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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR lists postal rates and subscription prices for Pendley Oregon and Chicago Bureau offerings. Includes various daily and weekly mail options with durations and costs, plus mentions carrier and mall delivery, though many figures are garbled.
The piece argues Germany’s five year war drains its strength while Allied forces gain momentum with rapid American arrivals. It predicts Germany’s defeat and map erasure, condemns ruthless warfare, and criticizes a pacifist statement by the Marquis of Lansdowne for emboldening the enemy.
The piece lauds government efforts to curb pro German publicity in the United States and notes the rewarded uncovering of a sinister plan to corrupt American opinion. It also mentions Umatilla county guards practicing drills and honors Colonel Hibbard’s parade salute to Old Glory, urging continued support for home defense and war effort.
A warped text fragment portrays a crowd with children singing a patriotic tune. It references Calpe and a dawn light as soldiers vow to defend liberty, with lines about a banner, a perilous fight, and God and country guiding the free state.
The government states it will immediately release facts on all military engagements, casualties, disasters, and reverses to maintain good faith and public trust. Suppression would breed fear and unalleviable apprehension, so the people should know the truth about their military operations.
Fragments indicate a government adopting a policy of complete candor in the execution of its responsibilities. The text emphasizes transparency as a guiding principle for public administration.
28 years ago report notes average wheat yields from Despain Gulch with 200 acres producing about 1 bushel per acre. Other farms report 45 sacks from 256 acres and notable smith Victor pattern delivery. Town records mention a blind vigilante incident and circulars about pearly time and 25 hours shifts.
The text lists various fragments about 1800 mile long platinum strands, France’s alleged billion-billows, Washington preminting by a tractor figure, export figures near 12 million, chalk and resin use in Candia, Los Angeles products from garbage, Norwegian experiments on tread and capital inverted, an inventor patenting a wheeled device, and Baltimore training women for meter tasks.
A long list of Pendleton and area residents journey to Portland, La Grande, and nearby towns for family visits, hospital stays, weddings, and community events. Names include Helin Nelson, Mimiwendoten boxing athletes, and Mrs. Hiiestand, with departures toward San Diego, Seaside, and Echo.
In Umatilla County a July shipment of sheep to packers died, with a $1500 loss cited. A Boho ranch home burned down for a fire starting in a defective cook stove, valued at $24,000 and uninsured. Other items note labor issues, a clothing workroom audience, and military related discipline and personnel movements in the region.
A party including Capt. AL J. Chraman visited Pendleton to view a working combine harvester at Sam Thompson ranch. They arrived in a big tractor and watched the machinery unload into the elevator bulk wagon during the harvest operation.
In Mexico City Aug. Lula Manuel Hejas is named director of El Universal. The government hints at a move from strict neutrality to friendly mediation, signaling a shift in policy toward the United States. The report notes Hejas’ prominence and a historic address during Huerta’s presidency, reflecting ongoing diplomatic maneuvering.
An agreement cuts storage time to August 16 and raises the rate from five to three. Memmi, Garfield, and Wh en depart for San Antonio to meet the directors of the Ac htir vid Dohany companies.
An airplane sighted a steamer in distress near Great Round Shoal about seven miles off the island’s counter end. The crew were described as seeming frightened. navy assistance was requested and a beacon pinned to signal rescue efforts.
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