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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1917
Page
3
London officials report Alexander Kerensky’s health in grave doubt as an English delegation returning from Petrograd notes his haggard, emaciated appearance and a voice weakened by coughing. Despite bright eyes, associates fear his physical collapse could come soon.
An advertisement promises rapid relief from headaches and neuralgia using Dr James Headache Powders, claiming quick, sure results for dull splitting or nerve racking head pains. The copy urges readers to buy from drug stores for a dime package and to quit suffering.
wartime course outlines three core soldierly qualities loyalty obedience and physical fitness. It explains that selection is by merit, contends the National Army blends all classes, and emphasizes personal effort to develop discipline and endurance for advancement.
A fragmented ad describes making a lemon scented beauty lotion using lemons and a base mix. Instructions mention lemon face application and a scent intended for the face and neck, with references to oils and simple preparation steps. The text is garbled but centers on a DIY cosmetic lotion.
Aug 14. An air plane piloted by Ralph Hanson aided surf rescue at Tacoma when O Peri, a swimmer from the city, was swept a mile out to sea by an ebb tide. The aviator flew to the scene in windy conditions, encouraging Peri to push toward shore where he finally reached safety, though exhausted.
Real estate transfers and notices list multiple transfers in Lewes and Pendleton areas. Nellie Khichanh transfers to Harry Mc Phie and other parcels in townships, with various undivided interests and dollar amounts. Names include Stith Livestock Co, Security Town & Investment Co, Ralph E Termote, Francie J Heeves, Martie L Bingeley, and others.
A German prisoner recalls German officer treatment and French actions during captivity. The report notes a German officer's memory of the war era and prisoner exchanges, with references to Paris and military command decisions affecting prisoner welfare and freedom.
Rieth residents gathered for a social evening at Le N. Kaskew’s home with plans for a new hall. Reports mention transfers, new positions, hospital recovery, travel to Portand and Australia, nearby hunting trips, and community activities including a school house excavation and a young group outing to Kamela for picnics and huckleberry picking.
The pope again offers peace proposals to end ongoing hostilities. Officials report mixed reactions as various governments consider the terms, while details remain informal and preliminary statements emphasize a desire to unite Christian leaders in seeking a ceasefire.
Mi Ruth Le B Price of Portland married Soldier Seamoant Obta sop at a home ceremony attended by close friends. The couple's plans followed a hospital stay at Fort Tanks where the bride nursed injuries from an auto crash.
The report notes a spiritualist preacher tied to claimants of the Price Baltimore estate and an amount over 149 million dollars. It also mentions Sergeant Ohlston with ten years in the American army and recent militia drilling, plus his Spanish-American and Boer War service. The couple left Sea View for Portland and awaited orders to depart for France. Also references Mary J. Ackliny selling 240 acres in Utah to Pearson & Johnson via ET Yade. land described as pasture or farm land.
Boston August 14 The timber end for Americas great emergency is being gathered from the woods and mines hundreds of men are being turned into officers and engineers for the completed ships When the call to train for Americas Great merchant marine reached the Pacific south Atlantic and even Maine fishing smacks onboard crews are being formed
The piece describes a diverse group from Maine and other regions applying to a major free navigation school. It notes the program offers intensive training in navigation techniques, lasting from one month to six weeks, with a strong focus on practical study and disciplined effort. Students envision shipboard life and future berths as they work quietly through the program.
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