Jones to Tra J with 1250 dollars, Reed to Haden, Botts to Mary Thompson, Allen to Lumina Martin, and Lumina Martin to Alexander Le for modest sums. Boundary and fractional descriptions cover NW and NE quarters, sections 27 and 25, townships 6 north, ranges 28 or 45, with various tract lines and acreage noted.
A 28 year old Oregon news brief notes the water works superintendent credited for his efforts to prevent water supply outages. The morning route to Walla Walla follows a city visit as district concerns surface. Two boys aged 3 and 25 die in a mining cave in a separate incident after a stickling altercation.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a sudden event with alarm and a person who, after a literal die of water and rubbing, regained consciousness. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the scene suggests a dramatic emergency followed by recovery.
Ontario Oregon March report states Thompson a mail clerk at Ontario post office was arrested on embezzlement charges after a forged nine day investigation. He allegedly extracted about 960 dollars from a registered package containing 1000 dollars. Bond set at 1700 with mayor and doctor posting. Thompson left on bond awaiting next district court term.
The admiralty announced that gunfire from a German submarine sank the American schooner John Hays Hammond. The crew was moved to safety.
Local residents and visitors from Pendleton were seen embarking for outings and visits this week. Attendees include Mrs Dorothy preparing for Portland work, Dr Parker and Mrs Alloway joining Yellowstone plans, and families traveling to Wallows Lake and Cannon Beach for summer leisure with friends and relatives in the region.
Fragmentary note recalls Gettysburg field where crucial Civil War clash occurred. Mentions American soldiers and a 1937 training context, with unclear details and wording.
Sir Eric Ceddie of the Muritiwh Meunillona Supply has been appointed First Lord of the Admiralty, sharing with Sir Edward Careon, leader of the Tinter, who becomes premier without portfolio. Dr Christopher Addivan Fin is moved to Minister of Munithine by Winefen Spencer Churchill. Adidiean becomes minister with portfolio.
Pendleton hosts include Lew Woods of Miltad and A Jenkon from Athena visiting last evening. H A Schaefer became barber at Earle Pathe. F H Hanson of McMinnville arrived for a ree nuered at Pendleton. Leyte Schill, justice of the peace at Echo, visited. Mr and Mrs Wil Swhtaler and Mr Frank Paulee from Amaila attended. Mr and Mrs EL Road of Athena were here yesterday. Roesta of Hotel 1 Genie and Hertha Sebarkey with Virginia Hiewell from Alfens attended the Troop Ty demonstration. Mr and Mrs Raymond Kelly welcomed a six and three quarter pound baby. R J Hall of Helix and J F Benton of Condon stayed overnight in Pendleton. T McDevity came from near Heppner. Mr and Mrs J D McWhinnie of Toston joined at Mr and Mrs Charles Bonney’s home. McWhinnie kin to Afr Bonney, westward trip prompted by a relative’s illness. Clark Larne of Dayton attended at Dr F L Ingram’s home. A party of J W Hungate and Mrs Bilan Ter penned plans for Friday honey event.
Miss Hun and Mr Hun have planned a month away visiting relatives and doctors. Terpenning Mite Chace Stocking, officer for Dr Horston, will depart tonight for Pagetound to stay a month. In her absence Mig Florence Lueted will oversee Boyden offices while Germany is poised for a future return.
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