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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1917
Page
8
Local notes report a mix of social announcements and community items. Events include a forthcoming May pevetal tomorrow at the Polewn chapel, a subscription contest by Haines Recormt with prizes and a travel prize to Peach tun Homml Up, and various civic notices from Pendleton county merchants and clubs.
A topographical error in a Newreverterday fatal automobile accident report misread Miss Ollie Mathock as seriously injured. It should state Miss Ollie Marquise was killed and Mrs Nellie Matlock seriously injured. Miss Matlock and Mrs Matlock were sisters. Mrs Matlock's husband EF Matlock is a cousin of Wo IIand CG Matlock of this city.
War department reports a lumber strike affecting ships and aircraft. Dr Henry Syetuie, head of the fonet, seeks a settlement while officials monitor the situation as President Wilken’s representative Carleton Miker notes Washington authorities watch closely.
The article notes 39 straight days with no rain and cites the driest period since 1917 with a 65 day stretch of minimal rainfall. Official records show rain on June 39 and only traces of moisture in the surrounding days, reflecting a severe drought with little measurable precipitation.
Washington Aug 7 The ship ring board is completing plans for taking over large merchant ships flying the American flag. Government will run requisitions and control movements, charters rates and freight, rows and movement under government center.
Fragmentary text suggests an anticipated U S action related to Villa with reference to a border area and tactical movements. Details are unclear. no clear names, dates, or places are readable to confirm specifics or outcome.
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